Motorbikin' Bits and Bobs....

[Fozzer]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/c39xp54xu76ev ... p.mp4?dl=0
..and always wear a Crash-helmet...

Looking forward to lay back and watch .. and

Wearing a "safety helmet" has foiled many attempts at claiming; "Child Maintenance"... .... ....!

Paul.... ... ...!

[Ian Warren]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/c39xp54xu76ev ... p.mp4?dl=0
..and always wear a Crash-helmet...

Looking forward to lay back and watch .. and

Wearing a "safety helmet" has foiled many attempts at claiming; "Child Maintenance"... .... ....!

I obviously had a well protected braincase ... last thing I ever wanted was a bunch rug rats!

[Fozzer]

Saturday 8th August.
A nice warm, sunny weekend for a change, so I made some tours of the Herefordshire countryside:
Hereford to Ledbury, Ledbury to Much Marcle, Much Marcle to Ross, Ross to Cinderford in the Forest of Dean, Cinderford back to Hereford in time for Tea!
A fantastic ride on my Baby Yamaha 2-Stroke, stopping off in different places!

Sunday 9th August.
Cloudier, but still warm so took a trip From Hereford to Abergavenny in Wales to meet up with fellow Bikers.

Whilst there I took some Photographs of a very rare, and expensive special Motorcycle.
A Nor-Vin!
A 998cc Vee-Twin Vincent Rapide engine she-horned into a Norton Feather-bed frame!
Nostalgia for me as I once owned an original 1949 HRD 998cc Rapide with the same engine in its original frame!

...and here she is!...>>>









A fantastic ride, and arrived back home just in time for my Sunday Dinner...Roast Pork and Apple Sauce.

What could be nicer...a bike ride and a nice dinner!

128 miles over the week-end on my Yamaha 98cc 2-Stroke Motorcycle!

Paul.... :mrgreen: ....!

[Ian Warren]

Arr so the weather clear for ya , the Vincent I should say "The Mongrel" , is that two separate fuel tanks ?

[Fozzer]

Arr so the weather clear for ya , the Vincent I should say "The Mongrel" , is that two separate fuel tanks ?

One cap for fuel in the tank, the other cap for oil in the triangulated box frame.

...DONT get them mixed up!.... ...!

My original 1949 HRD Rapide...>>>



Gave me more mechanical problems that all my other Brit Bikes put together!

Paul....Go Jap for reliability!... ...!

[Ian Warren]

I was with one off my brothers work mates, Steve had swapped with wiffies diesel people mover, go's to fill it up and puts petrol into it ... Oooopps

Crikey no comfort afforded for the pillion passenger

[Fozzer]

Happy Birthday/Christmas, Dad..XX!... ....>>>>



...Enjoy....and lots more, Dad!...

From your loving Son/Daughter/Wife/GF.... ...!

Paul...still desperately trying to buy another Bike for myself... ...!

Lots more examples on You Tube, to bring a tear of joy to your eye!... ...!

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[Ian Warren]

I have not riding a mountain bike since before last December , I'll stick to my LPC current .

[Fozzer]

I have not riding a mountain bike since before last December , I'll stick to my LPC current .

"Mountain Bike"?.... ....

....one of those funny things with pedals.....and a mountain....which precedes a heat attack?... ...!

Paul....2-wheels..... and an engine!... ...!

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[Ian Warren]

I was pretty bloody good on the old sweat wheel and its fun ... until some twit runs ya over ... beginning of my problems ... they are ideal for sneaking around airports .. no parking fuss , I did see these covered pedal electrical thing which would be supremely ideal for the city , I would seriously buy one without hesitation , carry a fair bit .. they are a great idea .

[Fozzer]

I was pretty bloody good on the old sweat wheel and its fun ... until some twit runs ya over ... beginning of my problems ... they are ideal for sneaking around airports .. no parking fuss , I did see these covered pedal electrical thing which would be supremely ideal for the city , I would seriously buy one without hesitation , carry a fair bit .. they are a great idea .

Very popular over here, Ian...>>> http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/electric-bikes

Still got to watch out for blind, errant motorists, though!

Ideal for shopping, and trips to work (when its not raining).

I always give Cyclists a wide berth on my Motorbike. I am aware of their difficulties!

Thing is, you can buy a second hand motor scooter for less than the price of a new Electric Push Bike!

Things with engines in warn other motorists that your are there!

Paul...I like engines, with pistons and things going round and round, and making a noise!... ...!

[Ian Warren]

Nah nothing like those .. these have a cab appear to be the ultimate get around machine ... 3 or 4 wheeled ? saw em on a doco few months back ...Bloody cool

[Fozzer]

Nah nothing like those .. these have a cab appear to be the ultimate get around machine ... 3 or 4 wheeled ? saw em on a doco few months back ...Bloody cool

Invalid Scooters...

...with a roof... ...!

Paul.... ... ...!

[Ian Warren]

Something like this but had top speed off 50 km , but also had the pedal option ... just simply ideal , the bike side was gear to handle steep climbs .. I recon you could start a new sport with them ... just have to be creative .
http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/C ... 59473.html

[Fozzer]

Something like this but had top speed off 50 km , but also had the pedal option ... just simply ideal , the bike side was gear to handle steep climbs .. I recon you could start a new sport with them ... just have to be creative.....
http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/C ... 59473.html

...and ELDERLY!.... ...!

Paul.... ... ... ...!

Our versions are Invalid Carriages, with a clear plastic sheet covering them... ...!

[Ian Warren]

Shite no man these things were bloody trendy ... but then they complain they don't get enough exercise. ... not like those cheap Chinese jobbies .. the had on the TV3 news program maybe 6 months back .... imagine turning that class of street "the bottleneckers" and all you were aloud were these types , mine would have to be Nuclear power .. you know how I am .

[Fozzer]

I cannot believe that some of these Dads are so laid back with their new present from their Sons, etc...>>>...





I suspect that that sort of group excitement above, only happens in the USA!

If one of my Sons treated me to a Harley Davidson like that as a surprise, I would be over the Moon, jumping for joy, and giving them a massive hug!

My Helmet would be on my head, the Bike fired into life, and I would be OFF into the sunset with a massive grin on my face!.... ...!

They would certainly know how much I appreciated my present from them!

So...come on Lads....Where is my new Harley Sportser 48/72?.... ... ....!

Paul.... ...!

...and how to get a cuddle, (plus extras), from your wife...>>>

[emfrat]

How about a DMW Deemster? (only motorcycle I know of with windscreen wipers and a roof)
It's about three-quarters of the way down this page:

http://www.historywebsite.co.uk/Museum/ ... hines1.htm

[Ian Warren]

For a Harley , that is the type that might suit me , may look better with a more sporty fairing on it tho rather a wall in off ya .

[Fozzer]

Now there's a blast from the distant past!

DMW!

I remember that name well, during my 1950's bike riding!

Lots of famous British, German, and Italian models around at that time!

Happy memories of mine!....>>> https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=1950% ... 62&bih=585

Paul.....65+ years of never-ending, happy motorbiking! .... ....!