45 Years ago then and now

Discussions and updates on your new bike, your new build, your wishes, wants and desires
Couchy
Posts: 2388
Joined: Sat Mar 14, 2020 2:56 pm
Has thanked: 326 times
Been thanked: 2173 times

45 Years ago then and now

Post by Couchy »

Me 45 years ago on the original...



Me today riding into work :)

User avatar
Noggin
Posts: 8032
Joined: Thu Mar 19, 2020 1:46 pm
Location: Ski Resort
Has thanked: 16232 times
Been thanked: 3931 times

Re: 45 Years ago then and now

Post by Noggin »

Oh no no no - that's cheating!! We REALLY need a photo of you actually riding it now!!! :lol: :lol: :angelic-green:
Life is for living. Buy the shoes. Eat the cake. Ride the bikes. Just, ride the bikes!! :bblonde:
User avatar
Taipan
Posts: 13966
Joined: Sat Mar 14, 2020 1:48 pm
Location: Essex Riviera!
Has thanked: 15981 times
Been thanked: 10258 times

Re: 45 Years ago then and now

Post by Taipan »

Noggin wrote: Tue Mar 22, 2022 4:11 pm Oh no no no - that's cheating!! We REALLY need a photo of you actually riding it now!!! :lol: :lol: :angelic-green:
:lol: Fair play. C'mon Couchy, lets see you hurtling across a field with the same enthusiasm! ;) :D
Couchy
Posts: 2388
Joined: Sat Mar 14, 2020 2:56 pm
Has thanked: 326 times
Been thanked: 2173 times

Re: 45 Years ago then and now

Post by Couchy »

Taipan wrote: Tue Mar 22, 2022 5:27 pm
Noggin wrote: Tue Mar 22, 2022 4:11 pm Oh no no no - that's cheating!! We REALLY need a photo of you actually riding it now!!! :lol: :lol: :angelic-green:
:lol: Fair play. C'mon Couchy, lets see you hurtling across a field with the same enthusiasm! ;) :D
I am slightly larger now.......but so is the bike I’ll see what I can do 👍
Asian Boss
Posts: 1801
Joined: Thu Apr 02, 2020 8:52 pm
Has thanked: 498 times
Been thanked: 650 times

Re: 45 Years ago then and now

Post by Asian Boss »

I thought very seriously about one of them recently. Over 100mpg and I love the look of them.
To a kid looking up to me, life ain't nothing but bitches and money.
User avatar
Bigyin
Posts: 3179
Joined: Sun Mar 15, 2020 7:39 pm
Has thanked: 1412 times
Been thanked: 2680 times

Re: 45 Years ago then and now

Post by Bigyin »

Only 150 other bike between the 2 of them as well ;)
User avatar
KungFooBob
Posts: 14223
Joined: Sat Mar 14, 2020 1:04 pm
Location: The content of this post is not AI generated.
Has thanked: 539 times
Been thanked: 7539 times

Re: 45 Years ago then and now

Post by KungFooBob »

Asian Boss wrote: Tue Mar 22, 2022 9:02 pm I thought very seriously about one of them recently. Over 100mpg and I love the look of them.
You need a 500cc EFI Enfield, like a C5 Classic or a B5 Bullet.

90mpg+ even when thrashed, but proper bike sized, not much faster than a 125cc top speed wise, but loads more torque. I love my B5 for tootling around on.
Asian Boss
Posts: 1801
Joined: Thu Apr 02, 2020 8:52 pm
Has thanked: 498 times
Been thanked: 650 times

Re: 45 Years ago then and now

Post by Asian Boss »

KungFooBob wrote: Tue Mar 22, 2022 9:18 pm
Asian Boss wrote: Tue Mar 22, 2022 9:02 pm I thought very seriously about one of them recently. Over 100mpg and I love the look of them.
You need a 500cc EFI Enfield, like a C5 Classic or a B5 Bullet.

90mpg+ even when thrashed, but proper bike sized, not much faster than a 125cc top speed wise, but loads more torque. I love my B5 for tootling around on.
My little KTM is returning 78mpg so far including short town journeys (2 miles) and one longer one too. It'll sit happily at motorway speeds. It's a great bike for a tight arse like me. Those Enfields sound more frugal but I don't know if they'll sit at 75mph ok.
To a kid looking up to me, life ain't nothing but bitches and money.
User avatar
KungFooBob
Posts: 14223
Joined: Sat Mar 14, 2020 1:04 pm
Location: The content of this post is not AI generated.
Has thanked: 539 times
Been thanked: 7539 times

Re: 45 Years ago then and now

Post by KungFooBob »

I got 82mph on the clock once before the headlamp fell out.