Saul Posted 9 hours ago Author Share Posted 9 hours ago To use a local phrase "He is all cock and ribs like a Zanzibar Greyhound" He reckons he can get 70mph out of it but the couple of times I have ridden with him he never got much past 60mph. I have had a couple of spins on it and it wouldn't go past 60mph with me on it but then again I reckon I am twice his weight. It's not a pristine example of the breed either. Hateful thing IMHO, Shadows is a much better bike if a little slower to accelerate. But talking about 125 performance is a bit like fleas arguing over who owns the dog, as I tell the kids loudly and often 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamaHead Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago 1 hour ago, Saul said: To use a local phrase "He is all cock and ribs like a Zanzibar Greyhound" He reckons he can get 70mph out of it but the couple of times I have ridden with him he never got much past 60mph. Talking about 125 performance is a bit like fleas arguing over who owns the dog, as I tell the kids loudly and often ...My old '74 DT 125 saw an indicated 73mph w/ my fat arse on it...I thought I'd won the lottery that day. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted 4 hours ago Author Share Posted 4 hours ago Managed to straighten the forks in between showers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 6 hours ago, YamaHead said: ...My old '74 DT 125 saw an indicated 73mph w/ my fat arse on it...I thought I'd won the lottery that day. How steep was the downhill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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