Fixed my little bike

[Jayneflakes]

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Why the hell would you want a GTR1000 on the road?

Awwwww, that is mean. Poor Gertie, no one loves her.

That is Carol's old teaching bike and she says it is super comfy and great for long tours.

[yorkie_chris]

Yeah if you are sat at 85mph all day, the one I tried got a nasty wibble at 95 that didn't go away until about 115 ish, and it weighed more than the QE2.

[Jayneflakes]

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Yeah if you are sat at 85mph all day, the one I tried got a nasty wibble at 95 that didn't go away until about 115 ish, and it weighed more than the QE2.

I have only seen the bike move once and that was when it was put in the garage. It does weigh about 250 kg and has an oil drum for a fuel tank. If anything, we use it as an additional ground anchor in the garage. Any thief who can actually move it will quickly realise that with rusted on brakes, it is not going anywhere far or quickly.

It did look nice when new, but these days is a tired old monster that we have considered chopping up. In truth, we do not have the money or time to do much to it, so it sits forlornly in the garage, slowly rusting away.

Carol was very impressed with the SV after riding this old monster though, I think it came as a real surprise to her that such a comparatively small V-Twin could produce so much power and do so consistently, while handing so well. Mind you she is still a commited Kawasaki biker and wants a new Z1000.

I have to be honest, I would like to strip and rebuild the GTR, but in doing so would have to dump the thin wheels, ropey old shaft drive, huge fairing and leaking air suspension units. The engine sounds very strong once it is running (the battery died a long time ago, dried up and turned into dust! ) and the switch gear does need some work to get a shine on any of it, but I think that under the rust and cobwebs lies a fantastic project bike for some one. Any takers?

[yorkie_chris]

Heh I have considered similar monsters myself, I'd love an 1100E


Problem is, with the state of the bottom of my drive, I don't think it would be possible to turn it around!

[Jayneflakes]

When it comes to dream projects this would be mine, I have always loved these old monsters.



Oh well, maybe one day when I am rich and have actually passed my test!

World ov Worms

[Jayneflakes]

Originally Posted by Warthog

World ov Worms

Yeah, got that one... Actually I have them all as far as I know unless a new one came out this year... I also have the original Zyklon B mini album.

So that will be a big Yehah for Norwegian Death Metal then.

[yorkie_chris]

MYCs CG125 passed MOT this morning.

[Jayneflakes]

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

MYCs CG125 passed MOT this morning.

Cool, well done little CG. How much did you both have to do first though? On my last MOT I had to replace a light swutch because it was a bit sticky and kept my brake light on.

I know this may seem a bit sad on a site dedicated to the love of a mighty V-Twin 650, but I am really fond of my little 125. He has character that makes him quirky and fun. OK, on long runs the SV is considerably more comfortable, but for runs around town, I have not found another bike that compares. I have tried Suzuki, Kawsaki, Yamaha and now the Honda, but you know what? My little CG has been the best of the bunch. Bless you Henry, my little 125 friend.

[yorkie_chris]

Stripped it down to frame, rebuilt it. No biggie.