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The Cameraman
Joined: 22 Aug 2015 Posts: 608 Location: Lancashire
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Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 9:10 am Post subject: My mate's just bought an Aprilia RS125 |
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Hi Guys n Gals,
well we've started something now!
We lost my mum just over a year ago so, as my dad was an ex-racer, we decided to get him a project bike and a Kawasaki AR125 came along, at the right price etc.
I then found another one, so that joined us and we decided that dad would build his on the lines of a classic racer and I would do mine virtually standard.
Our goal is to get both bikes over the the IOM, to do a few laps of the TT circuit.
Anyway on hearing this, my good mate Bendy Bob (AKA Doc) decided to join in with the fun and yesterday he bought what must be one of the last Aprilia RS125 2 strokes.
Hopefully he'll be joining us over here on different Strokers.
I wonder how many more of my 50 year + mates will take this same route, despite all having much larger bikes in their garages?
The morning he started the bike up, and covered his i-Phone with 2 stroke fumes, just so we could hear it!
Good on ya matey. _________________ Kindest regards
Reggie
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Top-shaggy Show Star !
Joined: 05 Mar 2011 Posts: 1757 Location: Derbyshire
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Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 11:53 am Post subject: |
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Fantastic to hear about what your doing with your dad. I've lost both my parents now and its only when they are gone that you reflect on all the things you wish you had said and done.
I'm sure there are quite a few of us 'oldies' doing similar things and getting back to the smoky tiddler two strokes we loved when we were younger.
I've also got bigger bikes, ahem mainly four strokes... but given the right conditions I would much rather take out one of the little blue haze variety bikes.. They simply make me smile !!
I sincerely hope more of your friends join in with the fun _________________ We are where we are... |
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The Cameraman
Joined: 22 Aug 2015 Posts: 608 Location: Lancashire
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Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 12:24 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Shaun,
and so do I matey.
One other's got an old 2 stroke Scott, but may borrow his son's RD250LC and another one is actively searching! _________________ Kindest regards
Reggie
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arlurt Show Star !
Joined: 28 Nov 2006 Posts: 680 Location: North Yorkshire
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Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 1:00 pm Post subject: |
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The more the merrier!
I'm doing more on my small bikes than the big ones these days. In part becasue the big ones don't need the work, but also because I'm enjoying making bits and doing my own thing which is harder on the bigger bikes.
The down side at the moment is that I seem to have less time for riding the bikes I've got on the road. I'll feel less guilty about this over winter with the weather being bad, but most of my summer has been spent in the garage rather than in the sun.
Maybe I'll get some more riding done next year. _________________ Light is right. |
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The Cameraman
Joined: 22 Aug 2015 Posts: 608 Location: Lancashire
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Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Arlurt,
Tiddler Tinkering is good for the soul!
Winter will soon be upon us and that's when normal people stop riding (not me) and spend their spare time in the shed/garage/mancave (delete as appropriate). _________________ Kindest regards
Reggie |
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Howie
Joined: 18 Oct 2009 Posts: 511 Location: Kwaksville
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Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 4:18 pm Post subject: |
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Our goal is to get both bikes over the the IOM, to do a few laps of the TT circuit. |
Good on you & your Dad fella
I honestly think that as modern bikes get faster/more complicated/uglier etc, we'll find more like minded people buying into the more honest/simpler/fun side of motorcycling.
And if you ask me 125cc two strokes really are honest, simple fun. Tell Bendy Bob (fantastic name) to de-restrict the Rs (probably already done ) because they are cracking bikes once unleashed. |
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The Cameraman
Joined: 22 Aug 2015 Posts: 608 Location: Lancashire
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Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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Howie wrote: |
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Our goal is to get both bikes over the the IOM, to do a few laps of the TT circuit. |
Good on you & your Dad fella
I honestly think that as modern bikes get faster/more complicated/uglier etc, we'll find more like minded people buying into the more honest/simpler/fun side of motorcycling.
And if you ask me 125cc two strokes really are honest, simple fun. Tell Bendy Bob (fantastic name) to de-restrict the Rs (probably already done ) because they are cracking bikes once unleashed. |
Hi Howie,
Bendy Bob's bike was a full horse version from new and hasn't been touched by any learners! He took it for it's first ride today and did 40 miles before heading for work. He loved it. _________________ Kindest regards
Reggie |
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Howie
Joined: 18 Oct 2009 Posts: 511 Location: Kwaksville
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Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 5:30 pm Post subject: |
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Brilliant stuff Reggie |
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The Cameraman
Joined: 22 Aug 2015 Posts: 608 Location: Lancashire
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Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 10:27 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Howie,
I've just heard from the reprobate himself and he's riding up on the RS125 tomorrow, via the Peak District (to worry a few sheep first), then up to the land of rain and colder temperatures, or more commonly known as the West Pennine Moors, North of Bolton!
I see he's joined us here as Doc, so he'll no doubt be introducing himself pretty soon. _________________ Kindest regards
Reggie
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Top-shaggy Show Star !
Joined: 05 Mar 2011 Posts: 1757 Location: Derbyshire
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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2015 12:24 am Post subject: |
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C'mon Doc.... Show us yer stroker _________________ We are where we are... |
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The Cameraman
Joined: 22 Aug 2015 Posts: 608 Location: Lancashire
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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2015 4:21 am Post subject: |
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Top-shaggy wrote: |
C'mon Doc.... Show us yer stroker |
That just sounds so wrong! _________________ Kindest regards
Reggie |
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Doc
Joined: 29 Oct 2015 Posts: 4 Location: Staffordshire
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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2015 9:35 am Post subject: |
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Morning Strokers!
All will be reveled shortly. I'm on my way up to Reggie's in a few minutes.
I've already washed it this morning, cleaned the chain and adjusted the mirrors (for what little good that'll do) Believe me, this is unheard off for me, especially before midday!
There's no tool kit with the bike so I'm going to throw a few tools in there before setting off.
Good to be on board.
Doc. |
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The Cameraman
Joined: 22 Aug 2015 Posts: 608 Location: Lancashire
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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2015 9:46 am Post subject: |
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Hi Guys n Gals,
bloody hell, he must have it bad!
Doc being ready to rock n roll at this time of morning is unheard of!
I reckon the smell of two stroke oil may have a deeper emotional response than that created by the smell of freshly cooked bacon!
Ride safely my mate and enjoy the delights of a lightweight, Italian, thoroughbred. _________________ Kindest regards
Reggie |
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Howie
Joined: 18 Oct 2009 Posts: 511 Location: Kwaksville
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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2015 10:12 am Post subject: |
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I reckon the smell of two stroke oil may have a deeper emotional response than that created by the smell of freshly cooked bacon! |
Mmmmmmm........ bacon
Welcome to the site Doc, be good to see another Rs125 on here |
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Top-shaggy Show Star !
Joined: 05 Mar 2011 Posts: 1757 Location: Derbyshire
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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2015 1:34 pm Post subject: |
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I've just had a large bacon n mushroom cob, coffee and ..Erm. .umm..smoke sat outside CMC.. its cold. . But not too cold for bacon. .haha _________________ We are where we are... |
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