bruno22rf Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Couple of mates had fizzies and I used to swap my 250 wet dream with them when we rode to the pub in the next village.After that came-RD350lc/AJS250csr/RD125lc/Z500/Harris Magnum900/CBR1100rc/GPZ1100 x 3/CBR900/ZZR1100/FZR1000/GSXR1100/R100RS and bike now is GSXR1000-scariest thing so far (i'm getting too old for this 0-60 in under 3 seconds capability) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Couple of mates had fizzies and I used to swap my 250 wet dream with them when we rode to the pub in the next village.After that came-RD350lc/AJS250csr/RD125lc/Z500/Harris Magnum900/CBR1100rc/GPZ1100 x 3/CBR900/ZZR1100/FZR1000/GSXR1100/R100RS and bike now is GSXR1000-scariest thing so far (i'm getting too old for this 0-60 in under 3 seconds capability) No mate, I don't think you can ever be too old for the buzz a quick bike gives you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 anyone had one of these.. http://motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/classic_bikes/yamaha%20rd125lc.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernel gadaffi Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 I had one in 1977, it was "K" reg and yellow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Am i right in thinking that the later one (DX) had an Autolube added to it (seperate tank to hold the 2 stroke oil)?. Had the Suzuki AP myself, much faster than the Fizzer !! yep,, i had an FS1M that had an auto lube system. i had a gt250 in bits but never bothered rebuilding it as it was ****, i had its bigger brothers, the 380 and the 500 which was way more fun. then a 350lc which in my humble opinion was the best 2 stroke road bike ever made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 350lc which in my humble opinion was the best 2 stroke road bike ever made. Can't disagree with that. I followed 2 bikers on and off (I was in a hire car) from Grenoble to the South of France years ago, one on an RG500 and the other on a RD500(?) either would be a classic bike now. They way things are going 2 strokes will be like steam engines in few years time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 a 350lc which in my humble opinion was the best 2 stroke road bike ever made. But then again..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Can't disagree with that. I followed 2 bikers on and off (I was in a hire car) from Grenoble to the South of France years ago, one on an RG500 and the other on a RD500(?) either would be a classic bike now. They way things are going 2 strokes will be like steam engines in few years time.. yep, both v4's afaik, very nice too but a bit too technical for the masses to strip and rebuild in an afternoon, the lc's were the original hooligans bike, tamed a bit later with the ypvs but all good fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 I had the Garelli tiger cross, the one with a yellow tank and black writing. They also did a 50cc model called the record, that had a blue tank and was more of a road version. The tiger cross had nobbly tyres that were what I will call 'fun' in the wet. The bike was good for nearly 70 mph but used to do 3 spark plugs a week. I progress to the Suzuki 250gt just before the 3 cylinder 250 Kawasaki come out which was just a bit faster. I still wish I rode bikes but after a massive smash I stick to four wheels now. What a great thread for us 50 somethings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 dont forget your couple of shots of 2 stroke in the tank to mix it, I first bought petrol in 1976 and if I recall it was 60 odd pence per gallon? I had one as well but thought petrol was cheaper than that (see below) PETROL PRICES 1896 TO PRESENT (average price per gallon per year + tax content) 1967 65.00 66.15% 1968 74.00 63.51% 1969 78.00 69.23% 1970 80.00 67.50% Decimalisation (new pence - 100p to £1) 1971 34.25 65.69% 1972 35.25 63.83% 1973 38.70 58.14% 1974 49.60 51.56% 1975 73.20 50.73% 1976 77.00 50.00% 1977 78.20 49.60% 1978 76.50 50.40% 1979 98.25 46.95% 1980 128.50 45.20% 1981 160.00 52.45% 1982 164.00 55.50% 1983 176.00 54.55% 1984 187.05 54.66% 1985 199.80 54.00% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 According to your chart, when I got my 250 (1977) it was 78.2p per gallon didnt think I was paying that much!!! 1973-76 it almost doubled in price, yet we were paying less tax on it in 76 than 73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 According to your chart, when I got my 250 (1977) it was 78.2p per gallon didnt think I was paying that much!!! 1973-76 it almost doubled in price, yet we were paying less tax on it in 76 than 73 It was from here mate http://www.theaa.com/public_affairs/reports/Petrol_Prices_1896_todate_gallons.