Reply With QuoteNice little ride out to Bala today..👍👍
Nice little ride out to Bala today..👍👍
Haven’t been there for years, still looks lovely!Originally Posted by Enoch
Nice little ride out to Bala today..
Bala was pretty well attended on Sat 22 as well
Stuart
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Cassington tonight.
I was there on Sat as well👍👍Bala was pretty well attended on Sat 22 as well
Stuart
Only just found out it was on. Pity as a bit more notice would have liked to go!
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
So it looks like after a very fun 2500 miles with my Street Twin the call for more practicality (and power) is going to be answered with the below soon to be incoming Tiger 800 XRX:
They most certainly are, and with a monowheel you hardly know they`re there.
They tow beautifully, are stable, have little affect the towing bike well over the national speed limit and you can lean into corners with confidence as the trailer leans with you. I wouldn`t fancy a twin-wheel jobbie myself..
Only u-turns and tight mini roundabouts cause any inconvenience.
Here`s my rig i used this weekend just gone;
BTW, 120 litres..........
ps
how do you guys usually attach your wheelie bins to the trailer bed?
Quick pic of the GSA on the way home just now. Love the colour of the headers. Almost better than the sound.
Haha! Yep a similar path...Yep, been there, done that
To be fair the Street Twin has been a fantastic first bike but it has its limitations. Particularly as my wife spends far more time on the back then I had expected and it is not the most comfortable for 2 up for any real distance. If I had the room I would keep it as it does what it does well (a B road blast) very well but the Tiger should be more suitable now for what I need (and want) for my riding.
Thankfully as well I am also not losing any significant money on it which is a first. It will be missed though..
OMGThey most certainly are, and with a monowheel you hardly know they`re there.
They tow beautifully, are stable, have little affect the towing bike well over the national speed limit and you can lean into corners with confidence as the trailer leans with you. I wouldn`t fancy a twin-wheel jobbie myself..
Only u-turns and tight mini roundabouts cause any inconvenience.
Here`s my rig i used this weekend just gone;
BTW, 120 litres..........
ps
how do you guys usually attach your wheelie bins to the trailer bed?
I know I'll probably regret this, but why a wheelie bin on a trailer?
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
And why turned this way, instead of having the opening at the back?OMG
I know I'll probably regret this, but why a wheelie bin on a trailer?
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
Me too. In something of a U-Turn, these two have been replaced...Yep, been there, done that
by this...
I think I've got it right this time.
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Lovely, and hopefully it'll keep you happy for a long time. I know my RT will for me, and all of this just goes to show that you can ponder and test ride all you want, but when push comes to shove the only was you'll know if you've got it right is by living with them for a while.
Managed to pick up a nice Xdiavel specific tail bag at a good price..👍👍
I'd have it the way it is in the picture. You don't want that flap opening somehow.
Very Mad Max.
How long is it from the rear axle of the bike to the back of the trailer? I'm guessing you're right on the 2.5m limit.
The twin wheel ones are fine as the hitch can rotate through 360 degrees, so the trailer just follows on behind irrespective of the lean angle of the bike.
I would be more worried with the shape: it’s wider in front than near the bin wheels, so if it slides a little under braking the straps will be loose for the new, smaller circumference.
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
Easily fixed....just get super hard on the throttle asap.
Worst case scenario, you just bin it.
swidt?
Because a portaloo won`t fit.OMG
I know I'll probably regret this, but why a wheelie bin on a trailer?
It`s waterproof, capacious, multi-usage, convenient and adaptable.
Oh yeah, and free - i quite often see them discarded outside peoples houses. Usually every Tuesday morning.
Three hundred and thirty quid for a top box!!!!!?
No one puts a wheelie bin on a motorcycle trailer in such a configuration, that`d be madness!
Yeah, it`s right on the limit, or it maybe 12mm over.....
The straps arn`t the only thing holding it down, it`s actually got two steel straps and bolts holding the `handle` down at the front. It ain`t going anywhere.
I prefer to call it a `modular motorcycle luggage retainment and transportation system`.
It also doubles up as a handy camping/cooking device - when you open the lid it can be supported by a pole and then a custom-made `shelf` placed onto the opening: you then have a handy area onto which you can place your beer/snacks etc and is also an elevated standing-position cooking area for your stove.
This thing wasn`t just thrown together you know...
I love it.
Rock up, and wheel your gear to wherever....excellent.
Do you find it tends to 'push' the bike on under braking?
It was one of the best in years,lots of bikes some real gems.
There was room to move around as well.
Exactly, although i tend to attend doo`s where it`s the norm to simply pitch up where you park the bike.
With just the camping gear on board the extra load may require a little bit more braking effort, not much though.
With the pit bike loaded up plus camping gear.........that`s one heavy mother of a bike/trailer combo and you certainly feel the extra weight when braking.
The CBR`s linked brakes help......a bit...
You`ll all be using `em soon...
I knew it.
I’m starting to think I might need one........
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
Im not ready for a GS quite yet, but that looks cracking - enjoy!Me too. In something of a U-Turn, these two have been replaced...
by this...
I think I've got it right this time.
Thanks. I have reached the conclusion that I am "GS Ready", as I seem to fit the profile for age, fitness, acceptance of potential social isolation and willingness to put function ahead of form. The best part is that I am content with that.
What did you think of the Z900? I'm quite drawn to one but they seem/look a bit heavy...Me too. In something of a U-Turn, these two have been replaced...
by this...
I think I've got it right this time.
