Just a random question.
What bike or bikes would you have that some others consider to old compared to modern machinery or ugly or just crap according to the reviews, yet you still find yourself drawn to and you'd happily have in your garage.
for me its the
ZX7R - love the looks of it even though its apparently a big heavy bike
Harley Iron 883- Just looks cool as in the candy paint, perfect for those relaxed summer evenings to the coast.
Definitely agree on the ZX7R, green obviously :cool:
Could find space for a yellow 748R too
Love to have back the CG125 I learned to ride on, like riding a pogo-stick, £15 to fill and would last all month!
petronas FP1.....
A KR1-S. 55BHP and weighs next to nothing. And that 2-stroke smell... aaaah! :laugh: Oh, and that powerband! :moto:
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/fe/f4/13/fef413fcef4bacda37c048aece7b4f6e.jpg)
Nothing I would consider owning is crap / ugly / rubbish...
Everyone else is just wrong. I guess the reason for this thread requires me to answer an Indian FTR1200.
I'd also very much like a Velocette 500 Venom with fishtail pipes - my Dad had one....
Why do you consider the zx7r a guilty pleasure?
Sure, its old, but it was held in high regard at the time
For me I swore 100% off Italian vehicles after 6 months of hell and a back catalog of incidents with friends and family..... but I keep a guilty secret inside that I long for a Ducati 748.... in yellow!
I've always wanted a proper super-moto bike for the road. The guilty part is that every time I see a hooded loonatic wheelie one through Manchester town centre with no number plates it only makes me want one more!
My other two guilty pleasures that I want but wouldn't want my mates to know what I've been doing.....
a) Yamaha R125, they look the absolute nuts for a 17 year old and I bet they handle like magic, very curious!
b) any nifty 50 scooter. whenever I've had cause to ride one it's never done anything but bring a smile to my face. Like riding a BMX without the need to pedal!
A Harley Sportster 1200 is a bike I'd like as a stable mate to the awesome S1000R.
GSX Katana
Laverda Jota
ZXR750 H2
Quote from: Alzo on September 27, 2018, 01:53:21 PM
A Harley Sportster 1200 is a bike I'd like as a stable mate to the awesome S1000R.
What the fuck?! :shocked:
Quote from: Alzo on September 27, 2018, 01:53:21 PM
A Harley Sportster 1200 is a bike I'd like as a stable mate to the awesome S1000R.
And you call the FTR horrible.
You have lost it 😉
Quote from: The Wizard of MOz on September 27, 2018, 03:37:45 PM
Quote from: Alzo on September 27, 2018, 01:53:21 PM
A Harley Sportster 1200 is a bike I'd like as a stable mate to the awesome S1000R.
And you call the FTR horrible.
You have lost it 😉
I don't remember a time when I've ever felt in total agreement with MOz before... :shocked:
Boys...boys...boys...I want to be like Arnie in Terminator... :azn:
MK1 MotoGuzzi Lemans 850, I know if I ever ride one I'll be severely disappointed but I've always wanted one ever since they were launched and I saw one in Sports Motorcycles in Manchester. Second would be the original bevel drive Ducati 900SS in Black and Gold.
Quote from: Alzo on September 27, 2018, 03:50:37 PM
Boys...boys...boys...I want to be like Arnie in Terminator... :azn:
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Have you ridden one Alzo? I rode the Nightster (sp?) which I was led to believe was roughly the same thing...... and I was horrified at the handling! So much so I questioned whether it was broken!
Quote from: Alzo on September 27, 2018, 01:53:21 PM
A Harley Sportster 1200 is a bike I'd like as a stable mate to the awesome S1000R.
in 48 guise yes.
Quote from: Raydial on September 27, 2018, 03:42:43 PM
Quote from: The Wizard of MOz on September 27, 2018, 03:37:45 PM
Quote from: Alzo on September 27, 2018, 01:53:21 PM
A Harley Sportster 1200 is a bike I'd like as a stable mate to the awesome S1000R.
And you call the FTR horrible.
You have lost it 😉
I don't remember a time when I've ever felt in total agreement with MOz before... :shocked:
In Alzo's defense, if everyone liked them it wouldn't be a guilty pleasure now would it!?
Quote from: Tiiimmmaaayyyy on September 27, 2018, 02:24:45 PM
GSX Katana
Laverda Jota
ZXR750 H2
Good taste.
Katana has to be the 1000, not the 1100.
There's a Jota in M&S Mototorcycles in Newcastle. Was drooling over it the other day.
ZXRH2 is a classic. :cool:
I have always loved the Laverda Montjuic. They looked and sounded amazing. And I always wanted a Bimota KB2 when I was younger. :cool:
Quote from: Gilby104 on September 27, 2018, 05:19:01 PM
Quote from: Alzo on September 27, 2018, 03:50:37 PM
Boys...boys...boys...I want to be like Arnie in Terminator... :azn:
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Have you ridden one Alzo? I rode the Nightster (sp?) which I was led to believe was roughly the same thing...... and I was horrified at the handling! So much so I questioned whether it was broken!
