No, Dont get concerned, both bikes are fine but I ve gone and got another Austin 7 and my garage is looking a bit full at the mo. Ive tried moving things around and seeing what I can get rid of and by the looks of it I may have to consider getting rid of one of the bikes.
So if it comes to it, which one (This is a bit of a frivolous post really but in the interest of stiring up a bit of bullshit,) here goes.
No I dont want any comments about value either.
Bertha the 100GS is a great bike and in good fettle. for longer distances I would choose her oiver the g/s anytime, sorry proff, even with the paralever it still goes and handles well, 43 ltr tank is over the top but just makes it look the Biz. The 80 g/s is original and in very good trim. goes surprisingly well and is a delight for a bit of a thrash. Bit more of a collectable though.
So which should I let go.
I must also add that I fell I am not getting any younger and doubt that I will ever do any long distance travelling again. although my riding is I think still up to a good standard, how do we know when we are not up to it anymore.
I bought a Mulliner bodied Austin 7 earlier this year and have had so much fun with it, and my wife will come with me, and George our spaniel as well that I bought this 1936 Opal 2 seat tourer last week. been out for a run today and did about 150 miles, great fun with the hood down.
So if it comes to it, which one (This is a bit of a frivolous post really but in the interest of stiring up a bit of bullshit,) here goes.
No I dont want any comments about value either.
Bertha the 100GS is a great bike and in good fettle. for longer distances I would choose her oiver the g/s anytime, sorry proff, even with the paralever it still goes and handles well, 43 ltr tank is over the top but just makes it look the Biz. The 80 g/s is original and in very good trim. goes surprisingly well and is a delight for a bit of a thrash. Bit more of a collectable though.
So which should I let go.
I must also add that I fell I am not getting any younger and doubt that I will ever do any long distance travelling again. although my riding is I think still up to a good standard, how do we know when we are not up to it anymore.
I bought a Mulliner bodied Austin 7 earlier this year and have had so much fun with it, and my wife will come with me, and George our spaniel as well that I bought this 1936 Opal 2 seat tourer last week. been out for a run today and did about 150 miles, great fun with the hood down.
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