Class, u got both? Just checked the prices on the RC. Raised an eyebrow, certainly an investment.
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turn left at the traffic lights towards nateby, follow your nose and just before keld there's another left. it's only a little road but usually quiet and quite spectacular imo.
aye, it's just a little cheap thing that gives a better angle for the cable to the actuating arm.
Bollotti
Winger
Just sold mine, Triumph Daytona, a few weeks ago. My mate who I used to ride with died suddenly and I just lost the appetite to go out riding. Managed to sell it for pretty much what I bought it for. Maybe get something to go trail riding, but lost interest in road riding. Too many folks killed on the roads over here on bikes.
Aye a heavy clutch does take it out of you. My current bike has a hydraulic clutch, first time iv had one, its a dream to use.
Big Jeff
Winger
That is some photo and what a pair of bikes.
Always been the same though. once you start letting it get in your mind its time to give up. Trail bikes are killers too mind im sure you're aware.
2 appreciating classics.
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Tuono
Winger
Sorry they aren't my bikes, I was googled a photo to show the difference between a RC30 and NC30.
This is mine. 1988, 27,000 miles.
This is mine. 1988, 27,000 miles.
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acer aspire hardware test
Looks immaculate. Was it like that when you bought it or have you restored it?
it does. it might even be the ball bearings or the ramps, i'll have a look tomorrow. luckily i can usually just leave it in top on the twisties and chug on.
Tuono
Winger
It was cleaner when I bought it. The previous owner had it refurbished but had to sell all his bikes after having a bad accident that left him unable to ride. It wasn't this one he crashed and it came with loads of original parts like the wheels and exhaust but I've got them stashed away in the loft.
Somone offered me a superduke. wanted to swap me for my R1 when i had it up for sale.
The Tuono must be a dream to ride after being on the honda i bet.
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Alphadog
Central Defender
Same here. Loved the superbikes over the years but that's it now. Cant see me returning to one again, prefer comfort these days.
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bernardbresslaw
Striker
I borrowed a mates blade for the day about 20 years ago, gave it back to him after an hour or so - I just couldn't keep the front wheel down (even going round roundabouts). Terrifying.
Had one about 15 years ago. The honda fireblade was the bike which started the ball rolling with superbikes years ago. Crazy power for a bike all them years ago when you think about it. The modern version has abs, traction control etc. A different beast altogether.
bernardbresslaw
Striker
Yep, I rode a ZXR750 around the same time and it was totally different. Handling, power delivery etc.
You still on 2 wheels mate?
bernardbresslaw
Striker
Nope, last thing I had was a 1964 Lammy TV175
Got rid of it a couple of years ago, but I do go through stages of wanting one every now and then. I'd love a 1970's jap classic, or something like a Yam xt500.