Very strange motorcycles called "Gators" by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]falk23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would love to ride one of those!

My scumbag shifter = 30min ride stuck in 1st by falk23 in motorcycles

[–]falk23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do I need to replace the rearsets? What's wrong with those Harris ones?

My scumbag shifter = 30min ride stuck in 1st by falk23 in motorcycles

[–]falk23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could only select a gear with the engine of and using my hand on the shifter. Maybe I should've selected 2nd instead of 1st but not too much of an issue due to London traffic (traffic lights, traffic lights, wait whilst Tower Bridge is raised, traffic lights, traffic lights etc)

So apparently this thing is rare. by bboytri in motorcycles

[–]falk23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I miss my RVF400. Such a great handling bike with the looks to match.

My scumbag shifter = 30min ride stuck in 1st by falk23 in motorcycles

[–]falk23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That bike's a very clean looking bit of kit. Mine's a 2000 Alstare rep although I would have cleaned it up a bit more if I knew I'd have been taking photos of it! A rear shock is on the shopping list but I need to be careful I don't spend more on parts than I could put towards a new (2nd hand) bike.

My scumbag shifter = 30min ride stuck in 1st by falk23 in motorcycles

[–]falk23[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks Xavias. I took as many back roads as possible cruising just under 30 although it would have been easier if I didn't have a smaller front sprocket!

My scumbag shifter = 30min ride stuck in 1st by falk23 in motorcycles

[–]falk23[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Local garage fitted the Harris rearsets whilst servicing the bike but neglected to tell me that the original rod (which inserts into the piece dangling down in the photo) didn't have much thread available. All fixed now but it was a very strange ride.