Elsie
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Anton
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Re: Elsie
Nice!
1985 SJ413VX (SJ50V) with SPOA, rear disc brakes, 31x10.5R15 Kaiman Malatesta tyres, an MOT and a lot left to do!
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maxsixpence
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Re: Elsie
I always wanted an elsie.When I upgraded from a Suzy GP100 I got a Honda CB250RS.It was OK and probs saved me a couple of times when had I been on an Elsie I would`ve been going faster and the outcome different.Then the 1981 learner law came around and turned my RS into worthless metal,the only 250`s to hold their value were you guessed it Elsie`s.I`ve had all manner of bikes since but never did get around to owning an Elsie,now look at their prices :(
Still looking for Buckeye road.
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donkeychomp
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Re: Elsie
Did you never get around to taking your test? I am so glad I did!
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maxsixpence
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Re: Elsie
Yeah passed my test on the GP I got the 250RS because I thought it was a sensible upgrade rather than going for say a 550.Up until 3 years ago I had a 600 Bandit,getting a hankering for another bike now.
Still looking for Buckeye road.
Re: Elsie
It must have been later than 81. I remember buying loads of 250s because it was cheaper than fixing the one I was using.maxsixpence wrote:Then the 1981 learner law came around and turned my RS into worthless metal(
2006 Jimny JLX+ 1.3 VVT
2000 Vitara 4u2 - Calmini 3+3, 33" MTs, 5:83 R&Ps, winch bumper, remapped ECU.
1986 Suzuki SJ413K - G16 conversion
1984 Suzuki SJ410 - Blitz
2000 Vitara 4u2 - Calmini 3+3, 33" MTs, 5:83 R&Ps, winch bumper, remapped ECU.
1986 Suzuki SJ413K - G16 conversion
1984 Suzuki SJ410 - Blitz
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donkeychomp
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Re: Elsie
Pretty sure it was 1982, but I passed mine then. About as complicated as open a packet of biscuits..
Elsie's shiny front end!
Elsie's shiny front end!
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maxsixpence
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Re: Elsie
Yes you are right it was 1982 as I`d bought the RS brand new in Aug 81.I think it was the legalising of CB radio in 81.Phew I feel old :(
Still looking for Buckeye road.
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donkeychomp
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Re: Elsie
Age is irrelevant it's what you do that counts. If you want a trip down memory lane you are welcome to have a ride any time matey! (Just let me get her registered, MOT'd, taxed and insured first!)
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Re: Elsie
Get a 1200 Banditmaxsixpence wrote:Yeah passed my test on the GP I got the 250RS because I thought it was a sensible upgrade rather than going for say a 550.Up until 3 years ago I had a 600 Bandit,getting a hankering for another bike now.
had mine 10 years!Maruti Gypsy MG410
Electric Fan upgrade
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30" Insa Turbo Saharas
1.5" Shackle Lift
LWB Pickup Conversion
Lots of stickers and a Skull gearknob.
Daymaker led lights
Electric Fan upgrade
5 speed box
30" Insa Turbo Saharas
1.5" Shackle Lift
LWB Pickup Conversion
Lots of stickers and a Skull gearknob.
Daymaker led lights
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donkeychomp
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Re: Elsie
WAY to big a bike for me! Saying that I had a GS1000 and that was one hell of a lump of metal...
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