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Re: Retro bikes making there way back
The bikes that my ¡°tame¡± man in the know tells me are in demand are the big naked bikes, like the Yam XJR1300, Suzuki GSX1400, Honda CB1300¡­ Larry Botheras Essex UK W650 Wrench 2007
By Larry Botheras <larry.botheras@...> · #128602 ·
Re: NWC: Another Starfire Hybrid!
Like it...An SR500 lump.......:-) Spotted in Belgium - it might upset the British Bike purists but I think it works very well.
By Jon Haddock · #128604 ·
Re: The new Buell - NWC
They featured a 'half valve lift' system which reduced compression to allow the starting kick, but would still run at idle... I always fancied a solo model with high roadster
By Jon Haddock · #128607 ·
Re: The new Buell - NWC
As I remember they were ideally suited for sidehack service and didn't feel right geometry -wise solo. Seems like I remember the cylinder head had the stering head mounted on it. It WAS the front
By Keith Williams <kwilliams1936@...> · #128647 ·
Re: NWC: Another Starfire Hybrid!
That motor looks right at home there. Very neat (finished) job. Pete C think it works very well.
By Pete Cordell <plkkc@...> · #128601 ·
NWC: Another Starfire Hybrid!
Spotted in Belgium - it might upset the British Bike purists but I think it works very well. Haze
By Hazel Clarke · #128600 ·
Re: The new Buell - NWC
...probably trying to figure out how to get your grubby little hands on that carburetor!! <G> Pete C wrote: > I can remember looking out through the rain streaked side window at the blurred figure
By Pete Cordell <plkkc@...> · #128599 ·
Re: The new Buell - NWC
Panthers are GORGEOUS!!!
By Hazel Clarke · #128598 ·
Re: Need Help w/ Petition
I just chose that site since its a free place to create petitions. I haven't had any problems with it. your site, That's
By John · #128597 ·
Re: The new Buell - NWC
If anyone is wondering, the bike is a late '50's or early '60's Panther 500cc or 600cc single known by many as 'Slopers'. They were built in Cleckeaton in Yorkshire and basically stayed the same from
By Jon Haddock · #128596 ·
Re: Need Help w/ Petition
John, my MacAfee Site Advisor program has a big red flag against your site, indicating it is "very spammy," and advising against going there. That's why I haven't signed, I don't want spam and
By Ruari McLennan <r.mclennan@...> · #128595 ·
NWC: Brits in hacks
Back in the 50s, during summer vacation, us kids were allowed to stay up till all hours watching TV. Back then, for some reason, most of the late night movies were British imports. At least that was
By Gene · #128594 ·
Re: The new Buell - NWC
My first motorcycling memory was being in one of these sidecars...along with mum, Aunty Dorothy, her son Andy, her baby daughter and my little sister Mary....So just the 6 of us in the chair./..Uncle
By Jon Haddock · #128593 ·
Re: 07/07/07
Wow...3 million vistors a year! That would be a nice hike or bicycle ride though...from one end to the other. Pete
By Pete Cordell <plkkc@...> · #128591 ·
Re: The new Buell - NWC
Matty, I'm smiling as I type this...I was going to warn you against opening up that Buell link <G> Here then, just as a special balm for your retro soul, is a link to some quality pics of old and
By Pete Cordell <plkkc@...> · #128590 ·
Re: Retro bikes making there way back
The bikes that that the Brit & European press tend to refer to as retro bikes are such as my CB 1300 Kawasaki ZRX 1200 R Suzuki GS 1400 and the Yamaha XJR 1300 Dick
By Dick Tym <rocker66@...> · #128588 ·
Re: The new Buell - NWC
===================== From: Pete Cordell <plkkc@...> Date: 2007/07/15 Sun AM 07:35:06 CDT To: W650riders@... Subject: [W650riders] The new Buell - NWC *** Can't deny all
By musicmatty@... · #128587 ·
Re: 07/07/07
Looked like a very peaceful day, Rose. What's the name of that old canal? Pete C
By Pete Cordell <plkkc@...> · #128586 ·
Re: Emailing: dcp_2181
Nice one, Dick. Wouldn't mind having a go on that red and white appliance, either! Pete C pleasure to use our appliances
By Pete Cordell <plkkc@...> · #128585 ·
Re: Emailing: dcp_2181
That IS nice...haven't seen one of those in years and years. Pete C on holiday
By Pete Cordell <plkkc@...> · #128584 ·