wingnut Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 I have been after one of these since i was 17, i couldn't afford one then, I have waited 43 years, roll on the nice weather, I cant wait to take this out for a bimble around a few bike nights this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 total class............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 I had the kettle great bike.I swapped it for a T140V bonneville.That 380 looks superb.They sound fantastic.The jap 2 strokes were the best around in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 Nice one, I had the GT250 This was my colour scheme 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjaferret Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 Beautiful, i had a GT 250 aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 That's a beautiful bike . Another one here that owned a GT250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltings Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 you unmentionable person enjoy and i mean enjoy had to pass on a hi 500 kawasaki tripple two stroke refurb in bits gutted lockdown project tax man wanted more £ clouded fund both gutted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam triple Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 Wow what a beaut a mates brother had one back in the day , mate had a 185 and I had a 125 , enjoy it , if you ever need help with it look up Classic Bike Stables Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 11 hours ago, wingnut said: I have been after one of these since i was 17, i couldn't afford one then, I have waited 43 years, roll on the nice weather, I cant wait to take this out for a bimble around a few bike nights this year. Nice one 👍 you will be better on that coming up to the "castle" than in the Jag when it's snowing 🤣🤣🤣 enjoy your bike. Hope that you are keeping well pal 👍👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dessyb Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 i had the gs550 then the gs1000s . best bikes ive had and i had a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 Looks like showroom condition ! Just as you remember them! Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 I’ve been following classic 2 strokes on Facebook. It’s a bad idea 🙈. so many RGV 250s and cr500s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) Be very careful. A lot quicker than you might imagine. Edited February 20, 2021 by Gordon R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut Posted February 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 4 hours ago, matone said: Looks like showroom condition ! Just as you remember them! Enjoy. It has been really well looked after for the past 43 years, now its my turn, i hope i can do it justice. 1 hour ago, Gordon R said: Be very careful. A lot quicker than you might imagine. Going to wait for a nice day, get it warmed up and cant wait to get it above 6,500 rpm, I rode my mates many years ago and loved the power and exhaust note, the only thing that puts the fear of god into me now is the skinny tyres that are on it compared to modern bikes like my Ducati ST4s. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut Posted February 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 14 hours ago, harrycatcat1 said: Nice one 👍 you will be better on that coming up to the "castle" than in the Jag when it's snowing 🤣🤣🤣 enjoy your bike. Hope that you are keeping well pal 👍👍👍 Hi Ya me old mate, I have been away from shooting for the past couple of years trying to get myself sorted out, but generally I am doing Ok one way or another, My poor old jag, that car was awesome in the snow, how i got down that hill in one piece i will never now, I have been down it since in good weather and that was scary enough 2 hours ago, team tractor said: I’ve been following classic 2 strokes on Facebook. It’s a bad idea 🙈. so many RGV 250s and cr500s They are only going one way now, I would start looking at sports bikes from the early 90s like original Blades, zx9, R1, R6 etc there getting on for 30 years old now and starting to go up as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut Posted February 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 5 hours ago, matone said: Looks like showroom condition ! Just as you remember them! Enjoy. I waited a long time to get the right one, going to enjoy it while i am able . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulboy1957 Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 My summer fun, can't beat the sound and smell of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut Posted February 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 I very nearly bought one of those, but decided on the Gt instead, I had one of those years ago, i enjoyed it while i had it, getting old now, need something a little slower and more comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratchers Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 That looks lovely mate,enjoy it, I had a kh250,another jap three cylinder two stroke, used to take the pipes off to decoke them and have on a run out with just the down pipes on, sounded awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modafinale Posted February 22, 2021 Report Share Posted February 22, 2021 My Dad has a GT 250 when I was 17, I used to ride it when he was at work. I don’t think he ever knew, he would have given me a belt if he knew, I hadn’t got a bike or insurance 😣 lucky for me I did eventually pass my bike test on a DT125 and then bought a RD350LC still surprised I’m alive after some of the things myself and the other loons got upto . nice bit of history, with cliff edge tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted February 22, 2021 Report Share Posted February 22, 2021 (edited) On 19/02/2021 at 21:52, wingnut said: I have been after one of these since i was 17, i couldn't afford one then, I have waited 43 years, roll on the nice weather, I cant wait to take this out for a bimble around a few bike nights this year. Talk about bike prices i had a look at the new Honda Fireblade SP before lockdown £20,995 *** 😳😳😳 Edited February 22, 2021 by blackbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 On 21/02/2021 at 00:14, wingnut said: I waited a long time to get the right one, going to enjoy it while i am able . Looks to be in beautiful condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringDon Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 Looks like a well restored example. Must admit I wouldn’t get another as it doesn’t bring back pleasant memories. Wallowing suspension, feeling like it had a hinge in the middle over 80, brakes that didnt work in the wet and no ground clearance. But I’ve lost my rose tinted specs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut Posted February 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 On 24/02/2021 at 22:07, SpringDon said: Looks like a well restored example. Must admit I wouldn’t get another as it doesn’t bring back pleasant memories. Wallowing suspension, feeling like it had a hinge in the middle over 80, brakes that didnt work in the wet and no ground clearance. But I’ve lost my rose tinted specs. I have had a lot of different bikes in my lifetime , don't get me wrong i love modern bikes for the handling, brakes, comfort, power etc - but i wanted my last one to be something i had wanted years ago, i want to remember the smell, the noise, the power band, something that you don't see everyday, something to make it worthwhile going to autojumbles just so you can find that last elusive piece you have been looking for, plus i realised there are whole generations of people who have never seen a proper 2 stroke bike, you just don't see them around anymore, too many getting turned into cash cows for pension funds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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