Thumper Club Forum

Club House => Chatter => Topic started by: Richard on June 01, 2009, 10:01:31 PM

Title: Nice, slightly unusual Thumper for somebody.
Post by: Richard on June 01, 2009, 10:01:31 PM
270400410963 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270400410963&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm38%26_nkw%3D270400410963%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1) on fleabay.

(http://i.ebayimg.com/14/!BTdhNig!mk~$(KGrHgoH-EIEjlLlzEZJBKIp5,CFU!~~_1.JPG)

I must say I rather like these.  Sound engine for which the bits are readily available.

Surely there must be a Thumperista out there who wants to fly a different flag.

Richard
Title: Re: Nice, slightly unusual Thumper for somebody.
Post by: 002 on June 01, 2009, 10:43:18 PM
I had the 500 Saxon Fun/Tour can never remember which !!!

Basically the same bikes but slightly different clothes.
Very,very good it was too !


Jethro
Title: Re: Nice, slightly unusual Thumper for somebody.
Post by: Jez F on June 02, 2009, 11:54:46 AM
Not exactly my cup of tea, but not bad. Decided to have a look around fleabay to see what else was there, 290320248089 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290320248089&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F290320248089%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm38%26_nkw%3D290320248089%26_naf%3D1%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1) for those with a VERY deep pocket!! Egli Vincent Replica.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/13/!BTOpf(gBmk~$(KGrHgoH-DQEjlLl),B+BKHWigwrKg~~_2.JPG)

Something else which should have the NOC frothing at the mouth, 170337200483 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170337200483&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F170337200483%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm38%26_nkw%3D170337200483%26_naf%3D1%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1), a Norton Manxman 250!!!! Found the site that sells these things www.eco-wheels.com/norton villiers, have a look but don't blame me if you feel like throwing up.
Jez
Title: Re: Nice, slightly unusual Thumper for somebody.
Post by: guest27 on June 02, 2009, 01:26:01 PM
Mmm I could fancy the MZ - cept I have no money . oh well - so puts it in the same bracket as the Egli - now there is an advert- MZ single same as Egli Vincent....

R
Title: Re: Nice, slightly unusual Thumper for somebody.
Post by: guest7 on June 02, 2009, 01:48:23 PM
I had the 500 Saxon Fun/Tour can never remember which !!!

Basically the same bikes but slightly different clothes.


Erm, without wishing to appear picky, aren't the frame. forks and wheels different to a Saxon Tour?

(http://www.bikez.com/pictures/muz/1995/850_0_1_2_saxon%20tour%20500_Image%20credits%20-%20Louis%20Bianchi.jpg)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/14/!BTdhNig!mk~$(KGrHgoH-EIEjlLlzEZJBKIp5,CFU!~~_1.JPG)

I thought they were very different... but I've been wrong before  ::)

The Silver Star is right up on my 'want-to-own-one' list, it's a great little bike. The Saxon Tour is a nice bike, but it doesn't have (imho) the same charisma as the Star.

GC
GC
Title: Re: Nice, slightly unusual Thumper for somebody.
Post by: Richard on June 02, 2009, 04:39:37 PM

Well I've never seen one with its clothes off but they certainly look different.

Excellent MZ brake - Brembo clone.

Luvverly handling.

I need another bike like a hole in my head.

Richard
Title: Re: Nice, slightly unusual Thumper for somebody.
Post by: guest27 on June 02, 2009, 06:04:20 PM
Hummmmm

Keep looking at this and wondering - ummmmmm

With a skim of the head / head gasket etc and the 675 cam I have in the shed, flatter bars....

Mind to upper 40's bhp

Probably too small for me...

R
Title: Re: Nice, slightly unusual Thumper for somebody.
Post by: themoudie on June 02, 2009, 09:45:14 PM
Hummmmm

Keep looking at this and wondering - ummmmmm

With a skim of the head / head gasket etc and the 675 cam I have in the shed, flatter bars....

...