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee-jon Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 At the same time there was the Honda ss50 never had one but later on had a 250 wet dream i had one as my first ped. had drops on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margun Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 But then again..... Love the TZR, they make a fortune these days! One day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted November 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 umm some nice kit i went as follows (will try to find some pics) FS1E circa 1978 Yam DT 125 Suzuki GT 185 Twin (kept blowing pistions) paid weekly at post office and had to get a book stamped up! Yam RD 250 (the old 2 stroke one) prob best bike i ever had but sadly wrapped it Suzuki 250 GSX (the new four stroke one) my first new bike in 1980 with insurance money got married so bikes to get to work on Kawasaki KE 175 Honda CB200 Benly Honda 400-4 Got divorced Suzuki 550 Katana Yam 1000 Genisis Kawasaki 600 Ninja Kawasaki 600- 636 these days i tote about on a Honda 420 shaft drive Quad i got in 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Love the TZR, they make a fortune these days! One day... Do they ? I've got two in my lockup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rizzini Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) this is a true beast and prob next to impossible to find a decent one due to the insane http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Classic%20Racers/Suzuki%20RG%20500%201977.jpg rg500 Edited November 7, 2012 by Mr Rizzini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 this is a true beast and prob next to impossible to find a decent one due to the insane http://www.motorcycl...RG 500 1977.jpg rg500 That is a beast. I remember that the YammaGamma was a popular hybrid, cant remember if it was RG500 engine in RD500 frame or the other way around. Here's a noise to make you tingle, the above TZR250 Reverse Cylinder - listen and enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rizzini Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 i could nearly spell the 2 stroke from the above video lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 At the same time there was the Honda ss50 never had one but later on had a 250 wet dream I had the Honda SS50. Did you ever try to pedal these super mopeds? You needed a hip joint that moved from your waist to your earhole! When the pedals were locked forward it was just like a proper motorbike (if you squinted and had a lot of imagination). I used to get around 150mpg from mine which was handy when the fuel shortage was on and we were issued with petrol coupons. What wasn't so handy was the fixed 30mph top speed especially on the A1 heading north to the Wharfe with rod holdall and fishing basket board. Strangely I could travel the whole 35 mile journey from Barnsley town centre to Collingham in fourth gear. If I tailgated a wagon I could briefly get it up to around 45mph until I lost the vacuum from the backwash of air. Then went: BSA C15 Honda C70 Suzuki GT250 twice - first one was nicked Honda CX500 Honda VF750 - rode that to Sweden and back Honda Deuville 650 - probably the best all round bike I've had BMW 1150RT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted November 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) here is the ninja Edited November 7, 2012 by pavman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 My first bike was a fs1e!!! changed the exhaust to a Gianelli rocket used to do 65mph, Dad removed the pedals and welded on pegs for me.......couldnt feel my hands from the vibrations when i got home though!!!! Great little bike!!! Same as this one: Made a fair packet when i sold it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Honda CB200 Benly Had one of those too!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 (edited) Am i right in thinking that the later one (DX) had an Autolube added to it (seperate tank to hold the 2 stroke oil)?. Had the Suzuki AP myself, much faster than the Fizzer !! Me too. Not as pretty as the Fizzy but had the legs and a five speed box that was the right way up. FISE Suzuki X1 Suzuki AP 50 Suzuki GP 100 Suzuki GS 125 (X2) Yam XS 400.........Customised into a single seat flat-tracker with open megaphones. Very silly. Great fun. Honda CB 750 KZ.....Far quicker than it had any decent right to be. Yam XJ 750 Ducati 906 Paso Edited November 8, 2012 by Gimlet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 (edited) My first bike was a fs1e!!! changed the exhaust to a Gianelli rocket used to do 65mph, Dad removed the pedals and welded on pegs for me.......couldnt feel my hands from the vibrations when i got home though!!!! Great little bike!!! Same as this one: Made a fair packet when i sold it!! Strange badging on the side panel, it says "SS" where it should say "FS1E" The Honda was the SS 50 Edited November 9, 2012 by shaun4860 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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