Classic Bike Forum

[Voltaire]

Any thoughts on a Formum section for Classic Bikes?
Would give us owners of bikes with funny threads, skinny tyres, dodgy electrics somewhere to hang out.
Could be a good place to swap stories of ' back in my day' and the like.

Currently my Darmah is up on the bench following a ride accross Auckland locked in top gear, clutch got a bit sad on it...as did hand.
I'm hoping its just external selector mechanism but until I make/buy/find and clutch removal tool I won't know....being Italian I should not be expecting a cheap fix.

so its back on the R50/5 in the meantime......not the same though...to quiet.

[Max Headroom]

I'd like to see a Classic Forum too. I struggle to get excited about posts for uncooperative GN250's and exploding Hyothings and questions about what I'm watching on TV (don't have one and don't want one) etc etc.

There must be many more folk here who either currently own or would seriously consider owning a classic bike. Then we could revive the stereotypical arguments and debates about leaking British bikes and slow German bikes and bad-handling Jap bikes (especially the ones with 2-stroke engine with evil powerbands) and Italian bikes with spagetti electrics....ahhh,the good ol' days.....

I reckon it could be good!

[Voltaire]

looks like we are both in agreement then......
I suspect there could be nearly as much interest in old bikes as say.......pocket bikes and motards....whatever they are.
Might have to do some canvasing on the main board as this one is well of the beaten track.

[Pinstripe]

I like this idea. Plenty of us with 20+ year-old bikes, it'd work.

[Trumpess]

I have and love classics, so will vote with yous :clap:

:done:

[Badcat]

i'm keen as mustard to hear words of encouragement regarding my masochism and ridiculous "investment" in old bikes.
k

[Bonez]

Here here...............

Having a shed (fuck the KB speak its a shed) of aging Nipponeese tupperware I'm all for it.

[Voltaire]

...so how do we get a forum dedicated to the dinosaurs of motorcycling?

Dear Kiwi Biker Webmaster..?
I'm only a 'moped' rider ( 60 posts) so I don't know the protocol.

[Pedrostt500]

Yep I'm Keen on the Idea.

[Motu]

I better put my vote in as we need numbers to make it happen.I have to admit I have no interest at all in modern motorcycles,it takes something pretty special to turn my head as I walk down to the back of the shop to the parts counter.

But are we really going to allow Honda's on the classic forum? This is all about classy bikes after all.

[Max Headroom]

...before we go too much further. :dodge:

I've got H-H-H-Honda in my shed.

It's not my fault! It was given to me! Honest!

It's a cute 'lil CB72 (early '60s) with a cute 'lil toaster tank and it's all in bits. Can I still be part of the classic thing? Please? :crybaby:

[Motu]

I'm not 'fessin up to anything.....I might have some explaining to do if someone looks in my shed.Then again that person may never leave - dead men tell no tales.....

And another thing - mustard coloured leather jackets are NOT classic! Flares and silly haircuts with paisley shirts are ok,but mustard and turquoise leather jackets didn't happen....even on RD350's.

[eelracing]

1 x vote from me.Great idea,love classics.

[Voltaire]

I saw what I think was a pre war Vincent on the shore the other day...had HRD on the tank, my lasting memory is the old boy on it with an old AGV open face 'fishbowl' visor helmet and green Wellies......a mustard leather jacket would have topped it off nicely :blink:

What about retro Triumphs....do they count....? Are they for Triumph owners who are sick of spannering or need an electric leg?
My kids liked the Triumphs at Big Boys Toys...especially the orange scrambler thingy. I quite liked the RED bike stand.

[Ixion]

HRD was the company that became Vincent after Phil Vincent took them over.

Definately not a mustard leather jacket. Tweed sportscoat, or army great coat depending on weather. Or a creosote suit maybe.

[Voltaire]

HRD was the company that became Vincent after Phil Vincent took them over.

Definately not a mustard leather jacket. Tweed sportscoat, or army great coat depending on weather. Or a creosote suit maybe.

I only saw the HRD and it was going sooooo slow and I was overtaking in a van, if my non googled recollection serves me. wasn't HRD something like Howard Robert Davis TT winner who briefly made his own brand bikes before Phil took over. But I think the HRD on the tank was deleted after the difference of opinion ( WW2).
From the rear is looked to be giving a very hard ride...almost rigid....but I'm sure they pioneered the single point under seat springing that was " invented" by Yamaha in the 70's LOL.

[Brian d marge]

my Enfield isnt old nor is it a classic ... I wouldnt mind bringing it over to NZ and going on a few trail rides on it


Stephen
plus 2 for the forum

[Motu]

Well my rigs a little old
But that don't mean she's slow.....

[Subike]

I guess that my could be classes as a clasic if in origional form.
But I do support a classic Bikes forum

[Spyke]

1+ vote me too. I love hearing the classic stories of people on their old character full bikes!

[Bren]

Add my vote as well, My bike is almost 20 years old, and whilst it is not a classic my next bike probably will be...It all depends on what defines a classic...Mid 70s BMW R65, or maybe an early 80s Suzuki GS850....Duno yet, but the older girls have more character...

[Stan]

Yes, I think its a good idea as long as there's a simple 20 or 25 year age limit and no bollocks about which bikes qualify as classics. If someone loves it enough to put up with its rattly old carcass, I reckon its a classic ;-)

[Ixion]

Well, it's a forum. Why does there need to be a rule on how odl the bike should be. If someone posts something about an entirely inappropriate bike, the derision and contumely will send them on their way. And why would anyone? Any more than someone would post stuff about a road bike in the Off Road forum. Or post stuff about a GSR1000 in the scooter forum.

