Full Throttle; Glory Days of British Motorbikes

Full Throttle; Glory Days of British Motorbikes

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srob

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11,563 posts

237 months

Wednesday 30th October 2013
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3DP said:
Very good program I thought and well done to srob's brother coming across so well in the program too.

Unusually well pitched by the BBC - not sensationalising the death stuff too much, with the right balance of beardiness and laymen stuff to be interesting to all.

Made me go browsing E-bay for old bikes smile

Was added interest for me as my Dad was a Rocker in 1962 to 1963 and lived in Eastbourne. He had a bath tub chassis 1959 Triumph Speed Twin. His dad was a police man though, so it caused quite a lot of friction there, mainly due to the scrapping and fighting Rockers seemed to do a lot of.

When he landed a reputable job, he sold up and bought a Frog eyed Sprite.
Cheers Pete, it's funny how tv changes someone, he sounded (and looked!) completely different to real life hehe

You should have a go on a classic bike, it's a whole different world from riding a modern but it's somehow far more relaxing smile

GadgeS3C

4,516 posts

163 months

Wednesday 30th October 2013
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Simon (srob) - I'm obviously not in with the in crowd - who is your brother?
Gary

srob

Original Poster:

11,563 posts

237 months

Wednesday 30th October 2013
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GadgeS3C said:
Simon (srob) - I'm obviously not in with the in crowd - who is your brother?
Gary
He was one of the blokes talking, mainly he was in the first half of the show talking about the vintage (1920s) stuff. He's the editor of The Classic Motorcycle magazine and was the only one under 45 years old, I think smile

To be fair I'd not mentioned that he was on there (thought that would sound a bit look at me!), just that I know lots of these folk from real life too and they recognised him. Personally, I don't think we look alike at all hehe

GadgeS3C

4,516 posts

163 months

Wednesday 30th October 2013
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srob said:
GadgeS3C said:
Simon (srob) - I'm obviously not in with the in crowd - who is your brother?
Gary
He was one of the blokes talking, mainly he was in the first half of the show talking about the vintage (1920s) stuff. He's the editor of The Classic Motorcycle magazine and was the only one under 45 years old, I think smile

To be fair I'd not mentioned that he was on there (thought that would sound a bit look at me!), just that I know lots of these folk from real life too and they recognised him. Personally, I don't think we look alike at all hehe
Thanks - all clear now!

I thought he came over very well, even for a young fella! wink

As I said, earlier - great programme and nice to see a positive portrayal on TV.

PurpleTurtle

6,935 posts

143 months

Wednesday 30th October 2013
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srob said:
He was one of the blokes talking, mainly he was in the first half of the show talking about the vintage (1920s) stuff. He's the editor of The Classic Motorcycle magazine and was the only one under 45 years old, I think smile

To be fair I'd not mentioned that he was on there (thought that would sound a bit look at me!), just that I know lots of these folk from real life too and they recognised him. Personally, I don't think we look alike at all hehe
I watched it and thoroughly enjoyed it, even though I'm into modern rather than classic bikes. I was watching your brother thinking "there's someboy who loves their job", must admit I was a tad envious, in the 'wold love a job that involves my hobby' type way.

srob

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11,563 posts

237 months

Wednesday 30th October 2013
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PurpleTurtle said:
I watched it and thoroughly enjoyed it, even though I'm into modern rather than classic bikes. I was watching your brother thinking "there's someboy who loves their job", must admit I was a tad envious, in the 'wold love a job that involves my hobby' type way.
Cheers, I'll pass that on smile

Yeah he does love his job but it really is a full time job plus a bit. He works literally every weekend through the summer, and I think that you lose a little bit of love for your hobby when you have to do it. I'm fairly sure he wouldn't change it for much though! He gets a free longterm (brand new!) bike every year as well. Lucky git hehe

GTIR

24,741 posts

265 months

Wednesday 30th October 2013
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graphene said:
here's the geezer, at a Bonhams aution: http://www.classicmechanics.com/news/2013-04/new-v...

I like the Cotton-Norton bike he shows us near the end.
So is that srob's brother?

scratchchin <----- This man is searching for someone. What is it...ahh yes, a beard that's it.
Bearded man = avoid. Dangerous.

See also "VinceFox". yes

shout Danger Will Robinson, danger!

3DP

9,912 posts

233 months

Wednesday 30th October 2013
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srob said:
3DP said:
Very good program I thought and well done to srob's brother coming across so well in the program too.

Unusually well pitched by the BBC - not sensationalising the death stuff too much, with the right balance of beardiness and laymen stuff to be interesting to all.

Made me go browsing E-bay for old bikes smile

Was added interest for me as my Dad was a Rocker in 1962 to 1963 and lived in Eastbourne. He had a bath tub chassis 1959 Triumph Speed Twin. His dad was a police man though, so it caused quite a lot of friction there, mainly due to the scrapping and fighting Rockers seemed to do a lot of.

