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by simbo » Mon May 02, 2022 8:41 pm
David. wrote:
A rose between two thorns.
Like having a shop window parked either side of me ;D
The GS 'is' the better bike :-)
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by michaelc2710 » Sun May 15, 2022 7:05 pm
Had a nice 200 mile ride out,
Even put the bikes in order, youngest to oldest and best looking to retro......
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by simbo » Sun May 15, 2022 7:40 pm
A Rose between two Thorns again 8)
The GS 'is' the better bike :-)
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by k9doc » Sun May 15, 2022 11:02 pm
I see you 'Northern Monkeys' are still at it. Well after a rest period of 4 years I decided that the itch had to be scratched again. Managed to find a Transalp XLV650, 2000 plate with 12900 (yes, no noughts missing) miles on the clock. Takes me back because I had one 20 years ago but I think we've both added a few more squeaks and rattles since those halcyon days. The 'new bike' needs a few things sorting but once upto spec we'll be raring to go. If you guys are heading down to the Peak District or Lincolnshire Wolds anytime, I would appreciate a shout assuming Hondas are allowed. It would be good to meet up again.
Chris
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by simbo » Mon May 16, 2022 7:57 am
k9doc wrote:
If you guys are heading down to the Peak District or Lincolnshire Wolds anytime, I would appreciate a shout assuming Hondas are allowed. It would be good to meet up again.
It would be good to see you
The GS 'is' the better bike :-)
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by BoB21 » Mon May 16, 2022 2:20 pm
Hmmm XR?
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by k9doc » Mon May 16, 2022 2:53 pm
simbo wrote:
It would be good to see you
Likewise
Chris
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by michaelc2710 » Mon May 16, 2022 3:11 pm
BoB21 wrote:
Hmmm XR?
Yeah it's mine, to keep the miles off the RT
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by David. » Mon May 16, 2022 5:14 pm
Just noticed that the plastics on a GS are made from re-cycled wheelie bins.
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by michaelc2710 » Mon May 16, 2022 6:16 pm
The bin looks finished off.......they ran out of blue for the GS
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by simbo » Sun May 22, 2022 7:50 pm
David. wrote:
Just noticed that the plastics on a GS are made from re-cycled wheelie bins.
Thats actually quite funny David :enjoying: not as good as your photo cropping skills to get that owd barge at the end of the photo though :D
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by simbo » Sun May 22, 2022 7:57 pm
michaelc2710 wrote:
The bin looks finished off.......they ran out of blue for the GS
At least its partially finished :D They ran out of everything for the XR! They even forgot to put the foam in the seat :alas:
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by David. » Mon May 23, 2022 7:59 am
simbo wrote: They ran out of everything for the XR!
Including the paint, still only got the primer on.
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by Old-Git » Mon May 23, 2022 9:41 am
I'm on my third year of the round britain rally, 80 landmarks to visit in england scotland and wales, it does throw up some gems....
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