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20-08-11, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by leebex

another ex scooterist eh, Had a 225 servetta myself, but couldnt go back to those days, too much fun to be had with v twins

Sx'125' when a teenager in 1988,
Li150 2008 sold it last feburary to fund my DRZ400 purchase.

When money is no object I'm gonna get a full rebuild done on a sx200 and have it tuned to ~20/25 hp, they go pretty well for a scoot as they don't weigh a lot

Right giggle to ride and love the whole noise, smell and sound of them.

22-08-11, 01:06 AM

perfect space to put my £300 bike for you to make work

appollo1 · 22-08-11, 03:09 AM

My Father in Law has been riding bikes for years and he used to have a Gilera 180 twist and go scooter which he tuned up and put lots of race parts on. The scoot used to do 100mph+ (apparently officer).

I had a go on it once and heading up a dual carrageway from junct 14 on the M6 with a beemer beside me, was great fun. The look on the drivers face when he was struggling to pull away from a little scooter was priceless.

I do know he got stopped by the police once when riding it and managed to get off with a "stern warning". I guess they must have thought it was some kid riding and when he took off his helmet and they realised it was a 70 year old.

Gutted when he got rid of it as that was my toy to play on when i visited him.

rictus01 · 22-08-11, 06:22 AM

yeah I couldn't leave it standard either bypassed the limiter, heavier weights, bigger carb and a little head work saw 85mph on a run (although that did result in a dropped valve....

), but to many years riding bike, I was never able to feel comfortable with a balance point below my feet.

No I've had a word with Mrs Rictus and the space will be used to move the other two around and fixup the one I couldn't get to, with an aim to sell it at some point, before I indulge in the next project (whatever that might be).

Cheers Mark.

22-08-11, 09:05 AM

You've got space in your garden? Turn it into a vegetable patch. You could grow lettuce, carrots, cabbages, peas, tomatoes etc.

rictus01 · 22-08-11, 10:41 AM

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andrewsmith · 22-08-11, 10:42 AM

Veg patch growing Bio petrol?

rictus01 · 22-08-11, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewsmith

Veg patch growing Bio petrol?

you really have no idea; do you, I've spend nearly £4000 on petrol so far this year, I'd need a dam sight more than a veg patch sized amount.

Cheers Mark.

dizzyblonde · 22-08-11, 12:11 PM

Besides, you could never convince Mark to contemplate eating greens, never mind growing them!

rictus01 · 22-08-11, 12:16 PM

Oh I eat greens, but only under two circumstances

1. the Mrs is here and I get brownie points for it..
2. they are called "mushy peas"

Cheers Mark.

22-08-11, 01:06 AM	#12
davepreston Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I have a bike space in my garden....... perfect space to put my £300 bike for you to make work

22-08-11, 03:09 AM	#13
appollo1 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Newport on Tay Posts: 1,017	Re: I have a bike space in my garden....... My Father in Law has been riding bikes for years and he used to have a Gilera 180 twist and go scooter which he tuned up and put lots of race parts on. The scoot used to do 100mph+ (apparently officer). I had a go on it once and heading up a dual carrageway from junct 14 on the M6 with a beemer beside me, was great fun. The look on the drivers face when he was struggling to pull away from a little scooter was priceless. I do know he got stopped by the police once when riding it and managed to get off with a "stern warning". I guess they must have thought it was some kid riding and when he took off his helmet and they realised it was a 70 year old. Gutted when he got rid of it as that was my toy to play on when i visited him. __________________ i'm not old i'm experienced!! http://www.german-shepherd-rescue-scotland.org.uk/ everyone deserves a second chance RIP Appollo miss you and will always love you x x x x

22-08-11, 06:22 AM	#14
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: I have a bike space in my garden....... yeah I couldn't leave it standard either bypassed the limiter, heavier weights, bigger carb and a little head work saw 85mph on a run (although that did result in a dropped valve.... ), but to many years riding bike, I was never able to feel comfortable with a balance point below my feet. No I've had a word with Mrs Rictus and the space will be used to move the other two around and fixup the one I couldn't get to, with an aim to sell it at some point, before I indulge in the next project (whatever that might be). Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

22-08-11, 09:05 AM	#15
wyrdness Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I have a bike space in my garden....... You've got space in your garden? Turn it into a vegetable patch. You could grow lettuce, carrots, cabbages, peas, tomatoes etc.

22-08-11, 10:41 AM	#16
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: I have a bike space in my garden....... , best idea yet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NO __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

22-08-11, 10:42 AM	#17
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: I have a bike space in my garden....... Veg patch growing Bio petrol? __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

22-08-11, 12:11 PM	#19
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22-08-11, 12:16 PM	#20
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: I have a bike space in my garden....... Oh I eat greens, but only under two circumstances 1. the Mrs is here and I get brownie points for it.. 2. they are called "mushy peas" Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

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