Motorcycles

[Bluegrass]

congrats expat - you're in for a world of fun - the looking, then the buying, followed by the riding (then there will likely be more looking, buying, riding, and so it goes)    good luck finding a nice old bike.

G that's a sweet bike - jump on it!!

[bubbapest]

@irishexpat:

Picked up my full motorcycle license today - now starts a long slog of saving up money and trolling craigslist for a decent 80s japanese bike between 500-1000cc and between $1200-2000. The hope is to have something by next spring.

like this one: http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/4654611681.html

or just get a harley from that harley dealership in c-bus

man i miss thurman's cafe

[Giles]

I need to get the plan past her who must be obeyed.  I chatted to the guys, they'll take just about any SR as a donor and build to spec. I can get a 250SR over here for about USD800, so if no 2 has gone before I get permish, I have an alternative route….

[Graeme]

I found a post about Auto Fabrica on Silodrome last night, and it seems timely.

http://silodrome.com/yamaha-sr250/

The bikes look really nice.

[summ3rhays]

Cool write up. You can feel the passion for their bikes through the description.

[Graeme]

Morgan Plus Eight Speedster versus BMW R nineT. I want both sides of this test.

[Bluegrass]

@Graeme:

I found a post about Auto Fabrica on Silodrome last night, and it seems timely.

http://silodrome.com/yamaha-sr250/

The bikes look really nice.

Great article, these folks are top shelf - love their work.

[Giles]

Waiting for call back - waiting for call back - waiting for call back…..Getting impatient....

[Graeme]

Do you want me to pop over to Leigh-on-Sea to pick it up for you @Giles ?

[Giles]

That could be organised…..

[tmg]

@Graeme:

Do you want me to pop over to Leigh-on-Sea to pick it up for you @Giles ?

G, I'm also just down the road from there, (Southend) so let me know if there's anything I can do to help

[Giles]

Thanks Guys…..

[tmg]

Just googled and found there only a mile from my front door, may need to pay them a visit anyway

[Giles]

Please do and report back…..

[summ3rhays]

With pictures. Lots of pictures please

[injunjack]

bought me a feckin' shovelhead…almost in parts already

[Graeme]

I was at Best of Britannia today, and there were a couple of bikes by Old Empire Motorcycles. on display. Nice machines!

There were also some lids by Hedon, a brand that I haven't heard of before. They're beautifully finished, maybe not quite to the standard of Ruby, but they're half the price, and fit me better. (I'd say they're a similar internal shape to a Davida.)

My favourite was the FRNKNSTN, which is at the top, left of the photo.

They're certified to ECE 22.05, which means that they're legal in most places, except backward countries like Australia. You can read more in the BSMC Gear Guide #19, and the reviewer seems smitten.

Hedon do a whole range of shell sizes, which keeps the overall size down for that vintage vibe. Their sizing is a bit different to other manufacturers, I've got a 60 cm head, and am an XL, rather than an L like I would be in an Arai or Shoei.

A full face model is in the works.

@injunjack - what did that Shovelhead ever do to you to deserve that?

[MP]

My old man just bought a '67 Triumph Bonneville T120R, I haven't had a chance to ride it yet but it's a pretty cool bike and looking forward to trying out a classic.  I found out after he bought it that Steve McQueen had that same bike, which I think it pretty awesome.

Those bikes look sweet Giles, keep us updated!

[injunjack]

no motorcycle is fine unless chopped and bobbed. and besides, it's just POS hardly Ableson

[Graeme]

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.