Finally bought a 'classic'
- Pem Brooke
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Finally bought a 'classic'
Well, I eventually plumped for this...may be not everyone's cup of tea or idea of a 'classic' but it reminds me of my youth...at the time I had a 1970 Honda 250 and thought the Kawis were wicked.
It's a 1975 250 SIC....4,500 miles from new....
Probably won't keep it for long, but fancied something to polish, with the 'Storm tucked away...
It's a 1975 250 SIC....4,500 miles from new....
Probably won't keep it for long, but fancied something to polish, with the 'Storm tucked away...
Twist it 'til it breaks, then back off half a turn....
Re: Finally bought a 'classic'
Still with original pipes, so it'll be snapped up when you decide to sell it.
You'll need to join the VJMC, if you haven't already.
Brakes will be shite though, compared to more modern stuff...and hopefully it's not still on original tyres.
Sweet, though.
You'll need to join the VJMC, if you haven't already.
Brakes will be shite though, compared to more modern stuff...and hopefully it's not still on original tyres.
Sweet, though.
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
- bigtwinthing
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Re: Finally bought a 'classic'
i wish i still had my Yam YDS7. thats was a great bike!
missing the noise, not the vibes. However never say never!
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Re: Finally bought a 'classic'
nice one the triple pipes on these always looked the part.last time i was at hartside cafe there was a 750 and a 500 parked together.great looking bikes
Re: Finally bought a 'classic'
Must smell awsome
Re: Finally bought a 'classic'
Nice find
There can't be many around in that condition and low mileage now,
Chris.
There can't be many around in that condition and low mileage now,
Chris.
Re: Finally bought a 'classic'
Those are so great! There is nothing like that sound (or the smell.) I had one that was the 400cc version.
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- lloydie
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Re: Finally bought a 'classic'
Very nice , perfect bike to polish and look at [THUMBS UP SIGN]
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great looking bike . its worth it for the sound and smell alone.getting very hard to find those early drum brake models now.
the older i get,the faster i was
- Pem Brooke
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Re: Finally bought a 'classic'
Thanks folks...yep, I got lucky and my patience paid off. It's very original and unrestored, but in lovely condition. Only makeover is the professional respray in the original Candy Halibut Blue...it's a very high end job and looks fab. I've attached some of the detail pics to show how clean it is...
Thanks for the positive comments!
Thanks for the positive comments!
Twist it 'til it breaks, then back off half a turn....
- lloydie
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Re: Finally bought a 'classic'
Quick put it back in the garage under a blanket before it gets cold
- Pem Brooke
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Re: Finally bought a 'classic'
LOL!! Already back in there! Took the winter blanket off the bed but the wife complained. Typical!lloydie wrote:Quick put it back in the garage under a blanket before it gets cold
Twist it 'til it breaks, then back off half a turn....
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Re: Finally bought a 'classic'
That's simple then ! Kick the wife out the bed and put the bike therePem Brooke wrote:LOL!! Already back in there! Took the winter blanket off the bed but the wife complained. Typical!lloydie wrote:Quick put it back in the garage under a blanket before it gets cold