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My bike (1992)

PostPosted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 7:39 am
by javaman
I had this bike brand new in 1992 when starting college. Now it has lost its lustre and many of its parts :( My brother likes to ride motorcycle but he does not fancy fixing things.

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Back then it cost 3 Million rupiah (or $750 :lol:), still it was a lot of money and there was no way my parents could pay it cash. The Honda GL-PRO 150 was considered one of the best bike you could buy locally (bikes limited by law to 200cc). Let's say it was a chick magnet :lol:

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The engine is 150cc with unknown horsepower and a kickstarter which kicked me back many times. But it went an indicated 120kph.

Once a bike mechanic from Australia stayed at my house and he brought a bike magazine. I was very lucky :D

The longest I've ridden her was from the central of Java to eastern end of Bali. Awesome.

I tried to start it to have a bit of ride, but the tank was leaking. So I took my reliable 1974 Vespa instead.

And yes... front number plate is possible ... :P

Re: My bike (1992)

PostPosted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 8:54 am
by waynemorgan
Is that a Series 3 SWB Landrover behind the bike? Has a Series 2 lower door hinge and S3 top door hinge? Looks like an ideal project vehicle :D and they're not too hard to do either.

The bike has the heel / toe gearshift too? How did it feel at the indicated 120kph?

Re: My bike (1992)

PostPosted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 6:30 pm
by the kid
So where is this beast now Andy ??

Re: My bike (1992)

PostPosted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 6:50 am
by javaman
I have no ideas about all the cars (junk) that he collect :lol: . I think he got another 3 of that types and few more jeeps (wranglers?). Also older bikes like BSA which surprisingly works.

The bike's exact location is here :D