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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 *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 (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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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)
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"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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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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"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)
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"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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"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
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"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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