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Post by bev on Apr 13, 2015 7:00:09 GMT
My new purchase.    Well pleased. The more observant will see a C50 with the swingarm 'almost' removed in the background.  |
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Post by m40man on Apr 13, 2015 7:04:33 GMT
That's very pretty . What year is it? Mileage? Quite capable of tow-starting similar size bikes, I'll wager  . |
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Post by bev on Apr 13, 2015 7:14:53 GMT
G reg, 27,000. Engine just had a rebuild, the main bearings were pretty much goosed, he showed me them. He was a bit gutted I got it so cheap but that's ebay for you. I have to say the smell of two stroke is nostalgic. |
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Post by davy on Apr 13, 2015 7:24:45 GMT
I think the C50 is going to get ignored now. It's just so much easier buying something that someone else has put all the hard work into  |
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Post by bev on Apr 13, 2015 7:33:11 GMT
I think the C50 is going to get ignored now. It's just so much easier buying something that someone else has put all the hard work into Yeh, Yeh, the C50 will be completed before that VT500 ever turns a wheel in anger.  |
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Post by DahDit on Apr 13, 2015 14:08:04 GMT
That is lovely. |
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Post by ContourMac on Apr 13, 2015 16:22:30 GMT
Very tidy
Best make sure the lights are bright on the AP50 so that the other runsters can see me through the haze of blue smoke in their mirrors  |
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Post by teejayexc on Apr 13, 2015 19:19:01 GMT
Feck me you tart. That is lurvely.
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Post by HRHpenfold on Apr 13, 2015 19:32:23 GMT
Very nice, them forks look spindly though, are they up to a Bev's follow through? |
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Post by bev on Apr 13, 2015 19:43:51 GMT
Seems sturdy enough so far, no idea if metal fatigue will take its toll before September. Taking it to work later in the week. Might have to leave early, Luckily I can't be late. |
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Post by HRHpenfold on Apr 14, 2015 7:59:58 GMT
Seems sturdy enough so far, no idea if metal fatigue will take its toll before September. Taking it to work later in the week. Might have to leave early, Luckily I can't be late. I am starting to get worried that I will end up back marker on this run, I don't think the racing Puck has the legs of anything currently booked on the run! maybe I should bring a tow rope!  |
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Post by bev on Apr 14, 2015 8:14:29 GMT
Seems sturdy enough so far, no idea if metal fatigue will take its toll before September. Taking it to work later in the week. Might have to leave early, Luckily I can't be late. I am starting to get worried that I will end up back marker on this run, I don't think the racing Puck has the legs of anything currently booked on the run! maybe I should bring a tow rope! You're forgetting my obvious weight handicap. |
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Post by richmayn on Apr 14, 2015 9:15:40 GMT
We ran a fleet of these in the Gloucestershire County Council training scheme in the early 80s - a good reliable bike.
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Post by HRHpenfold on Apr 14, 2015 10:38:59 GMT
I am starting to get worried that I will end up back marker on this run, I don't think the racing Puck has the legs of anything currently booked on the run! maybe I should bring a tow rope! You're forgetting my obvious weight handicap. That just means that I have a chance to catch up on the hills, but you will be long gone on any downhill sections!  |
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Post by bev on Apr 14, 2015 11:32:19 GMT
You're forgetting my obvious weight handicap. That just means that I have a chance to catch up on the hills, but you will be long gone on any downhill sections! The route planner will just have to find some long uphill sections followed by short downhills. |
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Post by GAv on Apr 14, 2015 15:39:11 GMT
So why is my 125 way too big, with my weight even 33 horses its  somewhat handicapped, at least I rebuilt the engine Eoins and Light years back, but it's been in a barn up to a couple of Sunday's back so whatever I use no one can accuse me of buying in to succeed. Is there a prize or cup incidentally? Also you said your C50 is too early to be a Cub, how so? I thought the C was for Cub, no smart ass suggestions there thanks! Nice 100, I saw it on Fleabay but it was umpteen miles away.  Ps are we likely to be weighed Jockey style, only even having lost 2 stone since XMas ,I still tip the scales at 19.5 stone, so maybe better have a danger wide load notice. |
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Post by bev on Apr 14, 2015 16:20:28 GMT
So why is my 125 way too big, with my weight even 33 horses but be somewhat handicapped, at least I rebuilt the engine Eoins and Light years back, but it's been in a barn up to a couple of Sunday's back so whatever I use no one can cause me of buying in to succeed. Is there a prize or cup incidentally? Also you said your C50 is too early to be a Cub, how so? I thought the C was for Cub, no smart ass suggestions there thanks! Nice 100, I saw it on Fleabay but it was umpteen miles away. Ps are we likely to be weighed Jockey style, only even having lost 2 stone since XMas ,I still tip the scales at 19.5 stone, so maybe better have a danger wide load notice. Lightweight.
And 125cc is > 100cc as far as I know. 
I said it's too old to be a cub.
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Post by GAv on Apr 14, 2015 16:47:19 GMT
I nearly put or are you being ironical? |
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Post by HRHpenfold on Apr 14, 2015 17:05:27 GMT
I think I might fit a sail to mine, I will need all the help I can get!  |
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Post by bev on Apr 14, 2015 17:25:06 GMT
I think I might fit a sail to mine, I will need all the help I can get! I generally work like a sail, if the wind is with me the brakes might not cope. |
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Post by GAv on Apr 14, 2015 18:36:21 GMT
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Post by HRHpenfold on Apr 14, 2015 18:56:54 GMT
I was thinking my mate Martin could pop around the corner and ask Frank, if he has any of those DRS systems going spare! |
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Post by GAv on Apr 14, 2015 19:47:45 GMT
Drag reduction maybe a modern version of the Dustbin fairings they used to have on Guzzi V8s and Gilera fours in the late 50s...modern equivelent ,a Wheeley bin fairing would look a tad daft though.
Your mate Mart may have to pop around the corner to see Claire these days, and get him to precure some titanium skids for all that leaning out, hyking tacking and gybing in nautical terms. Remember right is starboard and left is Port.
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Post by HRHpenfold on Apr 14, 2015 19:53:23 GMT
Maybe I should dress up as a pirate and carry a boarding hook, Ooh arrr! |
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Post by GAv on Apr 14, 2015 19:57:34 GMT
Avast me earty
You Maximise that GoPed any more and you might need an anchor to chuck out to arrest its astonishing performance
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Post by HRHpenfold on Apr 14, 2015 20:09:09 GMT
The brakes on the Puch are pretty decent, though it does add quite a bit of frame flex, when you throw them on, frame flex is the suspension system! |
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Post by teejayexc on Apr 14, 2015 20:45:35 GMT
Maybe I should dress up as a pirate and carry a boarding hook, Ooh arrr! Certainly the right height anyway...  |
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Post by HRHpenfold on Apr 14, 2015 21:01:29 GMT
Maybe I should dress up as a pirate and carry a boarding hook, Ooh arrr! Certainly the right height anyway... Tall, handsome and modest to boot! |
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Post by satnav on May 6, 2015 18:33:21 GMT
That is one tidy bike. Nice one.
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