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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #2440 on: December 24, 2020, 12:01:22 pm »
Quote from: dirtyjeffer on December 24, 2020, 11:30:14 am
remember 3 wheeled ATVs???...FortNine did a neat video on them:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_C8z0rFnjk

The first time I rode a 3 wheeler I had just got off a motorcycle.  When tried turning I put down my inside foot, ran over it and pulled me right off the trike.
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #2441 on: December 24, 2020, 12:01:59 pm »
Quote from: Fobroader on December 24, 2020, 11:36:54 am
Quote from: dirtyjeffer on December 24, 2020, 11:30:14 am
remember 3 wheeled ATVs???...FortNine did a neat video on them:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_C8z0rFnjk

All newfies that I know have a story of how they were inches from death on a big red

You can include us New Brunswickers too.  BTDT ;D
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #2442 on: December 24, 2020, 12:23:29 pm »
Quote from: blur911 on December 24, 2020, 12:01:22 pm
Quote from: dirtyjeffer on December 24, 2020, 11:30:14 am
remember 3 wheeled ATVs???...FortNine did a neat video on them:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_C8z0rFnjk

The first time I rode a 3 wheeler I had just got off a motorcycle.  When tried turning I put down my inside foot, ran over it and pulled me right off the trike.
yea, he covers that as one of the dangers in his video.
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #2443 on: December 24, 2020, 12:24:17 pm »
Quote from: blur911 on December 24, 2020, 12:01:22 pm
Quote from: dirtyjeffer on December 24, 2020, 11:30:14 am
remember 3 wheeled ATVs???...FortNine did a neat video on them:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_C8z0rFnjk

The first time I rode a 3 wheeler I had just got off a motorcycle.  When tried turning I put down my inside foot, ran over it and pulled me right off the trike.

Sweet jesus...that sounds like a good time. Also heard they were infamous for never having brakes
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #2444 on: December 24, 2020, 02:28:59 pm »
Quote from: Fobroader on December 24, 2020, 11:36:54 am
Quote from: dirtyjeffer on December 24, 2020, 11:30:14 am
remember 3 wheeled ATVs???...FortNine did a neat video on them:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_C8z0rFnjk

All newfies that I know have a story of how they were inches from death on a big red

Yeah I think they got banned in the UK because of how dangerous they were.
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #2445 on: December 24, 2020, 02:44:15 pm »
More dangerous than a quad, but lighter and more agile. The first balloon tire versions were hilarious
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The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #2446 on: December 24, 2020, 03:55:13 pm »
The old machines are gaining popularity and thus value, especially the Honda 250 2 strokes.
« Last Edit: December 24, 2020, 03:58:40 pm by bridgecity »
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #2447 on: December 24, 2020, 10:05:19 pm »
Quote from: Triple Bob on December 24, 2020, 02:28:59 pm
Quote from: Fobroader on December 24, 2020, 11:36:54 am
Quote from: dirtyjeffer on December 24, 2020, 11:30:14 am
remember 3 wheeled ATVs???...FortNine did a neat video on them:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_C8z0rFnjk

All newfies that I know have a story of how they were inches from death on a big red

Yeah I think they got banned in the UK because of how dangerous they were.
I remember riding a Honda 250R. Was a racing 3 wheeler with a Honda CR250 2 stroke engine in it. Yamaha also sold their version with the YZ250 engine in it known as the "Tri-Z".

Was definitely the sketchiest off road vehicle I've ridden and have no idea how they were even allowed to sell these things LOL
« Last Edit: December 24, 2020, 10:07:46 pm by rrocket »
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #2448 on: December 28, 2020, 01:24:44 pm »
Saw on FB : 1978 Honda CT70 Mini Trail (rebuild) on sale, firm 3900$

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=5132006733506817
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #2449 on: December 28, 2020, 03:35:19 pm »
Quote from: me_2 on December 28, 2020, 01:24:44 pm
Saw on FB : 1978 Honda CT70 Mini Trail (rebuild) on sale, firm 3900$

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=5132006733506817

FOUR GRAND for that?!? I paid that for the RC51!
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #2450 on: December 28, 2020, 03:41:22 pm »
Quote from: Triple Bob on December 28, 2020, 03:35:19 pm
Quote from: me_2 on December 28, 2020, 01:24:44 pm
Saw on FB : 1978 Honda CT70 Mini Trail (rebuild) on sale, firm 3900$

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=5132006733506817

FOUR GRAND for that?!? I paid that for the RC51!

