pics from today up the cat n fiddle...

[Quiff Wichard]

bit of a story- not too busy up there today - from 12to 2ish.. ...

there were 2 big groups up there- a load of cruisers. harleys etc.. from Essex.. who are off over to camp in Sheffield..


and a group called the Blue Knights- from downsouth somewhere.... who- apparently are all police officers.. !!...


some nice bikes though..

came across an R1 in a field onthe way up.! and a biker and bike in a field on the wway down... he had , had a nasty off!!... anyway we got the bike out with some vcar drivers who stopped and I waited with him cos he was alone for an hour until the recovery van came- was worried he was in shock and didnt wanna leave him alone... not that I am any good medically- I am a wuss !... well he's ok.. and bike can be mended- bike had wrapped itself around a telegraph pole.. boy he was sooo lucky-- was on a courtesy biek too cos his was in the dealers !!... oops..


anywya the pics..

just loads of pics.. have fun.. oh and 2 vids athe end .. first lot the essex cruisers.... then second vid the police bikers in their leisure time.. ... AND- the biker Istopped for said the essex cruisers had passed him and he had flagged them down and none of them stopped.. but there were a lot of them and it was a hard place on a sharp bend to stop.... .. in fairness.. while stood there- EVERY biker that passed thumbed up to see if we were OK.. .....

oh and an Aston Martin DB7 gold colour with Mr gaffa as the reg.. screamed passed us. ar$ole... ! not cos he didnt stop - just cos he drives an Aston and I am jealous..




PICTURES >>>>> nice bikes..
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NOTE THE SPEED VAN RIGHT OPPOSITE THE PUB !>>>

[Last Action Pimp]

NICE photos

[Quiff Wichard]

THIS WAS LOVELY PAINT JOB ON IT...
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[Quiff Wichard]

ONE FOR JONBOY AND LYNN




YOU JUST WOULDNT WUD YA??


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[Scoobs]

I keep saying I'm not a fan of Aprilias (after my RS125 experience), but I am starting to think the Mille could be the way to go (if I can find a decent colour scheme). SP2's are lovely but very expensive. Decisions, decisions.

[Quiff Wichard]

the essex cruiser guys n gals..... - harleys- yamahas.. ... nice sound when they pulled away ....


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[Quiff Wichard]

I keep saying I'm not a fan of Aprilias (after my RS125 experience), but I am starting to think the Mille could be the way to go (if I can find a decent colour scheme). SP2's are lovely but very expensive. Decisions, decisions.


scoobs it was lovely- lots of folk were viewing it..


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[Tara]

Nice pics Quiff :D

[Quiff Wichard]

this bike had a foreign plate on it..!!


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[fizzwheel]

I keep saying I'm not a fan of Aprilias (after my RS125 experience), but I am starting to think the Mille could be the way to go (if I can find a decent colour scheme). SP2's are lovely but very expensive. Decisions, decisions.


scoobs it was lovely- lots of folk were viewing it..


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They do an all satin black paint scheme for the Factory with the Blue OZ wheels and the Ohlins forks. Looks gorgeous.

[Quiff Wichard]

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[Quiff Wichard]

couple for Fizz and Messie...




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[Quiff Wichard]

Busa'


with a nice (and illegal ) private plate on.. dont think he knew the - speed cam was there or the blue knights police biker gang !!!


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[Saint Matt]

I keep saying I'm not a fan of Aprilias (after my RS125 experience), but I am starting to think the Mille could be the way to go (if I can find a decent colour scheme). SP2's are lovely but very expensive. Decisions, decisions.
It's a 2t mate, what do you expect. Most RS125s have been thrashed by kids, mine blew up after a month, loved that bike :(. I would still love an RS250 though, for the track/barely road legal.

[Quiff Wichard]

a few bags of nails.!!!



the near one - 749 says his plate fell off somewhere on the way up here..! ...

and he says he took it for a service locally- but they couldnt get a paddock stand to fit.!!...??????????? so he had to go to a Ducati place in manchester/.. make sense?


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[Saint Matt]

As gorgeous as they are, don't you think the 748 looks dated next to the 749?

[Quiff Wichard]

Oh it was rroooooaaasstttin hot too... !!


and I stood with me DIET coke lookin out over the hills with fond memories of last week thinkin... this time last week I was...

[Quiff Wichard]

As gorgeous as they are, don't you think the 748 looks dated next to the 749?


funy that- when i took that pic I thght it was ace that they were both together.. shame the 999 wasnt on the end too..



BUT- I think the 748 looks nicer.. ! HONEST.

[lukemillar]

They do an all satin black paint scheme for the Factory with the Blue OZ wheels and the Ohlins forks. Looks gorgeous.

One of these pulled up next to me a couple of weeks ago - Looked lovely! Not really an Aprillia fan, but this bike did look sweet. Also looked expensive if it ever met the tarmac!

[lukemillar]

As gorgeous as they are, don't you think the 748 looks dated next to the 749?

No Way! the 748/916 is the best looking bike ever! If you look at them from the side the 748 has simple unbroken smooth crisp lines, whereas the 749 is a lumpy b*gger with funny looking headlights! I also have issues with indicators in the wing mirrors :lol:

[Quiff Wichard]

OH THERES A POINT

some proper biker in the know can tell me.

where are the rear indicators on that blue busa?

