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Post by retrobarmy1 on Nov 17, 2015 17:33:56 GMT
A few years ago, I restored a BSA Royal Star to its former glory. It was beautiful. The problem was it got dirty when I rode it. Shall my Superdream be a rider or a shower?  ? Mike |
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Post by Somersetdreamer on Nov 17, 2015 18:18:40 GMT
I'm still riding my Superdream every day and cleaning it every other day but as soon as the frosts come & salt on roads I will be putting it away for the rest of winter  |
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Post by wazzbo on Nov 17, 2015 18:55:29 GMT
A rider Mike, bikes are meant to be ridden. I restored mine with the intention of just admiring it and maybe showing it sometimes, but that idea didn't last long, as soon as it was finished I was riding it and that gives me more pleasure than just having it as a show bike ever could. As I get older I realise my riding days are numbered so I ride my bikes as much as I can while I,m still fit enough to. When I can't ride anymore,that is when I'll be happy just having them as show pieces. |
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Post by Fordy on Nov 17, 2015 18:57:59 GMT
I agree with the guys make it a rider, ornaments should be on the mantle piece.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2015 19:12:31 GMT
Ornament - every time.
Why on earth would one want to ride a lovely restored Honda Superdream? It beggars belief.
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Post by stevie on Nov 17, 2015 19:22:16 GMT
Good point wazzbo,ride em while we are able.
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Post by davefirestorm on Nov 17, 2015 19:42:33 GMT
Salt plays havoc with any bike and I don't ride once it appears on roads,could appear this weekend!!I would ride on odd nice winter day in past but too much hassle washing salt off.I will be riding my twist and go scooters though as they're all plastic
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Post by Fordy on Nov 17, 2015 19:49:32 GMT
I've not had a proper run out since the Wales meet in September, really missed it, I usually ride throughout the winter with only salt stopping me.
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Post by davefirestorm on Nov 17, 2015 19:53:55 GMT
It is nice to ride in winter on one of those cold but sunny days,not too far though
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Post by wazzbo on Nov 17, 2015 19:54:19 GMT
I don't ride my SD in the winter but my poor old Suzi is ridden in all weather's, as my main transport to work.
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Post by stevie on Nov 17, 2015 20:18:36 GMT
I ride my sd 6 days a week to and fro work, if i had a restored one i must admit it would be sunny days out only.
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Post by srx600 on Nov 18, 2015 8:03:19 GMT
Salt plays havoc with any bike and I don't ride once it appears on roads,could appear this weekend!!I would ride on odd nice winter day in past but too much hassle washing salt off.I will be riding my twist and go scooters though as they're all plastic Ice on the road can cause even more damage,hours of work sliding( grinding) down the road . |
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Post by retrobarmy1 on Nov 18, 2015 16:35:20 GMT
I'm going to ride it for a while and then save up for and start collecting all the NOS bits for the rebuild!
Mike
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2015 21:42:45 GMT
I agree with the guys make it a rider, ornaments should be on the mantle piece.  |
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Post by kickstart on Nov 20, 2015 23:23:43 GMT
I really enjoy riding my SD , bought it as an all year commuter , that was 4_years ago , rode it 30 miles a day 5days a week through sun , rain & snow , but no more salty , icy roads I don't enjoy getting that cold these days.... Though I get restless when i can't use my bike....
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