Yeah, it's crazy.  People reliving their youth, or, racers wanting the best pit-bike?   Glad I grabbed my RV50 when I did.
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #2451 on: December 29, 2020, 12:02:56 am »
You'd think with everyone having to stay at home, lots of people out of work, prices would actually come down on stuff.  Ever look at puppies?  We got our Golden for $300ish...they normally sell them for $700ish (non-registered but still purebred and our had a flawed testicle - he might also be the only one left alive from the litter  ;D).  They're upwards of $2g or more...kid found puppies in TO for $4000!!! For Golden Retriever puppies...holy fack! Not surprised then that everyone thinks their old POS bike is worth 2X what it was new.  1976 Goldwing...(asking) $12,000... https://www.kijiji.ca/v-street-cruisers-choppers/winnipeg/honda-motorcycle-1976-gl1000-ltd/1515458679


Or...2008 Goldwing...$13,000
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-touring/winnipeg/2008-honda-gl-1800-a8-goldwing-black/1541663542


Hmm...if I wanted a GW...sure as hell wouldn't buy the old one.  1 of 2000 or not.
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #2452 on: December 29, 2020, 12:02:18 pm »
that '76 Goldwing is pretty cool, but yea, way too expensive...i know it's been fully refurbished, so that's worth something, but my guess is $8k or less...for $12k, you can buy a much newer bike.
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #2453 on: December 29, 2020, 01:27:44 pm »
Makes sense though.

No vacations = more money for toys

WFH = good time to get a puppy

Still no way that a shitty mini-bike from the 70's is worth $4K. Someone with more money than sense will buy it.

2021 is going to be a weird year for lux goods businesses. They couldn't get enough motorcycles, dirtbikes, ATV's, MTB's in quick enough and they all sold out very fast, used prices doubled. So next year either they'll still do well as everybody looks for something to do this Summer rather than go abroad, or everyone will be spent up, recession kicks in, and they'll have a much worse year than 2020. Really hard to tell.

Some supply chains (bicycle components) still haven't recovered yet so there may still be a shortage.
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #2454 on: December 29, 2020, 02:03:09 pm »
Quote from: Triple Bob on December 29, 2020, 01:27:44 pm

Still no way that a shitty mini-bike from the 70's is worth $4K. Someone with more money than sense will buy it.


I won't but it seem some are...
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-honda-ct70-trail-70-20/
A lot of them went thru BAT https://bringatrailer.com/search/ct70/


I like more the '76 GW above, much humble, less gentrified version as the 2nd one, but I won't pay neither 12K even if CAD $.

Yes, I don't expect 2021 to be a usual / normal year, not before at least 2022...

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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #2455 on: December 29, 2020, 05:56:54 pm »
Quote from: me_2 on December 29, 2020, 02:03:09 pm
Quote from: Triple Bob on December 29, 2020, 01:27:44 pm

Still no way that a shitty mini-bike from the 70's is worth $4K. Someone with more money than sense will buy it.


I won't but it seem some are...
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-honda-ct70-trail-70-20/
A lot of them went thru BAT https://bringatrailer.com/search/ct70/


I like more the '76 GW above, much humble, less gentrified version as the 2nd one, but I won't pay neither 12K even if CAD $.

Yes, I don't expect 2021 to be a usual / normal year, not before at least 2022...

As I said, bloody Land Rover owners!  :rofl2:
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #2456 on: January 04, 2021, 05:42:53 pm »
Bikes and Christmas trees.  ;D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3CFDs2JlAU
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #2457 on: January 04, 2021, 09:13:36 pm »
Quote from: Arthur Dent on January 04, 2021, 05:42:53 pm
Bikes and Christmas trees.  ;D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3CFDs2JlAU

I love the Scrambler XC.  One of three Triumphs I could easily see myself owning - along with the Trident and Speedmaster.
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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #2458 on: January 05, 2021, 07:21:01 am »
Want x 3

Trident



Speedmaster



Scrambler XC

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Re: The Motorcycling Thread
« Reply #2459 on: January 05, 2021, 10:38:07 am »
Trident, Trident, Trident!

So is the Missuss OK with it yet?
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