New member - Oldie

[Dan4]

Hello everyone from a new member. I'm an oldie, retired. Biked in the 80s haven't had one since I switched to car. Passed RAC/ACU test in 1975. Took the test and got a full licence the same year. Did m/c courier work for a few years in London. Now getting the urge to go back to motorcycling. For me, nothing can beat a motorcycle for the sense of adventure, freedom and independence. Have had: CB125S, RD125, CB400N, CD185, but a big single road bike is what I've always wanted.

[Simon Davey]

Welcome to the forum @Dan4

 

BSA (Goldstar), Royal Enfield and Honda all have up to date single cylinders to choose from, and they're just a few that come to mind.

[Fiddlesticks]

Hi, welcome in

[Bender]

Welcome  

[AstronautNinja]

Ahoy 

[Dan4]

Thanks for your welcomes Fiddlesticks, Bender, AstronaughtNinja and suggestion/s Simon (I think I'm going to like it here). I knew of the Royal Enfield, and that appeals, but feared the choice of thumpers to be limited these days. Pleasantly surprised.

[bonio]

Suzuki DRZ-400SM . They also did a 650 if you want something that big.

Then there's the Bimmer funduro, the F650, although they stopped production in 2007, so perhaps it's getting harder to find.

[Capt Sisko]

If you're buying new and have £5k you might find the new Triumph 400 single right up your street. Probably about the same performance as you old CB400N but it'll stop & handle a hell of a lot better, plus all the latest toys & tricks.

[Dan4]

Thanks Bonie, 650's probably too big for me. Also I'd like a single that I can right myself without help (if the need unfortunately arises!). Plus won't be going for a brand new bike, a used one will fit my budget better. No trail bikes. Capt Sisko, thanks, the Triumph 400 single looks good.

[jr71]

Royal Enfield classic 500 is a pretty looking and quite basic piece of machinery

 

[AstronautNinja]

Not the best pic but I wanted his Harley so badly. Looked awesome figured it best to not but 2 first bikes

 

 

[Dan4]

Royal Enfield Classic?! Nice one jr71. Thanks, that'll go on my short list, but preferably fitted with a shorter exhaust. Astronautninja. Is that the RH1250S? Some machine! LOL, sadly not for me either. If only I was younger and had deeper pockets.

[AstronautNinja]

18 minutes ago, Dan4 said:

Royal Enfield Classic?! Nice one jr71. Thanks, that'll go on my short list, but preferably fitted with a shorter exhaust. Astronautninja. Is that the RH1250S? Some machine! LOL, sadly not for me either. If only I was younger and had deeper pockets.

I haven't a clue unfortunatley dude. Looked so fvcking awesome I nearly bought it aswelll

[AstronautNinja]

Bobbers seem pretty cool and chilled

[RideWithStyles]

Would you be open to a small capacity twin? That would open up a lot more options with little impact of negatives

[RideWithStyles]

40 minutes ago, AstronautNinja said:

Bobbers seem pretty cool and chilled

They handle different differently, even fewer and far between so more cost too.

[AstronautNinja]

19 minutes ago, RideWithStyles said:

They handle different differently, even fewer and far between so more cost too.

True, there's only 85 listed for sale

[Dan4]

AstronaugtNinja, a Bobber Scout, is an awesome bike but again is too big for me. I'm pleased for Indian Motorcycles is still around. I previously associated the name with lightweight trail bikes that looked rather good but tended to leak oil. Many years back. I hardly see a fraction of motorcycles on the road as I did in the 70s & 80s so it's surprising but welcome that the market for them is still strong.  RideWithStyles, aside from it being a long-time ambition, I prefer a single cylinder for the low-down pull, lighter weight - and daft old me,  I really like the sound of a big single.

[RideWithStyles]

On 23/08/2024 at 23:03, AstronautNinja said:

True, there's only 85 listed for sale

Not sure if your making a snipe or just being honest?

Just incase it’s the first then,

Out of how many other possible?

Edited August 25, 2024 by RideWithStyles

[AstronautNinja]

42 minutes ago, RideWithStyles said:

Not sure if your making a snipe or just being honest?

Just incase it’s the first then,

Out of how many other possible?

A bit of both when searching for my car I was down to probably 15 in my target range, 85 is a good chunk. Yes many others but that's almost irrelevant if the model choice has been made. 

 

I'm pretty drunk and don't remember our initial conversation or what it was about, I was also pretty drunk then