trading "down" to an airhead (or is it "up")
- Thread starter solidstate100
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Belper phil
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the Mighty Himalaya's on one they are indeed a fine machine. Toolkit = a Brick and a Hammer !
Thats all we had Robbo - some pics at the bottom of the Gallery section, (Missed Adventures website) you have probably seen them before mate, but they are there for Solidstate100 to browse.
solidstate100
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Thanks I will check them out. I too cut my Enfield teeth in India, spent a couple of months touring, had a 500 which was more string and cable ties than it was bike, but good times.....
This could be worth a punt, Get a SA Tosser to do a deal with a Honda quad... ship it here...
Could still be worth more here, even after shipping
http://www.gumtree.co.za/a-motorcyc...w-r80gs-paris-dakar/1001106973690910239188509
Could still be worth more here, even after shipping
http://www.gumtree.co.za/a-motorcyc...w-r80gs-paris-dakar/1001106973690910239188509
solidstate100
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This could be worth a punt, Get a SA Tosser to do a deal with a Honda quad... ship it here...
Could still be worth more here, even after shipping
http://www.gumtree.co.za/a-motorcyc...w-r80gs-paris-dakar/1001106973690910239188509
Ow gawd, tempting, but probably a whole heap of hassle to actually get a deal done and get it here.......I might contact him and ask how much outright - and then dream that I could fly out and ride it back!
Belper phil
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Have you got sorted yet Solidstate?
Another picture to savour of Cobster from this parish on his beautiful PD 100 on tour in Spain last year!
Another picture to savour of Cobster from this parish on his beautiful PD 100 on tour in Spain last year!
solidstate100
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Yep!
1984 R80 G/S. I now officially smell of wee
Bought from this ere forum, couple of weeks ago, slowly working through it fixing little probs etc, and having a great time!
And its definitely trading UP btw !
Belper phil
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Nice one - enjoy.
In reference to previous chat on Enfields, i have stuck some pics in The Beackchat and Bolloxs section - under title 'Mini Bus in the Himalayas' - just a taster
- enjoy.In reference to previous chat on Enfields, i have stuck some pics in The Beackchat and Bolloxs section - under title 'Mini Bus in the Himalayas' - just a taster
Yep!
1984 R80 G/S. I now officially smell of wee
Bought from this ere forum, couple of weeks ago, slowly working through it fixing little probs etc, and having a great time!
markjackson
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Yep!
1984 R80 G/S. I now officially smell of wee
Bought from this ere forum, couple of weeks ago, slowly working through it fixing little probs etc, and having a great time!
And its definitely trading UP btw !
Congratulations! But remember…
The Force grows strong within you young Jedi! Soon the realisation that the knowledge and bent spoons you have accumulated in this short period of time also applies to all airheads from 1970 to 1997. The Force will go stronger and a second airhead will soon be in your garage. Resistance is futile!
solidstate100
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Nice to see youngsters taking an interest in what airheads are all about
What a flattering section this is! - being considered a youngster at 50! he he
solidstate100
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That made me larf! This is my 3rd airhead (R45 - terrible, R100 RT- regret selling it) and as an ex mechanic having served my apprenticeship in the early 80's, I totally get what these bikes are about - technology I understand, Simple, efficient(ish) and eminently fixable. Love it! Gonna hang on to this one
My R1200 GSA is looking a bit neglected of late
Very pleased for you. Well done with your purchase.
solidstate100
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A piccie, if it works!
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=251843&stc=1&d=1394961859
Already looks a bit different - damaged black clock/headlight surround replaced with white one, dual seat refitted for now, new rack just fitted, good old clean up, new disc, pads and stainless brake line, full service and all oils changed, found out that the lack of performance was due to the air bleed/balancing/tuning screws missing from carbs, few little wiring replairs etc etc - jobsa goodun so far. Might even see me on a few events over the year!!
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=251843&stc=1&d=1394961859
Already looks a bit different - damaged black clock/headlight surround replaced with white one, dual seat refitted for now, new rack just fitted, good old clean up, new disc, pads and stainless brake line, full service and all oils changed, found out that the lack of performance was due to the air bleed/balancing/tuning screws missing from carbs, few little wiring replairs etc etc - jobsa goodun so far. Might even see me on a few events over the year!!
iftikartaxis
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Airhead
My fav R100R in metallic purple beautiful
My fav R100R in metallic purple beautiful
markjackson
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A piccie, if it works!
That looks lovely
And the big square knobble on the back tyre will give great traction in muddy stuff
solidstate100
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Thanks Mike O for working your picture magic.
Thats the vendors picture BTW.
Thats the vendors picture BTW.
solidstate100
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That looks lovely
And the big square knobble on the back tyre will give great traction in muddy stuff
Cheers! - Plenty of patination on it. 30 years worth! Tyres are TKC's and not bad on the road I find, dont notice that big knobble to much. Must be the Ohlins smoothing it out
