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These days are over for me.

Posted by JERRY <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=JERRY' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 25, 2024, 3:36 pm

Ok I'm becoming a wimp but so nice to just turn key push button and go for a nice ride. Ex Wel'ard form Souf londonstan

habitat for humanity omaha

The oldest rocker in town!

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Posted by Lannis <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Lannis' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 25, 2024, 3:54 pm, in reply to "These days are over for me."

My son has just bought my grandchildren age 12, 11, and 9 their own bikes, two Honda XR80s and one Honda XR70.

You have to turn on the fuel, choke them , kickstart them, and shift them with a clutch.

No wimping out for any of my descendants.....

If we could have found them with carbide lights and manual oil pumps, we would have.

Lannis

I don't take health advice from people who think the world is overpopulated.

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Posted by Andy C <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Andy+C' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 25, 2024, 5:33 pm, in reply to "These days are over for me."

I can be wellard or soft, 2 of my bikes are leccy start, one of the others leccy and kick, the other is a real mans bike with a kicker only

Who needs a signature anyway......

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Posted by Tonupdave <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Tonupdave' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 25, 2024, 6:42 pm, in reply to "Re: These days are over for me."

This one really hurts if you forget to retard it

Tonupdave..T.U.D.

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Posted by Andy C <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Andy+C' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 25, 2024, 7:00 pm, in reply to "Re: These days are over for me."

Yes, I imagine it probably would.

My old 612 Enfield could be painful if you got it wrong, but once I had the technique worked out it was a doddle - had a decompressor !

Who needs a signature anyway......

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Posted by Brickboy <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Brickboy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 25, 2024, 7:23 pm, in reply to "Re: These days are over for me."

That's a gorgeous Ariel, Dave

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Posted by Leon Novello <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Leon+Novello' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 26, 2024, 12:21 am, in reply to "These days are over for me."

These days, it`s nearly impossible to find a car that has to be started with a crank handle.

Leon Novello

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Posted by Leon Novello <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Leon+Novello' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 26, 2024, 12:21 am, in reply to "These days are over for me."

I must have the shakes, maybe there was too much Merlot last night?

Leon Novello

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Posted by DBDBrian <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=DBDBrian' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 26, 2024, 10:09 am, in reply to "These days are over for me."

Just popped in for a look and saw your post Jerry. Like your good self I arrived on the planet in 1944. I still have my present Goldie after fifty years, I must admit it seems to get heavier as each year passes.
Fortunately I can still fire it up with the kickstart, but pray it's not going to play up, as I soon run out of steam. But it still gives me an ear to ear grin while riding. last time out SWMBO was on board, did about forty miles, but I don't want to ride it great distances any more. I now find my little 200 Ducati gives me just as much fun.
I have just acquired a 1957 175 OHC FB Mondial, it's in reasonable condition, but I will doing a total rebuild, as i need to check the internals, and a repaint, as it's not the correct colour, but that's half the fun.

Brian
Made In England

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Posted by Andy C <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Andy+C' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 26, 2024, 10:31 am, in reply to "Re: These days are over for me."

Keep at it for as long as you can Brian, as long as you are still enjoying it.

Does not matter if you have to scale down a bit.

Who needs a signature anyway......

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Posted by laverdabru <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=laverdabru' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 26, 2024, 12:13 pm, in reply to "Re: These days are over for me."

Think the 2005 Innova is the only bike I've owned since the late '80's that has a kickstart. The 'leccy boot gave up about a month into my ownership, never got round to repairing it - which is probably why it's still on the same battery 10 years later!

The boot in Jerrys' pic raised a smile, bought a pair of waxed buffalo hide ones like that from Lidl's or Aldi. (£29.99, most waterproof leather boots I've ever owned) The straps were soon removed - had a nasty habit of catching on the Ninjas brake/gear levers.

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Posted by DBDBrian <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=DBDBrian' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 26, 2024, 5:42 pm, in reply to "Re: These days are over for me."

