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So the keihin carbs have issues with dropping jets?? The flat side carbs seem to a good option as well, although of course on the pricey side
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Yes, just tighten them up abit more.So the keihin carbs have issues with dropping jets?? The flat side carbs seem to a good option as well, although of course on the pricey side
Never had a come back.
Was out the other day and saw a Royal Enfield 350 Hunter parked, so I had a chance to take a little look.
Seemed nice, tidy, compact, two disc brakes, etc. Ergonomics "looked" good.
Anyone have any experience, thoughts, etc. about these?
Seemed nice, tidy, compact, two disc brakes, etc. Ergonomics "looked" good.
Anyone have any experience, thoughts, etc. about these?
Thought I'd step in to say, as a Royal Enfield owner & rider wiv a 2003 Bullet 500, I really can't add any perspective. There's less and less in common between the old 'iron barrel'* pre-unit Bullets and the manifold shedful of bikes they now offer in various sizes and to suit all pockets. Some of em tempting tho . . .
So in terms of personal experience, three/four years owning the Bullet has no relevance.
* Some later models had alloy barrels, and owners and tuners have retro fitted them, but they're still 'iron barrels' as I'm sure makes complete sense
What I like about them and the Triumph 400s is their lack of added tech and also price. I've been tempted too as I have spent more than that on Xs650s but that one side of my brain keeps saying just finish your F'ckn projects A$$hole!
FOR ANYONE INTERESTED ITS AUCTION TIME
https://www.bikeexif.com/motorcycle-picks-bonhams-stafford-auction-2026
https://www.bikeexif.com/motorcycle-picks-bonhams-stafford-auction-2026
Wasn't the MV sold for ~£1 million and the Sheene Suzuki for ~£600k?
FB: Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials
A little history, thanks to I Love Engines
This 1935 Plymouth-powered land speed motorcycle—often called the “Plymouth Monster” or Fred Luther’s Salt Flats bike—was a bold and unconventional attempt to push the limits of speed at Bonneville. Built and ridden by Fred Luther, a Chrysler employee, this machine took the radical step of mounting a full-size Plymouth inline-six automobile engine into a custom motorcycle frame.
The engine, far larger and heavier than anything typically used in motorcycles of the time, delivered substantial torque and power, turning the bike into a true mechanical oddity. Its long, stretched layout and exposed components reflected a purely functional approach—built not for style, but for one purpose: going as fast as possible across the salt flats.
Controlling such a machine was no small challenge. With immense power, limited traction, and minimal rider protection, it demanded both skill and nerve. Like many early land speed efforts, it represented a time when innovation often meant experimenting far beyond conventional boundaries.
Today, Fred Luther’s Plymouth-powered motorcycle stands as a fascinating piece of speed record history—a symbol of early American ingenuity, where creativity and courage combined to chase new limits on the open salt.
Robert Miller added…. It's in the national motorcycle museum, and it went 180 mph before it threw a rod. He was after the 200 record for a payout of $30,000
Franklin Ratliff added that the Skids under the rider's feet…. were the brakes....
If you know more… let us know.
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1975 Honda goldwing
$5,000
Listed 31 weeks ago in St Clair Shores, MI
About this vehicle
Driven 300 miles
Manual transmission
Exterior color: Green · Interior color:
Seller's description
Rare Turbocharged 1975 Goldwing “Turbowing”. Bike was the fastest bike in Michigan back in 1975-76. Bike was made at Davis Honda in St. Clair Shores. It now has a fully rebuilt engine, new Rajay turbo, new coils. Intake has a pressurized cold water nozzle for intake gas cooling. Bike can run normally without that charged.
Only needs a radiator to be complete.
Big piece of history here. I have photos of it on the track as well. Comes with two spare engine blocks and several engine parts from racing it. I’m selling off some of my vintage motorcycle collection.
Located in St. Clair Shores Michigan.
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On a holiday in Cyprus years ago I once went to hire a bike to take trips out and about.
The local hire company had run out of stock and the owner offered me his personal machine.
As its happened it was a vaguely street legal Honda CR500; naturally I snapped his arms off and jumped on the bike.
What an animal it turned out to be; and a whole heap of fun smoke and wheelies!!
The local hire company had run out of stock and the owner offered me his personal machine.
As its happened it was a vaguely street legal Honda CR500; naturally I snapped his arms off and jumped on the bike.
What an animal it turned out to be; and a whole heap of fun smoke and wheelies!!
The bike pictured is for sale on Car&Classic auction site.
Not sure if most folks have heard of these Service Honda custom built these. Modern CRF250 or CRF450 frame and suspension. builds were custom and your wallet was the only limit. Engine mods,Ohlins suspension etc.
Prices start now at 22,5000.00 US dollars.
Prices start now at 22,5000.00 US dollars.
Boy here’s a bike you don’t see every day! I remember when these bikes first came out, the magazine test riders all loved it. Notice it is a chain drive with a fully enclosed chain too. 
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1982-yamaha-xv920-virago/#comments-anchor
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1982-yamaha-xv920-virago/#comments-anchor
Yamaha went rhough a phase of building world-beating new ideas but they never quite hit the mark with the consumer - the triples, the V-twins like this, the TDM slopey twins. By all accounts the TDMs were great bikes but for some reason not many sold?
Very Cool!!
Auctioneer's voice was a little off-putting...
Auctioneer's voice was a little off-putting...
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I wonder if many of them were from George Lloyd's collection, assembled during his years of motorcycle dealership in Hamilton.
He had a load of them, GP bikes and other significant historical machines, gathered when prices were far, far lower, I know that.
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