650s
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650s
650 twins seem to be getting popular again. I see that Norton are bringing out a couple, available next spring. Then there are the new Royal Enfield 650 twins, Honda do one, as do Kawasaki.
Does this mean my Model 31 is back in fashion?
Malc
Does this mean my Model 31 is back in fashion?
Malc
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Re: 650s
I don't think 650's were ever really unfashionable, not like centre partings and nylon shirts. It's just that their true worth is just being recognised. We are trendsetters!
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Re: 650s
I have a centre parting - a large round one on the top of my head. Ah, nylon shirts, those were the days. Electric shocks from practically everything you touched. We're definitely trendsetters though.
Incidentally, what tyres do you have on yours? I've just fitted Avon Roadriders - big difference! Also, LED front sidelight and speedo bulb; the dynamo can keep up a bit better now.
Malc
Incidentally, what tyres do you have on yours? I've just fitted Avon Roadriders - big difference! Also, LED front sidelight and speedo bulb; the dynamo can keep up a bit better now.
Malc
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Re: 650s
I personally don't think multi cylinder motorbikes will ever be that popular...
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Re: 650s
Agree - Don't think swinging arms will catch on either.Plugsnpoints wrote:I personally don't think multi cylinder motorbikes will ever be that popular...
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Re: 650s
Who even likes motorbikes anyway?
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Re: 650s
Especially those with them thar new fangled hydraulic brake thingy's!!!!!spookefoote1956 wrote:Who even likes motorbikes anyway?
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Re: 650s
Malc
I have Dunlop TT100s fitted to my 650 and I have no complaints about the handling. I have an LED headlight which draws only the faintest whiff of current and I'm not sure the dynamo even notices it.
I have Dunlop TT100s fitted to my 650 and I have no complaints about the handling. I have an LED headlight which draws only the faintest whiff of current and I'm not sure the dynamo even notices it.
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Re: 650s
All these no standard parts openly being fitted to our classic bikes. You should be ashamed of yourselves. I have just pumped up my tyres with recycled 1950s air