More bike related stuff

[Gyp]

We`re visiting Bletchley Park soon and i`m going to `find` an hour in our schedule to have a peruse, too.

If you see a black chap that looks about 45 (but is in fact 60) show him a watch to get his attention :-)

Did you see any 1290 Super Dukes.....?

I didn't notice any but then I wasn't looking out for them.

[Der Amf]

When I passed this pub on Thursday, I felt guilty for not stopping, what with it being called The CB Inn:

[Der Amf]

Woke this morning to the news that my octogenarian mum has put herself in hospital with a broken something, so I guess my mileage is going to take a step up as I swap my enthusiastic beginner's mindset for a proper rain and shine attitude (temporarily)

How sick am I of the A1079? Very sick. What a tedious road. Have done 425 miles in the last 5 days. Yesterday going over the Wolds the headwind really had it in for me, wouldn't have gone out in that just for pleasure.

[Dave+63]

Often in this big-bike-focused environment, I see people being dismissive of the performance of the 500s, but when I watch Schaaf on any of them (or the 300R for that matter) I know that the limiting factor is not going to be the bike, but me. Not that I ever want to ride like that, but if I did, I would have thought that becoming a better, more technically adept rider would be the way forward, not just adding extra power to mediocre abilities.

Big bikes are addictive but smaller bikes that you can push closer to their limits are more fun in the real world.

[lewie]

How sick am I of the A1079? Very sick. What a tedious road. Have done 425 miles in the last 5 days. Yesterday going over the Wolds the headwind really had it in for me, wouldn't have gone out in that just for pleasure.

That’s why now I go out when the the weathers fair and I enjoy my rides

[Martylaa]

Looking for some opinion’s from the TZ guys who love their bikes.

I’m set on a Thruxton and love the look of the FE but I’ve recently discovered they made the TFC and again it’s a work of art.

Torn on which model to go for.
Thruxton TFC.

Thruxton FE.


If you had the choice which one would you go for please? I’m pretty sure I know which one I’d like the most but keen to hear some different thoughts to my own.


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[learningtofly]

^^^ No question at all for me - got to be the FE. It’ll have a fantastic cult fan base and will always be special.

[blackal]

Tough choice ! But - I think I'm landing on the side of the FE.

Are the bars and pegs the same on each?

If they ain't the same, I suspect the FE will be more comfortable - as well as being (slightly) better looking.

[Dave+63]

It’s got to be the FE.

[Martylaa]

Tough choice ! But - I think I'm landing on the side of the FE.

Are the bars and pegs the same on each?

If they ain't the same, I suspect the FE will be more comfortable - as well as being (slightly) better looking.

The bars on the FE are the higher sided clip on's, thanks for your views gents...

[downer]

The FE all day long.

[djjuk]

FE for sure.

[Enoch]

Went to a local bike meet tonight and was wondering how this XDiavel owner gets away with this?

[Enoch]

Looking for some opinion’s from the TZ guys who love their bikes.

I’m set on a Thruxton and love the look of the FE but I’ve recently discovered they made the TFC and again it’s a work of art.

If you had the choice which one would you go for please? I’m pretty sure I know which one I’d like the most but keen to hear some different thoughts to my own.


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Having owned a TFC (bobber) I’d say that it’s a bit more special than the FE. Even now you can’t buy the parts for any TFC unless you can prove ownership. It was a proper limited run and came with a special binder showing the build etc etc.

In saying that, my mate with the Thruxton R with a fairing is now struggling with the riding position and I suspect I’ll be removing the nose cone and fitting higher bars sometome soon.

In conclusion I really believe the TFC to be more special than the FE, but I suspect actually riding the bikes, the FE will be more usable and it’s still a special bike.

If riding position isn’t important I’d toss a coin.

[learningtofly]

Well, I've arranged to pick my bike up on Friday week... I think it very unlikely that I'll not be able to operate the gear shifter, even if I have to raise my foot to change up instead of my toes.

I've also agreed costs for a host of works in the garden, including the provision of either a 12x16' garage at the end of the garden or an 8x10' shed adjacent to the patio. If I go with the garage the cost will be about £5k more (the shed and garage themselves are about the same price, but there's some associated work that'll need doing if I go with the garage), so I just need to make a quick decision on which.

[Dave+63]

That’s great new Tony, hopefully the weather will kind and you can enjoy the summer.

[Craizeehair]

Excellent news Tony, I would definitely say the bigger garage but easy when it’s not my money! Look forward to seeing you back on the road.

[lewie]

Well, I've arranged to pick my bike up on Friday week... I think it very unlikely that I'll not be able to operate the gear shifter, even if I have to raise my foot to change up instead of my toes.

I've also agreed costs for a host of works in the garden, including the provision of either a 12x16' size garage or an 8x10' shed adjacent to the patio. If I go with the garage the cost will be about £5k more (the shed and garage themselves are about the same price, but there's some associated work that'll need doing if I go with the garage), so I just need to make a quick decision on which.

Garage would probably be the better option but shed and a 2nd £5k bikes😂😂..

[learningtofly]

That’s great new Tony, hopefully the weather will kind and you can enjoy the summer.

I really hope so, Dave!

Excellent news Tony, I would definitely say the bigger garage but easy when it’s not my money! Look forward to seeing you back on the road.

Thanks Greg. A garage would definitely be a more useful option.

Garage would probably be the better option but shed and a 2nd £5k bikes..

Yes, I've been thinking that myself

[aa388]

When I passed this pub on Thursday, I felt guilty for not stopping, what with it being called The CB Inn:

The CB isn’t a bad place to stop. The food was always reasonable. In the 60s and 70s it was the place to go if you had a bike and wanted a good night out if you lived in the dales. So my ex fil said.


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[Saint-Just]

It’s exactly like a Rolex vs a cheaper alternative Tony. Buy the shed and you’ll regret the garage. Buy the garage, cry once

[Thewatchbloke]

Go for the garage Tony, the cost is soon forgotten where lack of space isn't!

[wileeeeeey]

Have to pay them 5k on that. Will hurt for a while but the other option will taste sour forever.

[learningtofly]

It’s exactly like a Rolex vs a cheaper alternative Tony. Buy the shed and you’ll regret the garage. Buy the garage, cry once

Go for the garage Tony, the cost is soon forgotten where lack of space isn't!

Have to pay them 5k on that. Will hurt for a while but the other option will taste sour forever.

Yeah, I think that's the way I'll go.