Happy for you, but personally it’s the antithesis of why I ride bikes.Thanks. I have reached the conclusion that I am "GS Ready", as I seem to fit the profile for age, fitness, acceptance of potential social isolation and willingness to put function ahead of form. The best part is that I am content with that.
I can’t help but see them in the same manner I see Rolex.
Me too. In something of a U-Turn, these two have been replaced...
by this...
I think I've got it right this time.Superb! Well done! Eventually everyone lands on the GS... :DThanks. I have reached the conclusion that I am "GS Ready", as I seem to fit the profile for age, fitness, acceptance of potential social isolation and willingness to put function ahead of form. The best part is that I am content with that.
Antithesis? The GS delivers huge fun, pace, agility, capacity and comfort over broken roads and long distances... Apart from a Vmax above 135mph where a sportsbike will be faster (and looks which are subjective), the GS is a great tool for the job. I guess similar to why Rolex is just a great all round watch... haters will hate and all that!
Wish I hadn't just read that..............Thanks. I have reached the conclusion that I am "GS Ready", as I seem to fit the profile for age, fitness, acceptance of potential social isolation and willingness to put function ahead of form. The best part is that I am content with that.
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
Having ridden one all over South Africa the bike is fantastic, the handling is perfect and the speed epic. You can be extremely harsh with it yet the bike doesn't falter.Thanks. I have reached the conclusion that I am "GS Ready", as I seem to fit the profile for age, fitness, acceptance of potential social isolation and willingness to put function ahead of form. The best part is that I am content with that.
I've come to the conclusion the bike is probably a best kept secret thanks to the rider profile it currently attracts
I know I will own one sometime in the future, and with the British weather and terrible roads makes perfect sense, just don't want to be isolated from my rider group just yet!
I liked the Z00RS - enough to buy one - but when push came to shove I preferred riding something else. I didn't find it particularly heavy and it felt well made. The induction noise is compelling, and encourages a more aggressive riding style. I found the throttle very on/off in the first part of the range, which was something I could ride around but it was a bit tiresome. It may have been possible to fix that, although reading online comments, it seems quite a contentious point.
I get the analogy, and it's probably the reason I like Rolex too. Fit for purpose, evolutionary development and decent quality. Yes, a lot of marketing BS too, but a fundamentally sound product to back it up.
Not sure it's much of a secret, given the R1200 was the top selling bike in the UK last year, and most of them were GS's - at least according to this source - https://www.visordown.com/news/gener...ikes-uk-2018/2Having ridden one all over South Africa the bike is fantastic, the handling is perfect and the speed epic. You can be extremely harsh with it yet the bike doesn't falter.
I've come to the conclusion the bike is probably a best kept secret thanks to the rider profile it currently attracts
I know I will own one sometime in the future, and with the British weather and terrible roads makes perfect sense, just don't want to be isolated from my rider group just yet!
Perhaps most owners only use them during the hours of darkness...
Loving this.....quick wipe over with an oily rag, and you're good to go.
Anyone else like ratters?
Looks like it’s been torched and then had tractor tyres fittedLoving this.....quick wipe over with an oily rag, and you're good to go.
Anyone else like ratters?
The powerful spotlights make perfect sense nowPerhaps most owners only use them during the hours of darkness...
Nothing to do with hate,it’s not my thing or my philosophy that’s all.
If I wanted that degree of comfort and ease I would use my car or a NC750.
For me it’s not just about the capability of the bike I have to love it.
Tool for the job says it all to me.
I have no problem with others choices it’s just not for me.
That doesn’t look like natural patina to me.Loving this.....quick wipe over with an oily rag, and you're good to go.
Anyone else like ratters?
Cassington last night,£12,000 barn find for sale had a lot of interest amongst all the shiny stuff.
Funnily enough I started on a GS.....first geared bike after passing my test was a R1200GS! Lovely bike but sold soon after as at 5'8" with a 29" inside leg and 70kg it was just too much of a bike for me. I replaced it with a F650GS (the twin 800cc one) when they first came out and just loved it.
However, I then dabbled with other types of bikes having lovely Triumph Street Triple before returning to scooters again. I'm now back on bikes and I'm loving my Ducati Scrambler (I might have mentioned this before ;o)).....the point being though that I'd happy have any one of my former bikes again in the blink of an eye. I wouldn't go as far as to say that I love all bikes.....but there are a lot of different types to choose from these days and don't knock any until you've tied one. You might surprise yourself.
Aerodynamics... tear drop effect. :D
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Aerodynamics... tear drop effect. :D
Please tell me your mate hates his ThruxtonR, that they are truly terrible and I should definitely not make any plans to buy such an obviously pretty and well speced bike in the next 12 monthsNice little ride out to Bala today..
Thanks.
Yeah...agree.
Here's a nicer example
£12K?...Jezzz...what was it....?
Did it have a decent history?
By the look of the dry clutch it's been raced maybe.
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looks purpose built for people with too much money who collect shabby chic or buy crap from drew pritchard :)Loving this.....quick wipe over with an oily rag, and you're good to go.
Anyone else like ratters?
Don't know what it is but the drilled holes in the footpeg, gear lever and clutch basket to save weight definitely suggest it has been raced to me.
£12K?...Jezzz...what was it....?
Did it have a decent history?
By the look of the dry clutch it's been raced maybe.
This should explain,I am not an expert but it needs a lot of work and money on top.Yeah...agree.
Here's a nicer example
£12K?...Jezzz...what was it....?
Did it have a decent history?
By the look of the dry clutch it's been raced maybe.
Nice Scott behind it
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