Just Ride.

[eidemaddin]

That's interesting. Yes, I'll see what I find when I open the engine. As far as I know, MG only started experimenting with coatings on the early Tonti models. Although I wouldn't be comfortable with chrome, because nothing is harder in an engine... that also applies to chipped and loose pieces of chrome. Oversizes aren't possible with that either. I'm also particularly curious about the condition of the gearbox; I suspect one or two bearings are a bit noisy. I'll report back : )

 

[eidemaddin]

Back in the 70’s , Moto Guzzi’s were the standard mount of the Arizona Highway Patrol, you never wanted to see those guys in your rear view mirror, but man I loved the way those bikes looked and sounded……still do!
View attachment 353342View attachment 353343View attachment 353344

Yes, the police Eldos are unforgettable. So be well prepared when you open this link and check out the restoration in the first post

 

[Pat D]

Just pulled these off the phone. July 4 in MD was about as perfect a weather day as they get. Logged a bunch of miles.

 

[Mailman]

Just pulled these off the phone. July 4 in MD was about as perfect a weather day as they get. Logged a bunch of miles.View attachment 353465
View attachment 353466

Very nice! Looks like a great day to ride!

 

[eidemaddin]

Beautiful bike. Where did the front fender come from? Or are just the struts modified?

 

[Pat D]

Beautiful bike. Where did the front fender come from? Or are just the struts modified?

I honestly don't know, it came on the bike when I bought it. I've been casually looking for the correct one for the last 13 years, but they've either not been nice enough or were too "dear" for me to justify. That one looks OK, and only knowledgeable folks like yourself notice it's not right. And that's fine, I typically provide a written "confessional" on all my car restorations listing the stuff that isn't "correct". And the bike is a bit of a "custom" anyway- I don't present it as a correct "restoration".

 

[eidemaddin]

Oh, I didn't understand it that way either. I just noticed the different struts - and the fender looks perfect that way. In my opinion, almost better than the original! That's a typical '70s style; I think Honda had fenders like that back then. Very nice.

 

[gggGary]

Rode madness yesterday but didn't take the phone, today the 900F got the nod, sorry, if Honda pics offend you can skip over.
Been shooting this dying barn for 4 years now, surviving another heavy snowfall seems unlikely.
Canadian wildfire smoke made it pretty hazy, heavy enough you could smell burnt pine.


The 1385 is back at the museum, but still on a flat car.

Crossing the Wisconsin river by the Merrimac Ferry;
https://www.facebook.com/reel/25111254085131544

 

[Raymond]

Some great historic sites to visit in your part of Wisconsin, Sir!

 

[JOHNDADDY]

Snuck in 28mi under very dark skies.
Had to get blood work done and pick up meds.
Stubbed my big toe (left foot) last Sunday.
It reminded me with every shift.
Don't care I got to
No pics of the ride but I do have one of my toe.
decided not to post it. Yick

 

[Adamc]

Rode madness yesterday but didn't take the phone, today the 900F got the nod, sorry, if Honda pics offend you can skip over.
Been shooting this dying barn for 4 years now, surviving another heavy snowfall seems unlikely.
Canadian wildfire smoke made it pretty hazy, heavy enough you could smell burnt pine.
View attachment 353781View attachment 353782View attachment 353783View attachment 353784

The 1385 is back at the museum, but still on a flat car.
View attachment 353789 View attachment 353790
Crossing the Wisconsin river by the Merrimac Ferry;
https://www.facebook.com/reel/25111254085131544

Great images Gary.
Love the old Loco's.
Nowt wrong with any Honda CB/F of that period as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Adamc]

TAFFY TAKES A RIDE OUT.

So with the M-Unit being the guilty party for my misfiring woes, and the bypass now permanently installed; it was time for a ride out.
Just my regular loop run up to Abergavenny and back. Stop off at the Oasis café for a cuppa tea and a macaroon.
About 60 miles round trip and Taffy played ball and ran well.

here are some other bikes at the café that caught my eye:

 

[Its been a long time]

That's fantastic news. It always sounded more electrical to me than carb related issues. That's a great result. Well done @Adamc

PS it's chucking it down up here

 

[Adamc]

That's fantastic news. It always sounded more electrical to me than carb related issues. That's a great result. Well done @Adamc

PS it's chucking it down up here

Yep, weather-wise Blighty is back to normal!

