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(Motor)bikers - a friendly encounter

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  • Started 13 years ago by LaidBack
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  1. LaidBack
    Member

    "You should have a flag on that!"

    A varied group of friendly bikers up from Durham encountered on top of Lammermuirs near Nine Stone Rig.

    Red bike is a Norton. Sure some other forumers can identify the rest. There were no Harley riders.

    Posted 13 years ago #

  2. Smudge
    Member

    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)
    May have a look and play spot the bike tonight if time allows :)

    Posted 13 years ago #

  3. LaidBack
    Member

    Thanks. Is a mobile phone pic so lacks detail.

    They seemed like real enthusiasts rather than 'head downers'.

    One was an MZ (East German). The Norton looked good - not sure how old it was.

    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.

    Posted 13 years ago #

  4. Smudge
    Member

    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? :-)
    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! ;-)

    Posted 13 years ago #

  5. LaidBack
    Member

    That's pretty accurate. You know your bikes (powered and un-powered!)

    Nice to see such a variety.

    But who was Sam Browne?

    Posted 13 years ago #

  6. Arellcat
    Moderator

    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.

    Posted 13 years ago #

  7. LaidBack
    Member

    Thanks Arellcat

    I didn't do internet search as knew someone would have the answer....

    Posted 13 years ago #

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