shaun4860 Posted February 20 Report Share Posted February 20 11 hours ago, daveboy said: Even in the rain. So are these classed as a trike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 9 hours ago, shaun4860 said: So are these classed as a trike? No they are motorbikes,it's all to do with the distance between the wheels. Mine is most certainly a trike lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 3 hours ago, welsh1 said: No they are motorbikes,it's all to do with the distance between the wheels. Mine is most certainly a trike lol. Nice 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 (edited) On 19/02/2025 at 12:52, djrwood said: Any advice would be appreciated Buy a car. You're too easily killed by idiots (in cars) on a 'bike. I had a Kawasaki 750 Turbo for a number of years. Then one day lost it on the M69. Fortunately the M69 then wasn't as busy as it is now and, being tall, I was able to step off the bike and let it go. Recovered it and drive it to the garage and had it repaired. Called in when it was all done, paid the bill, rode it around the block, went back in, put the keys on the counter with the words "Sell it." Never had a 'bike since. Edited February 21 by enfieldspares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocette Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 Was it like this ! I sprinted one several times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 1 hour ago, Velocette said: Was it like this ! I sprinted one several times. Will we see a photo of you on your namesake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 On 19/02/2025 at 12:52, djrwood said: ...... Im sure I want a cruiser style bike. Just wondering if you have any advice for a first bike. I think the Indian is top of my list, followed by a Sportster and then I keep looking at a Kawasaki Vulcan 650. Any advice would be appreciated I realise that none of us have answered your question. The brutal answer is that any of those would do for posing on, but, assuming that you want a bike that goes, handles and stops, I would say that all three present compromises. If it's only an itch to be scratched, the Kawasaki is, at least, not as expensive as the other two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocette Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 15 hours ago, amateur said: Will we see a photo of you on your namesake? There you go. Some are while I'm still on it,,,,,others not so ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocette Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 On 19/02/2025 at 14:38, amateur said: I still have the Rickman that I bought 53 years ago, albeit now on its third engine. Does your Rickman have those eccentric spacers of differing sizes for adjusting the rear chain about the swinging arm pivot ? I had a Rickman Trident for a short while and only had one of each size which lead to a lot of drilling and filing! The Ducati had a similar system, with an eccentric pivot mount for the swinging arm spindle which was much easier to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 13 minutes ago, Velocette said: Does your Rickman have those eccentric spacers of differing sizes for adjusting the rear chain about the swinging arm pivot ? I had a Rickman Trident for a short while and only had one of each size which lead to a lot of drilling and filing! The Ducati had a similar system, with an eccentric pivot mount for the swinging arm spindle which was much easier to use. Yes it does. It came with a set of 10 from new, which over the years and several house moves, I managed to misplace. Of course, as soon as I found a replacement set on eBay, they turned up in a corner of the workshop. I also had a 125cc Rickman Zündapp, which had a better, snail cam, adjustment. That bike, unfortunately, fell foul of the two bike rule, when I bought a Kawasaki 550GT to commute on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 54 minutes ago, Velocette said: There you go. Some are while I'm still on it,,,,,others not so ! Thanks for those 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 On 21/02/2025 at 23:07, amateur said: I realise that none of us have answered your question. The brutal answer is that any of those would do for posing on, but, assuming that you want a bike that goes, handles and stops, I would say that all three present compromises. If it's only an itch to be scratched, the Kawasaki is, at least, not as expensive as the other two. Is the correct answer. Lots of look at me riders around mostly without a clue.Best advice I can give is ......You have learned how to pass a test on a motorbike now learn how to ride. Keep off motorways and busy A roads and get onto the twistys, use your gear box as much as poss and buy good high visibility clothing.I would suggest an older low milage bike something like a Kawasaki kle or an old 650 versus because you will drop it a few times usually when you are manouvering. Most important make sure you can get both feet flat on the ground.ENJOY YOUR BIKING. From Auntie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 (edited) On 21/02/2025 at 20:28, Velocette said: Was it like this ! I sprinted one several times. Was this at Esholt Park? We used to race our Egli Vincent there in the 60 Edited February 25 by 100milesaway Addition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 On 22/02/2025 at 14:06, Velocette said: There you go. Some are while I'm still on it,,,,,others not so ! Is that at Olivers Mount.