Sold Out !

eyore · Post by **eyore** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 6:50 pm

Unfortunately they were sold out as the price was 2/6 a gallon, mind you It may have been slightly past its sell by date..

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 7:28 pm

Very nice.

How's the 1100s going? Still liking it? Ever miss the 1200?

Al

eyore · Post by **eyore** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 7:39 pm

The R11S is fine thanks Al, behaving itself beautifully after the injectors were replaced. I do like it very much, is just such a complete and well rounded bike if that makes any sense, ok its a bit underpowered, but it really does inspire confidence with its predictable handling.

Oddly enough I don't miss the R12s,the Aprilia is far more exciting to ride, has better handling and is the perfect antidote to the R11S,chalk and cheese .There is something utterly addictive about a big V twin. I don't know how many times I have had a shed full of bikes (generally 3) and I always tended to ride the favourite and not the others. With the current pair its the first time I have the mix right.

andy griff · Post by **andy griff** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 8:28 pm

Eyore,

Your 1100S is a stunningly good custom paint job. Whoever designed and did that got it spot on. Very distinctive and suits the bike admirably.

f90x · Post by **f90x** » Mon Aug 03, 2015 8:34 pm

I'm surprised that pump is left outside. That's quite a few quids worth. I really fancy that Aprilia of yours.

The Teutonic Tangerine · Tue Aug 04, 2015 8:46 am

Quote "Unfortunately they were sold out as the price was 2/6 a gallon, mind you It may have been slightly past its sell by date.. "

On the subject of the price of petrol

I'm still using a red 2 gallon "Pratts" petrol tin with brass cap and original cork washer to get the petrol for my lawn mowers - it costs about a tenner to fill up - However, the price stamped in the metal on the top of the can is 3/- making it 1 Shilling and 6 pence a gallon (about 7.5p) so not sure how old the can is.