jaycee Posted June 29, 2021 Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 3 hours ago, EXUPDEL said: Just be ready for the abuse from the vfr haters As a non-convert to the Church Of the VFR, I quite like the grey tatty thing. I'd need to sort different bars though. Weirdly, as a bike touted as the everything bike for every man, I can never get comfortable on them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaycee Posted June 29, 2021 Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 I can see me bugging the wife to use her Facebook over the next couple of years to look at marketplace. I'm not going to lower myself to actually signing up to the shit again. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebeast Posted June 29, 2021 Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 11 minutes ago, jaycee said: As a non-convert to the Church Of the VFR, I quite like the grey tatty thing. I'd need to sort different bars though. Weirdly, as a bike touted as the everything bike for every man, I can never get comfortable on them. Agreed, it's a comfy bike, but I am exactly same. I tried those little raisers you pop in place, but it made little difference on my old one I do think in my case, better placed footrests would have helped me overall.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lindsay Posted June 29, 2021 Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 It was painful at times and the midgie that got up my left ear didn't help from the ferry to Inverness but I'm up for it again. Great bunch of lads 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlie467 Posted June 29, 2021 Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 I'll be having a go next year, I tried to this year but it just never happened so i tried to do a service stop bit failed at that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlik Posted June 29, 2021 Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 On 6/28/2021 at 4:40 PM, heds954 said: Here's a big old girl for someone who's a bit handy https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/551759186197034/ I spotted that one this morning but it's already gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laney Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 It's something I'd like to have a go at next year, it seems like complete madness with a sprinkling of fun, so I'll start the hunt for a steed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebeast Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 Right then, I have found a 600 revere, near Cambridge and have got it down to £300 as I mentioned what it's for,, from 400, I have his number, its just run out of mot recently and needs a tyre, torn seat, no rear seat panels, but it's otherwise bangon and perfect fodder that will laugh at ldu22 distances,,,, was bought as a project and wants it gone.. I can't get my local bike pick guy for atleast a week,, which will cost me a £100, which may not be quick enough,, so would.anyone else who is a lot more local want it if I can't sort anything out in time? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heds954 Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 XJ600 for someone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IforB Posted June 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 4 hours ago, heds954 said: XJ600 for someone Last MOT in 2015, with a load of advisories. Perfect LDC fødder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heds954 Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4087720251282144 It's definitely within budget 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebeast Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 The revere isn't as it seems, after an mot check and current owner doesn't realise.ice genuine chap who likes the old shaft drive and potters about around his village on it to get the paper 😉. Had an engine swap from when we'll over 80k, but without seeing this one on the rest of it, I ain't as keen..so if anyone wants it, he will sell it for £300 if you mention the charity ride side of it👍 https://www.gumtree.com/p/honda-motorbikes/1989-honda-revere/1408818520 It does actually have all its bodywork BTW, just not fully clothed, needs a rear tyre and possibly fork seals, .. So it's actually a really cheap hack for someone local.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlik Posted July 1, 2021 Report Share Posted July 1, 2021 (edited) For any of you Southern folk to take a gander at https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/521235149072724/ Edit: easy one to slip through under budget too, "make the receipt out for £100 please, now, the £400 charitable 'donation', would you like that in cash or biscuits?" Edited July 1, 2021 by Phlik 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebeast Posted July 1, 2021 Report Share Posted July 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Phlik said: For any of you Southern folk to take a gander at https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/521235149072724/ Edit: easy one to slip through under budget too, "make the receipt out for £100 please, now, the £400 charitable 'donation', would you like that in cash or biscuits?" Gone,, not surprisingly.. Very nice bike.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr V. Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 Will definitely be back next year. I felt really bad about using the Beemer this year but an oil leak from the back of the engine over 2500 miles would of mentally fried my brain at best and worst case have been very painful so in the name of safety I used the Beemer and it was really the perfect bike for the trip. As others have said it was cold North of Inverness and my wife still reminds me that I was the one who said "what do I need my heated jacket for" TWAT! Getting off the ferry and running up through the hills was all of the awesome and was a great run with @EXUPDEL @BenGillway and Paul (not on here). We caught Ifor up on the last run out to JoG and all road in together, it was absolutely epic. Decided to hit the A9 as I need to be back to get ready for the ABR Festival 2 days later so dialled in the Cruise control and just passed the miles to Perth and Edingburgh where we hit the A68 down to Scotch Corner. Haven't heard from the Camera van yet so fingers crossed. But next year, hell yeah! The ABR Festival (already booked for next year) is the 24th but the misses says I have to do it again and she can pick up the van and get it loaded etc, etc. Bring it on! