irhobotolo wrote:jimmock wrote:I am getting fed up with the Z1 / TRIPLES thing where original spares are a piss take and you dare not ride it in the rain because its worth so much.
This is EXACTLY what I was saying a few months ago when I was going to sell the LOT.
I wont be selling but its but riding something else for a while makes you think that bikes are about enjoyment and satisfaction rather than " how much its worth " and " if the No 7 bolts have the right font style for that year ! and if the seat cover has the right patina !!!! I have been into too much of that bullshit in recent years.

I couldn't agree more.
No7 bolts? I sling them and use STAINLESS!!!!
There was a time not that long ago, that a LOT of interest was generated in "nice" 4 into 1's.
I was hoping the 101% "ORIGINAL" theme was going to pass and a bit of "individuality" was going to happen.
I think the UK is the only country that we are anal about "originality".