Ok , anyone out there got a Brough Superior
What motor bikes have you owned
Preferably, a Brough Superior SS 100 Alpine Grand Sport. Any colour will be fine.
martyGObtained as a basket case barn find in the UK 12 years back, brought to Oz and restored by me - NOT others.
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A lot of times at busy petrol stations I'd stop for petrol at in the 80s (2 stroke, use the juice....) old guy would wander over and talk about......his Vincent Black Shadow , two or three times , others not so salubrious.
I've got video copy somewhere of missus uncle who raced at Tower Hill Reserve between Warrnambool and Port Fairy , it's collapsed volcano hills providing a great dirt track for the bikes in the 50s.
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Coming back to this thread to share my new toy.
I've wanted a late Aprilia RSV1000R (preferably an RSV1000R Factory) for a little while and it had to be the last iteration before they moved to the RSV4, ie the very late Rotax twin rather than the newer V4.
This meant that it needed to be 2006-early 2010.
So, a couple of weeks back, a mate contacted me and mentioned that his nephew had just got his bike learners permit and asked if I might be keen on selling my 2014 Honda CBR1500R. I'd really planned on moving it on late this year or maybe early next but a painless sale to someone I know and not having random people coming to my house was pretty appealling. So, a price was negotiated, I organised a RWC and then i no longer had a bike.
I'd already been researching and looking at them and had a look at one before easter, at a dealer, so didnt mind going in and kicking tyres to have a proper look, have a sit on it, etc. The one at the dealer was a reasonable example, but at that point in time, I wasnt ready to hand over any cash.
With the Honda gone, I had a look at one last weekend. The one I looked at had been on Bikesales for a while and had been slowly coming down in price in recent months. The seller was genuine, the bike was the best example I've seen in the flesh, we did some polite negotiation and I handed over a deposit.
It isnt perfect but it is very good and I'll deal with the small cosmetic issues as I get to them (and once my bank account recovers).
So, I've ended up with this.... It's a 2006 Aprilia RSV1000R (but not a Factory).
The RSV1000R Factory gets more carbon parts, an Ohlins rear shock and forged OZ wheels.
The non Factory version is still very well spec'd, it has Ohlins forks but a Sachs rear shock. It gets aluminium wheels and no fancy carbon stuff.
If you're curious, full specs are here -
https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/aprilia/aprilia-rsv-1000r-06.html
I bet that April is V4 sounds good , I had to sell my VF1000R as the knees are no longer able to tuck up under my arms when riding ?
But I did manage to buy a nice XC60 with the money.
Enjoy the ride Ash , more photos and a video with sound please
242GTI bet that April is V4 sounds good , I had to sell my VF1000R as the knees are no longer able to tuck up under my arms when riding ?
But I did manage to buy a nice XC60 with the money.
Enjoy the ride Ash , more photos and a video with sound please
I'll mms you some video/audio soon. :)
This one is pretty stock, complete with stock pipes so not super-angry sounding but still quite nice.
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Nice , always liked em, wondered how long it would take for you to get to this!!!
I lusted after VFR750R , also RC30 , Pratt and Osborne had one in the front window.... ( 250LC $1499 , 350 1599 RC30 around $25K??)
The RC30 and later are now worh A LOT and also sound great but you know what
My LC250 and 350 Yamaha are now worth a lot as they were GIANT KILLERS , the 350LC Yamaha 2 stroke killed 750 four bikes in the day.
I always thought i was Eddie Lawson on my rides of the GO Road back in the 90s , no way in hell i could ride what i had properly yet i had all th fun in the world.
What i rexkon i bring from this ( and the guys that lament selling their Yamaha RD250/350LC 2 stroke bikes ) is , dont sell them , ride them fully........
Mate had 250LC , wore wetsuit under leathers for GO RD rides , extra paddinf when he dropped it.
Honda shop in Moorabool St son raced Honda , friday evening if he came by P&O shop he was on back wheel of VF750 giving us two fingers and he was wearing mockasins and trackey dax....
Use your ride to the full.
I still lust after my old 350 LC loved that bike even over the 500 . The 500 was just an animal ?
Ex850RNice , always liked em, wondered how long it would take for you to get to this!!!
I lusted after VFR750R , also RC30 , Pratt and Osborne had one in the front window.... ( 250LC $1499 , 350 1599 RC30 around $25K??)
The RC30 and later are now worh A LOT and also sound great but you know what
My LC250 and 350 Yamaha are now worth a lot as they were GIANT KILLERS , the 350LC Yamaha 2 stroke killed 750 four bikes in the day.
I always thought i was Eddie Lawson on my rides of the GO Road back in the 90s , no way in hell i could ride what i had properly yet i had all th fun in the world.
What i rexkon i bring from this ( and the guys that lament selling their Yamaha RD250/350LC 2 stroke bikes ) is , dont sell them , ride them fully........
Mate had 250LC , wore wetsuit under leathers for GO RD rides , extra paddinf when he dropped it.
Honda shop in Moorabool St son raced Honda , friday evening if he came by P&O shop he was on back wheel of VF750 giving us two fingers and he was wearing mockasins and trackey dax....
Use your ride to the full.
Yeah, I'm getting older, I'm a more sensible in my old age and I dont often make selfish purchases so I figured I'd just get it.
Age is a transition , from a rebel without a clue to a rebel with a clue , enjoy it while you can ??
52 yesterday and still think I'm 21 sometimes but the body says no no no ?
Ye age sucks , going into hospital 23rd August getting both knees total replacement, years of industrial fitting and early arthritis.
But need to get back out on the bikes again , so decided to retire early as well
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Picked up this new (to me) zx6r today…..
0-100 in way too quick
heavenly sound from the inline 4 up to the 18k rpm redline
lots of fun ??
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Brother found this......
Helmet hair is Kool.....I HAD HAIR!
K100RS Motorsport
Yamaha XT500H , marzochii rears, Metzler Enduro sticky rubber, open / ish pipe, it hurt my knee a few starts.........
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2008.
looks very modern for it’s age imo
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Nice one. 167kg dry weight as well.
If you're interested (or if you simply havent found them already), here's all the specs on it -
https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/kawasaki/kawasaki_zx6r%2008.htmGreat website/tool actually. I used it a lot when I was looking for a learner bike and even more recently when I was debating a couple of other options in my head before I bought the Aprilia.
Ex850RBrother found this......
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Helmet hair is Kool.....I HAD HAIR!
K100RS Motorsport
Yamaha XT500H , marzochii rears, Metzler Enduro sticky rubber, open / ish pipe, it hurt my knee a few starts.........
Great pics!
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Nice one. 167kg dry weight as well.
If you're interested (or if you simply havent found them already), here's all the specs on it -
https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/kawasaki/kawasaki_zx6r%2008.htm
Great website/tool actually. I used it a lot when I was looking for a learner bike and even more recently when I was debating a couple of other options in my head before I bought the Aprilia.
Very interesting, thanks!!
11 second quarter mile ??