Smokin Joe
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I read that too. He also said that if the club were formed today they'd probably be riding Honda VFRs.
Norton goes into administration.
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I would have thought it would be BMW R1250GS's
raleighnut
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Hells Angels and various other 'biker gangs' contribute massively to Harley sales due to insurance replacing the motorbikes they've stolen.This service is offered on other motorbikes too. 
I recall that quote but am sure it wasn't a VFR, it was a lardy bike, a Goldwing or Pan European perhaps?I dont remember him saying that, but i'd sure like to see that happen.
You are right but elsewhere? It's a right expensive palaver getting a license no wonder kids don't bother and have little interest, The "lifestyle" sellers (Triumph/Ducati/Guzzi/HD) are chasing the same ever dwindling market and their prices are out of synch with any potential new one. Be great if Brexit could allow a simpler route for UK kids and got them mobile quicker and cheaper than the 4 wheeled route.
You may be right, it must be 15 years since i read his book. I still have it on my bookshelf, so i shall read it again sometime.
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That's another one of my manifesto promises, you can't have a car license until you have held a motorcycle license for minimum of 2 years & can prove you've ridden at least 5,000 miles. Along with no teacher is allowed to do the school, college, university, school, they have to have at least 2 years out of the education loop at some point.
Smokin Joe
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I think you're right with the Pan European. My mistake.
Re the test, a friend of ours has just gone through it. Jesus, what a palaver and a massive expense. I can't help thinking it has gone beyond the point of reason and some of it is just overkill.
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They don't want motorbikes on the road do they, if you have motorbikes drivers have to be more observant
StuAff
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Bump. This situation sounds like it will get even worse before it gets any better. Terrible lack of oversight from government, banks & mainsteam media (MCN seem now to have decided their fulsome praise of Garner wasn't warranted...no **** Sherlock). Comprehensive summation of events so far https://www.bikerglory.com/news/norton-2020/ First of a series of interviews with (very) injured parties here…https://www.superbike.co.uk/article/norton-was-it-a-fraud-from-the-start
A few customer bikes returned to the factory for minor work went from this...
to this
100% deposits of up to £45k up in smoke, and so on. BDO (administrators) are apparently hopeful of finding a buyer. Fingers crossed for some good news for some creditors…
A few customer bikes returned to the factory for minor work went from this...
to this
100% deposits of up to £45k up in smoke, and so on. BDO (administrators) are apparently hopeful of finding a buyer. Fingers crossed for some good news for some creditors…
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Maybe it's jealousy but £45K for a motorcycle!! More money than sense
Profpointy
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I can think of at least one motorcycle I'd pay that (or more) for ... this one is £60k . I could be tempted, hey, it's an investment after all
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1202664
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As said it's likely to be jealousy, or the fact I'm a Yorkshireman, but that no bike is worth that kind of money, i have always wondered what would happen if ever I had enough money to buy a £100K car, could I actually do it, I doubt it very much.
pawl
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Triumph are moving manufacturing to Thailand.Retaining research at Hinckley Expect 200 job losses.
