Oh this sound brings back memories...

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN6OWQTCXT4

[cj599_imp]

Love the sound of the 2 smokes miss my 99 cr250 and my 86 kx125

[GoldOxide_imp]

In a weird way I miss my ol' RD400, but in general, I could never find a soul in the tin can pop sound of a two stroke.

[PowerDubs_imp]

I also owned an '86 KX 125.

and a KX 80 that for the life of me I forget the year.. wow.

and an '84 RM 80

'83 IT250

'78 YZ 250

'78 GT80

'77-78 KD80

'73-4 Suzuki TS 185

'72 F11 250

The 2-stroke is dead- Long live the 2-stroke!!

In a weird way I miss my ol' RD400, but in general, I could never find a soul in the tin can pop sound of a two stroke.

It's not soul per se, but maybe the exact opposite- call of the devil- begging you to hold it open and hear it scream- sheer adrenaline and mayhem.

I also owned a highly modified Banshee... whoa baby, hold on!!

[GoldOxide_imp]

I also owned an '86 KX 125.

and a KX 80 that for the life of me I forget the year.. wow.

and an '84 RM 80

'83 IT250

'78 YZ 250

'78 GT80

'77-78 KD80

'73-4 Suzuki TS 185

'72 F11 250

The 2-stroke is dead- Long live the 2-stroke!!

In a weird way I miss my ol' RD400, but in general, I could never find a soul in the tin can pop sound of a two stroke.

It's not soul per se, but maybe the exact opposite- call of the devil- begging you to hold it open and hear it scream- sheer adrenaline and mayhem.

I also owned a highly modified Banshee... whoa baby, hold on!!

It's not soul per se, but maybe the exact opposite- call of the devil- begging you to hold it open and hear it scream- sheer adrenaline and mayhem.

I also owned a highly modified Banshee... whoa baby, hold on!!
When put that way, you get no dispute from me.

[cj599_imp]

I also owned an '86 KX 125.

and a KX 80 that for the life of me I forget the year.. wow.

and an '84 RM 80

'83 IT250

'78 YZ 250

'78 GT80

'77-78 KD80

'73-4 Suzuki TS 185

'72 F11 250

The 2-stroke is dead- Long live the 2-stroke!!

In a weird way I miss my ol' RD400, but in general, I could never find a soul in the tin can pop sound of a two stroke.

It's not soul per se, but maybe the exact opposite- call of the devil- begging you to hold it open and hear it scream- sheer adrenaline and mayhem.

I also owned a highly modified Banshee... whoa baby, hold on!!

It's not soul per se, but maybe the exact opposite- call of the devil- begging you to hold it open and hear it scream- sheer adrenaline and mayhem.

I also owned a highly modified Banshee... whoa baby, hold on!! had a bunch or rm's kx's cr's and 1 yz250 it was a 92 also had a kdx 200 a td350 and a few others my first bike was a 79 suzuki ds80 but the 86 kx125 stands out i absolutely loved that bike what a ripper

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There’s quite a big/ healthy scooter scene around here and pre COVID you would regularly see group rides out and about. Many dressed in Mod or Rocker gear. Lambrettas, Vespas and the like. I don’t really know what they are TBH but clearly the owners love em. They do an annual charity run over the Humber Bridge and there’s so many (hundreds and hundreds) they open toll booths especially to just let’s them through FOC. I’ve been to watch the spectacle a few times.The sounds and smells of these two strokes is actually pretty impressive and I still think I am going to have to try it out one of these days. Maybe buy one? I think we notice these things because modern vehicles are so (relatively) clean and odorless now. I found these pictures online to add colour to my post.

p.s. the Humber Bridge is physically near to the place where the Roman’s used to cross the Humber River, they called it Ermine Street (it’s now called the A15) and it ran for miles linking (locally to me) Lincoln and York. Lots of Roman stuff dotted about if you know where to look. Anyway, The Queen opened it in 1982, used to be the longest single span in the world. I walk it quite often in Summer for exercise. I have been up the tower (nearest in that pic) and it’s pretty impressive.

[GoldOxide_imp]

Nice Jfro, especially the Roman history bit.

The Mod and Rocker scene was a big deal in urban England during the 60s - but I am definitely no expert either. I believe scooters will continue to play an important role in modern day local region transport, whether it be antiques or modern electric.

[redbirds_imp]

My favorite two-stroking oil burner.



Nothing like the aroma of castor oil in the air.