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by Richard Simpson Mark II
Sun Feb 04, 2024 6:44 pm
Forum: BIKES
Topic: SWM is back in UK
Replies: 12
Views: 3995

Re: SWM is back in UK

To be honest, I've only been once. Got a good deal on a tin of WD40, a bulb for our outside light, a pair of Oxford motorcycle boots and a new office chair. I got a black mark for not being interested in the rugs, though, so have not been back. There's an ever-growing flock of chickens there...mostl...
by Richard Simpson Mark II
Sun Feb 04, 2024 12:03 pm
Forum: BIKES
Topic: SWM is back in UK
Replies: 12
Views: 3995

Re: SWM is back in UK

The boss of Trago points out that they offer 'cheap mobility' to a wide range of customers in predominantly rural areas without some of the 'baggage' that comes with conventional motorcycle dealers. Good move...from my time 'in the trade' I know that an attractively priced offer of bike, basic kit a...
by Richard Simpson Mark II
Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:27 pm
Forum: BIKES
Topic: SWM is back in UK
Replies: 12
Views: 3995

Re: SWM is back in UK

IanB wrote: Sat Feb 03, 2024 9:41 pm Speedy Working Motors

Had a few over the years, always been good.
the enduro/SM models are left overs from when BMW owned Husqvarna, and the others are rebadged Shinerays from China.. Shineray owns SWM.
by Richard Simpson Mark II
Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:25 pm
Forum: BIKES
Topic: SWM is back in UK
Replies: 12
Views: 3995

Re: SWM is back in UK

Trago does sell motorcycle gear, and has a budget bike dealership in Devon selling Lexmoto, Herald, Voge etc. But they are apparently looking to appoint SWM dealers.
by Richard Simpson Mark II
Sat Feb 03, 2024 8:49 pm
Forum: BIKES
Topic: SWM is back in UK
Replies: 12
Views: 3995

SWM is back in UK

New importer is Trago Mills...the 'diverse' household retailer in Devon, Cornwall and South Wales. The range is: 125 enduro & SM (£4000), 300 4T Enduro (£7500), 500 Enduro & Sm (£7700 and £7300), a 500 with a Honda XBR 500 clone engine that looks like the old Silver Vase model (£4300) and a ...
by Richard Simpson Mark II
Thu Feb 01, 2024 7:12 pm
Forum: BIKES
Topic: Good Looking Motorcycles That You’ve Owned
Replies: 42
Views: 9006

Re: Good Looking Motorcycles That You’ve Owned

I used to build those up out of the crate at Three Cross Motorcycles.

Happy days!
by Richard Simpson Mark II
Thu Feb 01, 2024 10:35 am
Forum: BIKES
Topic: Good Looking Motorcycles That You’ve Owned
Replies: 42
Views: 9006

Re: Good Looking Motorcycles That You’ve Owned

Will you lot stop putting up Moto Guzzi pics...you are making me want one.
by Richard Simpson Mark II
Thu Feb 01, 2024 10:33 am
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: I just remembered, I forgot.
Replies: 7
Views: 2473

Re: I just remembered, I forgot.

blue bus wrote: Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:03 pm Me and a chum used go walking in the Peak district one day he gave me some dark fair trade chocolate, i thought it was the worst thing i have ever had till he gave me some green Tea, i honestly thought he tried to poison me

I like it.
by Richard Simpson Mark II
Tue Jan 30, 2024 12:47 pm
Forum: BIKES
Topic: Good Looking Motorcycles That You’ve Owned
Replies: 42
Views: 9006

Re: Good Looking Motorcycles That You’ve Owned

I'm not sure I still have any pics of either, but my Moto Morini 500 SEI-V in black and red with gold pinstripes, the Aprilia Pegaso that replaced it: and now my Aprilia Mille RSV1000.

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