So Close!...
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Cheers guys, I’m not near enough to Wales though. I only just picked up my glasses for the first time today, so I couldn’t of done my CBT any sooner. Life does seem to throw these things in my way though. Never mind, I’ve got the rest done and dusted
...wrote on 14 Nov 2020, 17:22 last edited by SpookDog@ The World in general
Man! I so want to go for a ride, rain or not. 25 years is a long time to be off the road
. I am so fucking close to legal that it hurts. I just know that if I do and get pulled, I’ll be shafted 
...Lights (& Looser plates) are on, but not allowed to roam...
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@ The World in general
Man! I so want to go for a ride, rain or not. 25 years is a long time to be off the road
. I am so fucking close to legal that it hurts. I just know that if I do and get pulled, I’ll be shafted ...Lights (& Looser plates) are on, but not allowed to roam...
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I only got this in May, but it’s MoT time tomorrow!
Eye exam in the afternoon so I can read a number plate @21 metres. CBT in a week with luck...
Am insured, so only tax needed as well...
It’s been 25 years since I was last legal on a bike, so I’m pretty excited...
wrote on 14 Nov 2020, 19:59 last edited by@SpookDog Love that plastics & decals color combo!
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wrote on 15 Nov 2020, 16:29 last edited by Stevie Wonder
I’m a fan! If I where you I’d almost be tempted to keep the current DT you have relatively stock and just enjoy it as it is as it’s a clean bike and then build the other frame up.
Although I know how things go and realistically that just never happens
I see now as well we do actually have near enough the same front ends! I think yours are off a WR or slighter later year though?
Is that a 91’ swingarm too?. Very similar to the 200WR’s just cleaner (no tabs for chain guard etc) + the welds are also much better.
I’m not mistake but I’m pretty sure you can run most swingarms 88/89-91 relatively easilyLovely bike though and looking forward to seeing more of what’s happening, must say I’m jealous of you having such luxuries as a spare frame and all that room to work
On the contrary I do however get to ride less then legal places borderline legally which is why i was going to say as it’s still essentially an off-road bike go and take it off road if ya can.
I admit to having more then a couple rides around my neighbourhood before my bike was legal but most of the time I just quietly popped off Into the fields, a lot of the time if you mind your own business being just an older guy with an old bike people will know you’re harmless.
Odds on you’ll even find someone who’s interested in the bike too! -
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Sorry, I’ve just had a very weird moment trying to post anything! It’s just coming up with an ‘Error Forbidden’ bar at the bottom of the screen. What is?...
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wrote on 11 Dec 2020, 13:01 last edited by
@declan said in So Close!...:
@calum served him right for not having antivirus installed
I chuckled.
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I only got this in May, but it’s MoT time tomorrow!
Eye exam in the afternoon so I can read a number plate @21 metres. CBT in a week with luck...
Am insured, so only tax needed as well...
It’s been 25 years since I was last legal on a bike, so I’m pretty excited...
wrote on 14 Jan 2021, 07:58 last edited by@spookdog Thats a solid one! You really did a great job on this one. The color looks nice. Drive safe bud.
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@spookdog Thats a solid one! You really did a great job on this one. The color looks nice. Drive safe bud.
wrote on 21 Feb 2021, 18:42 last edited byWent for the first proper ride today, did 70 miles @ not over 45 mph. Been checking out the plug for mixture since the rebuild. Keeping the rpm’s @ around 4K, not been over 5K @ the most! Got 107 miles since rebuild, 400 to go
What I’d really like to know is what happens @ 7000 rpm’s? Does this little thing wake up and really come alive?! It’s got really good bottom end performance, zips up to 40-45 real easy, curtisy of a working power valve servo I suspect. Loads better than old RD125lc’s I’ve ridden that were all or nothing (& slip that clutch!!)...
Running in can be a right chore. Thank fook for B roads and rain free days 🤪 ...
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Went for the first proper ride today, did 70 miles @ not over 45 mph. Been checking out the plug for mixture since the rebuild. Keeping the rpm’s @ around 4K, not been over 5K @ the most! Got 107 miles since rebuild, 400 to go
What I’d really like to know is what happens @ 7000 rpm’s? Does this little thing wake up and really come alive?! It’s got really good bottom end performance, zips up to 40-45 real easy, curtisy of a working power valve servo I suspect. Loads better than old RD125lc’s I’ve ridden that were all or nothing (& slip that clutch!!)...
Running in can be a right chore. Thank fook for B roads and rain free days 🤪 ...
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@calum
Awwwhhh man! I was under the impression that the front wheel got homesick for heaven in first and second, just under throttle! Or is that just stories I’ve heard coined from youthful exuberance?!
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@spookdog DTR's are SLLLOOOWWW!
I don't know what else to say. I have always been disappointed with their performance. Even when tuned they are still slow.
wrote on 21 Feb 2021, 22:16 last edited by SpookDog@calum
Hey! I grew up on Vespas & Lambrettas! It’s all comparative. It’s still good fun is good enough for meDamn! I almost forgot, I had a DT125e (e was for enduro then) once upon a 1980-something. That was 55~60 flat out. I enjoyed that thing too, even though it was almost as untuned as a scooter
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Hey! I grew up on Vespas & Lambrettas! It’s all comparative. It’s still good fun is good enough for meDamn! I almost forgot, I had a DT125e (e was for enduro then) once upon a 1980-something. That was 55~60 flat out. I enjoyed that thing too, even though it was almost as untuned as a scooter
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@spookdog Was out today with my brother on his Vespa T5. Rapid little scooter would run rings around my DT all day long.
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They were the ‘new’ ones that came out in the 90’s? Looked like a PX125 had been raped by a Sinclair c5?wrote on 22 Feb 2021, 10:21 last edited by@spookdog That's lost on me.
I still get confused between Lambrettas and Vespas if I'm honest.
They all look the same to me.
It's quick though, no getting around that. Definitely faster than my DTR.
My Dad is maaadd on scoots. He's got 4 Vespas and one Model D Lambretta. I think it's great, he is full on reliving his youth, was going to all the local meets etc and catching up with the old gang. Brilliant
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@spookdog That's lost on me.
I still get confused between Lambrettas and Vespas if I'm honest.
They all look the same to me.
It's quick though, no getting around that. Definitely faster than my DTR.
My Dad is maaadd on scoots. He's got 4 Vespas and one Model D Lambretta. I think it's great, he is full on reliving his youth, was going to all the local meets etc and catching up with the old gang. Brilliant
wrote on 22 Feb 2021, 13:15 last edited by@calum
It was just a little joke we used to say about t5’s when they appeared on the scene. Most people wouldn’t go near them cause they weren’t old skool . They only used to do 60 though, so I’m guessing your bruvs is a later one?
I had a few Vespa 200’s with 30mm delortto & fresco exhausts on. They would keep up with an LC till about 55-60 then the LC would walk away. My lambrettas were pretty much the same. The scooter scene was really good, everything from mods to scooter scum, I know a lot of people who still keep it up from my generation and older. I’m glad your dad is still going on strong..
