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By *um24 OP   Man
over a year ago

Coventry

I have recently got an interest in classic bikes and would like one for the Sunday ride along those country lanes. Dose anyone here have classics and could teach me the does and donts as some old ones you need to run with to start them, some have different leavers for compression and so forth. So completely different to the modern just push a button. Etc. happy to spend time together to learn the skills.

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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Wells

Depends on the age and wether you buy an old British, Japanese or European bike.

The Japs and European bikes will probably have a kick start and an electric start so no need for de-compression levers. These will also have fuel taps and a chok* lever which modern bikes generally don't.

British bikes are generally kick start only and possibly a de-compression lever, to help make it easier to start. When you kick start one of these, you need to find top dead centre otherwise you can end up with a painful leg.

Also British bikes have a tickler to help with pumping the petrol through instead of a chok* lever.

Some of the stuff is difficult to describe while typing ( it is for me anyway). Feel free to message me If you want any more info.

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By *um24 OP   Man
over a year ago

Coventry

Thank you, that’s t he e sort of info t he at unless you know you never will, I’ll get in touch if I buy anything interesting. X

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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Wells

Cool, best of luck and let me know what you're looking at.

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By *9alMan
over a year ago

Bridgend


"Thank you, that’s t he e sort of info t he at unless you know you never will, I’ll get in touch if I buy anything interesting. X"

there are some interesting bikes out there, top of my list would be a 500cc Triumph twin

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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Wells

They are great, I have one of those a 1960 T100 Scrambler. It looks and sounds gorgeous and rides lovely

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By *um24 OP   Man
over a year ago

Coventry

I like all sorts, I like the two stoles of the 80s but also older. The RD 500 or RZ500 will be a dream come true one day.

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By *ifunlover69Man
over a year ago

Exeter

Huge differences in what you describe. Suggest you go along to one or two of the classic shows and see what you like. Lots of friendly advice available too. Happy to chat about this.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

First bigger bike I had in the early '70's after passing my test was a 500cc Triumph T100S..With the exception of my current Bonnie SE, my Tiger100 was possibly the most enjoyable to ride, handled so well and could pull like fuck and reach a ton with or without a pillion, and easily matched/exceeded performance of a Bonnie750 I had years afterwards..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Got a 400 Superdream Ive been doing up ... Almost finished it now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Depends on the age and wether you buy an old British, Japanese or European bike.

The Japs and European bikes will probably have a kick start and an electric start so no need for de-compression levers. These will also have fuel taps and a chok* lever which modern bikes generally don't.

British bikes are generally kick start only and possibly a de-compression lever, to help make it easier to start. When you kick start one of these, you need to find top dead centre otherwise you can end up with a painful leg.

Also British bikes have a tickler to help with pumping the petrol through instead of a chok* lever.

Some of the stuff is difficult to describe while typing ( it is for me anyway). Feel free to message me If you want any more info."

British bikes can have chok_es as well as Ticklers

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By *andy PatinkinMan
over a year ago

Leeds

1934 500cc BSA Single Cylinder with hand change on the right of the tank. Love it!

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By *lutandhubbyCouple
over a year ago

west midlands

hubby has a royal Enfield 350 bullet and has a 42 year old Kawasaki z650 sitting in our spare bedroom

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By *icklowhornMan
over a year ago

Dublin Wicklow

I love my bikes too so looking to add to my collection very soon. I’m going to Holland next week to look at two two strokes that I’m interested in. They are not as old as the bikes you are talking about. A Kawasaki KR1S and a RD 500

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"hubby has a royal Enfield 350 bullet and has a 42 year old Kawasaki z650 sitting in our spare bedroom "

Z650 top bikes loved em back in the day

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By *itvclaireTV/TS
over a year ago

Birmingham


"I love my bikes too so looking to add to my collection very soon. I’m going to Holland next week to look at two two strokes that I’m interested in. They are not as old as the bikes you are talking about. A Kawasaki KR1S and a RD 500 "

Are they more affordable over there? Been looking at 2 smokers myself, but prices are absolutely crazy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I love my bikes too so looking to add to my collection very soon. I’m going to Holland next week to look at two two strokes that I’m interested in. They are not as old as the bikes you are talking about. A Kawasaki KR1S and a RD 500

Are they more affordable over there? Been looking at 2 smokers myself, but prices are absolutely crazy."
There are cheap ones overseas but can have issues that are eye wateringly expensive to fix

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham


"Thank you, that’s t he e sort of info t he at unless you know you never will, I’ll get in touch if I buy anything interesting. X

there are some interesting bikes out there, top of my list would be a 500cc Triumph twin "

I would prefer an RG500, I missed out on those mad bikes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Morning.. is anyone going to the Winter Classic at Newark this weekend?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have you looked at the auctions like Mathewsons at Thornton le dale N.Yorkshire? They sell an amazing range of classic bikes of all ages.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Morning.. is anyone going to the Winter Classic at Newark this weekend?"

I was thinking about it but think I have to much work on

Are you going ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Have you looked at the auctions like Mathewsons at Thornton le dale N.Yorkshire? They sell an amazing range of classic bikes of all ages."

Lots on FB marketplace as well

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