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Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Fri Dec 30, 2022 1:52 pm

Oilyfingers wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 11:13 am Why not go for a Triumph Trident?

Always had a thing for Kwakas TBH. I've had 14 of them. Only had two other makes; a Honda CBR600 and a Yam FZR600. Didn't like either.

B21 · Post by **B21** » Fri Dec 30, 2022 6:48 pm

Pondrew wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 1:52 pm
Oilyfingers wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 11:13 am Why not go for a Triumph Trident?
Always had a thing for Kwakas TBH. I've had 14 of them. Only had two other makes; a Honda CBR600 and a Yam FZR600. Didn't like either.

Had four KHIs GPz 1100 B2 and a GPz1000RX…plus an AE80 and a KDX200…and a Norman Hyde 1000cc Trident T150…my 17 other bikes weren’t KHIs..

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Fri Dec 30, 2022 6:58 pm

B21 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 6:48 pm
Pondrew wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 1:52 pm
Oilyfingers wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 11:13 am Why not go for a Triumph Trident?
Always had a thing for Kwakas TBH. I've had 14 of them. Only had two other makes; a Honda CBR600 and a Yam FZR600. Didn't like either.
Had four KHIs GPz 1100 B2 and a GPz1000RX…plus an AE80 and a KDX200…and a Norman Hyde 1000cc Trident T150…my 17 other bikes weren’t KHIs..

Nice selection, takes me a while to remember the 50+ bikes I’ve owned/abused over the years

Rob

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Fri Dec 30, 2022 7:56 pm

Pondrew wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 1:52 pm Always had a thing for Kwakas TBH. I've had 14 of them. Only had two other makes; a Honda CBR600 and a Yam FZR600. Didn't like either.

I can relate to that - the bike I miss the most is probably the modified KH500 I had years ago.

But what about a Suzuki GT380? (The 550 and 750 triples are a bit lardy, and more expensive).

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Fri Dec 30, 2022 8:02 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 7:56 pm I can relate to that - the bike I miss the most is probably the modified KH500 I had years ago.

The KH 2 stroke triples were named the 'widow makers'. Just don't tell Rob (Smartbear)!

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Fri Dec 30, 2022 8:07 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 7:56 pm But what about a Suzuki GT380?

I wouldn't discount one if the price was right. An X7 250 would suffice too. I quite fancy an RD400E/F in yellow (as a bloke down the pub had one with Microns when I was 18) but they have got very, very expensive. I would have an RD500LC if I was a millionaire!

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Fri Dec 30, 2022 8:13 pm

I had a couple of earlier RD400s and much preferred my RD250LC.

Right now I'd love an RD350LC, but wouldn't mind a Suzuki GT500 either.

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Fri Dec 30, 2022 8:39 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 8:13 pm Right now I'd love an RD350LC,

They went silly with money but seem to be coming down a bit now. The YPVS later ones are not as sought after it would seem.

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Fri Dec 30, 2022 8:44 pm

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These are the three bikes I have my eye on to start my little 'collection'. The KH for 'fettling', the GPX for more major work and the Z900 because it looks awesome to me (having previously had a Z1000DAF)!

Anybody want a mint F33 440i cab??

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Fri Dec 30, 2022 9:07 pm

The kh250 looks to be all original, i wouldn’t be surprised if it went for more than that. Hope you’re good at adjusting points-they’ve got a set for each cylinder!
Rob

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Fri Dec 30, 2022 9:09 pm

Smartbear wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 9:07 pm Hope you’re good at adjusting points-they’ve got a set for each cylinder!

I have a man called Mr Haynes!

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Fri Dec 30, 2022 9:25 pm

Pondrew wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 9:09 pm I have a man called Mr Haynes!

You may have, but you really don't want to be faffing around with 3 sets of points - I learnt from experience.

That's the advantage of RD E and F models - they have electronic ignition! But I think Boyer Brandsen can supply electronic systems for earlier bikes.

I'd want an early LC for the "Italic" style wheels and no fairing, plus I think the YPVS set up can be problematic.

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Fri Dec 30, 2022 9:28 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 9:25 pm
Pondrew wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 9:09 pm I have a man called Mr Haynes!
You may have, but you really don't want to be faffing around with 3 sets of points - I learnt from experience.

That's the advantage of RD E and F models - they have electronic ignition! But I think Boyer Brandsen can supply electronic systems for earlier bikes.

I'd want an early LC for the "Italic" style wheels and no fairing, plus I think the YPVS set up can be problematic.

They can wear where they rotate in the barrels, i had phosphor bronze bushes made for mine. They definitely increase the spread of power

Rob

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Fri Dec 30, 2022 9:30 pm

Pondrew wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 9:09 pm
Smartbear wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 9:07 pm Hope you’re good at adjusting points-they’ve got a set for each cylinder!
I have a man called Mr Haynes!

Their first business address was 5 mins from my place, they’re 10 minutes up the road these days

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Rob

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Fri Dec 30, 2022 9:34 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 9:25 pm You may have, but you really don't want to be faffing around with 3 sets of points - I learnt from experience.

I want to 'faff' around. That is the whole point. I don't want to ride the bloody things. Riding bikes in anger is a thing of the past for me. I want any machinery to work, yes, but it's about making them 'perfect' for me. I have problems; I am fully aware of that!

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