I test rode one years ago...the dealer location was next to the M8 Motorway...I rode 10 miles East and back...and I laughed the whole journey...it was raw basic biking...no pretence...I did enjoy it...but fully accept it's no back lane scratcher.
Quote from: Carbon_ZX6R on September 27, 2018, 05:19:47 PM
Quote from: Alzo on September 27, 2018, 01:53:21 PM
A Harley Sportster 1200 is a bike I'd like as a stable mate to the awesome S1000R.
in 48 guise yes.
The one I rode was pre rubber mounted engine...so it was agricultural in every way....I believe recent ones are a lot more civilised.
Quote from: Gilby104 on September 27, 2018, 05:20:27 PM
Quote from: Raydial on September 27, 2018, 03:42:43 PM
Quote from: The Wizard of MOz on September 27, 2018, 03:37:45 PM
Quote from: Alzo on September 27, 2018, 01:53:21 PM
A Harley Sportster 1200 is a bike I'd like as a stable mate to the awesome S1000R.
And you call the FTR horrible.
You have lost it 😉
I don't remember a time when I've ever felt in total agreement with MOz before... :shocked:
In Alzo's defense, if everyone liked them it wouldn't be a guilty pleasure now would it!?
Thank you...ignore them...they're just bullies... ;)
Quote from: Gilby104 on September 27, 2018, 01:48:08 PM
I've always wanted a proper super-moto bike for the road. The guilty part is that every time I see a hooded loonatic wheelie one through Manchester town centre with no number plates it only makes me want one more!
You are welcome to have a go on mine.
Quote from: Alzo on September 27, 2018, 05:28:26 PM
Quote from: Gilby104 on September 27, 2018, 05:19:01 PM
Quote from: Alzo on September 27, 2018, 03:50:37 PM
Boys...boys...boys...I want to be like Arnie in Terminator... :azn:
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Have you ridden one Alzo? I rode the Nightster (sp?) which I was led to believe was roughly the same thing...... and I was horrified at the handling! So much so I questioned whether it was broken!
I test rode one years ago...the dealer location was next to the M8 Motorway...I rode 10 miles East and back...and I laughed the whole journey...it was raw basic biking...no pretence...I did enjoy it...but fully accept it's no back lane scratcher.
this one couldn't handle the taps being opened on a straight road that was cambered slightly..... think it might have been broken! Rode the 2018 Fatboy last month in Canada..... they do make a lot of sense out there!
Quote from: terry950sm on September 27, 2018, 07:06:09 PM
Quote from: Gilby104 on September 27, 2018, 01:48:08 PM
I've always wanted a proper super-moto bike for the road. The guilty part is that every time I see a hooded loonatic wheelie one through Manchester town centre with no number plates it only makes me want one more!
You are welcome to have a go on mine.
Terry..... if I can reach the ground on the thing I would bloody love to!
You're based up in the NW aren't you?
Quote from: Gilby104 on September 27, 2018, 09:53:00 PM
Quote from: Alzo on September 27, 2018, 05:28:26 PM
Quote from: Gilby104 on September 27, 2018, 05:19:01 PM
Quote from: Alzo on September 27, 2018, 03:50:37 PM
Boys...boys...boys...I want to be like Arnie in Terminator... :azn:
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Have you ridden one Alzo? I rode the Nightster (sp?) which I was led to believe was roughly the same thing...... and I was horrified at the handling! So much so I questioned whether it was broken!
I test rode one years ago...the dealer location was next to the M8 Motorway...I rode 10 miles East and back...and I laughed the whole journey...it was raw basic biking...no pretence...I did enjoy it...but fully accept it's no back lane scratcher.
this one couldn't handle the taps being opened on a straight road that was cambered slightly..... think it might have been broken! Rode the 2018 Fatboy last month in Canada..... they do make a lot of sense out there!
Horses for courses...the roads and law enforcement make them the perfect choice.
How come Harley's always seem to get away with loud exhausts?? Does anyone on here actually know any Harley owner (embarrassing to admit I guess) who's been done for one??
Quote from: The Wizard of MOz on September 28, 2018, 08:51:32 AM
How come Harley's always seem to get away with loud exhausts?? Does anyone on here actually know any Harley owner (embarrassing to admit I guess) who's been done for one??
Known locally as Chromosexuals...😂😂😂
Quote from: The Wizard of MOz on September 28, 2018, 08:51:32 AM
How come Harley's always seem to get away with loud exhausts?? Does anyone on here actually know any Harley owner (embarrassing to admit I guess) who's been done for one??
i got pulled for it when i had my sportster 48 , but it did have a one off exhaust made by racefit with the sole purpose of being loud, but all i got was a casual chat of thats a bit bloody loud from the plod
Quote from: Raydial on September 27, 2018, 12:14:34 PM
A KR1-S. 55BHP and weighs next to nothing. And that 2-stroke smell... aaaah! :laugh: Oh, and that powerband! :moto:
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/fe/f4/13/fef413fcef4bacda37c048aece7b4f6e.jpg)
Nothing guilty about a KR-1S.
I had one back in the days of olde. Mad bits of kit that liked shaking bits off the engine. Forgot how many times I had to rebuild the powervalve linkages. Industrial strength loctite and stainless screws I stole from work did it in the end.
