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Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 9:13 pm
by mangocrazy
KungFooBob wrote: Wed Nov 13, 2024 9:02 pm
They're 0.8 of a mile as the crow flies from my house
I think they lost the MG franchise when they moved, so they're just selling off old stock.
Ah. That would explain it. I may need to investigate.
Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 9:19 pm
by KungFooBob
I think they lost all the Piaggio brands when they moved.
They're now too close to the well established Piaggio brand dealership 'Ron Daley' to share the territory, despite Ron Daley only selling the scooters.
Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 9:27 pm
by mangocrazy
KungFooBob wrote: Wed Nov 13, 2024 9:19 pm
I think they lost all the Piaggio brands when they moved.
They're now too close to the well established Piaggio brand dealership 'Ron Daley' to share the territory, despite Ron Daley only selling the scooters.
Obviously known as Arfur to his mates...?
Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 9:32 pm
by KungFooBob
It's very popular with the Scooter fraternity, I can see why Piaggio would prefer to keep them over Via Moto...
https://www.rondaleyscooters.co.uk/
Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 10:16 pm
by mangocrazy
Yes, I can see that. Looks like Via Moto were a bit hasty relocating, in that case. There's a scooter emporium less than a mile away from me - Armando's Scooters just off Bramall Lane - and they're another company that have a loyal following dating back to the '50s. I use them as my MoT station of choice. They have zero interest in trying to generate work off the back of an MoT failure, so I get a fair result every time.
Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 10:19 pm
by KungFooBob
I get all my MOT's done at Needhams in Doncaster. No booking, just turn up and wait your turn. I also know Alan would tell the Five-O I had prebooked if ever caught out.
Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 10:25 pm
by Buckaroo
Count Steer wrote: Wed Nov 13, 2024 8:38 pm
Is that the Stelvio? Looks v nice in the sun. Can't remember if you did a review/comments on it. Pleased with it?
As has been answered below, or above?, It's a v100 mandello and it's a great bike to own and ride.
I was saying to the boss / mrs only today, that I've done twice the usual amount of riding this year.
This bike gets more interest by bikers and non bikers alike than any prior bike I've owned and I've owned a lot!
Handles really well, goes more than fast enough and sounds lovely.
I did consider the S version but it would not be that much better, if at all than the standard model. I've got the suspension set just how I like it and don't need the electronic version to achieve this. As expected, the red one is the fastest of course
Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2024 8:13 am
by Rockburner
Buckaroo wrote: Wed Nov 13, 2024 10:25 pm
Count Steer wrote: Wed Nov 13, 2024 8:38 pm
Is that the Stelvio? Looks v nice in the sun. Can't remember if you did a review/comments on it. Pleased with it?
As has been answered below, or above?, It's a v100 mandello and it's a great bike to own and ride.
I was saying to the boss / mrs only today, that I've done twice the usual amount of riding this year.
This bike gets more interest by bikers and non bikers alike than any prior bike I've owned and I've owned a lot!
Handles really well, goes more than fast enough and sounds lovely.
I did consider the S version but it would not be that much better, if at all than the standard model. I've got the suspension set just how I like it and don't need the electronic version to achieve this. As expected, the red one is the fastest of course
Nice.
I had a good look over one last year in On Yer Bike. IIRC it was a lot smaller than I was expecting (as in stature wise).
I really should go get some test rides next year.
Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2024 9:56 am
by Buckaroo
That's where I got this bike from. Ian, the service manager, is a really decent guy to deal with. Super helpful.
It's deceiving in terms of size due to the engine layout. Pretty heavy but something you don't notice, especially on the move. Well built with good quality components.
Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2024 4:08 pm
by Bustaspoke
Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 1:53 pm
by Bigyin
Despite the gritters doing their first run round here yesterday the Ducati was out today for the MOT as I didn’t have access to the work van to take it in. Cold ride but kit did its job as well as the heated grips. Rode home looking at the dark clouds coming my way and pulled onto drive as the first tiny flakes started to fall
Ten minutes later ……..
Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 1:56 pm
by MrLongbeard
Bigyin wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2024 1:53 pm
Ten minutes later ……..
.....the salt ate away all the ferrous metals.
Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2024 9:53 pm
by formula400
Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2024 3:46 pm
by Skub
Windy as fook,but great when it's a pantomime wind. (it's behind you..)
Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 3:49 pm
by Skub
Out on Mr.Orange today and called in on one of the local classic bois. He's just bought himself a very clean H2A.
The greedy bugger has 20+ bikes in his garage!
Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 4:54 pm
by Bigyin
Skub wrote: Mon Nov 25, 2024 3:49 pm
Out on Mr.Orange today and called in on one of the local classic bois. He's just bought himself a very clean H2A.
The greedy bugger has 20+ bikes in his garage!
Nice to see you making friends for when he carks it and his missus needs to get rid of a few without knowing how much they are worth
Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 7:47 pm
by Skub
Bigyin wrote: Mon Nov 25, 2024 4:54 pm
Nice to see you making friends for when he carks it and his missus needs to get rid of a few without knowing how much they are worth
Ha! He's younger than I,so.....
I mean...
Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 7:56 pm
by Felix
Whats the GS, 850?
Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 7:58 pm
by Skub
Felix wrote: Mon Nov 25, 2024 7:56 pm
Whats the GS, 850?
Yep. There's a GS1000E in there too.
Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 8:00 pm
by Felix
It would be like a step back in time mulling around the old bike shops. More drooling than buying.
