My Old 900

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  1. Intruder

    Intruder Member

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    Have had a rocket 3 roadster in the past but got this to fix up a couple of years ago, its not that fast but great for touring and week end cups of tea over the moors.
    Have 5 bikes and need to thin them down now but I dont think this will go for a while.

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  2. R_1000

    R_1000 Elite Member
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    Welcome buddy :)

    Thx for the pics. Nice bike. You will certainly appreciate those bikes when some serious distance comes into play ;)
     
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  3. Intruder

    Intruder Member

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    Hi, yes it is very comfy, I went round the cairngorms last year and never got a sore ass once and the leg room is good for 6,2"
    Thanks.
     
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  4. Intruder

    Intruder Member

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    my other bikes, dont have one of my zzr to hand but its just a zzr anyway we all know what they look like.

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  5. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    All very nice bikes........
     
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  6. Intruder

    Intruder Member

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    Thanks bud, they all started out as rat bags, the vf now has single seat and awaiting cbr wheel conversion when I get the time.
    I get so much more out of old bikes than buying new stuff as I feel I have a bond with them given I have spilt much blood and sweat fixing them up. lol
     
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  7. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Good on you mate. Unfortunately I don't have the skills to complete work myself, so have to go with new bikes and dealers servicing and repairs when required.
     
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  8. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    I know what you mean and when it looks good so much the better :)
     
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  9. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    I find that riding an old bike is so engaging and enjoyable.

    New bikes, just through your leg over, press the starter and off you go,,,not very engaging at all.
     
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  10. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Not my experience Tiglet. Riding a new bike is just as engaging as an old one and if you don't have the skills to maintain an old bike it is not really an option for many riders. In addition, new bikes do tend to be more reliable than old ones. It comes down to personal choice, you pays your money etc..........
    Wessa
     
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  11. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    I suppose if you’ve not ridden many classics it wouldn’t seem engaging :eek:;)

    With regards to reliability one day last week I rode 148miles on a rideout and the old girl never missed a beat :cool:
     
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  12. joe mc donald

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    Welcome to the Family. Those bikes do it for me absolutely love them.
    Ride Safe & Enjoy
    Joe.
     
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  13. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    My point was not that riding a classic is not engaging, clearly it is; but IMHO so is riding a new bike as engaging. I also agree that well maintained classic can be reliable, again I was just attempting put the point across that new bikes tend to fail less frequently.
    Wessa
     
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  14. Tucker 1963

    Tucker 1963 Elite Member

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    Welcome to the madhouse you should fit right in. _20190105_114352.jpg Tucker
     
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  15. sprintdave

    sprintdave Nurse,he's out of bed again
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    Another good old Sprint in here, welcome in mate, or inmate. lol
     
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  16. Judd Dredd

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    Hello and welcome to the triumph asylum for the motorcycling insane.
     
  17. Bad Billy

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    Hi mate & Welcome to the Forum, keep ‘em all!
     

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