Yes Andy, I still enjoy riding the Goldie, I have told myself, when I can no longer start it, that will be the moment to park it up. When that moment arrives, hopefully I will still be able to ride smaller machines.

Brian
Made In England

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Posted by Hants Ian <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Hants+Ian' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 26, 2024, 6:01 pm, in reply to "Re: These days are over for me."

Fit an electric start, then you can start all the time. I have one on my B33 with my damaged leg. I can still use it.

The light at the end of the tunnel maybe an oncoming train

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Posted by Hants Ian <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Hants+Ian' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 26, 2024, 6:02 pm, in reply to "Re: These days are over for me."

Fit an electric start, then you can start all the time. I have one on my B33 with my damaged leg. I can still use it.

The light at the end of the tunnel maybe an oncoming train

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Posted by DBDBrian <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=DBDBrian' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 26, 2024, 8:08 pm, in reply to "Re: These days are over for me."

Yes I am aware of the electric starter Ian. I presume yours is the type developed by my mate's, Phil Pearson and John Edwards. I fitted one on a Touring Goldie I rebuilt for an elderly friend, it also had a prop stand, so no struggling there, problem solved.
I can fully understand your circumstances for fitting one. I am lucky in still being in reasonable health for my age, and as said, can still use the kickstart. I am working on the assumption, if I can't start it, I probably won't be strong enough to ride it. Who knows what the future holds.

Brian
Made In England

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Posted by Hants Ian <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Hants+Ian' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 26, 2024, 9:31 pm, in reply to "Re: These days are over for me."

I actually fitted mine in 2016 before my accident. It was because my right knee was crying enough,after 50 years of kickstarting bikes. I am pleased that you can still kick start your Goldie I doubt I could manage that today.I suppose that just like bikes we wear out, some earlier then others. I can still manage the Viper and the Shooting Star

The light at the end of the tunnel maybe an oncoming train

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Posted by DBDBrian <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=DBDBrian' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 26, 2024, 11:06 pm, in reply to "Re: These days are over for me."

Well Ian, as they say, the thing which doesn't wear out has yet to be made, and I suppose that includes us. A lifetime of starting bikes is certainly not going to help.
Good you can deal with your other bikes. The Ducati and Mondial both have left side kickstarts, that should balance things out a bit.

Brian
Made In England

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Posted by JERRY <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=JERRY' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 26, 2024, 10:33 pm, in reply to "Re: These days are over for me."

Nice to have you back on here Brian.

The oldest rocker in town!

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Posted by Will <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Will' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 26, 2024, 10:50 pm, in reply to "Re: These days are over for me."

And with some very nice Italian bikes

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Posted by DBDBrian <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=DBDBrian' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 26, 2024, 11:01 pm, in reply to "Re: These days are over for me."

Thanks Will, I have always had a passion for Italian
bikes, My first bike, Mondial Sprint, beside my mates Ducati

Brian
Made In England

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Posted by JERRY <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=JERRY' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 27, 2024, 10:14 am, in reply to "Re: These days are over for me."

Looks like a A65Bill photo

The oldest rocker in town!

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Posted by DBDBrian <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=DBDBrian' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 27, 2024, 10:38 am, in reply to "Re: These days are over for me."

No it's not one of Bill's Jerry, it was taken with this.

Brian
Made In England

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Posted by JERRY <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=JERRY' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 27, 2024, 10:41 am, in reply to "Re: These days are over for me."

The oldest rocker in town!

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Posted by 6TDen <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=6TDen' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 27, 2024, 11:05 am, in reply to "Re: These days are over for me."

I think he means the style, not ownership Brian. A65 Bill used to run very successful courses I believe.
Den

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Posted by DBDBrian <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=DBDBrian' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 26, 2024, 10:54 pm, in reply to "Re: These days are over for me."

Thanks mate, hope our paths cross in the new year.

Brian
Made In England

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Posted by JERRY <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=JERRY' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 27, 2024, 10:42 am, in reply to "Re: These days are over for me."

No Snetts next year mate.

The oldest rocker in town!

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