CCM Spitfire and spousal cruelty

[Trogladyte]

I have put it to the Torque Wench that I must have a CCM Spitfire. It is a charming looking thing, and I suspect it would be a lot of fun to ride. Most of my bike miles are on short journeys, in a mostly urban setting, and I think the CCM would be an excellent tool for that job. So I am not just being taken in by the marketing and the bling. This is a well thought through desperately must fucking have it sort of thing. I just want it. And I want it now. That's hardly unreasonable, is it? I don't understand why she can't see what an essential addition to the stable it would be. I just need to have it. Must have it. I want one. Why can't she see sense?

[Yorick]

It looks sorta unfinished...



But, according to the blurb, it does have .....

CCM Racing Stripes

[Taipan]

I have put it to the Torque Wench that I must have a CCM Spitfire. It is a charming looking thing, and I suspect it would be a lot of fun to ride. Most of my bike miles are on short journeys, in a mostly urban setting, and I think the CCM would be an excellent tool for that job. So I am not just being taken in by the marketing and the bling. This is a well thought through desperately must fucking have it sort of thing. I just want it. And I want it now. That's hardly unreasonable, is it? I don't understand why she can't see what an essential addition to the stable it would be. I just need to have it. Must have it. I want one. Why can't she see sense?

That bit in bold and underlined is all you need to know about a bike purchase. Get it bought.

[weeksy]

MAybe she's seen the pictures ? I'd fucking divorce you !

[Supermofo]

I think some of them look cool, although not keen on the one Yorick linked with the stupid fat tyres. It's the old Italian Husky engine isn't it? I suspect you won't look as cool if it's every ridden in the wet as you'll be covered front and back with road crap.

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

The engine needs a new cam chain every 6000 miles

[weeksy]

The engine needs a new cam chain every 6000 miles

That's not bad, every 8 years

[Supermofo]

The engine needs a new cam chain every 6000 miles

That's a bit crap, that'd be 2-2.5 years for me. Or every few months when I was commuting. Then again I can't imagine I'd everyday commute on one.

[Scotsrich]

Conveniently shown without the gobbing number plate holder.

Still at least they’re being sold at a reasonable price and not ‘limited edition hand built in Britain’ price.

If I could justify it I’d have one.

[G.P]

They look miles better in the flesh and there are different versions to choose from. Look like fun to me. 55bhp and under 140kgs dry - what's not to like?

[weeksy]

They look miles better in the flesh and there are different versions to choose from. Look like fun to me. 55bhp and under 140kgs dry - what's not to like?

You rode Steves

[KungFooBob]

It would have to be the 'Blackout' or 'Foggy S' model if I had to have one.

[G.P]

They look miles better in the flesh and there are different versions to choose from. Look like fun to me. 55bhp and under 140kgs dry - what's not to like?

You rode Steves

Completely different bike mate. Steve had an FT (Flat tracker) with a 400cc engine.
Matt W and his mate Andy have both got Spitfires and they approve very much

[KungFooBob]

for some reason I had assumed these were supe rlimited production, super expensive. Maybe that was just the first model?

The base model Blackout is £8995, which isn't that much more than a Ducati Scrambler.

[Supermofo]

The six for me I think, but that's 10 large

[Mr Moofo]

Check the frame welding on any that you are thinking of buying. Some where absolutely shocking ....

[Yorick]

It makes The Priest's bike look pretty

[Deadpool2]

I Must have it. I want one. Why can't she see sense?

Life is too short, so I would just get one and doesn't look like much commuting is going to be happening!

Why she cant see sense - she is blinded by the extent of your love and lust. lol

[demographic]

Might be nice when its finished.

[The Spin Doctor]

The engine needs a new cam chain every 6000 miles

That's a bit crap, that'd be 2-2.5 years for me. Or every few months when I was commuting. Then again I can't imagine I'd everyday commute on one.

That would have been every six weeks when I was despatching from Kent.

Or eight - nine weeks when I was a CBT / DAS instructor in Lydd.