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Hi looking for fellow female classic/custom/cafe racer riders
Posted: Jul 22nd, '18, 11:23
by Issy_Max
Hi All,
Searching for South West based female groups or solo riders that ride classics/custom build/cafe racer
If there isn't a meet or group already I would like to start one.
1977 Kawasaki KZ650
https://www.instagram.com/p/BkCcBzlFlpF ... 9i56zhl88u
Re: Hi looking for fellow female classic/custom/cafe racer riders
Posted: Jul 22nd, '18, 12:35
by billinom8s
Hi issy, welcome to swb.
Let's see who appears to say hi and share Bike stories.
Any pics of the Bike? Where you based?
Re: Hi looking for fellow female classic/custom/cafe racer riders
Posted: Jul 22nd, '18, 13:29
by Issy_Max
Included a link with a photo on my post
I am in Torbay.
Re: Hi looking for fellow female classic/custom/cafe racer riders
Posted: Jul 24th, '18, 14:25
by Smiler
Hi Issy, nice looking bike!
There aren't a great many lady bikers on SWB, but you never know who'll see your post here - good luck in starting your group, and happy biking
Re: Hi looking for fellow female classic/custom/cafe racer riders
Posted: Jul 24th, '18, 18:12
by menzies3032
Hi Issy
We spoke on Facebook. Glad that you decided to join us sure you will make friends with others in here.
Smiler you may wish to mention that actually you are one of the female riders on this forum
all be it on a Superbike rather then a classic cafe racer.
It’s not all men on here honest.
Re: Hi looking for fellow female classic/custom/cafe racer riders
Posted: Jul 24th, '18, 19:33
by Mervin
Well i have a 1980 Z650 but am the wrong gender i am afraid, Its sits along with 3x aircooled RD yams (1 in bits) 2x TDR250 yams (1 in bits again ) a Suzuki teapot (not Kettle unfortunately ) and a Honda 650 Vigor
Re: Hi looking for fellow female classic/custom/cafe racer riders
Posted: Jul 24th, '18, 20:27
by scorcher
menzies3032 wrote: ↑Jul 24th, '18, 18:12
It’s not all men on here.
He's right. There's Suzuki riders too
Re: Hi looking for fellow female classic/custom/cafe racer riders
Posted: Jul 24th, '18, 21:23
by menzies3032
Heyyyyyyy
Re: Hi looking for fellow female classic/custom/cafe racer riders
Posted: Jul 25th, '18, 14:17
by Issy_Max
Thank you, all.
Hoping to create a sw group for women which will focus on custom culture, shared adventure and activities. I feel like there is a gap where an empowering group of women can come together to ride, build or exchange mechanical knowledge and engage in rides and activities which go beyond the usual rides or meets.
Re: Hi looking for fellow female classic/custom/cafe racer riders
Posted: Jul 25th, '18, 14:41
by Issy_Max
Mervin wrote: ↑Jul 24th, '18, 19:33
Well i have a 1980 Z650 but am the wrong gender i am afraid, Its sits along with 3x aircooled RD yams (1 in bits) 2x TDR250 yams (1 in bits again ) a Suzuki teapot (not Kettle unfortunately ) and a Honda 650 Vigor
Do you take you're to any local meets or shows?
Re: Hi looking for fellow female classic/custom/cafe racer riders
Posted: Jul 25th, '18, 19:43
by Mervin
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Its not been moted for a couple of years now , its not restored just kept running , It has been to the North devon classic bike owners show and gopt best jap bike in show , (I think Stevie wonder was the judge ) and a few other meets
Re: Hi looking for fellow female classic/custom/cafe racer riders
Posted: Jul 26th, '18, 07:19
by Scotty
Interesting, I presume that it's a B model with aftermarket cast wheels (single front disc and drum rear are the giveaways) but I can't recall whether the B had the caliper in front of the fork leg or not, and the RH leg has caliper lugs too... Being a V-plate and with painted engine cases it is of the C3 era.... something of a bitsa perhaps...?
Re: Hi looking for fellow female classic/custom/cafe racer riders
Posted: Jul 26th, '18, 11:19
by Issy_Max
Mervin wrote: ↑Jul 25th, '18, 19:43
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Its not been moted for a couple of years now , its not restored just kept running , It has been to the North devon classic bike owners show and gopt best jap bike in show , (I think Stevie wonder was the judge ) and a few other meets
That's a nice bike!
Re: Hi looking for fellow female classic/custom/cafe racer riders
Posted: Jul 26th, '18, 11:24
by Issy_Max
Scotty wrote: ↑Jul 26th, '18, 07:19
Interesting, I presume that it's a B model with aftermarket cast wheels (single front disc and drum rear are the giveaways) but I can't recall whether the B had the caliper in front of the fork leg or not, and the RH leg has caliper lugs too... Being a V-plate and with painted engine cases it is of the C3 era.... something of a bitsa perhaps...?
You boys love talking about the minutiae of different models don't ya.
Re: Hi looking for fellow female classic/custom/cafe racer riders
Posted: Jul 26th, '18, 12:32
by Scotty
Issy_Max wrote: ↑Jul 26th, '18, 11:24
You boys love talking about the minutiae of different models don't ya.
Don’t we just.... wouldn’t life be dull without random anorak moments to spice it up eh?