Who built this then???

[mikeyboy]

Long story, but this came in today,after a long conversation I now own it
Anyone know anything about it,?

 

[mikeyboy]

All is not as it first seems

 

[mikeyboy]

It was built at least 4 years ago

 

[mikeyboy]

I quite like it
Needs a good fettle,but it feels really light,chuck a few quid at this it will be a hoot

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

I like that......a lot!

Interesting frame........

Andres

 

[Antti]

Pretty much like a real rallybike but still with telelever and 19" wheel?

 

[mikeyboy]

With a bit more work it could be outstanding
I'm not so sure it even is a GS
Not had chance to get a good look around it,but it has the braced wishbone of of the road bike as well,
It was perhaps built as a rally bike
Need to take a look under the tank, I can see some sort of ign unit under there,
The painted liner in the tank is flaking,so the carbs need a clean,but It sounds lovely
I went up the road earlier,it's the sort of bike that puts a grin on your face

 

[timeandtide]

Like that Mike!

 

[mikeyboy]

With a bit more work it could be outstanding
I'm not so sure it even is a GS
Not had chance to get a good look around it,but it has the braced wishbone of of the road bike as well,
It was perhaps built as a rally bike
Need to take a look under the tank, I can see some sort of ign unit under there,
The painted liner in the tank is flaking,so the carbs need a clean,but It sounds lovely
I went up the road earlier,it's the sort of bike that puts a grin on your face

Like that Mike!

Could be yours

 

[Mongolian Explorer]

John Wilkinson ??

 

[mikeyboy]

John Wilkinson ??

Who's he then?

 

[Mongolian Explorer]

Who's he then?

A class 1 HGV driver based I think in Derbyshire

 

[DrAlf]

John's from Chesterfield I believe. I know he's done a couple of builds converting telelever bikes to telescopic front ends but the bike in question here still has a telelever.

I'd suggest running it past Scriminger - they were probably involved in the carb conversion and should be able to point you in the right direction of the original owner.

Subframe is interesting - looks like a hacked about r1200gs. Why bother when a used 11XX subframe is readily available and cheap.

Interesting bike - looking forward to further developments.

 

[Baggers1]

John Wilkinson ??

I thought so as well

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php/416158-1100-job-done-well?highlight=John+wilkinson

 

[mikeyboy]

John's from Chesterfield I believe. I know he's done a couple of builds converting telelever bikes to telescopic front ends but the bike in question here still has a telelever.

I'd suggest running it past Scriminger - they were probably involved in the carb conversion and should be able to point you in the right direction of the original owner.

Subframe is interesting - looks like a hacked about r1200gs. Why bother when a used 11XX subframe is readily available and cheap.

Interesting bike - looking forward to further developments.

I don't think the bike is a GS ,maybe a rockster?

 

[mikeyboy]

Could be tempted to part with it
£1500 will buy it

 

[mikeyboy]

Change of plan
Been out on this tonight,think I'll keep it a while
It's a hoot

 

[Magnon]

Change of plan
Been out on this tonight,think I'll keep it a while
It's a hoot

I can confirm it goes well picks up clean and is very punchy the stance and seating position initially seems odd but once underway it feels pretty good but that was just a quick ride on muddy and wet road tonight. Once Mike's worked his magic BM's new products division will be round to bash his back doors in to take a look

 

[(RIP) willstatt]

Are they carbs? What engine is it? Can i have a go on it nxt week?

 

[mikeyboy]

Are they carbs? What engine is it? Can i have a go on it nxt week?

Yes,1150,yes