R

More bits! ;) to add to your 'signature' :-X

I'll collect my outer garments>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Title: Re: Nice, slightly unusual Thumper for somebody.
Post by: Steffan on June 02, 2009, 10:56:08 PM
actually they are the same frame with a down tube fitted the wheels are the spoked ETZ item, apart from that and the motor there is precious little difference under the skin

Steffan
Title: Re: Nice, slightly unusual Thumper for somebody.
Post by: guest7 on June 02, 2009, 10:58:42 PM
I stand corrected...

if you don't mind me asking, where did you get that anorak?  ;) :)

GC
Title: Re: Nice, slightly unusual Thumper for somebody.
Post by: robG on June 03, 2009, 06:37:39 AM
Probably from the same outlet as you got yours , ;D ;)

If the Mz single had looked more like the Star , I think they would have sold so much better .Can't take to the lumpy look of the Tour . I recall an article in Classic Motorcycle on a Star with a Watsonian nailed to it . Don't recall the chair , but involved a run to Utrecht I think .

Rob .
Title: Re: Nice, slightly unusual Thumper for somebody.
Post by: Richard on June 03, 2009, 08:34:22 AM

And still got the enclosed chain too....................

One of the best ideas rarely to grace other machinery.

Richard
Title: Re: Nice, slightly unusual Thumper for somebody.
Post by: guest27 on June 03, 2009, 08:35:42 AM
Another to add to the sig - mmm my thoughts exactly

R
Title: Re: Nice, slightly unusual Thumper for somebody.
Post by: 002 on June 04, 2009, 10:53:20 PM
actually they are the same frame with a down tube fitted the wheels are the spoked ETZ item, apart from that and the motor there is precious little difference under the skin

Steffan

Thank You Steff. I thought I would keep quiet on that one so as not to appear tooo much of an anorak  ;D ;D ;D


Still got the Workshop Manual somewhere.

Jethro
Title: Re: Nice, slightly unusual Thumper for somebody.
Post by: Steffan on June 05, 2009, 06:19:27 AM
No sweat 002, Anoraks of the world unite!!

Oops...thumperclub..hmmm..oh yea they already have!

Steff
An Anorak and pround of it.
Title: Re: Nice, slightly unusual Thumper for somebody.
Post by: robG on June 05, 2009, 03:30:23 PM
Any chance of adding an official Thumper club anorak to the regalia . Probably outsell the Tshirts !

I'll get my coat , sorry anorak .

Rob
Title: Re: Nice, slightly unusual Thumper for somebody.
Post by: 002 on June 05, 2009, 11:14:17 PM
Any chance of adding an official Thumper club anorak to the regalia . Probably outsell the Tshirts !

I'll get my coat , sorry anorak .

Rob

Moist Nylon Cagoule ???

Jethro
Title: Re: Nice, slightly unusual Thumper for somebody.
Post by: themoudie on June 05, 2009, 11:47:52 PM
That'll be after the customary divining session at 03:00 hrs, whilst locating random guy ropes, tent pegs, etc! Are rollocks! :-X

Anybody tried the padded seat ones, beloved of cyclists?  ???

Ta Ra! Clench.
Title: Re: Nice, slightly unusual Thumper for somebody.
Post by: guest7 on June 05, 2009, 11:49:49 PM
That'll be after the customary divining session at 03:00 hrs, whilst locating random guy ropes, tent pegs, etc! Are rollocks! :-X

So you've met Steve Dalby then?  :D

GC
Title: Re: Nice, slightly unusual Thumper for somebody.
Post by: guest18 on June 06, 2009, 01:55:34 PM

...Anybody tried the padded seat ones, beloved of cyclists?  ???...


If you mean cycling shorts / cycling underwear with the chamois pad... yup and I wouldn't cycle any distance without them given the choice. Great invention, also good for less than confortable motorbikes  ;)
Aldi's were selling some cheap the other week, dunno if they'll have any left though?
Title: Re: Nice, slightly unusual Thumper for somebody.
Post by: themoudie on June 06, 2009, 02:20:28 PM
Aye GC and Smudge,

Sussed on both counts, must visit Aldi's!

Regards, Bill  ;D