it's like ride it and see how sick it is, I think.Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase
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it's like ride it and see how sick it is, I think.
Una Storia Italiana
cheers DD
(Definately Dodgy)
In the riders seat
Not really that optimistic, how many do you see for sale and what money do they want for them ? if you really wanted one you'd pay that
"If you can make black marks on a straight from the time you turn out of a corner until the braking point of the next turn, then you have enough power."
Anorak
worth it if he threw in suit.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/m...ing/5083672362
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Hardcore Biker
...unless it appeared to have been stored outdoors on a beach.
No8 Wire Extraordinaire
For that sort of money it would need to be:
1. Cleaned so you could assess condition.
2. Loosely assembled so you could assess what you were getting.
It would be safer to assume what you are looking at was:
1. Crashed
2. Rusted beyond repair
3. Worn out
4. If you can't actually see it, lost.
It would be a lot cheaper to buy the mintest example for moonbeam money than try fix that pile of misery.
. . . in fact I'm waiting for a mate to decide he needs more room in his lounge.
Don't you look at my accountant.
He's the only one I've got.
Geriatric hoon
OK so apropos of optimistic sellers... The passage below is from the official website. I have edited it to remove identifying information.
What marvel of modern motorcycling do you think this blurb refers to?
Where every ride is a symphony of heartbeats. This motorcycle is a unique blend of styling, precision and affordability. Feel the power of its grunty engine, delivering a ride that is as sophisticated as it is thrilling. With a timeless design that seamlessly fuses with modern technology, it is more than a bike – it's an experience.
Crafted with premium materials it is a testament to quality and attention to detail. The smooth throttle response adds a touch of finesse to every twist of the wrist, making it not just a means of transportation but a journey through time and style. It redefines your expectations of what a motorcycle can be.
There is a grey blur, and a green blur. I try to stay on the grey one. - Joey Dunlop
Geriatric hoon
Symphony of heartbeats?
https://www.hondamotorbikes.co.nz/gb350
There is a grey blur, and a green blur. I try to stay on the grey one. - Joey Dunlop
No8 Wire Extraordinaire
I was thinking something Hondaish or a clone of the c50 up to 150cc. So I was wrong, but in the right place.
Ooh. Riding with precision. Instead of bouncing off guttering to wherever the road is heading.
Don't you look at my accountant.
He's the only one I've got.
Kiwibiker
Reads like Honda sacked the marketing team and got a bean counter to do a CHAT GPT insert.
As an example I just used the prompt "please provide a marketing snippet using a poetic style for a suzuki B120 motorcycle " and the below is what chat gpt came up with - look familiar?
"Beneath the urban twilight, whispers of adventure call, Suzuki B120—your timeless companion for the open road, With every gentle purr, freedom's siren echoes, Through city streets and winding paths, your spirit boldly flows.
In a world where dreams ignite, this classic ride prevails, Its chrome and curves, a testament to tales, Of journeys past and those to come, where heart and engine meld, Suzuki B120, where the winds of wanderlust are held.
Feel the pulse, the rush, the thrill—embrace the ride anew, Let every mile, every twist, in vibrant hues imbue, For in the dance of wheels and earth, a story finds its start, Suzuki B120, the poet's steed, with rhythm, grace, and heart."
Low personal B.M.E.P.
When I went to school, that was called selling the sizzle,not the sausage.
Between new bikes that look like sharp edged decepticons - and those that are simply a poor pastiche of what some child designer thinks is "classic"
I suspect it's time to abandon road motorcycles.
Does anyone know who's got a mould for the big 50's Royal Enfield aeroflow fairing ?
I reckon it'd suit the mobility scooter I'm overdue for.....
Anorak
Oddly I see you getting a C5 Sinclair.
Or maybe a Greeves invacar
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Kiwibiker
I sent Sinclair Grumphs riding resume, and they felt the new sexy C6 prototype would be more fitting for him.
Low personal B.M.E.P.
The Sinclair would only work if I built a good engine for it....
The story about Derry Preston-Cobb's Invacar is funny. It had a full house works scrambles engine fitted.
Reputedly capable of well over 80mph.
None of the works riders would even get into it - yet they were always pressing journalists to road test it.
None ever did.
Anorak
Maybe the thunderbolt..
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