Now that my 'Rugby knee' no longer allows me to ride a push bike, I would really like to buy myself a motorised version.
This one (above) is my sort of bike. A bike that could go anywhere. It has a polished fuel tank, nice chunky tyres, and a great look. I might change the seat for something less 'podgy', and remove the 43 number, but otherwise both me and Steve McQueen would happily be seen on board this baby.
My only problem is that I never learned how to change gears on a bike, so maybe an 'automatic' version could be made.
I'd buy a cheeky black peaked helmet, and some black leather gloves; and maybe even a MOTORHEAD T Shirt.
So, look out Brighton; there could soon be a new biker on the loose. Tally Ho!
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You and my son in law. He used to have a bike like that, helmet to match, and the t-shirt.
Didn't last long. He had 2 children and bought a car.
Dream on!
I should have bought one yeas ago. I fear now it might be a bit late. A mobility scooter maybe?
Let me know if you are serious. I often have something or at least something I have my eye on. I think your first priority should be electric start.
I'm serious in my thoughts, but sadly not so much in my actions.
Go for it Cro. ( maybe not the t-shirt. ) I've always loved bikes. I used to have a Yamaha. Would only do up to 30m.p.h. automatic gears. Ideal for going to work or shopping.. But in the past we've had all sorts of bikes. Best one was a Triton 650, which hubby built. But once you have a baby you have to swap for a car. 😉
Perhaps a 3 wheeler would be easier to get on. Like Billy Connolly
I've only attempted to ride one once, and I got stuck in 2nd gear.
Not sure about that. You have to look like a Hell's Angel when riding a motorbike.
Send me a photo when you get it
It's the T shirt that I would like.
Mods and Rockers return to Brighton??
One or two of my more mature neighbours ride scooters, they find them nippy little run-abouts in town. Not the same as a BSA motorbike, but just as mobile, and less likely to be stolen!
A Rocker with a taste for Mod music.
I've been threatening to buy another Solex. I had one decades ago, and loved it.
You might be better off with a donkey but I am not sure if they have special parking spaces for donkeys at "Waitrose".
A Donkey would be better to carry 'paniers' full of their Pork Pies.
Maybe a Vespa? I have seen an all electric three wheeler, aimed at people our age and older.
Yes, I quite fancy a Vespa; and no gears!
You need a motorbike with a sidecar for Billy.
Last Summer I saw a guy riding a motorbike with a sidecar for his large dog. The dog even had a helmet and goggles.
I would 'wear' Billy like a rucksack, with his arms around my neck. Of course he'd have to wear a helmet.
If it's anything lime the BSA here the gear lever is on the wrong side and works in the opposite direction, and you also have to learn to operate the advance and retard mechanism. They are inclined to throw oil too. It would ruin you flash t-shirt. Perhaps an electric version would be cleaner and simpler.
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