10-04-2013, 11:33 AM
Hi,
We do have a lot in common Colin. I passed my motorcycle test on a BSA Golden Flash this being fitted with a double adult sidecar; Watsonian I think the sidecar was. The outfit belonged to my cousin Tony; the day of the test I was accompanied by my own personal black cloud which still accompanies me; it absolutely threw it down with rain and as I rode into the center of Dewsbury the test examiner stopped me and asked if he could ride in the sidecar; I belted around the test course not caring whether I passed or not because I was fed up of the rain; I passed without problem.
Two things I remember well about riding motorcycle combinations; slow right down on left hand bends otherwise the sidecar wheel quickly becomes airborne and that the steering damper needs nipping down otherwise fingers receive a pounding against the petrol tank due to a fierce steering wobble. Riding with a bare sidecar chassis was very entertaining.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/6402669.stm
Most people think Del Boy's Reliant was a Robin when in fact it was a Regal; I've owned both a Regal and Robin. Our Robin used to shake it's air filter loose at every opportunity but it was extremely reliable and we didn't find it too uncomfortable but in our short summers the plastic covered seats sure burnt our bottoms and backs. At the time Reliant also made a four wheel car this being the "Rebel". The few spares ever needed (rear springs) were bought visiting Michael's of Selby.
Modern cars are throw away consumables; we change ours about every three years when the first MOT is due; let others have the hassle of repairs we've had our share of car problems. I too like vehicles which can be taken apart/repaired using a handful of spanners; a couple of screwdrivers and a big hammer. Our Aygo engine is hidden under lots of plastic and I don't even know if modern cars have spark plugs and I don't even care as long as it is reliable and cheap to run? Many cars now come with a manufacturers five year warranty and having our Aygo serviced by a main Toyota (Pentagon) dealer is cheap enough unlike the old days of constant oil and filter changes together with decokes; who remembers decokes?
I'd like a Hummer; the standard one not the stretched; it would look great on our drive because it wouldn't squeeze into the garage. It might even be more economical than my old Champ?
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=hummer&hl=en&newwindow=1&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=l0xlUc7kMYnZOvWZgKAD&ved=0CEkQsAQ&biw=1920&bih=955
We've just returned from Pudsey and it was most strange driving in sunshine.
Kind regards, Col.
We do have a lot in common Colin. I passed my motorcycle test on a BSA Golden Flash this being fitted with a double adult sidecar; Watsonian I think the sidecar was. The outfit belonged to my cousin Tony; the day of the test I was accompanied by my own personal black cloud which still accompanies me; it absolutely threw it down with rain and as I rode into the center of Dewsbury the test examiner stopped me and asked if he could ride in the sidecar; I belted around the test course not caring whether I passed or not because I was fed up of the rain; I passed without problem.
Two things I remember well about riding motorcycle combinations; slow right down on left hand bends otherwise the sidecar wheel quickly becomes airborne and that the steering damper needs nipping down otherwise fingers receive a pounding against the petrol tank due to a fierce steering wobble. Riding with a bare sidecar chassis was very entertaining.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/6402669.stm
Most people think Del Boy's Reliant was a Robin when in fact it was a Regal; I've owned both a Regal and Robin. Our Robin used to shake it's air filter loose at every opportunity but it was extremely reliable and we didn't find it too uncomfortable but in our short summers the plastic covered seats sure burnt our bottoms and backs. At the time Reliant also made a four wheel car this being the "Rebel". The few spares ever needed (rear springs) were bought visiting Michael's of Selby.
Modern cars are throw away consumables; we change ours about every three years when the first MOT is due; let others have the hassle of repairs we've had our share of car problems. I too like vehicles which can be taken apart/repaired using a handful of spanners; a couple of screwdrivers and a big hammer. Our Aygo engine is hidden under lots of plastic and I don't even know if modern cars have spark plugs and I don't even care as long as it is reliable and cheap to run? Many cars now come with a manufacturers five year warranty and having our Aygo serviced by a main Toyota (Pentagon) dealer is cheap enough unlike the old days of constant oil and filter changes together with decokes; who remembers decokes?
I'd like a Hummer; the standard one not the stretched; it would look great on our drive because it wouldn't squeeze into the garage. It might even be more economical than my old Champ?
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=hummer&hl=en&newwindow=1&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=l0xlUc7kMYnZOvWZgKAD&ved=0CEkQsAQ&biw=1920&bih=955
We've just returned from Pudsey and it was most strange driving in sunshine.
Kind regards, Col.
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