What bikes do Rover drivers ride. - Page 3

Wolves 75 · 2nd October 2013, 14:58

I have a 97 VTR 1000 Firestorm that looks like its just come out the box, and a 63 plate Vespa GTS 300, Totally different bikes, but love them both

whitevanman · 2nd October 2013, 15:04

Currently a GSX550EF bought for £260 plus another £80 to get it reliable then used it on a recent charity ride to Thurso, went up the east coast from north of York and then down past Loch Ness, Fort William & Loch Lomand on the way home 1661 miles in three days, didn't miss a beat and probably the most comfortable bike on the run.

Also have an 84 CBX750 with a knack'd starter chain so decided to strip it and tidy it up a bit, now a frame & wheels until I get round to doing the motor

Lastly my pride and joy my 99 TL1000s did look like this until I blew up the gearbox

And currently looks like this after grafting on a 750K8 radial front end and some 999 Marchesini's (currently away being powdercoated) Motor will be 1088cc by the time i've finished, when that time will be is anyone's guess, but i'm in no rush..

Nice collection we all have between us so far

VMax1000 · 2nd October 2013, 15:05

1992 FJ1200 ABS (3XW) w/ Dyno stage 1 kit and K&N

Picture is slightly old. Now has the standard screen and R1 calipers

Urban Tiger · 2nd October 2013, 15:08

I'm currently without a bike but this was my last one...

'99 Honda CBR900RRX FireBlade

I miss that bike soooooo much.

Roverite · 2nd October 2013, 15:10

So nobody is using a Rover motorcycle, or one of their pedal cycles. Not surprising really, they would all be about a 100 years old now!

Rover made pedal cycles, in fact they invented the chain driven rear wheel bicycle, that is the basis of all modern bicycles. They then progressed to motorcycles, before concentrating on cars. The Rover name was first used on a bicycle, as a model name, to signify movement, as in, roving around the countryside.

Roverite.

Grumpy1 · 2nd October 2013, 16:26

I don't have any now but I wonder if I might be allowed to post some of those I have had in the past?

Chad.

Tin Tent · 2nd October 2013, 16:46

1989 Yamaha Fz750 Genesis 20 valve.
1990 Yamaha Fz750 Genesis 20 valve.
1990 Kawasaki ZX10 B2.
All unused for 9 years may use next year given time.

bikesnbones · 2nd October 2013, 16:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy1

I don't have any now but I wonder if I might be allowed to post some of those I have had in the past?

Chad.

Yes please

Dansrockin · 2nd October 2013, 16:59

Well after 2 months of giving up riding, last night I bought my dads bike off him. It's a 1997 yammy 600 diversion. He wasn't getting on with it, and he decided he was going to sell it in the next month or two. I have been itching to get riding again, so a deal was done! It's almost immaculate, only covered 9000 from new! It's not quite as fast or flash as some of my previous bikes, but it will get me to work over the winter, til I can afford to get something a bit better. The best bit is it does over 65mpg!

whitevanman · 2nd October 2013, 17:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tin Tent

1989 Yamaha Fz750 Genesis 20 valve.
1990 Yamaha Fz750 Genesis 20 valve.
1990 Kawasaki ZX10 B2.
All unused for 9 years may use next year given time.

We had a ZX10, I was going to look for another but have decided on a K100RS 16valve Beemer, once obviously i've sorted out the current toys. This pic is from about 98.
L to R Yam SR500 (wife) M-Morini 500sei (Mine) Kawa ZX10B (Ours) Yam S.Stephens RD375LC (W) Rothmans Honda NS400R (M

)

Only got shot of the Morini last year all the rest long gone as is the (ex)wife

2nd October 2013, 14:58	#21
Wolves 75 I really should get out more....... 75 connoisseur SE CDTi Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cheslyn Hay Posts: 2,488 Thanks: 7 Thanked 31 Times in 15 Posts	I have a 97 VTR 1000 Firestorm that looks like its just come out the box, and a 63 plate Vespa GTS 300, Totally different bikes, but love them both __________________ Would rather push my 75 than drive a Jag

