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[Noel (ogri)]

So grunda(Paul) has bought a new harley I have bought a guzzi V7 special 8000 miles since April. what would you share your garage with?

[Alan (Lancashire)]

sorry to say it , but a Yamaha "tmax" super scoot , absolutely brilliant fun to ride . 500 cc 2 cyl and almost 40 bhp , sorry

[Alan R]

---------- I just have and it's this >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[sofiaspin]

Alan L as you apologised twice you are forgiven - sounds a blast frankly anything that puts a smile on the face means one less trip to the GP.
Alan R good choice if it is a Tiger - less stressed, cheaper, is one or two carbs, looks good.
I have a Venom Clubman in 65 trim, and a Beam S8 light bobber. I had Three Hinckley bonnies - superb but dull which is now my view on modern retro bikes. We had a club run here last week with three Thruxtons and various other retros, all superbly presented, reliable, well engineered etc and folk just ignored them.

[John Moulton]

Hi Noel, Good to hear that you are enjoying the Guzzi and are getting some miles under your belt - hope it leaves you time for egg butties! Your question about which bike you would have as well as an Enfield in your garage is a good one. I bought my first Woodsman to partner the Kawasaki W650 that I had owned and loved for about 5 years and 30,000 miles. Trouble with me is that if I have two (or more) bikes in the garage, one becomes the favourite and the other rarely gets ridden. I suppose that the only solution for me is to have two bikes that have very different purposes (say an Enfield and a trailie or a big tourer). Having 2 retro style bikes doesn't work for me - to each his own! Enjoying every minute on whatever bike you are on at the time is the secret of contentment.

[Alan R]

Hi guys-------- It's the single carb TIGER TR7V, and as you rightly say it's a lot less bother than the twin Mk2 Concentrics that the Bonneville has.....also the rear calliper is mounted in the upper position !!!

[Exile]

I've been looking hard at these two..



 




A BSA Road Rocket and a Golden Flash. I'd be happy with either one in the shed beside Thumper.

[Norm]

Exile, I would have an A10 anyday over my Series 1 Inter. Only thing about Inters is that they are a rare oddball beast of a thing with a huge looking, in your face motor. The name certainly out performs the hype around the name

[PeteF]

This Norton, spotted at the Beamish Trial. Unrestored and gorgeous.

[Alan R]

Hi guys---------- PETE F, hard to imagine that very bike once stood, polished and gleaming in a shop window ??? But now here's the rub !!--- continue riding it as is OR, give it the full restoration whilst there are still lots of original parts to play with ???