It's not clear from the picture but I think it is a 1957 Speedtwin. It looks a dark colour and Maroon was popular for the 500's it also looks like a...
... The "EGG CRATE" badge started in 57'-so if it's the original tank/badge- you know it's 57'-65' as the "eyebrow" badge started in 66' (we know it doesn't go...
EGG CRATE badge?, (LOL) and all this time I thought it was a garden gate badge on my 65 T120. Jim in SoCal ************************************** Get a sneak...
Hey everybody, My t595 has been demonstrating some symptoms of ignition coil failure as of late. Specifically, it misses under 4k and has compromised fuel...
Isent the states part of the western world greg? I thought america got all the bikes offered in europe and japan? and at a much cheaper price? I ahve to also...
I think you are right mate benz did start out with motor bikes. I think you are right about the benz being boring. maybe thats why they are used as cabs in...
"Proficient Motorcycling" by David L. Hough "A Twist of the Wrist" by Keith Code "A Twist of the Wrist II" by Keith Code "Sportbike Performance Handbook" by...
I'm always carefull and almost always never over 90. Probably 85% of the time not over 80. True story. In 1975 I was pulled over by the CHP on highway 280...
Well, the nickname of my bike is The Triple Threat for two reasons...one, it's a Speed Triple, and two, I am Manuel Rodrigues the Third...hence... ... -- Manny...
I have been having some starting problems with my 07 Sprint ST. I took it to the dealer this morning as it is still under warranty. I also mentioned that the...
Has it improved throttle response? I haven't had any problems with starting but the off idle response is a little to sloppy for my taste. Do you know if...
I just tripped over this on triumphrat.net, haven't seen it mentioned here. It's about time, and I for one am glad it doesn't have some giant ugly fairing: ...
The Japanese makes a lot of mid size bikes they can't sell in the States cause they don't sell here since I guess there is a lot of snobs who only ride Harleys...
i have to disagree with you mate. I am in the midwest and my local bike store has jap bikes flying out the window. I know harley riders are snobs, i just wish...
i think you are right pete. lol Maybe that might be a idea . I had better get on to harley now. Maybe also do the diapers with a harley logo for the old folk...
thanks for the pic of the new rocket. have to say the pipes look better. Not sure about the wheels. Love the hard bags. Larry Plass <lplass@...> wrote:...
Hey mate you will be 55 some day provided you dont do something stupid in the mean time, Iam 60 yrs old and I ride a 1965 Bonneville T120 SR. Jim in SoCal ...
jim i have nothing against people 55 plus. The fact that you ride a 1965 bonneville says that you are not a harley clone. But a person who likes to be...
Good guess. It's a 60 Speed Twin, or I should say was. I wiped it out on a roundabout. Alchohol, excessive speed, rain and the stupidity of the rider were to...
Good response Jim! I'm almost 70 years old and ride a 64 Bonneville! If you are both lucky, you will get to be my age someday! I'm already lucky because I'll ...
any one over 55 who dosent ride a harley or even if you do . Just let me say i dont want to get beaten up by a buch of rough o.a.p so let me state for the...