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Re: My Former Pride & Joy
« Reply #50 on: March 28, 2020, 08:35:20 AM »
By way of trivia, my YG-1 (and I believe Pete’s yammy  also) were made by Bridgestone.

https://classic-motorbikes.net/classic-bike-images/bridgestone-classic-motorcycles/

The Autolube system meant that you could fill it up at the pump with standard fuel.
« Last Edit: March 28, 2020, 08:40:41 AM by CallMeSteve »
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Re: My Former Pride & Joy
« Reply #51 on: March 28, 2020, 08:46:02 AM »
No photos of my first bike, a 1948 98cc 2 speed (hand change) James. My older brother gave up on it due to oil leaks and it jumping out of gear.
I rescued it, fixed the oil leaks and gear problem.
This is a link to one that was sold recently.

https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0120-403690/1948-james-comet/

Interesting that summary below the photo says it was a 3 speed yet in the write up below it correctly called is a 2 speed.
The write up also talks about a torpedo oil tank but it was a 2 stroke using premix petrol, the "topedo" tank was a tool box.
I remember I could fill the tank for 20 cents. I have this feeling that in 1968 you could buy 2 stroke premix direct from a bowser does anybody remember that?,
If anybody knows how to pull the photos from the add I would love to have them as I guess the add will disappear soon.

Wow. That really is a beauty.

On an iPad just touch on the pic for a few seconds and you get a pop up to save it. On a PC you’d usually right-click and save.
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Re: My Former Pride & Joy
« Reply #52 on: March 28, 2020, 09:18:27 AM »
Got them, all ready to go... :thumbs
pm sent. That is well done, thank you.
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Re: My Former Pride & Joy
« Reply #53 on: March 28, 2020, 09:56:13 AM »


On an iPad just touch on the pic for a few seconds and you get a pop up to save it. On a PC you’d usually right-click and save.

Thanks for the suggestion Steve. I use a laptop and the old right click didn't work. Looks like ruSTynutz has it sorted for me but I will try my wife's Ipad as a matter of interest.
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1970 Suzuki T250 Hustler, Honda CL100
Yamaha RD250C, 1985 Kawasaki GPZ250
BMW K75S, 78 Yamaha XS11
Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe, 88 GL1500
99 SE GL1500
In the shed
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88 GL1500 Outfit
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2013 GL1800
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Re: My Former Pride & Joy
« Reply #54 on: March 28, 2020, 10:28:26 AM »
« Last Edit: March 28, 2020, 02:45:50 PM by West Aussie Glen »
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1948 James 98cc 2 Speed, 1969 Suzuki A100-2
1970 Suzuki T250 Hustler, Honda CL100
Yamaha RD250C, 1985 Kawasaki GPZ250
BMW K75S, 78 Yamaha XS11
Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe, 88 GL1500
99 SE GL1500
In the shed
85 Kawasaki LTD250
88 GL1500 Outfit
08 ST1300
2013 GL1800
2013 GL1800 Outfit
 
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Re: My Former Pride & Joy
« Reply #55 on: March 28, 2020, 12:34:17 PM »
Here they are, WAG:
For the modern man who lives in the city, riding a bike might be one of the only ways to escape the humdrum monotony. To take off and ride. To be both at one with nature and one with the bike. To feel masculine. Adam Piggott

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Re: My Former Pride & Joy
« Reply #56 on: March 28, 2020, 12:37:54 PM »
And the rest:
For the modern man who lives in the city, riding a bike might be one of the only ways to escape the humdrum monotony. To take off and ride. To be both at one with nature and one with the bike. To feel masculine. Adam Piggott

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Re: My Former Pride & Joy
« Reply #57 on: March 28, 2020, 01:37:38 PM »
You missed some, Biggles!
There were 20 photos... :wink1

Not to worry though as I've already emailed them to Steve...


