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cool..or should that be hot
desmodromic??
Hi, if I remember correctly, all four-stroke Ducatis of tose days had desmodromic valve operation, meaning the valve-opening and closing was forced and worked without springs.cool..or should that be hot
desmodromic??
Hi, if I remember correctly, all four-stroke Ducatis of tose days had desmodromic valve operation, meaning the valve-opening and closing was forced and worked without springs.
The Ducatis were very competitive and popular with club racers in the 70s. All you had to do was fit an open megaphone exhaust pipe, and you were ready to race ... ---
Hi, the desmo valve drive allowed higher revs, commercially available valve springs at the time very not so good. Setting valve clearance required special shims, and expert mechanics.well i studied engines for a bit and thought the desmo idea was good but didnt catch on with everyone, i guess setting the cam clearances meant a lot of expert adjustment, but avoided valve bounce completely
Hi, the desmo valve drive allowed higher revs, commercially available valve springs at the time very not so good. Setting valve clearance required special shims, and expert mechanics.
My motorcycle dealer tried to sell me a 250 Ducati, so I remember a few specs. - I wanted my bikes for long-distance travel, however, which meant I ended up with BMWs ... ---
Hi, BMWs flat-twins were not suitable for solo racing, but for sidecar-racing, as you wrote. - I had crash-bars fitted, but sporty drivers didn't for ground clearance and weight reduction. ---yes...i envied BMW owners and still do...they were at one time the top sidecar racing engine...the rennsport racers.
do bmw road bikes still need crash bars as a add on to protect the cylinders?...are they an extra
they look like a real road burner...comfortable and secure..
beauties
you blued up the exhausts there...were you on autobahns???
too old for that now...if i got a bike to do club outings it would have to be gearchange on rhs...down for up
and cant afford that dominator i hankered for..maybe a velo
your bmw days must be a great memory...
ever have a scooter??
mean_machine 1 by mrcrow_uk, on Flickr
seen in paphos cyprus
the chap who had this just drove up and down the main street...eventually ended up parked so i could get a better look
anyone know its breeding?
i couldnt really see how they would corner well
i couldnt really see how they would corner well
Yes, I like thinking back to my BMW days. Many beautiful journeys to Spain, Portugal, Sweden and often to England. Never had an accident (I never rode in a group, because you never know how well others can brake),
and brought my girls home unharmed.
My only scooter experience was IBIZA in 1967, with a hired VESPA. Never owned a scooter.
They don't! Well, not round sharper corners than the ground clearance allows, anyway.
Nice looking bikes - small but nice! B: (My Rocket III is 140 ci rather than 100.)
The baby of my current stable. Plods along nicely as long as you're not in too much of a hurry. Paint and chrome are shocking.
Nearly bought a T110 chop a couple of months ago but it was bleeding too much. Could be tempted by a '63 Tiger or Bonnie - same vintage as me! D7 Bantam would do as well but they're silly money for decent runners. Got a box of spares somewhere (for the D7.)
Hi, I do not know the originals, so I cannot compare. - In my area there is a vintage motorcycle club with some British bikes. They wanted me to take pictures of their bikes for their website.Made in India... doing R.E's now..have you seen any...are they authentic
my friends dad had a royal enfield 650 which he got to ride now and again on outings...seemed to have a very large wide tank..cant remember the model
I'd assume this is the one, note 140 cubic inches, not cc.yes the rocket...legendary...that model you have 1400cc...what year was that..
cant find it...is it designated gsx1400??
Made in India... doing R.E's now..have you seen any...are they authentic
ps does your enfield use down for down gearchange????
my friends dad had a royal enfield 650 which he got to ride now and again on outings...seemed to have a very large wide tank..cant remember the model
yes the rocket...legendary...that model you have 1400cc...what year was that..
cant find it...is it designated gsx1400??
The GSX1400 is a large naked bike. The Hayabusa is a 1300 as you say.They've been making Enfields (and the Royal variety!) in India for a long time. Not quite the same now as they were in the '50s - the Bullet is now a unit (engine and gearbox in the same cases) and has electronic ignition, fuel injection and an electric foot - but they still have the classic look. They're just about to reintroduce the interceptor as well; a parallel twin of 650cc, again with updates to meet current legislation.
The Triumph Rocket III (not to be confused with its older cousin from BSA [which was a rebadged Triumph Trident]) is 2,300cc (140 cubic inches) - the largest capacity production bike yet made (discounting the Boss Hogs which are built to order rather than being "production" models). Mine's 2004 or 5 (can't remember exactly which and it's on a personal [to the bike, not me!] registration plate). IIRC the GSX 1400 is a Suzuki Hyabusa (although I thought that was a 1300.)
I'd assume this is the one, note 140 cubic inches, not cc.
https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/bikes/cruisers/rocket/2018/rocket-iii-roadster-abs
The Suzuki GSX1400 is quite a different animal.
This is what I'm saving up for, a real man's bike...
http://ecossemoto.com/models.htm
Mind, by the time I can afford one
That looks gorgeous......is it a BSA A10?
if i may comment...bloody hell!!!
Did you buy it new? I believe they offered rider training to new purchasers.More like "Fffffffuuuuuuuuu……….!" when you open it up. Mine's an early one, so no ABS, no TC, no wheelie control, just a throttle, 2 brakes, 5 gears and a clutch. Supremely comfortable, oh so much torque (and plenty enough power) and looks fabulous.
Made in India... doing R.E's now..have you seen any...are they authentic
ps does your enfield use down for down gearchange????
my friends dad had a royal enfield 650 which he got to ride now and again on outings...seemed to have a very large wide tank..cant remember the model
Did you buy it new? I believe they offered rider training to new purchasers.
Isn't the Elefant (?)Treffen usually snowy? Used to do a few UK rallies about 25-30 years ago but far too old (and sensible) now!
Did you buy it new? I believe they offered rider training to new purchasers.