Noisy Bikes

channa said:
I wouldn't want to be doing a bike test today , various modules and all sorts of nonsense. Some of it is very good , trail braking looking at lampposts to spot junctions etc. it is more informed than when I passed my test ( a bloke on foot with a clipboard)

I am a member of over 50s and still riding bikes, and it is fair to say a lot of the group are people who are empty nesters a few quid in their pocket and perhaps living a youth they didn't have. I see it all the time posing on sports bike on PCP at the local café (Squires) but they are totally dis enfranchised as to what motorcycling is about.

But you cant buy experience and the ethos

Channa
Click to expand...

You've awakened bitter memories! Because of DVLA data switchover glitches
a number of bike riders who passed the test way back were forgotten about, even some
cops and examiners and myself. 20+ years living in other parts of the world meant
I had a NZ licence, Aussie licence, Dubai licence, but suddenly found myself bereft
of a UK licence, long story short I ended up doing the UK full A1 and then the A.
So 2 tests exactly the same. Despite my bad habits accrued over the years, and only average
capabilities I passed, the testing isn't so taxing but the process can be convoluted for 17 to 21
then up to 24 year olds, but straightforward enough for anyone older.

I'm sure I posted a long boring post on my particular bike test travails a few years back.
 
HD's waste of a good v-twin engine give me a Guzzi or Ducati and the spaghetti wiring that comes with them. if you have owned a Moto Guzzi you will know what I mean ;)
 
This covers a few.

[video=youtube;iaCIidQ1Mjs]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaCIidQ1Mjs[/video]
 
Ah the old 750 Kettle, two stroke, I had one of those, one bike I could never get along with :( Now the one it replaced, regretfully, BSA A10 Road Rocket with twin Goldie "silencers" , now that was loud would fair rattle the windows that un :lol-049:
 
Suzuki RE5 is a motorcycle with a liquid-cooled single-rotor Wankel engine, strange beast! but ahead of it's time.
 
mjvw said:
Suzuki RE5 is a motorcycle with a liquid-cooled single-rotor Wankel engine, strange beast! but ahead of it's time.
Click to expand...

Along with the rest of rotary engines.... Fantastically powerful BUT flawed with tip seal issues...

That said, a quad rotor Mazda takes some beating sound wise.

[video=youtube_share;crGZC4BSPdQ]https://youtu.be/crGZC4BSPdQ[/video]
 
alwaysared said:
Problem is that bikes are more of a status symbol nowadays and therefore the comradery isn't as strong as it was, I still wave to anyone on a bike regardless of whether it's a big bike or some kid on a 125. We need to encourage the youngsters so the culture continues. One problem with bikes is that the cost of obtaining a full licence is way too expensive, plus the government see them as a problem whereas they could well be a solution to the traffic problems in cities, I believe that Edinburgh (along with a few other cities) are now allowing bikes to use the bus lanes which is welcome thing.

Regards
Del
Click to expand...

Back in the 80's and 90's every biker acknowledge each other (except scooter boys unless it was a 2 fingered salute :raofl:). Nowadays it seems to be only every other biker nods back if your lucky.
 
mistericeman said:
Few things nicer than the sound of a 750 kettle......
Click to expand...

I used to love triples, my own were KH400, XS750, I oh so nearly got a beautiful maroon and cream 750 Trident, one of the last built but I didn’t survive Isle of Man trip and it got sold.
 
DaveH55 said:
Ah the old 750 Kettle, two stroke, I had one of those, one bike I could never get along with :( Now the one it replaced, regretfully, BSA A10 Road Rocket with twin Goldie "silencers" , now that was loud would fair rattle the windows that un :lol-049:
Click to expand...

Ah the old 750 triple kettle... :) I remember.. er.. a few years ago having a test ride on one. The acceleration moved me onto the pillion seat and I had trouble slowing down. I was/am not a fan generally of two strokes but the smell is unmistakeable.
 
Beemer said:
Ah the old 750 triple kettle... :) I remember.. er.. a few years ago having a test ride on one. The acceleration moved me onto the pillion seat and I had trouble slowing down. I was/am not a fan generally of two strokes but the smell is unmistakeable.
Click to expand...

How can anyone not love a proper power band :)
 
My riding Buddy had a GT380 that was unusual handled like a camel on roller skates,He then got a Trident that was a nice and loud bike. He once picked my Mum up from the Bus stop he was off to see his girlfriend had a spare skid lid how it happened ....Mum had a grin like a Cheshire cat !!!...had ridden when younger with my Dad.

Kettles , KH s all fetching strong money nowadays even as barn finds

Channa
 
Have you noticed how this thread has evolved from the OP's original complaint about noise is is now nearly all fond memories and extolling the virtues of loud (and sometimes exotic) bikes. Maybe OP should have mis-spent a bit more of his youth :cool: ;)
 
Don't forget all this obsession with noise started with lolly pop sticks brushing the spokes on yer push bikes as nippers .....Go on admit it :scared:

Channa
 
Noisy pipes are fine. I used to a lot of weekend bike rallies ( otherwise known as an almighty P*ss up) and what really annoyed me was the drunken idiots starting their bikes at 2, 3, 4 in the morning and holding the throttle open, engine bouncing off the rev limiter, sometimes ending in an almighty bang as said engine dismantled itself. Sadly thats more the usual motorcyclist (I wouldnt honour them with the term Biker) these days.
Usually the perpetrator (otherwise known as a Power Ranger) could be seen dressed in a multicoloured leather onesie which looked like it was cut to fit a deformed ape. No respect for their machines and generally no mechanical skills whatsoever.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Prime example "Storming the Castle" seen some engine's popped at that rally!
 
An HD so uncomfortable my screams were louder than the
the pipes. A chopper rather than a bobber, really effective
rear suspension! Glad I didn't own it!




Fundemental.jpgWelding.jpg
 
Byronic said:
An HD so uncomfortable my screams were louder than the
the pipes. A chopper rather than a bobber, really effective
rear suspension! Glad I didn't own it!

View attachment 66326View attachment 66327
Click to expand...


Well my HD was mega comfortable, and that was HD's so-called 'chopper' (softail custom) straight out of the factory :)

And a hell of a lot easier to ride than many a Jap, Italian or British! bike :p :D

You could cruise on it for hours, added bonus being the seat which was built for big bums :scared: :rolleyes2: :lol-061::)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Users who viewed this discussion (Total:0)

Back
Top