When he landed a reputable job, he sold up and bought a Frog eyed Sprite.
Cheers Pete, it's funny how tv changes someone, he sounded (and looked!) completely different to real life hehe

You should have a go on a classic bike, it's a whole different world from riding a modern but it's somehow far more relaxing smile
I still enjoy cruising on C90s, so understand the pull (if they are comparible!), but it's not my primary love in biking. Classic to me is 80s/90s sports bikes and I still love the thrill and mental capabilities of new bikes. Luckily I like to keep an eclectic fleet! I need to tap up my mum's friend to see his collection. There is a Vincent Black shadow along with another Vincent and a bunch of old trials stuff in his collection. He's pushing 80 now, but the program really gave me a push to try to blag seeing it.

I think I should possibly buy a '59 ish speed twin as a project or to run just as I'm sure my dad would love a go and it'll give me an insight into what he enjoyed at 16/17.

Your bro looked very chilled and enthusiastic about the bikes - hopefully the beeb will pull him in for other work rather than the usual stream of 'Uncle Alberts'. From what I can see, he got the looks and you got to keep your hair laugh

Fats25

6,260 posts

228 months

Wednesday 30th October 2013
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3DP said:
Made me go browsing E-bay for old bikes smile
It made me go browsing for new, but old style bikes. Have been looking at a T100 Bonnie for mrs fats, and a scrambler for me since watching it.

Thinking all the style of the originals, but not quite so crude, so not as much effort to run, use and maintain. They will still be a classic one day, just not an original classic!

VinceFox

20,566 posts

171 months

Thursday 31st October 2013
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Justw sitting down to watch this now. God those bikes looked gorgeous, so much character.

PurpleTurtle

6,935 posts

143 months

Thursday 31st October 2013
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Fats25 said:
It made me go browsing for new, but old style bikes. Have been looking at a T100 Bonnie for mrs fats, and a scrambler for me since watching it.

Thinking all the style of the originals, but not quite so crude, so not as much effort to run, use and maintain. They will still be a classic one day, just not an original classic!
I'm of the same mindset, I've been admiring a Hinkley T100 Bonnie I go past every day thinking I'd like one on the fleet, but literally no garage space, something would have to go!

Hooli

32,278 posts

199 months

Thursday 31st October 2013
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Just sat down to watch the repeat as I missed it on monday.

3DP

9,912 posts

233 months

Friday 1st November 2013
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PurpleTurtle said:
Fats25 said:
It made me go browsing for new, but old style bikes. Have been looking at a T100 Bonnie for mrs fats, and a scrambler for me since watching it.

Thinking all the style of the originals, but not quite so crude, so not as much effort to run, use and maintain. They will still be a classic one day, just not an original classic!
I'm of the same mindset, I've been admiring a Hinkley T100 Bonnie I go past every day thinking I'd like one on the fleet, but literally no garage space, something would have to go!
I like the Thruxton myself, but they are a little heavy and slow for a modern bike and don't have the character of the vintage stuff for me. If i was going to go down the retro styled modern route I'd look at things like the new BMW NineT.

Pothole

34,367 posts

281 months

Friday 1st November 2013
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The BMW is stupidly priced (and named) though. The Kawasaki W800 is a great bike, has the style and is a more reaonable price.

Edited by Pothole on Friday 1st November 09:20

3DP

9,912 posts

233 months

Friday 1st November 2013
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Pothole said:
The BMW is stupidly priced (and named) though. The Kawasaki W800 is a great bike, has the style and is a more reaonable price.

Edited by Pothole on Friday 1st November 09:20
THat was the other one I couldn't think of the name of. Great looking retro that.

Hooli

32,278 posts

199 months

Friday 1st November 2013
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I enjoyed it now I've finally seen it. Realy must get Stroppy fixed up next year.

Fats25

6,260 posts

228 months

Friday 1st November 2013
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3DP said:
I like the Thruxton myself, but they are a little heavy and slow for a modern bike and don't have the character of the vintage stuff for me. If i was going to go down the retro styled modern route I'd look at things like the new BMW NineT.
I like the look of the Thruxton, but I have been told that it is not as good a ride as the other bikes in the range.

The W800 listed below makes an interesting race series:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HawNynxsn7Y

GadgeS3C

4,516 posts

163 months

Friday 1st November 2013
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Mikefule - your thread has arrived ^^ wink

Pothole

34,367 posts

281 months

Saturday 2nd November 2013
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graphene said:
3DP said:
Pothole said:
The BMW is stupidly priced (and named) though. The Kawasaki W800 is a great bike, has the style and is a more reaonable price.

Edited by Pothole on Friday 1st November 09:20
THat was the other one I couldn't think of the name of. Great looking retro that.
The one pictured was a Special Edition W800 from a couple of years ago, I think. Agree, it's lovely and the finish is really good up-close.
A mate from the TOMCC has a 'normal' one and it's a great little machine.

gareth_r

5,712 posts

236 months

Saturday 2nd November 2013
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graphene said:
Looks fun. The Moto Guzzi V7 is another: I like the latest V7 Special colours:
http://uk.motoguzzi.it/motoguzzi/UK/en/moto/naked/...
It's OK




but the old ones are the best smile