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Scubaregs · Post by **Scubaregs** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 3:40 pm

Special Kay wrote: ↑Thu Dec 29, 2022 3:01 pm wouldn't be fun watching a 10 year old go past you on his electric scooter if you were driving that thing

Regular occurrence no matter what Pondy's driving.

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 6:35 pm

MikeyH wrote: ↑Wed Dec 28, 2022 11:46 pm Saab turbo maybe? Or a Triumph Spitfire, cheapish to buy and easy to replace the rotten body shell.

There, I’ve fixed that for you - no need to thank me

Rob

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 6:37 pm

Pondrew wrote: ↑Thu Dec 29, 2022 1:27 am
MikeyH wrote: ↑Wed Dec 28, 2022 11:46 pm Saab turbo maybe?
No Saabs. I had a very bad experience with an ex business partner over a Saab (long story). My dad had a Saab 96 (900cc two stroke) when I was a little kid. I loved it but think it may have contributed significantly to global warming.
Those were the days before Carbon Dioxide had been invented.

It’s ok Pondy, I’m carrying on the fine tradition

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Rob

Zedebee · Post by **Zedebee** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 6:54 pm

Smartbear wrote: ↑Thu Dec 29, 2022 6:37 pm
Pondrew wrote: ↑Thu Dec 29, 2022 1:27 am
MikeyH wrote: ↑Wed Dec 28, 2022 11:46 pm Saab turbo maybe?
No Saabs. I had a very bad experience with an ex business partner over a Saab (long story). My dad had a Saab 96 (900cc two stroke) when I was a little kid. I loved it but think it may have contributed significantly to global warming.
Those were the days before Carbon Dioxide had been invented.
It’s ok Pondy, I’m carrying on the fine tradition
A80CA916-0DD9-48C5-97A5-E5E878133561.jpeg
Rob

Gotta love the blue haze

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 6:58 pm

Smartbear wrote: ↑Thu Dec 29, 2022 6:37 pm It’s ok Pondy, I’m carrying on the fine tradition

One of the bikes I have my eye on is a KH250. Can't afford the 750 (or 500, or 400 for that matter)!
The other is a GPX750R. Never had one but always liked them. Would love a gpz550/ 750 unitrack but rare as hen's teeth and climbing in value.

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 10:23 pm

Pondrew wrote: ↑Thu Dec 29, 2022 6:58 pm
Smartbear wrote: ↑Thu Dec 29, 2022 6:37 pm It’s ok Pondy, I’m carrying on the fine tradition

One of the bikes I have my eye on is a KH250. Can't afford the 750 (or 500, or 400 for that matter)!
The other is a GPX750R. Never had one but always liked them. Would love a gpz550/ 750 unitrack but rare as hen's teeth and climbing in value.

The 400 engine is a straight fit in the kh250 frame

Rob

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Thu Dec 29, 2022 10:29 pm

Smartbear wrote: ↑Thu Dec 29, 2022 10:23 pm The 400 engine is a straight fit in the kh250 frame

Couldn't do that. The numbers wouldn't match and would play havoc with my OCD. Any bike I buy would have to be a 'UK' one with matching numbers.
Why do these threads keep turning into nostalgic bike threads?

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Fri Dec 30, 2022 12:00 am

Pondrew wrote: ↑Thu Dec 29, 2022 10:29 pm
Smartbear wrote: ↑Thu Dec 29, 2022 10:23 pm The 400 engine is a straight fit in the kh250 frame
Couldn't do that. The numbers wouldn't match and would play havoc with my OCD. Any bike I buy would have to be a 'UK' one with matching numbers.
Why do these threads keep turning into nostalgic bike threads?

The Kawasaki triples don’t have matching numbers

Rob

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Fri Dec 30, 2022 10:07 am

LHD is lovely to drive, I had a lhd car for years in the UK, just so much easier to drive with the gearshift in your right hand.
I always drive when I have family over in their cars, not a problem

MikeyH · Post by **MikeyH** » Fri Dec 30, 2022 10:38 am

Being left handed I’ve always been happy with it on the left.

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Fri Dec 30, 2022 10:53 am

MikeyH wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 10:38 am Being left handed I’ve always been happy with it on the left.

There is always one

Oilyfingers · Post by **Oilyfingers** » Fri Dec 30, 2022 11:13 am

@Pondy
Why not go for a Triumph Trident?
It's a classic, it is british, a triple and also smokes on the overrun when ridden hard

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Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Fri Dec 30, 2022 12:16 pm

Oilyfingers wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 11:13 am @Pondy
Why not go for a Triumph Trident?
It's a classic, it is british, a triple and also smokes on the overrun when ridden hard
IMG_2120.JPG

That looks in great condition, it’s obviously been well looked after - they sound fantastic as well

Rob

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Fri Dec 30, 2022 12:28 pm

Do we know if Pondy can ride a bike? I wouldn't trust him with a push bike

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Fri Dec 30, 2022 1:49 pm

MikeyH wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 10:38 am Being left handed I’ve always been happy with it on the left.

Ditto mate. I heard that 90% of the most successful people are left handed (oh and me!).

pvr wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 12:28 pm Do we know if Pondy can ride a bike?

I passed my bike test when you were still wearing wooden shoes, living in a windmill and picking tulips for a living.

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