"Long Day Over"....NEC Bike Show...Birmingham 23-Nov-2007 Featuring..."Long Way Down" Charley Boorman signing copies of the new book

http://www.motorcycleshow.co.uk/

Early start to get to Charleys book signing.
Up at 03h00 to catch 06h45 Dublin-Birmingham flight.
Charley started signing books @ 12h00.
Serious bike show great venue...lots of eye candy!!!


Charley & Greg

Charley & Adam

Adam with Charleys 1200

Adam On Claudios 1200

Could do with a wash!

Adam wants me to buy him this KTM

Adam getting into the swing of things!

The "Ton Up" Boys...Dublin to Kilkenny 11th Nov 2007

8 Super Bikes...9 riders...200 mile trip...Dublin to Kilkenny and back via Blessington.

Bryan Murphy, Frank Dunne, Greg Ledwidge,

Noel Donohue, Pat Ward, Terry Cobble, Tom Foley.

Day 1 The 2001 R1150RT

General information
Model:BMW R 1150 RT
Year:2001
Category:Touring
Rating:66.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Engine and transmission
Displacement:
1130.00 ccm (68.95 cubic inches)
Engine type:Two cylinder boxer
Stroke:4
Power:95.00 HP (69.3 kW)) @ 7250 RPM
Torque:100.00 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Compression:11.3:1
Bore x stroke:101.0 x 70.5 mm (4.0 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel system: Bosch Injection
Valves per cylinder:4
Starter:Electric
Cooling system:Oil & air
Gearbox:6-speed
Transmission typefinal drive:Shaft drive (cardan)
More details
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Physical measures
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:285.0 kg (628.3 pounds)
Front percentage of weight:50.2
Seat height:780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Alternate seat height:820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
Wheelbase:1,485 mm (58.5 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Front suspension travel:120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension travel:135 mm (5.3 inches)
Front tyre dimensions:120/70-ZR17: Rear tyre dimensions:170/60-ZR17
Front brakes:Dual disc diameter:320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes:Single disc diameter:276 mm (10.9 inches)
Speed and acceleration
Top speed:203.0 km/h (126.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph):3.900 seconds
60-140 km/h (37-87 mph), highest gear:11.500 seconds
Other specifications
Fuel capacity:25.00 litres (6.61 gallons)
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Honda Shadow VLX >> Back to Biking after 27 years

General information
Model:Honda VT 600 C Shadow
Year:1996
Category:Custom / cruiser
Rating:66 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Engine and transmission
Displacement:583.00 ccm (35.57 cubic inches)
Engine type:V2
Stroke:4
Power:39.00 HP (28.5 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Torque:48.10 Nm (4.9 kgf-m or 35.5 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM
Gearbox:5-speed
Transmission typefinal drive:Chain
More details
Consult a Honda repair manual.
Physical measures
Dry weight:200.0 kg (440.9 pounds)
Seat height:690 mm (27.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Chassis and dimensions
Front brakes:Single disc
Rear brakes:Expanding brake
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio:0.1950 HP/kg
Other specifications
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Suzuki TS 125 >> 1977 125cc Thumper Trials Bike

Model:Suzuki TS 125
Year:1976
Category:Trial
Rating:63.9 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Engine and transmission
Displacement:123.00 ccm (7.51 cubic inches)
Engine type:Single cylinder
Stroke:2
Power:6.90 HP (5.0 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Compression:6.7:1
Bore x stroke:56.0 x 50.0 mm (2.2 x 2.0 inches)
Fuel control:Port control
Cooling system:Air
Gearbox:5-speed
Transmission typefinal drive:Chain
More details
Consult a Suzuki repair manual.
Physical measures
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:
105.0 kg (231.5 pounds)
Chassis and dimensions
Front tyre dimensions:2.75-21
Rear tyre dimensions:3.25-18
Front brakes:Expanding brake
Rear brakes:Expanding brake
Speed and acceleration
Top speed:110.0 km/h (68.4 mph)
Other specifications
Fuel capacity:7.00 litres (1.85 gallons)
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Yamaha RD350B>> Way back in 1977

My RD350b. It looked stock standard, however there were subtle engine & gearbox mods. In cafe races it would leave Kwacker 650's
standing. (whats that blur in my mirror?
http://www.bikes.abacuscaralarms.co.uk/classic_bikes/Yamaha_RD350A.htm


















General information
Model:Yamaha RD 350 (6-speed)
Year:1974
Category:Classic
Rating:72.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Engine and transmission
Displacement:347.00 ccm (21.17 cubic inches)
Engine type:Twin
Stroke:2
Power:39.00 HP (28.5 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Compression:6.6:1
Bore x stroke:64.0 x 54.0 mm (2.5 x 2.1 inches)
Fuel control:Membrane
Cooling system:Air
Gearbox:6-speed
Transmission typefinal drive:Chain
More details
Consult a Yamaha repair manual.
Physical measures
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:
162.0 kg (357.1 pounds)
Chassis and dimensions
Front tyre dimensions:3.00-18
Rear tyre dimensions:3.50-18
Front brakes:Single disc
Rear brakes:Expanding brake
Speed and acceleration
Top speed:170.0 km/h (105.6 mph)
Other specifications
Fuel capacity:16.00 litres (4.23 gallons)
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Yamaha RD350 Engine: Air-cooled, two-stroke twin; reed-valve induction Displacement: 347cc Bore x stroke: 64.0 x 54.0mm Compression ratio: 6.8:1 Carburetion: 2, Mikuni VM28 SC Ignition: Battery, dual coils, breaker points Lubrication: Constant-flow Autolube oil-injection Primary drive: Helical gear, 2.87:1 Final drive: No. 530 chain, 2.67 Battery: 12V/5.5AH Front brake: One, dual-piston caliper, 267mm disc Rear brake: Single-leading-shoe, 178mm drum Front tire: 3.00 x 18 in. Dunlop F7 Rear tire: 3.50 x 18 in. Dunlop K95 Rake/trail: 27.5 deg./4.2 in. (106mm) Wheelbase: 52 in. (1321mm) Seat height: 31.5 in. (800mm) Top speed: 106 mph Best 1/4-mile acceleration: 14.48 sec. @ 89.8 mph

Yamaha AS3>> The Early Days Back in 1976

August 1977 Back Garden In Churchtown

General information
Model:Yamaha AS 3
Year:1972
Category:Classic
Rating:72.9 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Engine and transmission
Displacement:125.00 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
Engine type:Twin

Stroke:2
Power:16.00 HP (11.7 kW)) @ 9800 RPM
Compression:7.0:1
Bore x stroke:43.0 x 43.0 mm (1.7 x 1.7 inches)
Fuel control:Port control
Cooling system:Air
Gearbox:5-speed
Transmission typefinal drive:Chain

More details
Consult a Yamaha repair manual.
Physical measures
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:105.0 kg (231.5 pounds)
Chassis and dimensions
Front tyre dimensions:2.50-18
Rear tyre dimensions:2.75-18
Front brakes:Expanding brake
Rear brakes:Expanding brake
Speed and acceleration
Top speed:127.0 km/h (78.9 mph)
Other specifications
Fuel capacity:9.00 litres (2.38 gallons)
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