My two wheeled play things

[Yorick]

This is my collection...

 

[TheTwoOfUs]

 

[Neckender]

I bought this American import last month 1976 Triumph T140V Bonneville and got the registration documents yesterday.
John.

 

[rnb100]

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TheTwoOfUs Is the orange beast a Goldwing?

Arron.

 

[TheTwoOfUs]

TheTwoOfUs Is the orange beast a Goldwing?

Arron.

Yes a 2002 GL1800, one of the first ones to hit these shores.

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[bigtree]

Yes I’ve been looking at the 690r for a little while now thinking do I need one lol I don’t get time to use what I have

Best to go and try one, they’re an absolute hoot. The R model will be better than standard as it has adjustable suspension and slightly more power.

 

[Steve and Denise]

Best to go and try one, they’re an absolute hoot. The R model will be better than standard as it has adjustable suspension and slightly more power.

I don’t need any encouragement but yes the R would be my choice

 

[bigtree]

I don’t need any encouragement but yes the R would be my choice

I would have bought the R if it had been for me but the 690 is my wife’s bike, I have had to lower it for her.

 

[Blue Knight]

I'm impressed by everyones collection of bikes. I didn't actually realise that within the camper van / motorhome community so many people ride.

Good job folks.

Hi Arron and a big welcome to the forum. I have bikes but I don't ride much these days as I don't seem to be able to find time - sad eh!! That'll change for sure ;-)

Good to have you on onboard.

All the best,

Andrew

 

[A S R]

I did have 8 bikes at one stage but now down to 2 1/2 now.
KTM Duke 390 ( lives in my motorhome garage permanently )
BMW R1150 GS. The best model they ever made.
Honda XR50 ped.

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[Knowledgeseeker]

This is my new bike, had hoped to have been trailering it through Europe by now but worse things have happened to other so shouldn't grumble.
We have a similar van to yours rnb100 , a Knaus Boxdrive which is 6.8 metres. We had some very tight moments on the back roads and in the villages of Portugal last year because of the length so small bit apprehensive about when we start to trailer - especially as the co-driver is not totally in favour of the idea but prepared to tolerate it. And someone told me tolerance is what gets tested under stress

 

[rnb100]

I love the look of that Knowledgeseeker. How do you find the tyres for road use? The contact patch on 'normal' road tyres is already small, so there wouldn't be much going on with them. Does she hold the road alright?

 

[Knowledgeseeker]

Surprisingly well, and not much road noise either, although must admit because of Covid haven't had as much use out of it as I might have liked. But the use I did have was in wet conditions so....

I had a 1200 GS but it was a bit of an animal (well for me anyway) to be moving it around when off the bike so I got this. Still miss the GS though.

Although this weighs almost as much it just seems easier to manouvere. Plus I felt my wife might be quicker to get on it as it looks smaller.

 

[bigtwin]

This is my new bike, had hoped to have been trailering it through Europe by now but worse things have happened to other so shouldn't grumble.
We have a similar van to yours rnb100 , a Knaus Boxdrive which is 6.8 metres. We had some very tight moments on the back roads and in the villages of Portugal last year because of the length so small bit apprehensive about when we start to trailer - especially as the co-driver is not totally in favour of the idea but prepared to tolerate it. And someone told me tolerance is what gets tested under stress View attachment 473668

Cracking looking bike that - tribute to the original R80 GS I think.

Ian

 

[kickstart]

R18

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[Baldeagle7470]

Well when I met my current wife had 9 bikes,now down to three and a maxi scooter,her favourite.Some from the past,Guzzi my current favourite,still getting to know the Kawasakivulcan650s,1150 GS most miles covered and loved it.

 

[jongood]

Well when I met my current wife had 9 bikes,now down to three and a maxi scooter,her favourite.Some from the past,Guzzi my current favourite,still getting to know the Kawasakivulcan650s,1150 GS most miles covered and loved it.View attachment 473882View attachment 473883View attachment 473884View attachment 473885View attachment 473886View attachment 473887View attachment 473889

I'm very tempted to buy a Breva, I'm happy enough with secondhand and they re really good value. Just seems a bit nuts with a Griso in the garage as well ( although wife hates the Griso)

 

[Baldeagle7470]

Haha,I have had two Breva’s.Regretted selling the first as soon as it was gone.
Found this one which doesn’t have a mark on it 2010, purchased in the UK,less than 9,000 miles on a 2010.Cobra seat cover which is very comfy.Crash bars,two screens,new Avon tyres.
It handles like on rails,excellent Brembo brakes,to me what point in buying aV7 as it’s virtually the same bike.
Sadly my wife needs a new hip and can’t climb aboard anymore so she will sadly have to go,not the wife the Breva!!
Go for it,loads of fun for the buck.
Proper Soft detachable Guzzi expandable panniers.
Pop over to PT and ride it back after lockdown,would be a nice break .

 

[jongood]

Haha,I have had two Breva’s.Regretted selling the first as soon as it was gone.
Found this one which doesn’t have a mark on it 2010, purchased in the UK,less than 9,000 miles on a 2010.Cobra seat cover which is very comfy.Crash bars,two screens,new Avon tyres.
It handles like on rails,excellent Brembo brakes,to me what point in buying aV7 as it’s virtually the same bike.
Sadly my wife needs a new hip and can’t climb aboard anymore so she will sadly have to go,not the wife the Breva!!
Go for it,loads of fun for the buck.
Proper Soft detachable Guzzi expandable panniers.
Pop over to PT and ride it back after lockdown,would be a nice break .

Hmmm tempting ☺

 

[bobnick]

When i got to 70 i offloaded a couple. Today i only have the Wing, however i WILL be getting a 2nd bike soon.

Sold this mis last year. Only a year old.

The CB 1100 was sold about 18/2yr ago. The R9T got nicked, now in Romania i believe.

The Z900RS was sold Mid last year.

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[Wikky]

When i got to 70 i offloaded a couple. Today i only have the Wing, however i WILL be getting a 2nd bike soon.
View attachment 478131Sold this mis last year. Only a year old.View attachment 478133
The CB 1100 was sold about 18/2yr ago. The R9T got nicked, now in Romania i believe.
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The Z900RS was sold Mid last year.

Nice bikes but you can only ride one at a time....at least that's what my wife tells me

 

[Yorick]

Nice bikes but you can only ride one at a time....at least that's what my wife tells me

How many pairs of shoes does she have ?

 

[Howard B]

Only have the one bike now. No plans to tow it.

 

[Wikky]

How many pairs of shoes does she have ?

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