Steves_TR6 Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Loving the ‘tache in photo 3 Andrew! today i wanted to go see a bmw gs in maidenhead, sun was out so wrapped up warm and took the Panigale ! selected ‘wet’ mode as grip levels low, had a fantastic ride back home safe now steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted December 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Steves_TR6 said: Loving the ‘tache in photo 3 Andrew! today i wanted to go see a bmw gs in maidenhead, sun was out so wrapped up warm and took the Panigale ! selected ‘wet’ mode as grip levels low, had a fantastic ride back home safe now steve Hi Steve, A mate of mine has the kitted out GS1200, he loves it and did a 2-week tour in Spain and Portugal in the summer - his has the factory lower seat, lower suspension and shorter centerstand. As for the tache, it was de rigueur to have a pornstar version in the 70s and 80's, but I kept it through to 2005; I have always been behind the fashion curve! Cheers, Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted April 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2021 Steve w's posts above inspired me to find a good XL250, and now I've gone an added to the motorbike collection and bought a 1973 unrestored UK model Honda XL250 K0 Motosport with 10,280 miles from new and a great original number plate (UKX 73L), it comes complete with a set of NOS boxed mudguards and tank (fitted for the photos) - UK models are very rare as Honda only imported about 200 into the UK between 1972 - 73 and not many survive. It's due to be delivered in a few weeks. Having now been medically retired from the Army, my plan moving forward since Bev sadly passed away on 30th December is to buy and restore classic motorbikes to keep me busy and focused. This means that TuRK (my 1958 TR3A) will be sold to make way for lifting ramps etc as neither of my boys want to take on the responsibility for it and want to start making their own memories of touring in VUX, my 1972 TR6. The Honda 1970 Honda CB750 K1 is almost finished and will be the first out of the garage....... Cheers, Andrew . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted April 21, 2021 Report Share Posted April 21, 2021 Good luck to you Andrew, but a shame TURK has to go. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted April 21, 2021 Report Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) Nice Honda Andrew. I fancy the older xl250 I have an xl185 in the shed and not used for many years last used in anger 2008 when I went green landing in Derbyshire with some big bikes whilst I was in between BMW gs bikes i wish you the very best with your bike restoration plans . doing what you love is great for aiding your well being. Don’t be a stranger. Edited April 21, 2021 by Hamish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ali King Posted April 21, 2021 Report Share Posted April 21, 2021 Just over a year ago the space where the 4A is contained a Velocette Venom, BMW R90/6 and a Fireblade - needed the space and money for the car - did I make the right decision ? I needed the Africa Twin for a Trans-Americas ride I did in 2018: Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego; 24,500 miles, 14 countries, 5 1/2 months. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted April 21, 2021 Report Share Posted April 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Andrew Smith said: Steve w's posts above inspired me to find a good XL250, and now I've gone an added to the motorbike collection and bought a 1973 unrestored UK model Honda XL250 K0 Motosport with 10,280 miles from new and a great original number plate (UKX 73L), it comes complete with a set of NOS boxed mudguards and tank (fitted for the photos) - UK models are very rare as Honda only imported about 200 into the UK between 1972 - 73 and not many survive. It's due to be delivered in a few weeks. Having now been medically retired from the Army, my plan moving forward since Bev sadly passed away on 30th December is to buy and restore classic motorbikes to keep me busy and focused. This means that TuRK (my 1958 TR3A) will be sold to make way for lifting ramps etc as neither of my boys want to take on the responsibility for it and want to start making their own memories of touring in VUX, my 1972 TR6. The Honda 1970 Honda CB750 K1 is almost finished and will be the first out of the garage....... Cheers, Andrew . That looks fun Andrew! i’ve had a lot of fun rebuilding/restoring a few bikes as you know, you’ll have a blast ! steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Seymour Posted April 21, 2021 Report Share Posted April 21, 2021 2003 Yamaha Roadstar Warrior a 1700cc sports cruiser owned for ten years, and a 1974 Suzuki GT750L two stroke triple, newly purchased, and same year as my TR6. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
