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Post by carlthebandit on Oct 24, 2018 21:16:46 GMT
Okay so scratch that......Carl has just found conclusive damning evidence. I will hand you over...... My Blue one is 100 percent original and has a blue frame, I can remember these bikes when they were released in 81/82 I went to the nec bike show in Birmingham and sat on a brand new one on display. I am sure that the grey/silver model had a colour matched frame. After a prompt from Nick I found a photo of a original bike I tried to buy but missed out on as I’m too tight 😤. Here’s the photo and what I believe is proof, I just can’t understand why so many can be found with black frames. Also look at item 15 on the sales brochure.   |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2018 21:49:38 GMT
That colour suits the CB650SC better than it does the SD in my opinion....but others may disagree.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2018 8:49:10 GMT
Guys I’ve bought a Bonnie.
Love me or hate me and for the job in hand....I’ve bought a Bonnie be it a re-make ‘John Bloor homes’ 2004 vintage.
It does have carbs and was built in Leicestershire though...no Thai assembled fuel injection on this one.
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Post by davefirestorm on Oct 28, 2018 14:46:33 GMT
Nice machines,I liked the Thruxton version both I road tested way back then but bought a new SV1000 instead.Look forward to seeing some pictures
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Post by carlthebandit on Oct 28, 2018 18:33:05 GMT
Looking forward to a ride review please
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Post by davefirestorm on Oct 28, 2018 18:40:47 GMT
My impression then was Triumph had made a bike for the “older” rider and 14 years ago I didn’t consider myself ready for one lol. It seemed dull and boring.Over the years they’ve tailored their bikes to suit all riders with all sorts throughout the range now
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2018 4:50:30 GMT
My impression then was Triumph had made a bike for the “older” rider and 14 years ago I didn’t consider myself ready for one lol. It seemed dull and boring.Over the years they’ve tailored their bikes to suit all riders with all sorts throughout the range no Thanks DFS....my bike hunting is now over for the time being. But to conclude this thread, the seller of the VF500F Interceptor went cold.....but this Bonnie was a bargain. I've not sold out (see resto section).....I have sold my 450 Nighthawk for something bigger that's all....and this seems to fit the bill. I'll create a new thread on this bike from point of delivery if the interest is there.   |
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Post by davefirestorm on Oct 29, 2018 7:59:51 GMT
Maybe “convert” it into a scrambler? Now I’m a pensioner could be ideal bike for me lol
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2018 8:08:32 GMT
Maybe “convert” it into a scrambler? Now I’m a pensioner could be ideal bike for me lol A lot of pressure on me to do the 'air box delete'... Hmm....those paper filters do look appealing on the carbs...and apparently the 790 is more 'tune able' ......but I am a 'stock' kinda guy. right? |
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Post by terryc on Oct 29, 2018 9:38:10 GMT
Perfect bike for an Englishman abroad ,spot on Nick  |
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Post by carlthebandit on Nov 5, 2018 21:43:25 GMT
Well Nick you’ve done it again, once I’d seen your post I started looking and before I knew it I’d got one in the stable 🧐  |
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Post by davefirestorm on Nov 6, 2018 6:21:51 GMT
Nice one Carl
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Post by carlthebandit on Nov 6, 2018 7:09:40 GMT
I was tempted by the NVT rambler and easy rider that was there too but I decided to leave them for another Del Boy. |
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Post by davefirestorm on Nov 6, 2018 10:52:43 GMT
Wise decision Carl,no profit in them I reckon.But I do like the CX might consider one myself.I remember riding my brothers and it felt bigger than my 550 found a nice one but too much wanted for it.
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Post by carlthebandit on Nov 6, 2018 21:13:44 GMT
I expected them too be really heavy, pleasantly surprised not too bad, I’m looking forward to riding it that will make me decide whether to keep or move on.
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