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Post by bugsy on Jul 12, 2016 8:49:14 GMT
While not strictly a Superdream the CB450DX is definitely "son of" and was the last of the line in the UK, finishing in 1992. This is my second one, having worn out the first, or at least, years of road salt did it no good at all.
I also own a couple of British bikes from the 1950s for which there is a lot of online support, but not so the 450, hence my wish to join in here, if my bike is Superdream enough.
I have owned more than 60 bikes of all types and sizes in 40 years of riding and nonetheless I have developed enormous enthusiasm for the 450, finding it a delight to ride on today's busy, speed limited roads and of course the Durham dales where I live.
I look forward to joining in here, answering what I can and yes, asking some questions to help keep what is now quite a rare bike on the road.
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Post by stevegbr on Jul 12, 2016 8:59:06 GMT
Hello and welcome bugsy. Would be great to see some photos of your bikes. New and previous. No matter what the condition.
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Post by wazzbo on Jul 12, 2016 9:25:08 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2016 13:56:40 GMT
A warm welcome to Superdream Heaven.
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Post by terryc on Jul 12, 2016 19:42:52 GMT
Welcome Bugsy yours is'nt the first DX to grace these pages
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Post by bugsy on Jul 12, 2016 20:32:49 GMT
Thank you very much for the welcome everyone. I will post some photos soon when I find out where such things should go!
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Post by BritPete on Jul 14, 2016 20:24:22 GMT
Hi Ron
What Brit bikes have you got. My SD is my modern bike which is a challenge every time I ride as the brake and gears are on the wrong side
i have a BSA C15. And Triumph 3TA as well as the Dream
Pete
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Post by kickstart on Jul 15, 2016 18:45:05 GMT
Welcome aboard , we love bike piccies and stories on here,.....
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Post by bugsy on Jul 15, 2016 19:19:42 GMT
 A poor photo inside my garage as it is chucking it down at the mo, but it shows (vaguely) two British bikes from one major British bike company, a Honda and another which you might like to guess the make/model of. Now, one of these is sold and awaiting collection - which might it be? And what are the two British bikes? Just a bit of a game to while away a dull friday evening. |
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Post by BritPete on Jul 15, 2016 21:02:42 GMT
Ron The back one looks like an early 50s Matchless G80 - either 350 or 500cc
The front one from the battery box again an early 50s vertical twin 650cc?
Trouble is like many of the marques once AMC were formed there were 2 virtually identical bikes with different badges
Sorry not vey good on the Modern bikes but I have a feeling our going to tell me I'm not very good on the old ones either
Pete
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Post by bugsy on Jul 15, 2016 22:53:23 GMT
All well spotted Pete and very close. Yes, not dragging this out, so the back one is a 350 Matchless from 1951 (G3L, L 'cos it's rigid) and the other is an AJS twin from 1953, 500cc (simply known as a Model 20, or M20) with the "famous" AMC own build rear suspension units. The two makes were identical (bar colours and the occasional detail on the singles).
The right hand Honda is my CB450DX but what is the other modern? Oh, and the name of the AMC fat rear shocks gives the name of the owners' club's magazine and website. You are spot on about the fun swapping from bike to bike - Brit to modern with gear and brake swapped over. I think the 3TA Triumph is a cracking machine though I don't know much about C15s - 250 I think?
Well, kickstart wanted a story and I have added a question - more tomorrow - I am off to bed.
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Post by BritPete on Jul 16, 2016 8:04:30 GMT
Ron C15 launched in 1958 originally with a dizzy and teardrop tank -about '64 the dizzy was swapped for side points and the later tanks were more "Honda" shaped. Mine is a 1959 - original apart from I have changes the Monobloc carb for a Concentric one You're right 250cc but an extremely small bike - in the garage it is dwarfed by the SD - Great bike for short trips - most I have done on it in one day is 120 miles after that the initials BSA were right - Bloody Sore Arse Really easy bike to maintain and it can stand for months and will start first kick every time
Interesting Question Do you MOT the AJS and Matchless now or take advantage of the Pre 1st January 1960 exemption?
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Post by bugsy on Jul 16, 2016 8:19:27 GMT
'Morning Pete. That is a very nicely presented bike and that very attractive maroon BSA did. I know what you mean about being dwarfed by the SD and that is true of most modern bikes for me - far too big!
As for MOT, no I don't do mine any more. It is true that a second pair of eyes checking things out is quite a good idea but I spend a lot of time on my two and trust my own judgement after all the years I have been maintaining my own bikes (and cars until recently). Truth is there are things on these bikes a modern tester would think were faults but are part of the design! The taper roller wheel bearings show 1/16th to 1/8th rim movement when properly adjusted but many a tester used to try and fail 'em for wheel bearings.
I like the 450 very much as it is not big by modern standards and actually goes and feels like a twin, flexible like the 500 is. In fact, if AMC made modern bikes, it would have been a bit like the DX. Probably.
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Post by ian on Jul 16, 2016 20:30:31 GMT
Hi Ron, welcome. A nice collection of bikes you have there. I'm going to take a stab at the other modern - a Virago? My wife has a 96 535. She also had an 88 535, but sold that recently along with her
Honda Rebel, to make way for a Ninja 250R & CB125 Superdream. I think yours might be bigger than the 535 though - a 750?
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Post by bugsy on Jul 17, 2016 12:56:34 GMT
And a great spot Ian. It is an 1100 (1995) which I have found superb for longer trips involving motorways, which is why I bought it. However, my opportunities to use it for the while are severely limited so it is going. To be honest, the 450 copes well enough especially if I pick a route carefully. Your wife's CB125 makes an excellent run about I imagine?
And thanks for all the "welcomes" - much appreciated.
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