little jim Posted April 22, 2021 Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 Good thinking Andrew that should keep you occupied. Once the 4A was finished all I could come up with was contemplative nose picking and studious navel gazing. (omphaloskepsis) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted April 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 Nice collection of bike photos folks, it's amazing what motorbikes are tucked away in our garages alongside our TRs. Hamish, I'm looking forward to doing a bit of green laning and off-roading, but I'll save the XL250 from that and may also buy a more suitable trail/enduro bike that I wouldn't mind if it got a bit bent getting down and dirty with it. Jimbo, you just cant beat a bit of 'Omphaloskepsis' from time to time, it's better than staring into the Abyss. Cheers, Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeanF Posted April 23, 2021 Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 Thats a very good plan Andrew. Like Steve, I have enjoyed restoring a couple of bikes since I finished the TR6 in 2018. First a 1976 Triumph Bonneville which I imported from the US, followed by a 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 500, also a US import but not imported by me. Enjoy riding both when the weather allows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted April 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 34 minutes ago, SeanF said: Thats a very good plan Andrew. Like Steve, I have enjoyed restoring a couple of bikes since I finished the TR6 in 2018. First a 1976 Triumph Bonneville which I imported from the US, followed by a 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 500, also a US import but not imported by me. Enjoy riding both when the weather allows. Hope so Sean, love the Bonnie - always fancied a T160 Trident and almost bought one new in 1976, crazy prices now though. Cheers, Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted April 23, 2021 Report Share Posted April 23, 2021 12 hours ago, Andrew Smith said: Hope so Sean, love the Bonnie - always fancied a T160 Trident and almost bought one new in 1976, crazy prices now though. It’s only money Andrew. Since Covid came along, I’ve given up worrying about how much things cost. If you want it and can afford it, go for it. Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted April 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 13 hours ago, Ian Vincent said: It’s only money Andrew. Since Covid came along, I’ve given up worrying about how much things cost. If you want it and can afford it, go for it. Rgds Ian Never truer words said Ian, and recent events have reinforced and shaped my outlook on life. Regards, Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 Can I play? And soon to arrive... The triumph (bought as a runner) has spent more time in bits than on the road. So far motorcycling has mostly been dangerous for my bank balance! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 (edited) Nice! here’s my workshop tonight at the far end is a GS 850 which is excellent for touring and going places left front is ‘Scruffy’ my lockdown project 1976 Honda CB550, now restored and rebuilt to 600cc right front is 1996 Ducati Superlight, just having a big service then back on the road for summer :-) Edited April 24, 2021 by Steves_TR6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 Hi, for 6 years my BMWs have not been registered, since Friday they are again with freshly new made TÜV. I guess now I have to drive them? Yes, in the 90-ies I did some modifications on the black one.... Ciao, Marco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeanF Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 On 4/24/2021 at 7:39 PM, EliTR6 said: Can I play? And soon to arrive... The triumph (bought as a runner) has spent more time in bits than on the road. So far motorcycling has mostly been dangerous for my bank balance! Lovely bikes Eli. I've seen you and them before, over on Triumphrat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliTR6 Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 On 4/26/2021 at 3:23 PM, SeanF said: Lovely bikes Eli. I've seen you and them before, over on Triumphrat. Thanks Sean. I wonder how many hours I've spent between the TR register and triumphrat forums! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 On 4/24/2021 at 9:39 PM, Steves_TR6 said: Steve is that a big tv and aircon on the wall of the shed?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 5 hours ago, Hamish said: Steve is that a big tv and aircon on the wall of the shed?? Yep, cosy in winter and cool in summer :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 come on steve that's cool ANY time of the year where does the tv get its signal from ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Hamish said: come on steve that's cool ANY time of the year where does the tv get its signal from ? ‘TV’ is not connected to an antenna, it’s connected to an Apple Tv providing access to youtube etc for ‘research’ :-) internet connection is wifi to the house, works fine for Apple TV but i have an ‘ip over mains’ network for the cameras. for the Scruffy Racer CB550 project youtube was invaluable for ‘how to’ videos ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 good idea thanks forever looking stuff up on the phone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Reilly Posted April 28, 2021 Report Share Posted April 28, 2021 My first lockdown project. To recover an an abandoned and dismanteld 1952 Ariel. Sold my 1070 Bonneville in summer 2019 and thought I was finished with biking and then I saw an ad for this bike and as it was local I decided to have a look, fatal! It left the UK in 1995 to go to Kenya, came to Ireland in 2004 and was stripped down and forgotten soon afterwards. Running nicely now after a bit of love and skint knuckles John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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