Bikes you've had, got & wish for............. - Page 4

willy9b · June 15th, 2010, 01:47 PM

Time for another cheerful little anecdote?

I used to work in a hospital that had a dedicated Spinal Unit and I remember meeting a tetraplegic guy who'd been 'SMIDSYed' in central London (or 'Sh1t City' as us bikers called it Back In The Day).

He remembers lying there, fully conscious, looking up at the sky and thinking "WTF?" when he heard those dreaded words: "let me through - St John ambulance" This 'expert' then proceeded to remove his helmet. He clearly remembers the instant when he lost sensation in his whole body, for ever.

God, life can be so crap sometimes.

**NelsonsGoodeye** · June 15th, 2010, 01:47 PM

pics are here....http://www.vintage-erotica-forum.com...ive.html....if anyone's interested.

**Rangertom1357** · June 17th, 2010, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hilts

Might be.......................

Loud pipes save lives!

**BustyWomenLovr** · June 18th, 2010, 03:13 AM

I would not mind having any of these bikes:
1 - Harley-Davidson WLA
2 - BMW R75
3 - DKW NZ350
4 - Zundapp KS750 (not shown - but similar to the R75)
5 - NSU Kettenkrad

**mrfixit** · June 21st, 2010, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BustyEscortLovr

Very interisting what would such a thing be used for?
I've seen many war bikes but I have never seen one of these.

**BustyWomenLovr** · June 21st, 2010, 10:59 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kettenkrad
Originally developed for agriculture work, but wartime uses found other jobs.
Often seen in movies promoting the Me 262 and Ar 234 jets tasked with pulling them around the airfield as tugs.
Recently seen in the movie "Saving Private Ryan" - powered with an Opel 1.5 liter engine I believe.

**rustler** · January 28th, 2011, 06:16 PM

My first bike was a Honda Superdream 250cc back in 1979. My second bike was another new Superdream two years later. But I really wanted a shaft drive and ideally a BMW, but with the cost of them, plus I didn't really need a big bike, I thought about a Kawasaki 550. Went into the showroom in south London, and there it was.......A brand new kawasaki 550 shaft drive £2600 and came complete with............ rust already on the silencers!!!

Sod that , so I went and bought a 1979 BMW R100 - full RS fairing the lot. My dream bike

I had the BMW for about five years 'til it was unfortunately written off in a fluke accident. I still can feel the thrill of riding that bike over the Kirkstone Pass in Cumbria!!
If I ever get another bike it will have to be a BMW again.

BTW. The BMW cost me £1899 !!

Astatine · January 28th, 2011, 07:06 PM

lol, when I saw this thread I thought it meant bikes, like village bikes. I always fancied our village bike, Maureen was her name. But she was too discerning - always went for the blokes with knackered motors and I wasn't old enough to drive ...

piper66 · January 29th, 2011, 06:11 AM

Could on of these beauties count the engine is me and the lady is Italian cant ball bad!!

**knobby109** · January 29th, 2011, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cap'n Zippy

I'd love to get my hands on a Vincent Black Lightning, even if only to ride it once.

I have actually ridden a Black Shadow, and it was a blast.

I had a 1955 Series D Rapide which I rebuilt with 9.2 to 1 Specialloid pistons and MK2 cams.The rebuild cost me £36 which I thought was big money then!
Rear suspension used a single shock, which certain Japanese manufacturer years later claimed to have invented!
I found some ice on the A1 and remember overtaking cars lying on my back in the road.A bent footrest and handlebar was the only damage.But it kept me poor even though I was earning over £1000 a year and sold it for 100 guineas.Yes folks, I actually remember using guineas!
I saw 135 mph on the clock, in those days there was no 70 mph limit away from built up areas.

June 15th, 2010, 01:47 PM	#32
NelsonsGoodeye Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 379 Thanks: 802 Thanked 10,040 Times in 373 Posts	My trike... pics are here....http://www.vintage-erotica-forum.com...ive.html....if anyone's interested.

June 18th, 2010, 03:13 AM	#34
BustyWomenLovr Vintage Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2,753 Thanks: 20,548 Thanked 43,211 Times in 2,677 Posts	Bikes I wish for I would not mind having any of these bikes: 1 - Harley-Davidson WLA 2 - BMW R75 3 - DKW NZ350 4 - Zundapp KS750 (not shown - but similar to the R75) 5 - NSU Kettenkrad __________________ There is no such thing as too big a bust.

June 21st, 2010, 10:59 AM	#36
BustyWomenLovr Vintage Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2,753 Thanks: 20,548 Thanked 43,211 Times in 2,677 Posts	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kettenkrad Originally developed for agriculture work, but wartime uses found other jobs. Often seen in movies promoting the Me 262 and Ar 234 jets tasked with pulling them around the airfield as tugs. Recently seen in the movie "Saving Private Ryan" - powered with an Opel 1.5 liter engine I believe. __________________ There is no such thing as too big a bust.

January 28th, 2011, 06:16 PM	#37
rustler Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South of the North Pole Posts: 4,977 Thanks: 47,583 Thanked 84,563 Times in 4,955 Posts	My first bike was a Honda Superdream 250cc back in 1979. My second bike was another new Superdream two years later. But I really wanted a shaft drive and ideally a BMW, but with the cost of them, plus I didn't really need a big bike, I thought about a Kawasaki 550. Went into the showroom in south London, and there it was.......A brand new kawasaki 550 shaft drive £2600 and came complete with............ rust already on the silencers!!! Sod that , so I went and bought a 1979 BMW R100 - full RS fairing the lot. My dream bike I had the BMW for about five years 'til it was unfortunately written off in a fluke accident. I still can feel the thrill of riding that bike over the Kirkstone Pass in Cumbria!! If I ever get another bike it will have to be a BMW again. BTW. The BMW cost me £1899 !! __________________ "I think on-stage nudity is disgusting, shameful and damaging to all things American. But if I were 22 with a great body, it would be artistic, tasteful, patriotic and a progressive religious experience." - Shelley Winters Please read and follow To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by rustler; January 28th, 2011 at 06:18 PM.. Reason: added text.

June 15th, 2010, 01:47 PM	#31
willy9b Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 56 Thanks: 328 Thanked 1,016 Times in 56 Posts	Time for another cheerful little anecdote? I used to work in a hospital that had a dedicated Spinal Unit and I remember meeting a tetraplegic guy who'd been 'SMIDSYed' in central London (or 'Sh1t City' as us bikers called it Back In The Day). He remembers lying there, fully conscious, looking up at the sky and thinking "WTF?" when he heard those dreaded words: "let me through - St John ambulance" This 'expert' then proceeded to remove his helmet. He clearly remembers the instant when he lost sensation in his whole body, for ever. God, life can be so crap sometimes.

January 28th, 2011, 07:06 PM	#38
Astatine Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Where foreplay is taking your socks off Posts: 193 Thanks: 211 Thanked 1,840 Times in 179 Posts	lol, when I saw this thread I thought it meant bikes, like village bikes. I always fancied our village bike, Maureen was her name. But she was too discerning - always went for the blokes with knackered motors and I wasn't old enough to drive ...

January 29th, 2011, 06:11 AM	#39
piper66 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 199 Thanks: 1,860 Thanked 3,117 Times in 193 Posts	Could on of these beauties count the engine is me and the lady is Italian cant ball bad!!