[Quiff Wichard]

OH-

video of the cruisers leaving..


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[Quiff Wichard]

and the police at play all leave ..


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[Peter Henry]

Not purely because I have the 749, but the more you see them next to the 748 they really do look better. The 748 is a beaut and will always have a special place in people's affections would there is no way I would swap for one.

That Mille is a 2004 version and that too can be had with all of the factory goodies. That MV-esque colour scheme is the one I love. They went a bit over the top last year with the Lion symbol on the fairing for me. But then again I am Mr.Understated. :wink:

[K]

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Unless he's got the rear indies intergrated into the taillight, I can't see any.

I can see the hole where the stock ones would have gone - but that's it. :?

[lukemillar]

Not purely because I have the 749, but the more you see them next to the 748 they really do look better.

Peter, with all due respect..........you're getting on a bit and the eyesight might not be quite what it use to be :wink: :lol:

[Peter Henry]

Young Master Millar.....they aint that bad to have made me opt for the wrong one mate. :wink:

I cannot see how anyone, looking back from one to the other would say the 748 looks better than the at 999! The 999 is gorgeous and in comparison the 748 looks rickety and half done. Move on guys get with the programme!

p.s.I would love a 748 purely as a toy but my 749s winds hands down.

[lukemillar]

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Okay, One of these bike looks sharp, and lean, the other one looks like it needs to go on a diet. Granted the 749 may not break down as much as the 748, but just on aesthetics - come on!!! You just need to look at the single sided swingarm!

PH, I guess we'll have to agree to disagree on this one :wink: But we all know you're wrong!

[Peter Henry]

Lukey chappie...The single sided swinger is the key point here. Go around to the side where it is and it doesn't look very special at all. I fully agree the look from the non swinger side is cool.

However even Tamburini himself had big reservations about incorporating the single arm as he considered it far from the ideal "engineering solution". (Are you impressed that I know that mate? Go on you are! :wink: )


(I bet all the above talk about swingers as got a few extra peeps interested now!)

[Grinch]

They all look like every other duke... where are the mods! Gee....

[Richie]

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[Peter Henry]

Stolen fro VW gOlf advert....


If your Ducati doesn't have it.....your Ducati doesn't need it. :wink: :P

[Saint Matt]

Highly doubt the indis are there Richie mate, they will most likely be in the tail light since it's an aftermarket one. I also like the double swinger on the 9s rather than the single on the 8s, just looks tider, don't like the 3 spoke wheels either, but I do liek the 5 spokes on the Sps was it? Some special edition.

[Quiff Wichard]

I am out of bed..

!!

I have a pic of the rear of that 'Busa... sorry me rider I aint scrubbed yer reg out>!!.


so- wheres the indicators??

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[Peter Henry]

Quiff wrote:

BUT- I think the 748 looks nicer.. ! HONEST.


That's it,you and I are through! :?

[Richie]

I am out of bed..

!!

I have a pic of the rear of that 'Busa... sorry me rider I aint scrubbed yer reg out>!!.


so- wheres the indicators??

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on the back of his helmet or on his 70's shoulder pads....

[bobbydazzler]

i prefer the the 748 looks anyday. but with 5 pokes of course. the swingarm looks trick on both sides (imo).
and i must say i prefer the look of the 749 to the 999 with the carbon stuff. i must be wierd. :)

[Saint Matt]

They'll be in the tail light, but lest us not forget he might not have any at all, not like it's a legal requirement.

[The Basket]

The 748 for me.

Some geezer has got one for sale near me...yellow'un. It is stunning...really is!

The single sided swing arm is purely cosmetic as it adds weight cos it needs to be stiff! Looks good though and suits the 748.

yeah...748 is a beautiful machine :smt060

[lukemillar]

so- wheres the indicators??

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Nevermind the indictors, check out his KFC bargin bucket strips! Looks like he has been tip-toeing around corners!

[Vfr400]

As gorgeous as they are, don't you think the 748 looks dated next to the 749?


Easy answer this! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO..........never

I dont care how much more reliable or better handling the new 749/999s are they will never look as sexy as the 748/916, a style icon.

sorry Peter

chris

[lukemillar]

The 748 for me.

Some geezer has got one for sale near me...yellow'un. It is stunning...really is!

The single sided swing arm is purely cosmetic as it adds weight cos it needs to be stiff! Looks good though and suits the 748.

yeah...748 is a beautiful machine :smt060

Thing with the 748s is they really aren't that expensive by today's standards (okay maybe given the age) but I have seen quite a few for around the £3500-£4000. Problem is having theft insurance in London. If I say the bike is worth £4000, the premium is £4000! So it will have to remain a dream for now. P&H had 2 very nice R models the other day, slightly more expensive, but with lovely parts.

[Richie]

so- wheres the indicators??

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Nevermind the indictors, check out his KFC bargin bucket strips! Looks like he has been tip-toeing around corners!

I thought these bikes were built for stright line speed... therefore the Chickstirps are tiny... :wink:









busa's can't corner just ask Baldyman

[kwak zzr]

in the brake light. seen em on eBay.