tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post4136909103530145852..comments2024-03-03T07:04:39.132+13:00Comments on Confessions of an Ageing Motorcyclist: The 7 day challengeGeoff Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-91495434780565126752011-11-11T14:50:03.443+13:002011-11-11T14:50:03.443+13:00Sonja:
I've always liked the flat tracker infl...Sonja:<br />I've always liked the flat tracker influence, whether it be a H-D or 650 Triumph.<br /><br />Yes, riding the C70 would be a challenge and one which I shall continue to nibble round the edges of!!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-50671468435733634752011-11-11T14:44:23.640+13:002011-11-11T14:44:23.640+13:00Not sure I could picture you on any Harley, but th...Not sure I could picture you on any Harley, but that one actually fits. <br />No surprise to find the Tricati (Dumph) here, with you being a true blood engineer and all. But hey, that Thruxton is a very nice find. I can definitely imagine you on that one. It would fit like a glove.<br />The C70 is a fabulous choice, talk about challenge!SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-4535082868217141382011-11-11T13:29:36.996+13:002011-11-11T13:29:36.996+13:00Gary:
Yes, the Benelli does look a bit intimidatin...Gary:<br />Yes, the Benelli does look a bit intimidating, doesn't it?<br /><br />The only reason the Cub is on the list is that I AM serious about the Grand Challenge, but not quite to the point where I'm committed. Call it the "project scoping" stage!<br /><br />I've been allowed out for a 3 day weekend to go on tour with the lads, leaving tomorrow. Will hopefully report on it next week if I have time.<br /><br />Cheers!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-23191407480653567902011-11-11T13:21:54.186+13:002011-11-11T13:21:54.186+13:00Great list of bikes Geoff. That Benelli TNT 1130 ...Great list of bikes Geoff. That Benelli TNT 1130 cafe racer is just gorgeous, but I am not sure I would want one as it would put the fear of God into me every time I swung my leg over it. I had a Honda C90 as my first bike, so I am glad you added it to your list, but I am not sure I would have it on mine. I have got this wonderful feeling you are serious about doing a Grand Challenge on a Cub. This I want to see as it will go down in biking history. Please do it if you can.....Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-31752776487572947102011-11-11T10:09:59.296+13:002011-11-11T10:09:59.296+13:00Andrew:
How remiss of me :-). Yeah, there's so...Andrew:<br />How remiss of me :-). Yeah, there's something about those Yamahas!<br /><br />Rog:<br />Yep, the Benelli is sex on wheels, eh?<br />You'll keep, grasshopper :-)<br />Two of us on C90's for the Grand Challenge?<br />Hey, top marks for your brilliant idea - this post has been great fun!<br /><br />Brady:<br />Yep, those Cubs/Passports look like the sort of machine to misbehave on..... for 1000 miles in fact! My first bike was a Suzuki 50 and it was awful. At least I had transport independence though.<br /><br />Mike:<br />A friend over here in NZ has just bought 4 of them as a job lot, complete with boxes of spares. I'm rather hoping he'll lend me one for 24 hours :-).<br /><br />Bob:<br />I was rather hoping that my "sensible" choice of vintage machines would mean that I wouldn't have to tinker much! In reality, a second bike would be fine with me too. In that case, it would have to be one of the 3 classics.<br /><br />Trobairitz:<br />Duly done, but major kudos to you for kicking it all off! That XJR is lovely. I think it's the attention to detail on it which really appeals. Yeah, those T500's were pretty bikes, did over 120 mph and were very reliable, albeit a bit thirsty. They made great race bikes when the road gear was stripped off.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-8942747163739413322011-11-11T05:59:28.330+13:002011-11-11T05:59:28.330+13:00You are welcome Geoff. But you must thank Roger t...You are welcome Geoff. But you must thank Roger too since it was his idea to make it an official challenge.<br /><br />Quite an eclectic mix of bikes you have there. It is nice to see some of the ones we don't get here in the USA like the XJR 1300. Yamaha/Star would be scared to bring that naked bike here. It seems that if it doesn't have a fairing they balk, sigh. <br /><br />I like the little Suzuki 500 too. Looks like it would really tear things up.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-42098088775405454792011-11-11T05:12:45.739+13:002011-11-11T05:12:45.739+13:00Geoff:
Having owned multiple vehicles before I do...<b>Geoff:</b><br /><br />Having owned multiple vehicles before I don't think I could have a "bike a day", but a spare bike would be doable, perhaps somethings small like a 250 dual sport, think Yamaha TW250 or similar<br /><br />. . . but I do like your choice of vintage machines. You are more of a tinkerer than moi, so I'll leave the wrenching to you. I would be afraid of scratching it<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-58280300902340559382011-11-11T01:16:33.380+13:002011-11-11T01:16:33.380+13:00Great choices Geoff. As a C90 owner I too know how...Great choices Geoff. As a C90 owner I too know how good the wee cubs are (much better than any vespa). I'd rather have the original XR750 or XR1000, real On Any Sunday stuff. I bet they sound awesome.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10482686218383091512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-73751453453175121792011-11-10T21:05:46.391+13:002011-11-10T21:05:46.391+13:00Geoff,
A Passport? Ha, I owned a passport, a C90 ...Geoff,<br /><br />A Passport? Ha, I owned a passport, a C90 once, and I tell you, aside from the fact that it tried to kill me every time I took it out, it was some of the most fun I've ever had. God, what a ball, it took some serious rider investment to ride that thing, and the gearing! It would pop the front in first gear, but hated hills! <br /><br />Brady<br />Behind Bars - Motorcycles and LifeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03424120592303852860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-51481287509970831892011-11-10T21:03:38.700+13:002011-11-10T21:03:38.700+13:00Benelli............YUMMMMM!!
Great pics Geoff, I...Benelli............YUMMMMM!!<br /><br />Great pics Geoff, I will get my Old World Encyclopedia out and look some of them up!!! hheheh<br /><br />Grand Challenge....C70.....now you got me thinking.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048736059922578612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-57524957341417388512011-11-10T20:54:02.939+13:002011-11-10T20:54:02.939+13:00You seem to be missing a large Kawasaki Tourer...
...You seem to be missing a large Kawasaki Tourer...<br /><br />Love the Benelli and my old man's old XJR (his was a 1200) was a hoot!Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.com