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Re: Elsie

Post by Anton » Fri Jun 19, 2015 3:23 pm

Nice!
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Re: Elsie

Post by maxsixpence » Sat Jun 20, 2015 11:08 am

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 :(
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Re: Elsie

Post by donkeychomp » Sat Jun 20, 2015 2:06 pm

Did you never get around to taking your test? I am so glad I did!
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Re: Elsie

Post by maxsixpence » Sun Jun 21, 2015 7:31 am

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.
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Re: Elsie

Post by Rhinoman » Sun Jun 21, 2015 6:03 pm

maxsixpence wrote:Then the 1981 learner law came around and turned my RS into worthless metal(
It must have been later than 81. I remember buying loads of 250s because it was cheaper than fixing the one I was using.
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Re: Elsie

Post by donkeychomp » Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:56 pm

Pretty sure it was 1982, but I passed mine then. About as complicated as open a packet of biscuits..

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Re: Elsie

Post by maxsixpence » Mon Jun 22, 2015 11:06 am

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 :(
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Re: Elsie

Post by donkeychomp » Tue Jun 23, 2015 12:44 am

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

Post by courior » Tue Jun 23, 2015 8:26 am

maxsixpence 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.
Get a 1200 Bandit :) had mine 10 years!
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Re: Elsie

Post by donkeychomp » Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:19 pm

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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