do you ever wonder where your old bikes are ?

chad · Nov 27, 2009

and do you see them around from time to time

this was my first GS

that i took from this

to this

i was wondering if its still around

Blackal · Nov 27, 2009

One of mine was broken up for bits..................

that is - the bits that weren't broken already .................... :augie

Al

elevensies · Nov 27, 2009

i always wondered what happened to my old zx9r :nenau

not really fussed what happened to any of my others.

rockchunk · Nov 27, 2009

don't have to wonder my old 1100 resides in the next street and constantly reminds me i should have kept it

(RIP) Proff · Nov 27, 2009

Most of mine are still here with me

The one I really miss is TNT 57 my 1957 DBD32 Goldie :drool

that I sold in 1969 to get married for the first time :tears

Should have kept me Goldie, More faithful and a better ride.....
Since 1972 any bike I've liked :drool

, I've kept, thats why I have 14 at the moment

Aidan1150 · Nov 27, 2009

Proff said:
The one I really miss is TNT 57 my 1957 DBD32 Goldie

Just as a matter of interest Keith, but roughly what would she be worth now?

Big Jets · Nov 27, 2009

All your old bikes ,They probably reside in Kenny or Thunders Garage.

(RIP) Proff · Nov 27, 2009

Aidan1150 said:
Just as a matter of interest Keith, but roughly what would she be worth now?

My Brother in Law bought a '54 500 Goldie for £7000 and it needed work.
Mine was 350 in full clubmans trim, RRT2 box, laminated head gasket, george dow 4 leading shoe brake etc etc plus it was MINT....
I've just looked at Auction prices over last 3 years and it would be worth around 8 to £10.000, to me tho' it would be priceless :drool

davegs · Nov 28, 2009

Proff said:
My Brother in Law bought a '54 500 Goldie for £7000 and it needed work.
Mine was 350 in full clubmans trim, RRT2 box, laminated head gasket, george dow 4 leading shoe brake etc etc plus it was MINT....
I've just looked at Auction prices over last 3 years and it would be worth around 8 to £10.000, to me tho' it would be priceless

As one who always used to have a fetish about front brakes I bet that stopped better than BMW brakes?.
Dave GS

freeloader · Nov 28, 2009

Proff said:
Most of mine are still here with me
The one I really miss is TNT 57 my 1957 DBD32 Goldie

I had a feeling (although I used to know these things) that the only DBD model was the 500, and the 350 was only ever a "DB32". Am I wrong? (wouldn't be the first time

)

Since 1972 any bike I've liked, I've kept, thats why I have 14 at the moment

I wish I had your storage space... :tears

(RIP) Proff · Nov 28, 2009

freeloader said:
I had a feeling (although I used to know these things) that the only DBD model was the 500, and the 350 was only ever a "DB32". Am I wrong? (wouldn't be the first time )

Yup DBD 32 available 1956/57 although one I know to is mis listed as a 1966..
[2nd pic here] BUT It is definitely a 56..
Special order from Small Heath works, mine came via Johnny Brittain of Bloxwich...

chad · Nov 28, 2009

Proff said:
Yup DBD 32 available 1956/57 although one I know to is mis listed as a 1966..
[2nd pic here] BUT It is definitely a 56..
Special order from Small Heath works, mine came via Johnny Brittain of Bloxwich...

what a handsome young smurf you were

thats a reet purty bike is that,,my old dads always smacking his forehead when he thinks of the old collectors items he used to own :comfort

freeloader · Nov 28, 2009

Proff said:
Yup DBD 32 available 1956/57 although one I know to is mis listed as a 1966..
[2nd pic here] BUT It is definitely a 56..
Special order from Small Heath works, mine came via Johnny Brittain of Bloxwich...

I stand corrected Sir.

I did have a DB32 engine (only) at one time, I bought it with the intention of putting it into a B31 I had at the same time which sadly never went on the road (but I was living on a farm at that time so it did get some use).

Since I probably wouldn't have uprated anything else on the bike to cope (I was a lot younger and stupider), it's possibly just as well that never happened. :augie

freeloader · Nov 28, 2009

chad said:
what a handsome young smurf you were

thats a reet purty bike is that,,my old dads always smacking his forehead when he thinks of the old collectors items he used to own

As am I.

Honda CB72, BSA B31 & M33 (not mentioning the C15), AJS 350 short stroke, AJS 600, AJS 650, Norton Dominator 88, 1970 Bonneville, Norton 850 Interstate.

Also 1948 ringpull Land Rover, and two Jowett Javelins...

Mav · Nov 28, 2009

Proff said:
Most of mine are still here with me
The one I really miss is TNT 57 my 1957 DBD32 Goldie that I sold in 1969 to get married for the first time
Should have kept me Goldie, More faithful and a better ride.....
Since 1972 any bike I've liked, I've kept, thats why I have 14 at the moment

Same here - although I've only got 3 bikes from the 3 years I've been riding (not counting the DT50 I had for 12 months when I was 16!)

Glyno · Nov 28, 2009

I had a few K series some while back, be interesting to see if they are still out there and giving good service.
K100 RT F397UVH
K1100LT K633MLG
K1100LT L26 BEL
K1100LTSE M584YRF

motobiker · Nov 28, 2009

Glyno said:
I had a few K series some while back, be interesting to see if they are still out there and giving good service.
K100 RT F397UVH - YES
K1100LT K633MLG - NO
K1100LT L26 BEL - YES
K1100LTSE M584YRF - NO

the two 'No' may still be alive and well.. just that they're not currently insured.

Glyno · Nov 28, 2009

motobiker said:
the two 'No' may still be alive and well.. just that they're not currently insured.

Ta for that,hope they are being looked after

chad · Nov 28, 2009

my first GS was X131LGW it would be nice to know if its still giving sterling service

motobiker · Nov 28, 2009

chad said:
my first GS was X131LGW it would be nice to know if its still giving sterling service

Unless the current keeper comes forward.. the most you can find out is, Is it currently insured?

yes it is.

http://www.askmid.com/ownvehicle/

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