[shafty]

Great idea Guys - it should also weed out the " just binned me too fiddy" brigade, :)

[Paul in NZ]

I just got back from running some movies for the national classic bike rally in wellie - wowsers - some cool bikes.... and something really really REALLY odd from the 70's - never knew there was one in NZ..... Pictures later IF I can find me box brownie

[SARGE]

so how are you classing a " Classic".. i have a minter 92 FJ (cult bike) and i may be keen .. i grew up on old Pans, Knuckles, Shovels and Indians though...

[jonbuoy]

+1 for the classics - anything up to early 90's is the future classic, GSXR 750, VMAx,916. Or anything someone wants to spend more time and money on than its worth to keep it going should be allowed - no need for age/brand snobiness.

[SARGE]

+1 for the classics - anything up to early 90's is the future classic my 10c, - makes ya feel old eh?



no..my age makes me feel old...


i think rare, (limited production, etc) cult (waterbuses, Vmax, Katana, etc) or "milestone" bikes (FJ's, Early Gixxers, ThunderAce's ,CBX's ) should qualify personally..all have certain quirks, personalities and followings

[Brian d marge]

This ( soon to be Forum ) is useless with out picture ,,,said he , who cant put it about no more


I havent binned a 2 fiddy in a while but the Enfield goes down like a 2 dollar :innocent: .......... usually practice days ,.. Havent binned it in a race , though I did blow up the motor due to another bike punting my exhast pipe forward going into a corner

2 laps later on an weak mixture the Rocker block siezed ...thing got interesting in Enfield land

Still I have fitted a higher flow fuel tap , stronger wheel spindle clamps , will paint the tank again ,,,and shes ready for the coming season


Stephen

[xwhatsit]

Great idea Guys - it should also weed out the " just binned me too fiddy" brigade, :)
I dunno, there's always me.

[Voltaire]

The Classic Bike title is realy just a touchstone for those who think its a forum that suits their needs....and it sounds better than " Old Bike"
It seems to be that anything made before you were born is 'old', so for me 50's bikes are old...but I would think now mid 80's bikes are concidered old.
The guy with the roundcase 750ss with the green frame might think his bike is more classic than the owner of a 860 GT but thats neither here nor there...just get out on old bikes and enjoy them and meet others of the same persuasion.

I turned up for a ferry crossing once on my 500/4 and there was one guy and his lady on a bike too. He completely ignored me as I was on an old 'jap' bike and he was on an a black and gold Italian bike.

I have a dream....when the owner of a bike is not judged by the make, model or age of his bike but buy his character....

You can argue whats a classic indefinately...and that alone would make for an interesting topic for a while.
I have a Solex moped.....I think its classic....but then probably so is the 72' CB 125 in my Mums shed.

There would be more of what bearing will fit my gearbox than what shop do I take my yamahondzukikwak too to get the air changed in the tyres.
( no offence to non tool users...just stop complaining about bike shops and high service costs)


I pm'ed Mental Trousers to ask for a Forum, waiting on a reply.
I suppose we could be forum pirates and take the scooter forum over...:whistle:

[HenryDorsetCase]

I am off classic bikes presently. I saw a very tidy K2 SOHC CB750 which I sold (and regretted) sell on tardme the other day for TWICE what I got for it (less $500). :(

see, a forum where I could bitch and moan like that is just what we need ;)

[old git]

YEAH, GOT TO BE DONE.............then i can find some poor demented sod with an XS1100 that cannot be ridden and i'll buy it for cheap and cannibalise it to repair the poor dead old girl in the garage..............Sounds bloody great.

[MXNUT]

Hopefully this classic bike forum would include vintage mx bikes as well ??

[Motu]

I saw a very tidy K2 SOHC CB750 which I sold (and regretted) sell on tardme the other day for TWICE what I got for it (less $500). :(


I swapped mine for a Singer Vogue.....they were worth about the same at the time.A Singer Vogue (Hunter shape) may actually be worth some money in good nick these days,but would still fall a long way short of a early CB750 in good nick.Mind you,I swapped a VW powered Ural sidecar to get the CB.

And that's another thing - do people ever just swap bikes these days,no money involved? I've done lots of swaps,bikes or parts...cars,trucks.I still think it's a good way to deal.

[gunrunner]

A classic Forum would be good im surprised there isnt one . but then i have to wait another 4 years for my bike:bye:

[Paul in NZ]

so how are you classing a " Classic".. i have a minter 92 FJ (cult bike) and i may be keen .. i grew up on old Pans, Knuckles, Shovels and Indians though...

Lying bastard - you never grew up....

[Paul in NZ]

OH - check out the classic rally meeting whats it - I'm gunna post some piccies soon..

[SARGE]

Lying bastard - you never grew up....

ok..ok.. i got hairier on.............

[Paul in NZ]

ok..ok.. i got hairier on.............

Back and palms?

How are ya ya poof? Vote for Obama did ya?

[SARGE]

Back and palms?

How are ya ya poof? Vote for Obama did ya?



yea.. i heard the Oval Office toilet needed cleaning..

[laserracer]

Thats a big..YES..for classic forums :clap:

[Bonez]

And that's another thing - do people ever just swap bikes these days,no money involved? I've done lots of swaps,bikes or parts...cars,trucks.I still think it's a good way to deal.It still goes on Motu.

Oh and oldskool rulez!!!

[MacD]

Another vote for a Classic Forum here too. I have very fond memories of paisley shirts, flares and RD350s! Didn't have a mustard jacket though.

[lb99]

I''ll be keen on a forum for classic bikes, count me in

[dino3310]

:yes: :yes: :yes: