Hello. What a fantastic forum, I wish I'd found it years ago! I'm just returning to bikes after a bit of a break and apart from a Honda XBR 500 (ask your Dad, he'll remember) it's been Triumphs all the way. Currently riding a Bonneville Spirit which is about 2 weeks old but previously I've owned a Scrambler, Tiger 1050, a Sprint ST, a Bonneville Black T100 & a Tiger 800. Looking forward to learning and hopefully contributing a bit if I've got anything useful to add.....
Heh heh Yup, know XBR500 well, but I'm not yer Dad ..welcome in M1 My pappy had a Velocette LE (198cc), known as a Noddy bike then cos police used them, reg OUT 137 if anybody spots it.
Heh heh heh, hand start, hand change, marvellous jobby, y'know some young guys would maybe be astounded at that. They were very very quiet also.
Your Heading "London calling" has got me singing the song by the Clash every time I see this post...ahhhhhhhhh.... peace....ahhhhhhh