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrwood Posted February 25 Author Report Share Posted February 25 Anyone on here got experience of the adventure style bikes? I rode a mates triumph tiger rally and really liked it. Never been one for these style of bikes until now, but giving it some serious thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocette Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 5 hours ago, 100milesaway said: Was this at Esholt Park? We used to race our Egli Vincent there in the 60 Yes, its Esholt, between the filter beds and hope you can stop at the far end before the field gate which was sometimes left open! The other ones are at Cadwell Park at the hairpin. I did a few rides at Olivers Mount on solo's on a Guzzi LeMans and a 350 MV twin but no pictures of that. What a fabulous machine your Egli Vincent must have been, and able to enjoy before the collectors pushed most people out of the running when prices went sky high. Did you ever come across Pat Quirk and his son Martin who used to race very special Vincent sidecar outfits who came from nearby. Pat had a standard Rapide with what looked like a treble adult sidecar on it and used to take several of his brood to school every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 (edited) 1 hour ago, djrwood said: Anyone on here got experience of the adventure style bikes? I rode a mates triumph tiger rally and really liked it. Never been one for these style of bikes until now, but giving it some serious thought My experience is of Rickman motorcycles, lightweight, and fitted with the original Triumph engines. These are true off-road bikes and a real blast on the road. The photo is of a typical Rickman 650, no two are identical. Obviously, you would need to be confident enough to work on a 50 year old engine, but all the spares that you would ever need are still available and the frames are still in production. Edited February 25 by amateur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbyathome Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 The answer to your question is whatever your budget for the bike is and whatever sort of bike takes your fancy you also need to factor in who is your nearest bike dealer is it Honda Kawasaki Suzuki etc no point getting a Kawasaki etc if the nearest dealer is miles away for spare parts etc I have had bikes since 1972 and have ridden and raced so many types I just love them even now my advice is just take your time don’t get involved with a lot of friends in a group riding as some are faster than you and you might get caught out going a bit faster than you want to and it hurts when you hit the floor don’t get yourself a tall in the saddle bike make sure you can touch the ground easily with both feet you would be surprised how often you can drop it just turning around in the road from standstill get yourself the best clothing and waterproofs you can afford and just enjoy riding summer is on its way. Welcome to our biking world . Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade2.0 Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 Nice one for passing👍🏻 I did cbt nearly 2 years ago because of the itch,brought on by my grandad who's Indian chief(original) being at the bottom of the sea off Singapore. Torpedoed off the coast bringing goods back to blighty. The joys of being chief engineer! I would go the cruiser route but that changes week to week, the big off roaders are great as your easily seen, fewer things to go wrong on a twin or big single. Then the muscle bikes are a good compromise for town and play. Then reality kicks in and you know deep down a fall is imminent. An ER500 is competent and overly fast and quick for a newbie, given respect it'll help you learn, the hard way sometimes. Parts are plentiful cheap and sure it's a ******* but you won't give 2 hoots if you drop it. Buy it outright, dumping loads of money into a new one or worse finance, is daft! The next bike can be better. I'd just get an Xv535 if the cruiser is it for you, or the ER500 and ride till it blows up. Either way, well done and enjoy. Stay safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsbob Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 (edited) On 25/02/2025 at 18:32, djrwood said: Anyone on here got experience of the adventure style bikes? I rode a mates triumph tiger rally and really liked it. Never been one for these style of bikes until now, but giving it some serious thought Yes I Have, my current bikes include a 2014 DL1000 V Strom. The Strom is a cracking tool and more capable than I expected, previously I had a Tiger 1050 and they are chalk and cheese. The Tiger is more of an upright sports bike , very nimble , agile and easy to manoeuvre totally at home on the streets, the Strom is long and slow in the turn due to the larger front wheel much more suited to touring. "Adventure bikes" are all very different. Edited February 27 by sportsbob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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