Quote from: Gilby104 on September 27, 2018, 09:54:47 PM
Quote from: terry950sm on September 27, 2018, 07:06:09 PM
Quote from: Gilby104 on September 27, 2018, 01:48:08 PM
I've always wanted a proper super-moto bike for the road. The guilty part is that every time I see a hooded loonatic wheelie one through Manchester town centre with no number plates it only makes me want one more!
You are welcome to have a go on mine.
Terry..... if I can reach the ground on the thing I would bloody love to!
You're based up in the NW aren't you?
Manchester
Quote from: Gilby104 on September 27, 2018, 09:54:47 PM
Quote from: terry950sm on September 27, 2018, 07:06:09 PM
Quote from: Gilby104 on September 27, 2018, 01:48:08 PM
I've always wanted a proper super-moto bike for the road. The guilty part is that every time I see a hooded loonatic wheelie one through Manchester town centre with no number plates it only makes me want one more!
You are welcome to have a go on mine.
Terry..... if I can reach the ground on the thing I would bloody love to!
You're based up in the NW aren't you?
Manchester
This, when it is rebuild
Nice replated cylinder
I thought the idea of a guilty pleasure is something you'd rather not have other people know about?
Quote from: David W on September 30, 2018, 10:30:20 AM
I thought the idea of a guilty pleasure is something you'd rather not have other people know about?
Exactly that...
Quote from: terry950sm on September 29, 2018, 09:07:24 AM
Quote from: Gilby104 on September 27, 2018, 09:54:47 PM
Quote from: terry950sm on September 27, 2018, 07:06:09 PM
Quote from: Gilby104 on September 27, 2018, 01:48:08 PM
I've always wanted a proper super-moto bike for the road. The guilty part is that every time I see a hooded loonatic wheelie one through Manchester town centre with no number plates it only makes me want one more!
You are welcome to have a go on mine.
Terry..... if I can reach the ground on the thing I would bloody love to!
You're based up in the NW aren't you?
Manchester Quote from: Gilby104 on September 27, 2018, 09:54:47 PM
Quote from: terry950sm on September 27, 2018, 07:06:09 PM
Quote from: Gilby104 on September 27, 2018, 01:48:08 PM
I've always wanted a proper super-moto bike for the road. The guilty part is that every time I see a hooded loonatic wheelie one through Manchester town centre with no number plates it only makes me want one more!
You are welcome to have a go on mine.
Terry..... if I can reach the ground on the thing I would bloody love to!
You're based up in the NW aren't you?
Manchester
Ah, me too, just outside Stockport on the road up from the Pyramid
No guilty pleasures in the traditional sense as I'm guilt free and immune to embarrassment........
However, I do feel guilty about some of the projects I take on and never get finished........
The one I'm most guilty of, is this one (not actual bike):
(https://motorcycles-for-sale.biz/img/motorcyclephotos/full/motorbike422221.jpg)
It's a BSA C11 circa 1952 and it was hung on a wall of a pub in Manchester I was working on and it was due to go in the skip...... this was in the 90's so it probably was just worth scrap.
Anyway, I rescued it, never particularly cared for it but now would love to do something like this with it:
(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/bsa-c11-tim-harney-625x417.jpg)
......... but I'll probably never get around to it........
A bit of spit'n'polish and you could line up with these guys (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vJk8zpgsn5r_KlbQhhMYuygf4FO8Iikn/view) at the Kop Hill Climb (https://drive.google.com/open?id=1MB5zxWJpLRiqtPraIIjELUxxe8WJu8D-) next year ;)
Quote from: Gilby104 on October 01, 2018, 12:36:57 PM
Quote from: terry950sm on September 29, 2018, 09:07:24 AM
Quote from: Gilby104 on September 27, 2018, 09:54:47 PM
Quote from: terry950sm on September 27, 2018, 07:06:09 PM
Quote from: Gilby104 on September 27, 2018, 01:48:08 PM
I've always wanted a proper super-moto bike for the road. The guilty part is that every time I see a hooded loonatic wheelie one through Manchester town centre with no number plates it only makes me want one more!
You are welcome to have a go on mine.
Terry..... if I can reach the ground on the thing I would bloody love to!
You're based up in the NW aren't you?
Manchester Quote from: Gilby104 on September 27, 2018, 09:54:47 PM
Quote from: terry950sm on September 27, 2018, 07:06:09 PM
Quote from: Gilby104 on September 27, 2018, 01:48:08 PM
I've always wanted a proper super-moto bike for the road. The guilty part is that every time I see a hooded loonatic wheelie one through Manchester town centre with no number plates it only makes me want one more!
You are welcome to have a go on mine.
Terry..... if I can reach the ground on the thing I would bloody love to!
You're based up in the NW aren't you?
Manchester
Ah, me too, just outside Stockport on the road up from the Pyramid
Sounds like you are near the old motorcycle city
That's off Portwood, Gilby is the other side on Didsbury Road
Quote from: Lord Danoir the first on October 02, 2018, 11:03:29 PM
That's off Portwood, Gilby is the other side on Didsbury Road
Available for beers!