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Derek replied to the thread Enjoy Being A Motorcycle Luddite? No Abs, No Traction Control, No Rider Modes....
I mind the brakes fine. The front was almost non-existant and the back one would lock up at anything more than a light touch. Mine had...
Mar 26, 2026 at 4:15 PM -
Derek rated Twin4me's post
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Thank goodness all those MotoGP riders can manage without any electronic interventions!
Mar 26, 2026 at 3:05 PM -
Derek replied to the thread Enjoy Being A Motorcycle Luddite? No Abs, No Traction Control, No Rider Modes....
My first proper bike that I passed my test on was an Ariel Arrow Super Sport just like that. It wisna a bike that I took to.
Mar 26, 2026 at 1:34 PM -
Derek rated Pete1950's post
Agree in the thread Vintage Gallery.
Today I got my 1965 160 Monza Junior out of winter slumber. Fuel in tank, air in tyres, new spark plug - and it runs perfectly. [ATTACH]
Mar 24, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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Derek replied to the thread Enjoy Being A Motorcycle Luddite? No Abs, No Traction Control, No Rider Modes....
I think I'd prefer the Manx to the C10 though, although it has made it up the Lecht.
Mar 23, 2026 at 11:15 PM -
Derek liked Lochnagar's post in the thread Enjoy Being A Motorcycle Luddite? No Abs, No Traction Control, No Rider Modes....
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Mar 23, 2026 at 11:13 PM
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Derek attached a file to the thread Enjoy Being A Motorcycle Luddite? No Abs, No Traction Control, No Rider Modes....
No electronics on my 1948 BSA ZB32. It will even run without a battery, dynamo for lights and magneto ignition. [ATTACH]
Mar 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM