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    So I’m converting the garage but still plan to keep the bike in it. We’re going to decorate it like a 50’s American diner, because, well, there’s no one to stop us. Black and white tile floor, big red American fridge for beer and a pinball machine (or few) in the corner. A cruiser or Harley is the obvious choice but I don’t fancy one just yet. I’d rather a cafe racer style bike like a thruxton 900 but with only 69hp and twice the price of my speed four... I’m not sold on it, despite how pretty it is. I don’t really want less hp for more money.

    Can you help me out, any bikes you can think of with 100hp+ but with some classic styling around the £2-to maybe 4-5kmark? A thruxton 1200r I think is the closet match but currently they’re somewhat more costly again.

    I am expecting some touts for buell..
     
     

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    I am expecting some touts for buell..


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    Quote Originally Posted by GezTheHealer View Post
    So I’m converting the garage but still plan to keep the bike in it. We’re going to decorate it like a 50’s American diner, because, well, there’s no one to stop us. Black and white tile floor, big red American fridge for beer and a pinball machine (or few) in the corner. A cruiser or Harley is the obvious choice but I don’t fancy one just yet. I’d rather a cafe racer style bike like a thruxton 900 but with only 69hp and twice the price of my speed four... I’m not sold on it, despite how pretty it is. I don’t really want less hp for more money.

    Can you help me out, any bikes you can think of with 100hp+ but with some classic styling around the £2-to maybe 4-5kmark? A thruxton 1200r I think is the closet match but currently they’re somewhat more costly again.


    I am expecting some touts for buell..
    not following the logic for an american 50's diner and then plonking a brit bike in it................

    as for the harley, just put in a kids toy tractor with a harley sticker on it - no one will know the difference
    as long as there will be a garage warming party whatever you decide is fine
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    Deffo not classic cafe racer but classy styling (IMO of course ; )

    You might jsut get a good one for your top budget if you're quick

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trev View Post
    Deffo not classic cafe racer but classy styling (IMO of course ; )

    You might jsut get a good one for your top budget if you're quick

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    That is a beaut. The red would go very well. Not something I’d thought of either. Thanks trev.

    Trev P you are no help at all, but yes will have to have a get together and some games in when it’s done you can all come over for shakes 😎 There’s not much logic other than need a hard floor rather than carpet for the bike, so may as well get b/w tiles like a diner & then why not paint the room red&white. Chrome, shiny things. That sort of style suits the pinballs well too.

    I’ll probably want to try a 800cc/more bike at some point at somepoint anyway and do like the retro look. Every time I see DC’s bonnie I think it’s pretty bike.
     
     

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    She's beautiful mate ! Swindon Triumph are selling a Bonnie T100 just now with 12000 miles on the clock for approx £4k

     
     

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    What about a flatracker?
    It would certainly be in keeping with the Americana theme.
    Don't be swayed by the "more bhp=more fun" idea either.
     
     

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    Never seen a flat tracker, or thought of one. Also very pretty.

    She is indeed a beaut DC and I’ve been keeping my eye on the T100 prices and one is definitely on my list. I know you’ve tinkered with yours and suspect it gives out a bit more power(?) I get not to get fussed about the power, as when you get it going; I’d never call you slow.

    When I start looking proper I’ll get out and test ride a Bonny Bonnie.
     
     

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    Everything else is shyte
     
     

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    And did somebody mention Buell ?

    Everything else is shyte
     
     

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