Bald_Eagle1

My second bike was a Honley HD3 SE 125, new in 2016 (I still have it & use it now & again).

I have since passed my test & I now also have a 2005 Kawasaki ER-6N.

mine was a 1976 yamaha fs1e in baja brown with the speed blocks

I had a 1972 FS1E in 1973/74 (known as a SS50 back then, until Honda made Yamaha rename them).

My 1972 Fizzy had pedals when I had it in 1973/74.

1st gear was really low. I think it would only go up to about 6 mph before needing to change into second.

That was handy when my clutch cable snapped though as I could just paddle it forward to get it rolling, crash it into 1st gear & then ride it OK without a clutch for a couple of months until I could afford a new cable.

I borrowed my mate's almost brand new Honda SS50 one day, screwed the knackers off it in 2nd gear & pressed the gear lever down to go into third as it would have done on my Fizzy, but it obviously went into first & it really screamed with the pain .

It took ages of rocking the bike backward & forward with the clutch out before I could get it into neutral again.

the first one I had was a 1976 fs1e in baja brown with the speed blocks and I still have it

What are the speed blocks?

My first bike when I was 16 in 1973 was a 1972 'L' reg FS1-E in the original Candy Gold colour (actually a SS, before they changed the name to FS1-E due to a legal name case with Honda regarding their SS 50 model).

It had the pedals that were usually set as footpegs.

I tried pedaling it to a petrol station once when it ran out of petrol, but ended up getting off it & pushing it as it was easier.

It would just about do 50 mph, with a tail wind.

I paid £110 for it, second hand & I wish I still had it as they are now worth between £5,000 & £6,000.

Mind you, my wages were only £14 per week back then.

Wanted - Rack and/or 2 helmet top box for 2005-2008 Kawasaki ER-6N

Can anyone who has used one, recommend a suitable screen for a 2006 ER-6N that will look 'right' & keep the wind off my chest when riding at 70/80 mph without too much increase in wind noise around the helmet?

Early Christmas present to self.

Some people might think it's the wrong colour.

Original Yamaha FS1E unrestricted circa 1974

Same here (SS version) & same era.

I'd like one now for nostalgic reasons, but I can't bring myself to pay up to £5,000 for a good one

Honley HD3 SE 125cc

Thanks for that. I didn't realise it was so expensive.

They're not too far from me. I'll give them a call when I'm ready.

I was the same, if you've got money for a DAS then go for it! The bigger bike will change your grin from to ! Also they're easier to ride, I went for the full day's training and test the day after it was good for me suited me and got me done quicker .

When I'm ready to take my test, that's probably the way I'd like to do it.

How much did that cost & did you do the Mod 1 & Mod 2 tests on the same day?

Sundays are probably best for me but I really wouldn't want to be a hindrance to those on proper bikes - 'L' plates so can't do motorways and can't exceed 65 mph by much (unless going down hills with the wind behind me).

Oldham/Saddleworth border.

But I only have a 125 so would struggle to keep up on a ride out, especially up hills

I have a Honley HD3 SE, but AFAIK, the headlight is the same as that on a YBR (plastic reflector).

I still had the original bulb which seems to be the equivalent of this bulb until the dipped beam gave up last night:-

Halfords Bike it Motorcycle Bulb HMB395 12v 35/35w Product Description

Offering a great fit, Halfords Bike it Motorcycle Bulb HMB395 12v 35/35w is an excellent motorbike bulb.

Features and Benefits of Halfords Bike it Motorcycle Bulb HMB395 12v 35/35w

White coloured light for notable vision

I changed it for this one today:-

Halfords Bike it Motorcycle Bulb HMB417 12v 35/35w Product Description

For super bright white light, look no further than Halfords Bike it Motorcycle Bulb HMB417 12v 35/35w.

Features and Benefits of Halfords Bike it Motorcycle Bulb HMB417 12v 35/35w

As part of a unique range of Halfords motorbike bulbs, experience brilliant performance and the best quality

The HMB395 costs £4.49 at Halfords & the HMB417 costs £6.49.

I would say there's not much difference on dipped beam, but the Halogen HMB417 does seem brighter & 'better' on full beam.

The good news is you won't get a speeding ticket on the cat and fiddle

Last paragraph if you can't be arsed reading it all:

https://drivetribe.com/p/doKwgHX2TQqUZHTBO89AcQ/QMJArdOASISQdR2S6a3izQ

See, Even Richard effin' Hammond is at it. I used to like him on Top Gear:-

"I’ve argued in the past that if you haven’t got your full bike licence by your 17th birthday then you should be banned for life from taking it up. And a little part of me still feels that way."

So, I'm old, I have a Chinese 125cc bike & I'm still on L Plates at 59 years old.

That's it then! There's nothing left for me now other than to kill myself at high speed on the Cat & Fiddle run, except my bike will either rust to bits on its way there or it certainly won't go fast enough if it miraculously does manage to get there.

We're all knackered Neil!

Is there a 'special' forum for us older, Chinese bike owners to go to where we won't get the piss taken out of us & not be regularly told we should have known better at our age:?: