Hesketh motorcycles

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Originally posted by Rasher:
But they are on public display in every street. What's the difference?

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I think it makes life easier for the cloner if he doesn't choose a car from the same area - i.e. lessening the likelyhood of the "cloned" cars owner spotting another car with the same number plate.

The problem with cars which are off-road is that they're usually not taxed which would appear if a PNC check is done, or if any of the tax evasion cameras are being used.

If you have stolen a fairly rare vehicle then it is much easier to buy a copy of Auto Trader and take the reg of the same type of vehicle in there. This has the advantage (to the criminal) that if the police contact the original owner there is a good chance that the vehicle will have been sold and the new owner not registered yet.
Incidentally, this happened to me when my Isuzu Trooper was stolen - the thiefs decided to clone a reg number but had the misfortune to choose one on a car owned by a Chief Superintendent. After a hit and run was reported with his registration there was suddenly a frenzy of police activity to find my stolen car

Bloody hell, I seem to be losing the ability to spell - I think I have had a spelling mistake in every posting that I have done in the last week!

Another reason to cover up your number.
"Thats the guy with the expensive Hi-Fi" lets follow him and see where he lives. They may make an educated guess if you ride the BMW but with the number it takes away the guess work.
(It does assume theives read our forum though, but you know what I'm getting at.)

Howard

This a real bike

Computers are supposed to work on 1's and 0's - in other words "Yes" or "No" - why does mine frequently say "Maybe"?......

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Originally posted by blythe:
This a real bike

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Someone has nicked your fairing.

My babies:

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Originally posted by Steve G:

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Originally posted by blythe:
This a real bike

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Someone has nicked your fairing.

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Fairings are for poofters and anyway, someone has knicked yours, looking at your third pic

Computers are supposed to work on 1's and 0's - in other words "Yes" or "No" - why does mine frequently say "Maybe"?......

Point taken regrading the Vincent but what about the rebirth of the Commando?

If you want a vintage bike then buy a vintage bike, not this copy rubbish.

Must get some decent pics of the RS250. Here's an old track day pic:

BTW, anyone had a run on a Supermoto?

I love the look of the KTM's and am seriously thinking of going for a 640 LC4 or perhaps a 640 Duke.

I like the idea of having a bike that's a bit more 'user friendly' than the Aprilia; Something I can hop on a go for a blast along the country lanes without any fuss.

Thoughts anyone?

Mr Tibbs

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Originally posted by Mr.Tibbs:
BTW, anyone had a run on a Supermoto?

I love the look of the KTM's and am seriously thinking of going for a 640 LC4 or perhaps a 640 Duke.

I like the idea of having a bike that's a bit more 'user friendly' than the Aprilia; Something I can hop on a go for a blast along the country lanes without any fuss.

Thoughts anyone?

Mr Tibbs

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KTM's are quite vibey but otherwise they're ok. For a supermoto to be much use you really need to live very close to the start of the twisty stuff as they are really hideous to ride any kind of distance at even legal speeds.

IMHO they're only really any use for in-town posing and twisty circuits (having been trailered there).

You'd be far, far better of getting a BMW 1150GS.

Eh Virgil - Is that 'Riches/Sear' at Snetterton by any chance?

Regarding the Norton I think this is a valid attempt at recapturing the purpose and poise of the original Norton, well the Commando at least, in the same way that the new Triumph factory has been able to build on it's namesakes past I think these guys are attempting the same. At least they made sure they could legally call it a Norton before they announced it.

Unlike the Vincent which is just a cynical case of Badge Engineering of the worst kind. However time and road testers will tell.

Mr Tibbs, the KTM 950 Adventure has been receiving HUGE rave reviews here over in the land of the 'Armed Bears'. Motor Cyclist noted "fabulous motor with superb throttle response and plenty of poke. This is KTM's first effort? Everyone else should quiver in fear" In a review with 16 other street bikes.

Looking at the KTM's in the flesh they look as well put together and qa'ed as any BMW I have seen. I have not been on one, alas, but could very well be tempted in the near future. 'Just popping out to the Post Office/Dakar run dear!'

Check out your local dealers for a test ride or track day.....

Cheers

Andy

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Originally posted by AndyK:
Looking at the KTM's in the flesh they look as well put together and qa'ed as any BMW I have seen.

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I have several friends with KTM's. The build quality is ok, but not brilliant. Several of them (including one with an Adventure) have had engine problems.

My last three bikes have been BMWs.The build quality on two of them was mediocre.The best by far was a an R75/6 rebuilt by by Richard Difazio.He put together a bike which is the perfect aircooled twin with little regard to cost.The Difazio name may ring bells as it was Richard's dad who developed the centre-hub steering system about 30 years ago.Richard's grandfather serviced the Broughs of T.E. Lawrence.The business is still operating in Frome and well worth a visit,if only to get a decent service on a BMW.Cheers Tony

"KTM's are quite vibey but otherwise they're ok."

Nature of the single cylinder beast, no?

"For a supermoto to be much use you really need to live very close to the start of the twisty stuff as they are really hideous to ride any kind of distance at even legal speeds."

That's exactly why I'm thinking a Supermoto would suit me perfectly. The twisty stuff starts at the bottom of my drive and prolonged riding much above the legal limit in NI these days would soon result in loadsapoints - no thank you.

Tha Aprilia has to be ridden at 80MPH plus, just to take the weight off the wrists

"Eh Virgil - Is that 'Riches/Sear' at Snetterton by any chance?"

Alas no.

Kirkistown, between Colonial 1 & 2. That pic was taken before I'd got the knack of hanging off the bike. Knee sliding is fun! Best lap time is just under 68 seconds- 5 seconds slower than the top few riders on tuned Aprilia Challenge bikes, so not bad for an old duffer who's scared of hospitals.

"Mr Tibbs, the KTM 950 Adventure has been receiving HUGE rave reviews here over in the land of the 'Armed Bears'. Motor Cyclist noted "fabulous motor with superb throttle response and plenty of poke. This is KTM's first effort? Everyone else should quiver in fear" In a review with 16 other street bikes."

Yeah, but the 950 looks like they got Massey Ferguson to do the styling. I mean it's so.... agricultural? The LC4 and the Duke look pretty cool though.

"Looking at the KTM's in the flesh they look as well put together and qa'ed as any BMW I have seen."

I dunno what Steve's on about, the build quality looks fantastic, and look at the specification - fully adjustable WP front and rear suspension FFS! The motor is meant to be dead reliable too. It's worth pointing out, the motocross guys who have moved over to 4 stroke Yamaha's and Honda's are regularly blowing up engines due to over-revving on downshifts! You have to treat these big 4 stroke singles with a bit of respect if you want them to survive.

I must try getting a test run on one

Mr Tibbs

I've not ridden a bike in over 30 years but I really would fancy a go on one of these...



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Suck my dirt!

"I dunno what Steve's on about, the build quality looks fantastic"

Can you tell build quality by looks alone? My information comes from folks I know that own various KTM bikes, although I've never owned one myself.

Still - you've got an Aprillia so perhaps the only way is up...

"Still - you've got an Aprillia so perhaps the only way is up... "

Hmm... That's a brave remark coming from a Honda owner -- I'd advise you not to throw too many stones from inside your glass house...

Here's my little giant killer:



Mr Tibbs

A moped!

Jeesuz Tibbs we're seriously disappointed. We thought you had style?

A MOPED?

Lord

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Oh..and I'd lose those stabilisers on the rear wheel if I were you, they might help keep you upright but they look a little bit girly.

"Jeesuz Tibbs we're seriously disappointed. We thought you had style?

A MOPED?"

Tee hee...

I must be out of touch with current moped performance levels. I mean, can they really do 130MPH+ these days?

Tell you what P, get yourself one of those big Trumpet Rocket III's and I'll see you on your favourite twisty road. Well, for as long as my mirrors will let me anyway

Mr Tibbs

Ah . You willn't catch me that easily Tibbs.

Or does your bike have a playing card jammed in somewhere making those loud raspy noises in the spokes so's the whole neighbourhood can hear you coming from miles away??

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