Motorbikin' Bits and Bobs....

[omitchell]

Fozzer, stop trying to steal my heart....

[Fozzer]

Fozzer, stop trying to steal my heart....

... ... ... ...!

I love watching the groups of Harley Lads and Lasses cruising the magnificent scenery in the South-Western USA, on You-Tube!

Perfect for long distant travelling in comfort!

...that's why I would like a comfy Cruiser now, instead of/as well as my super-sports Rice-Burners!

...I need comfort in my old-age!.... ...!

Paul.... ...!

...one for Owen... ....>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsF8c-lw0zU

...harken to THAT sound!.... ...!

[dbcunnz]

Now this is what I call a real open air machine
Just imagine Paul sitting back and relaxing while cruising around the countryside

[Ian Warren]

Trust you Doug , that would seriously whind the ole Foz up

[Fozzer]

A typical Sunday afternoon cruise in rural Herefordshire....

...what could be nicer!.... ...

Paul.... ...!

[dbcunnz]

Probably be cheaper to cruise around in the wind swept open cockpit of a Tiger Moth and see more of the countryside than down on the road

[Ian Warren]

A typical Sunday afternoon cruise in rural Herefordshire....

Sure the roads are wide enough

[Fozzer]

A typical Sunday afternoon cruise in rural Herefordshire....

Sure the roads are wide enough

...and the corners have been straightened out... ...!

Paul..... ...!

...that is an amazing piece of machinery!.... ...!
Slightly more complicated than the Pratt and Whitney 1340 Wasp-engined Motor-bikes.... ...!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hirsRny ... TZCYBWU2-G

What?..... ...No Kick-starter?..... .... ....!

[Ian Warren]

Spose they need to .. driving that be like a Kenworth .. pleased they straitened the road

[Fozzer]

I love Kick-starters!.... ...!

No matter how flat the battery is on a cold Winter morning on the way to work, a couple of swift kicks will encourage the engine into life... ...!

My Big Honda relies on its Battery only.... ...., but my little Yamaha RXS 100 never lets me down, with its Kick-starter!... ...!

Good exercise each morning... ...!

Even the old motor-cars had a Starting Handle for desperate times in need!

Paul.... ...!

[Fozzer]

Motor Bike model choices.. ....>>>>

(a)...>>> http://www.simviation.com/phpupload/upl ... 234045.jpg

(b)...>>> http://www.simviation.com/phpupload/upl ... 253841.jpg

(a ) for comfort?

(b) for satisfaction?

Paul.... ... ...!

[omitchell]

driving that be like a Kenworth

You mean one of these Ian? W900L Super Custom And I doubt she'd fit in Herefordshire either

[Fozzer]

...Peterbilt's for me!....>>> http://www.peterbilt.com/

Shades of the Steven Spielberg film; "Duel"....>>> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duel_%281971_film%29

Paul.... Rig 'n Roll....(Truck Sim).... ...!

Still waiting for my new baby to drop out of the sky!..... .....>>>

[Ian Warren]

You mean one of these Ian? W900L Super Custom

Go on holiday and deliver the goods or take the family to work ... the romper room is upstairs

[Ian Warren]

Shades of the Steven Spielberg film; "Duel"...

Still waiting for my new baby to drop out of the sky!..... .....>>>

I prefer the sport racers to these lean backs

[Fozzer]

I prefer the sport racers to these lean backs

Been there, had them all over the years, Ian....Brit and Jap, solo and side-car...

I just fancy something more cosy and comfortable to tour on, in my old age!

I enjoy gently touring the countryside now.

Been lucky to be alive for so long...don't want to risk it now on another high-speed Rice Burner!... ...!

Paul.... ...!

[Fozzer]

I would dearly love a "newish" Yamaha XVS 250 Dragstar for my cruises around the Herefordshire/Gloucestershire countryside, but they are as rare as Hen's teeth, and quite expensive...

So a peek at "You Tube" shows a wealth of Honda CMX 250C Cruiser enthusiasts..... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_CMX250C ... ....

...especially in the 'States!

Small, Light, Cheap, and Cheerful!

Santa Monica Hills: Mulholland Drive/Laurel Canyon. Very familiar to me in the Flight Sim!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yajY-Ysmwg

I wonder if they were popular in NZ and Aus?.... ...!

Maybe a way to get one at a reasonable price?

Its not a proper Vee-twin, (its a vertical twin), but it at least it looks the part....(maybe/almost)..... ..!

I fancy a spot of; "Cruisin'"...in a legal, respectable, sort of way.... ... ... ...!

Paul...A Bike ride a day will keep the Doctor away...Trust me!.... ...!

[Ian Warren]

Funny you look at your Honda CMX 250C, one of my early bikes was the CG 125, I should have kept it .. you simply could not kill it , just a simple reliable motorbike.

[Fozzer]

Its the start of August, and we are having some occasional "nice" weather... ....

So.... last Friday I wheeled out my trusty baby Yamaha RX-S 100, 2-stroke bundle of joy, attached my SJ Cam video camera to her, and took an hours trip around my local Herefordshire countryside...>>>

https://www.dropbox.com/s/c39xp54xu76ev ... p.mp4?dl=0

Warning: It is an hour long, and you may get flies in your eyes during the journey!

..and always wear a Crash-helmet... ....

Paul.... ...!

More Biking stuff to come... ...!

[Ian Warren]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/c39xp54xu76ev ... p.mp4?dl=0
..and always wear a Crash-helmet...

Looking forward to lay back and watch .. and