http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: (Motor)bikers - a friendly encounter en Tue, 26 May 2026 10:01:26 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1169#post-10909 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:15:52 +0000 LaidBack 10909@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks Arellcat</p> <p>I didn't do internet search as knew someone would have the answer.... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1169#post-10908 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:56:08 +0000 Arellcat 10908@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>General Sir Samuel James Browne was in the British Indian Army cavalry in the 19th century. He lost his left arm in battle, and invented a diagonal belt to carry his sword and pistol in the right place. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1169#post-10899 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:46:33 +0000 LaidBack 10899@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>That's pretty accurate. You know your bikes (powered and un-powered!)</p> <p>Nice to see such a variety. </p> <p>But who was Sam Browne? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1169#post-10883 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:04:15 +0000 Smudge 10883@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Ok, now from the bigger computer... looks like from the left a Norton Commando then a boxer BMW (qi point, the blue and white BMW symbol represents a spinning propeller as they used to be an aircraft manufacturer) an MZ (Motoradwerke Zoschpau iirc) then the last two are a bit trickier as they are hidden, I'm guessing the red one in front may be another Norton and a wild stab in the dark for the last one... a Royal Enfield Bullet. How'd I do? :-)<br /> The dayglo sam browne belt isn't a cyclist thing, motorcyclists, esp the police ones, have been wearing them for as long as I can remember, my dad even bought me one when I got my first bike! ;-) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1169#post-10875 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:25:25 +0000 LaidBack 10875@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks. Is a mobile phone pic so lacks detail.</p> <p>They seemed like real enthusiasts rather than 'head downers'.</p> <p>One was an MZ (East German). The Norton looked good - not sure how old it was. </p> <p>Of course the style for 'retro' has entered everything now. Was also interesting to see one of their ensemble with a cyclists style fluorescent band on. Possibly cycles as well of course. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1169#post-10837 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 08:19:41 +0000 Smudge 10837@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>cant' see the pic at work but from memory next one along was a BMW and I think there may have been an old style MZ there as well (small screen this morning makes it difficult, sigh)<br /> May have a look and play spot the bike tonight if time allows :) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1169#post-10810 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:05:59 +0000 LaidBack 10810@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>"You should have a flag on that!"</em></p> <p>A varied group of friendly bikers up from Durham encountered on top of Lammermuirs near Nine Stone Rig. </p> <p>Red bike is a Norton. Sure some other forumers can identify the rest. There were no Harley riders. </p> <p><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4854151416_71f02f6529_b.jpg"> </p>