No, no.
Relive the summer of '76.
900SS, Le Mans Mk1, Jota and ..... and ..... Benelli Sei? Z1 was earlier. And has there ever been a better name for a 'bike than Z1? Z1000 was slower and fatter.
Summer of '76 ..... FS1E!! Perhaps. MV Augusta? Errr, I think the budget has been blown. No BMWs though, far too tedious.
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Summer of '76 ..... FS1E!!
That was summer of 78 for me, a 75 P reg, KYH959P how's that for memory!
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'KYH' - thats Somerset isn't it ? How's that for sad anorak? There must be a door to this place somewhere.
Papho
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'KYH' - thats Somerset isn't it ? How's that for sad anorak? There must be a door to this place somewhere.
Strange that, I was living in Surrey at the time and bought the Fizzie in Sutton.
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And has there ever been a better name for a 'bike than Z1?
R1, maybe?
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Look for a low mileage StreetBob, it's the entry level big twin with absolutely no extras, so any additions to the bike will not leave you with a garage full of removed parts you've already paid for. Buy the Harley and wet yourself laughing at the lack of depreciation. I've never owned a Harley in my life, but I see the attraction, what I can't see the point of is spending the same or more on a Japanese Harley copy, buy the real thing.
Having said that, at the NEC the bike that caught my eye was the Victory eight ball. It's like a Harley that's had money spent finishing it off properly, and it's still a Yank bike.
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I've never owned a Harley in my life, but I see the attraction, what I can't see the point of is spending the same or more on a Japanese Harley copy, buy the real thing.
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My thought process would be:
1/ Great idea, buy a Harley !
2/ Mmmmmnn, thinks, no buy a Japanese cruiser that starts in the morning and bits dont fall off
3/ Mmmmmmnnnnn, thinks more, no, no, buy a German / Japanese roadster / tourer / sports bike that starts in the morning and bits dont fall off and it goes round corners and is fun to ride.
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All missing the point, he's after a Harley.
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Harleys are reckoned to be a triumph of form over function ..... but if you are considering the triumph of art over form over function, have a look at some of the custom Harleys on Krazyhorse's (Bury St Edmunds) website. I'd quite like one in my living room.
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Thanks to you all for your comments...I actually had an FS1E what fun I had working on the Ghost Train at Dreamland in Margate aged 17...Learnt all about life there thats for sure..
Anyway. Im off to the Foundry tomorrow in Canterbury for my first test drive on a Fat Boy! (no its not some strange school boy initiation cermony) Will let you all know how I get on.
Last question ..How do I break it to an anti bike "youll be killed on a motorbike" wife..Any ideas???
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"> Last question ..How do I break it to an anti bike "youll be killed on a motorbike" wife..Any ideas??? <"
Don't tell her. Keep it in your lock-up.
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">R1, maybe?<"
I'll raise you a Mach 111. Or Mach 1V
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>>Last question ..How do I break it to an anti bike "youll be killed on a motorbike" wife..Any ideas???<<
Don't get killed or injured would be the best way :-)
Buy good quality safety gear - including good boots, gloves and possibly a back protector.
Don't trade safety for fashion.
Have fun with the fat boy and come back and tell us
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Wnet oh a test ride yesterday on fat boy and a Road King. Fell in love with the Road King. Came home and tried to pick the best momment to tel the wife. She went mad told me I would kill myself and now the tension in the house is painfull. Bubble well and truly burst....Not given up yet
Come on Backroomers I need some advice on how to convince an anti bike wife that it isnt an automatic death sentence when you buy a Harley.
Will keep you informed as things progress but it aint looking hopefull (walks away from keyboard feeling deflated...)
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A long time ago, I did the RAC/ACU course, and was taught by a class 1 police driver. I don't know whether such things are still in existence, but know training has changed. After we moved to Birmingham, my wife did the same course. Wait until the weather's better. You never know, you might get a convert....
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>>Come on Backroomers I need some advice on how to convince an anti bike wife that it isnt an automatic death sentence when you buy a Harley.<<
She has a point - motorcycles are dangerous. I was convinced by such a point when I had dependent children, but have now returned to motorcycles, along with some advanced training. If she has known someone killed on a motorcycle then that is very difficult to argue against
Enter 'MAIDS ptw accident report' in a search engine. This extensive report shows that the 'cruiser' style of motorcycle is one of the safest ptw (powered two wheeler). Is the Harley Road King any more dangerous than riding a horse, or playing rugby ? I would suggest not. There's been plenty of discussion on this report so I'm sure you can find some evidence to support your case.
A mature rider, in good safety gear, on a big harley is very likely to survive.
A Life Assurance company will not load you for riding a motorcycle - so it's a long long way from an automatic death sentence. Compare that with private flying.
Did you take the Road King home?- it's a big machine to handle on some driveways, especially gravel !
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Thanks for the usefull feedback SteVee, I will check out the web site mentioned.
Youre right its diffucult to convince her that a bike is anything but a depth trap. She lost her first boyfriend at 16 (he was 17) in a bike accident (she wasnt on the bike)
I know she is just worried about me but at 46, fully experienced & trained on the 8 week motorcycle training course (when I was 18 and with 15 years accident free motoring on a bike I think she is over reacting.
The Road King was fantastic and left me feeling so exhilarated but having been brought back down to earth with such a huge thump! Not sure what to do next really.
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If you can afford it and you've earned the money to spend on it, just do it. Life's too short for wishing. She'll get used to the idea eventually.
You know, people often tell me I should write an advice column ...
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Grocer, I suspect you are employing the old "I'm going to get a bike". "No, you're not, it's far dangerous" "Ok, I'll buy a 7" "Errr, I suppose that's OK then."
I recommend a R1OT.
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">R1, maybe?<"
and I'll raise you .....a Shuttleworth Snap, most famous of all the TT racing machines
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