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Hooli wrote: Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:59 pm I'd have a Vincent, Brough Superior, several other things with flat tanks hopefully including a BSA V-twin and some 60s Brit crap.
I've steered clear of putting old Brit stuff on my list along with the Laverda Jota and Morini Three And A Half due to needing a left foot gear change.
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I've ridden both and it didn't take that long to start getting used to it
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Hooli wrote: Thu Aug 11, 2022 11:05 pm I've ridden both and it didn't take that long to start getting used to it
I've owned LHD cars with no issues but right foot gear changes scare me.
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Warren t claim wrote: Thu Aug 11, 2022 9:49 pm I'm trying to work out my lotto win ten bike garage.

Pre '77 FS1E and Puch Grand Prix.
1976 Suzuki GT185 because that was my first bike.
Pre YPVS Yamaha 350LC.
Honda NS400.
Ducati Hailwood Replica.
Kawasaki H1 triple.
Kawasaki Z1.
Probably some sort of Harley.
Suzuki TL1000S.
Honda MTX200.

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I can't think of ten, not dream bikes anyway, I've very little interest in pre 1980 bikes, these are probably the ten road bikes I'd have in the garage if funds allowed, I'd not ride the sports bikes much

Honda NR750
Honda RC213V
5VY R1 (had one sold it)
RD125LC (had one sold it)
RD350LC (had one sold it)
FZS600 (had one sold it)
Harley Fat Boy (the full dress tourer thing)
BMW GS1250
Tuono V4
Petronas FP1
Ducati Desmosedici

OK that's 11 but I could probably come up with a different list every time.
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I have borrowed some petrol money from my brother, so finally was able to open up the VFR, unfortunately one of the fairing panels was loose and ripped right off at ?mph, not really a grump as that particular panel was old, knackered and badly repaired.
I have been advised that those panels are as rare as rocking horse shit, luckily I have two good replacements in my spare room.
I am loving the VFR at the moment, it is comfortable, the fairing works really well, especially the bits that are still attached.
It sounds excellent and the headlights are good.
The only negatives are...
The mechanism for the fuel switch is missing and the fuel gauge has stopped working, I haven't got a clue what mileage to fill up at.
Putting it on reserve will involve stripping bodywork to get to the tap, probably on a duel carriageway as that is what 99% of my commute consists.
The other gripe is the steering is very heavy, very stable and once it is in a corner it holds its line perfectly, it just seems to take a lot of effort to get it to turn. I am thinking of dropping the yokes to see if that quickens the steering a bit.
Overall, I am loving it.
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I'd suspect it might need new steering bearings. I've known them go rusty and get very stiff yet still feel smooth, if that makes sense.

Get the front in the air and see how they feel.
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I have done that, there is no notchiness and the bars turn smoothly lock to lock.
It does feel like it is just the design of the steering geometry.
I doubt you could ever provoke a tank slapper on it.
The forks on these are rumoured to be very soft, but this feels nice and firm, looking through the paperwork I found a bunch of receipts including one for some Progressive fork springs, so someone has done a worthwhile modification.
The bike has obviously been loved in the past, the rectifier has been replaced by a better aftermarket one, there are heated grips and there is a Scotoiler, with a big touring reservoir fitted neatly behind the number plate.
The handling feels very nice, the tyres pressures are spot on, but I reckon I have got used to slightly more modern machines and have forgotten how much muscle the older machines needed to turn.
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Might be the tyres too. Bridgestone are always heavier steering than other makes in my experience. But aye older bikes need more effort.
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I have been without a bike for a whole two days so I bought this today
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First impressions are that it's alright, I wanted a Pan but this was half the price of a cheap one.
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