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Chatter / Re: Tyre Sizing
« Last post by xbally on November 17, 2024, 02:25:28 PM »
Kev - did you get your tyres sorted as I'm thinking of replacing mine over this coming winter and wondered how you got on?
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Chatter / Cheap Aprilia at Pugh auction
« Last post by iansoady on November 17, 2024, 12:34:27 PM »
£1,800 hammer price.... I know these Starck designed bikes are marmite and personally I think they're pretty ugly but a cheap thumper nonetheless.

https://www.hjpugh.com/catalogue/lot/b387509082e5c5b3fdb472347da9b3b8/b331b543c006b10521b2bcea6093a165/2-day-sale-of-vintage-and-classic-motorcycles-projects-lot-826/
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Project Progress / Re: New SRX 3VN2
« Last post by Moto63 on November 16, 2024, 10:52:41 AM »
Sounds like you’ve been very busy beavering away already Ian.
Look forward to more photos when the timing is right👍👍
Cheers, Michael
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Project Progress / Re: New SRX 3VN2
« Last post by Ian on November 15, 2024, 11:40:22 PM »
Hello Michael, nice to hear from you again.
Progress so far:-
Frame etc away for S/B and powder coating
Paintwork away being sorted....hopefully finished very soon
Switches repainted, new letters procured.
New (old) headlamp obtained.
Fork Stanchions away being rechromed
Chain guard and airbox covers obtained from Japan
Loads of little jobs done.
Will post more as I do them
👍🏍?👍
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Project Progress / Re: New SRX 3VN2
« Last post by Moto63 on November 13, 2024, 06:17:41 PM »
Quote from: Ian on October 20, 2024, 11:16:06 AM
you do need an extended tool and to pull it
Onwards and upwards!
Ooo eerr ...more tea vicar

Just seen this thread, sounds interesting Ian and I’m sure if there’s a man capable of turning (see what I did there😉) out a superb finished bike it’s you. I look forward to hearing more once you get cracking on it. Best of luck with it 🤞👍
Cheers, Michael
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Chatter / Re: New but not new Honda thumper
« Last post by Ian on November 08, 2024, 07:45:13 PM »
Not everyone wants earth shattering performance, just a gentle bumbling ride. Honda have sold a load of these in several identities in many countries. Look out Royal Enfield.
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Chatter / Re: New but not new Honda thumper
« Last post by CrazyFrog on November 08, 2024, 11:44:33 AM »
I would imagine the performance would be very similar to the Enfield J series bikes. My Meteor somehow seems to punch above it's weight at real life road speeds of around 50 to 60 mph, with plenty of grunt to get past slower moving cars. It'll cruise at 65mph on the Motorway with another 10moh or so when required which just suits me, but won't impress if you're used to a Fireblade. It's a relaxing ride and also gives between 95 and 110mpg depending on how it's ridden.
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Chatter / Re: New but not new Honda thumper
« Last post by xbally on November 06, 2024, 05:17:01 PM »
Seems to be comparable with the competition but I don't get the extra and IMHO unnecessary weight penalty nor the relatively low power but I'm all for a characterful and torquey  delivery and the "long stroke" should help in this respect . I know these are supposedly "classic" type bikes but surely modern technology can offer a bit more than merely replicating circa 1950's designs and adding disc brakes with basic ABS and such...or am I missing something obvious? I would be interested in a test ride though............
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Chatter / Re: New but not new Honda thumper
« Last post by iansoady on November 06, 2024, 10:04:44 AM »
Tidy looking bike but not keen on the rear end treatment. 20 bhp seems a bit on the low side, and 380 lb definitely heavier than it could be.

But for under £4K must be a contender.
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Chatter / Re: New but not new Honda thumper
« Last post by Moto63 on November 06, 2024, 08:08:46 AM »
Quote from: Ian on November 05, 2024, 11:46:04 PM


. Roll on next year
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Great stuff👍. I will hopefully be there come April 🤞
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