XTreme Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 14 minutes ago, Tango said: The lady that we rented our last place from had one of those in the garage. She couldn't use it though, because it had an electrical fault on it. I only ever saw one out on the road.....about 20 years ago near Builth Wells! They look really weird going along the road! I imagine that strong crosswinds could cause them to be really unstable. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 8 minutes ago, XTreme said: I only ever saw one out on the road.....about 20 years ago near Builth Wells! They look really weird going along the road! I imagine that strong crosswinds could cause them to be really unstable. I used to see them quite regularly in London a number of years back. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 7 minutes ago, Mawsley said: That's because London is full of cunts. Can't argue with that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Skippy said: Just seen a very tidy one for sale locally with 53,000klms on the clock……..€2,800 which is much more like it. that looks clean enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 https://www.leboncoin.fr/motos/2114003144.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 31 minutes ago, XTreme said: I imagine that strong crosswinds could cause them to be really unstable. I imagine just taking them off the sidestand could cause them to be really unstable. My mechanic has a few (too many) in different states of not functioning, I suspect he's going to corner the market on them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 10 hours ago, Pedro said: You want to see silly? Here's a 1998 Africa Twin for 14.000€ https://www.olx.pt/d/anuncio/vendo-honda-xrv-africatwin-rd07-1998-IDFVAAp.html#f59bbf3200 with 86.000km on the clock but wait for it... the owner states it's never been above 2500rpm before getting warm Motorcycles keep their worth a lot more here but it's also better for not loosing as much value in your own vehicle, having said that some people live in Peter Pan world. Here's the general Africa Twin market, most expensive to cheaper: https://www.olx.pt/carros-motos-e-barcos/motociclos-scooters/honda/?search[filter_enum_modelo][0]=africa-twin&search[order]=filter_float_price%3Adesc Have you seen this guy's YouTube channel, @Pedro ? He's a real petrolhead and loves his bikes as well as cars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Tango said: Have you seen this guy's YouTube channel, @Pedro ? He's a real petrolhead and loves his bikes as well as cars. Yes, I've followed Harry's videos for ages. I like his take on cars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 5 minutes ago, Pedro said: Yes, I've followed Harry's videos for ages. I like his take on cars. I've just got into his vids. Taking a Ferrari testarossa to the Sahara desert! They guy is mad! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 You got your new bike then, Pete? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 14 minutes ago, Tango said: You got your new bike then, Pete? That looks more like @Mawsley......except for the hair of course! His barnet never grew back after his New Romantic phase! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 1 hour ago, skyrider said: that looks clean enough That’s what I thought, I might go and have a look at it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 7 minutes ago, Skippy said: That’s what I thought, I might go and have a look at it. Why would you want to buy an old bike like that Ray? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 1 minute ago, XTreme said: Why would you want to buy an old bike like that Ray? If you have to ask you’ll never understand why Seriously mate, it’s a classic and harks back to the original Paris Dakar days (yes. I know the original Africa Twin was a 650). Theres a certain feel good factor that older bikes give………until they break down of course! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 Just now, Skippy said: Theres a certain feel good factor that older bikes give………until they break down of course! I wouldn't want to risk getting an old bike......OK if you're handy with tools I suppose, so that rules me out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yen_powell Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Skippy said: If you have to ask you’ll never understand why Seriously mate, it’s a classic and harks back to the original Paris Dakar days (yes. I know the original Africa Twin was a 650). Theres a certain feel good factor that older bikes give………until they break down of course! 750s ATs raced as well. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfalfa Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 On 07/02/2022 at 15:02, Clive said: Do the indicators work? does it matter? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 9 hours ago, MooN said: @Grasshopper's Ride I think we just discovered what you would need in order to be deleted from the site... Well, if that is what it will take, then I'm not going anywhere anytime soon...... 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tym Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 6 hours ago, alfalfa said: does it matter? Does in the local pickle park i wouldnt recomend either blinker. Just saying. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 6 hours ago, alfalfa said: does it matter? Seems not, the average UK BMW owner hardly ever use them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tym Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 None of your business which way im turning peasant! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 12 hours ago, Skippy said: If you have to ask you’ll never understand why Seriously mate, it’s a classic and harks back to the original Paris Dakar days (yes. I know the original Africa Twin was a 650). Theres a certain feel good factor that older bikes give………until they break down of course! I’m not trying to tell you how to suck eggs Ray but make sure you check that front sprocket hasn’t been welded on. The splines wear on the output shaft . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfalfa Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 7 hours ago, Clive said: Seems not, the average UK BMW owner hardly ever use them. the hardest thing about being a BMW owner is tolerating the lack of performance and driving skills of the lower classes..... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 6 hours ago, boboneleg said: I’m not trying to tell you how to suck eggs Ray but make sure you check that front sprocket hasn’t been welded on. The splines wear on the output shaft . Cheers mate, all advice is very welcome 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yen_powell Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, Skippy said: Cheers mate, all advice is very welcome Wiggle the splined shaft as well to make sure the twin bearing the front sprocket shaft sits on has no lateral movement. In and out is okay though..........(ooer) 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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