 

[rideitfast]

Really good to see you've got Taffy sorted.

 

[Adamc]

A RIDE TO LACOCK, ENGLAND

Following weeks of a heatwave with drought conditions in Blighty; on Tuesday we had welcome if Biblical rain storms across the UK.
Imagine my surprise to wake up this morning(wednesday) and see sunshine lighting up the early morning garden. Mrs C would like to visit Lacock in England about 55 miles east down the M4 motorway and A4 Bath to London road. The Brat (R1200GS) was chosen for the job in hand. Once off the M4 motorway and onto the A46 we drop down the very beautiful twisty valley road and skirt around Bath on to the A4 main Bath - London old road. We take a Right fork at Box onto the A365 passing through picture postcard villages surrounded by rolling green hills and woodland.
We quickly arrive at Melksham, a large town in the area but skirt around that too, onto the A350 North to Lacock.

LACOCK An Historic Village.

The village is largely owned and managed by The National Trust (NT) group; a body that own and manage many of the heritage sites and historic houses throughout the UK. On arrival you have to use the NT parking facilities so they can fleece you of some money; I guess all this historic splendour needs to be paid for. Only residents that rent from the NT can park in the village. It's about 12.30pm so we take a stroll around the village to enjoy what is a very beautiful place to live. There are two fine pubs The George and the Red Lion where we plan to have lunch; but first the walk.

Below are some of the houses and small business establishments I took some images of:

As you can see its a popular place for "old People" to visit!

This old 'Landy" is a bit of a prop, its painted to look like 'patina'....... A fraud, unlike the houses.

Wheelie bin is modern; The Bakery is full of delicious treats.

The Red Lion was our lunch stop. Excellent food and Wadworths Ales. I had a proper beef Braised in Wadworths 6X beer pie with triple cooked chips, summer vegetables and gravy; washed down with a pint of 6X, Jolly nice too.

Sadly this riverside MAnsion House has been abandoned and unoccupied for years; such a waste.

There was plenty of wildlife in the area too. The bench below caught my eye as it was covered in bird poo!

The swifts and their young nesting above were the culprits!

There is also Lacock Abbey to visit; and the Birthplace of Photography museum to visit (ran out of time)
Apologies for no bike piccies due to explanation above.

A nice day out all in all.
Ads.

 

[Kevin Kruse]

What a cool village! Nice photos, I can see why there's a photography museum there. I need to visit Europe and rent me a bike..

 

[jetmechmarty]

After a few hot weeks, the Hessian landscape slowly changes to its typical July colours..

View attachment 353308

I keep looking at this picture I just love it! Every bit of it. I'd like to be in it. That's a gorgeous motorcycle as well. I may have to spring for a print and hang it on my wall.

 

[Mailman]

Following weeks of a heatwave with drought conditions in Blighty; on Tuesday we had welcome if Biblical rain storms across the UK.
Imagine my surprise to wake up this morning(wednesday) and see sunshine lighting up the early morning garden. Mrs C would like to visit Lacock in England about 55 miles east down the M4 motorway and A4 Bath to London road.

What a nice outing Adam! Those villages look like a postcard, such history there. Thanks for the photos!

 

[Wagner73]

Rode madness yesterday but didn't take the phone, today the 900F got the nod, sorry, if Honda pics offend you can skip over.
Been shooting this dying barn for 4 years now, surviving another heavy snowfall seems unlikely.
Canadian wildfire smoke made it pretty hazy, heavy enough you could smell burnt pine.
View attachment 353781View attachment 353782View attachment 353783View attachment 353784

The 1385 is back at the museum, but still on a flat car.
View attachment 353789 View attachment 353790
Crossing the Wisconsin river by the Merrimac Ferry;
https://www.facebook.com/reel/25111254085131544

Always loved this gen of CB900F, your iteration is very nice!!