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heds954 Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 36 minutes ago, Herr V. said: <snip>Haven't heard from the Camera van yet so fingers crossed.<snip> As others have said to me in the past, if it doesn't land within a few days then it's unlikely to land at all, all automated innit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heds954 Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 Ok, it looks like I have a bike for LDC22. Conversations have been had, arrangements will be made for its collection and payment, and then I'll be rolling up my sleeves to fix it up. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaycee Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 9 minutes ago, heds954 said: Ok, it looks like I have a bike for LDC22. Conversations have been had, arrangements will be made for its collection and payment, and then I'll be rolling up my sleeves to fix it up. I hope you've managed to buy less of a shed than I have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heds954 Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 Just now, jaycee said: I hope you've managed to buy less of a shed than I have Well, I haven't bought it, yet. However, this is / was a long term project by an engineer, who has rebuilt most of the bike from the ground up, but due to a hand injury, has had to let his bikes go. It's not without its niggles, it doesn't start, even though it has fuel and a spark, so I need to go through the fuelling and perhaps check the leccy, and it needs a new chain and sprockets. The main suspect is not having the carb (yup, it's a big thumper) cleaned properly (ie ultrasonically). Other than that, it's complete, had some choice upgrades and should do the job in some comfort (which is the main thing). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaycee Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, heds954 said: Well, I haven't bought it, yet. However, this is / was a long term project by an engineer, who has rebuilt most of the bike from the ground up, but due to a hand injury, has had to let his bikes go. It's not without its niggles, it doesn't start, even though it has fuel and a spark, so I need to go through the fuelling and perhaps check the leccy, and it needs a new chain and sprockets. The main suspect is not having the carb (yup, it's a big thumper) cleaned properly (ie ultrasonically). Other than that, it's complete, had some choice upgrades and should do the job in some comfort (which is the main thing). I'm intrigued! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hylar1000 Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 @johnnymack63 my apologies for tagging you, but in regards to next year, may i formally register my interest? do you have a guide on the budget etc so I know how to approach this promising money pit.. Thankyou 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnymack63 Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 1 hour ago, hylar1000 said: @johnnymack63 my apologies for tagging you, but in regards to next year, may i formally register my interest? do you have a guide on the budget etc so I know how to approach this promising money pit.. Thankyou I usually open the book for people to register interest on 21st Dec. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaycee Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 4 minutes ago, johnnymack63 said: I usually open the book for people to register interest on 21st Dec. So is it too early to book a spot for 2024 then? 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr V. Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 2 hours ago, hylar1000 said: @johnnymack63 my apologies for tagging you, but in regards to next year, may i formally register my interest? do you have a guide on the budget etc so I know how to approach this promising money pit.. Thankyou I would say you are well and truly fucked entering the spirit of the event with this so crack on good sir 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heds954 Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 Jigsaw- is to be collected on Saturday 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlik Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) 14 minutes ago, heds954 said: Jigsaw- is to be collected on Saturday I missed out on this https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3794636897313300/ I'm currently sulking... Edited July 8, 2021 by Phlik 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hylar1000 Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 Just now, Phlik said: I missed out on this https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3794636897313300/ I'm currently sulking...:( mmmmm.....not sure "missed out" shouldn't be "lucky escape" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlik Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 1 minute ago, hylar1000 said: mmmmm.....not sure "missed out" shouldn't be "lucky escape" What?! It's marvelous, and would give me an excuse for tassels and assless chaps 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heds954 Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 3 hours ago, Phlik said: What?! It's marvelous, and would give me an excuse for tassels and assless chaps You need an excuse, because? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vfr4 Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 On 6/27/2021 at 11:31 AM, Thunderbolt said: Coldest bit was off the ferry to Inverness. The what to wherenow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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