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Re: My Former Pride & Joy
« Reply #58 on: March 28, 2020, 02:45:14 PM »
Thanks Bill
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1948 James 98cc 2 Speed, 1969 Suzuki A100-2
1970 Suzuki T250 Hustler, Honda CL100
Yamaha RD250C, 1985 Kawasaki GPZ250
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Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe, 88 GL1500
99 SE GL1500
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Re: My Former Pride & Joy
« Reply #59 on: April 18, 2020, 08:38:28 AM »
My first motorcycle in Australia, Honda CB 250.
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Re: My Former Pride & Joy
« Reply #60 on: April 18, 2020, 06:04:14 PM »
Second motorcycle in Australia, Yamaha XS1100.
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Re: My Former Pride & Joy
« Reply #61 on: April 18, 2020, 06:11:23 PM »
Next...Yamaha TX 500.
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Re: My Former Pride & Joy
« Reply #62 on: April 18, 2020, 06:17:23 PM »
Baby ST....Deauville NT700
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Re: My Former Pride & Joy
« Reply #63 on: April 18, 2020, 06:25:16 PM »
Kawasaki GT750.
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Re: My Former Pride & Joy
« Reply #64 on: April 18, 2020, 06:26:31 PM »
Baby ST....Deauville NT700

Ahh. So that’s what it is. I saw one of those in the city last year and was intrigued by the idea of a baby ST. Unfortunately it wasn’t in. Sry good shape.
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Re: My Former Pride & Joy
« Reply #65 on: April 18, 2020, 06:28:11 PM »
Kawasaki GT750.
Yet another of the bikes I drooled over in the Uni car park as a youngster. Basically anything with a fairing and a shaft....
A man rides on his STeed, says “Why am I short of attention? Got a short little span of attention”.

You can call me Steve, with apologies to Paul Simon.

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Re: My Former Pride & Joy
« Reply #66 on: April 18, 2020, 06:34:57 PM »
Found your photo albums I see, JD...  :thumbs :hatwave


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Re: My Former Pride & Joy
« Reply #67 on: April 18, 2020, 07:57:33 PM »
One from a generous benefactor, ST1100.
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Re: My Former Pride & Joy
« Reply #68 on: April 18, 2020, 08:01:21 PM »
And the latest, Honda GL1000.
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Re: My Former Pride & Joy
« Reply #69 on: April 18, 2020, 08:04:01 PM »
All together now...
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Re: My Former Pride & Joy
« Reply #70 on: April 18, 2020, 08:09:10 PM »
And the favourite of them all...
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Re: My Former Pride & Joy
« Reply #71 on: April 18, 2020, 09:04:02 PM »
All together now...

You could open up a museum, JD....$10 admission... :rofl


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Re: My Former Pride & Joy
« Reply #72 on: April 18, 2020, 11:16:41 PM »
Is free
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Re: My Former Pride & Joy
« Reply #73 on: April 23, 2020, 10:56:15 PM »
Just came across the photos of the CX500Ec Rusty, it bought back memories because I had the same bike for a few years too. I'd previously had a cx500 with the aftermarket full fairing and panniers. It took me on a 200km round trip to Uni and back for three years, usually riding back along the freeway to the Blue Mountains at night. Lots of fun. The headlight was terrible so I'd usually flick in behind a rapid car once it passsed me. I got the CX500EC second hand. Saw it advertised and thought it looked great. Again, nice bike to ride but a bit small for my 196cm frame so traded it on an ageing BMW R100RT, but thats another story! I'll dig out some old photos and post them soonish. Does anyone else wish they'd kept all their old bikes? I could open a museum if I had.
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Re: My Former Pride & Joy
« Reply #74 on: April 24, 2020, 12:13:21 AM »
Cheers Rod!  :beer

I'll look forward to seeing your photos... :thumbs

I kept the ol' CX for close to 30 years. Finally sold it for next to nothing as I'd moved into a Unit and was pushed for room.
It needed restoring as it had sat in an open shed and hadn't been started in probably 10 years or more.
It was a real shame seeing it like it was but I was in no position at the time to bring it back to it's former glory.
A bloke in Townsville bought it...  :'(


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