2nd October 2013, 15:04	#22
whitevanman This is my second home 2001 Connie SE CDT, 2002 2.0Petrol Laguna SportHatch Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Althorne Posts: 3,122 Thanks: 319 Thanked 441 Times in 318 Posts	Currently a GSX550EF bought for £260 plus another £80 to get it reliable then used it on a recent charity ride to Thurso, went up the east coast from north of York and then down past Loch Ness, Fort William & Loch Lomand on the way home 1661 miles in three days, didn't miss a beat and probably the most comfortable bike on the run. Also have an 84 CBX750 with a knack'd starter chain so decided to strip it and tidy it up a bit, now a frame & wheels until I get round to doing the motor Lastly my pride and joy my 99 TL1000s did look like this until I blew up the gearbox And currently looks like this after grafting on a 750K8 radial front end and some 999 Marchesini's (currently away being powdercoated) Motor will be 1088cc by the time i've finished, when that time will be is anyone's guess, but i'm in no rush.. Nice collection we all have between us so far __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Today the 23rd of April I will mostly be: Kids, bikes, dog, kids, bikes, dog...Seems to be a pattern forming here Car: Connie SE CDT Manual, Mods: O-Rings, Silicon intercooler hose, Stainless EGR Bypass, BMW PCV Mod, 160 Upgrade, DD Unit, Projector Headlights, Powerflex Bottom Mount, Remote Clutch reservoir, SS Compensator; Inline Stat To Come: cat gut (when replacing iffy section). Meteors after refurb..

2nd October 2013, 16:26	#26
Grumpy1 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 2.5 2001 Royal Blue Connoissuer Auto Saloon Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield Posts: 2,466 Thanks: 447 Thanked 254 Times in 202 Posts	I don't have any now but I wonder if I might be allowed to post some of those I have had in the past? Chad. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] *Oh no! Not DRLs! Yes, I can* open the bonnet.**

2nd October 2013, 15:05	#23
VMax1000 Passed Away MG ZT260 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Swindon Posts: 2,805 Thanks: 62 Thanked 325 Times in 249 Posts	1992 FJ1200 ABS (3XW) w/ Dyno stage 1 kit and K&N Picture is slightly old. Now has the standard screen and R1 calipers

2nd October 2013, 15:08	#24
Urban Tiger Loves to post MG ZT-T 2.5 V6 190 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bury Posts: 451 Thanks: 4 Thanked 46 Times in 32 Posts	I'm currently without a bike but this was my last one... '99 Honda CBR900RRX FireBlade I miss that bike soooooo much.

2nd October 2013, 15:10	#25
Roverite Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Telford Posts: 1,083 Thanks: 653 Thanked 307 Times in 159 Posts	So nobody is using a Rover motorcycle, or one of their pedal cycles. Not surprising really, they would all be about a 100 years old now! Rover made pedal cycles, in fact they invented the chain driven rear wheel bicycle, that is the basis of all modern bicycles. They then progressed to motorcycles, before concentrating on cars. The Rover name was first used on a bicycle, as a model name, to signify movement, as in, roving around the countryside. Roverite.

2nd October 2013, 16:46	#27
Tin Tent Avid contributor rover 75 tourer Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Stourport On Severn Worcestershire Posts: 151 Thanks: 42 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	1989 Yamaha Fz750 Genesis 20 valve. 1990 Yamaha Fz750 Genesis 20 valve. 1990 Kawasaki ZX10 B2. All unused for 9 years may use next year given time.

2nd October 2013, 16:59	#29
Dansrockin Posted a thing or two MG ZT number 1 of 25 celestial!! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Banbury Posts: 1,967 Thanks: 208 Thanked 242 Times in 166 Posts	Well after 2 months of giving up riding, last night I bought my dads bike off him. It's a 1997 yammy 600 diversion. He wasn't getting on with it, and he decided he was going to sell it in the next month or two. I have been itching to get riding again, so a deal was done! It's almost immaculate, only covered 9000 from new! It's not quite as fast or flash as some of my previous bikes, but it will get me to work over the winter, til I can afford to get something a bit better. The best bit is it does over 65mpg!