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A mate just sent over some photos of his grandfather and what was at the time the family transport.
Quite a practical load lugger.
edit - yes, the reg number 750 BMW was the actual reg.
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Some quotes from our own Mark (MMC) on Oxfordshire County Councils continuing crusade against motorcycles as a means of transport.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan...shire-52328021
Can anyone tell me what make this is?
It's a Verge TS.Originally Posted by Metalic Mud
Can anyone tell me what make this is?
https://electrek.co/2019/11/20/coole...es-eicma-2019/
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
Thanks.
Look forward to owning something like this soon.
Failing that, maybe the next zero.
That does look cool, the futures bright........
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Looks like a Grom on steroids with some Tron styling!
LEGO?
I bet it was someone on here going to sell a Rolex face to face,but thought this story was more believable.
of course in normal times this is what we do,any excuse to ride.
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crim...xoFQeJfUkq_5H8
Dunno why but it reminds me of the chaser in this!!!
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
Normal times, sunny day I'd be on it. But at the moment it doesn't do much for the biker image.I bet it was someone on here going to sell a Rolex face to face,but thought this story was more believable.
of course in normal times this is what we do,any excuse to ride.
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crim...xoFQeJfUkq_5H8
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
Between Rochdale and Whitby are are some very defined biker routes ( eg Blubberhouses) . The Police regularly wait at the roadside with radar. These two were daft to pick such a popular route. By hitting the National press it reinforces the public perception of bikers being Mavericks. This and the Oxford debacle that our own MMC is defending is giving the biking fraternity a bad name.I bet it was someone on here going to sell a Rolex face to face,but thought this story was more believable.
of course in normal times this is what we do,any excuse to ride.
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crim...xoFQeJfUkq_5H8
I seem to recall that the 'star' originally had genitalia?Dunno why but it reminds me of the chaser in this!!!
(btw, I'm not referring to anyone other than the frog)
Have I missed something?
I've got a 70-mile round trip to work at the moment and have so far fought the urge to take the bike. Thankfully the stupid O'clock starts are helping discourage wheeling the bike out of a morning as it's still chilly and I'd have to get up even earlier to allow time to get my gear on and off.
Great for limited commuting or going to the chippie....other than that though....??Can anyone tell me what make this is?
I have been using my bike to get to work - have travelled out of normal hours where possible. My ride is 30 miles each way it is certainly pleasant with minimal traffic and I am obviously a commuter (looking at my bike/gear/luggage etc) so less likely to get stopped going back to the coast on Thursday than in the car I think.
It isn't as much fun as you would expect - in fact have been enjoying the empty roads in the car more - but not needing to filter is very pleasant and I prefer to ride the bike when I can (mpg is also about double the car's). Only ride work to home not socially and always in full gear not even jeans at the moment so by the time have changed car is probably quicker.
30 years ago I hate to think how badly behaved I would have been on a bike at the moment !
Odd you say that - I've done all my commuting in my 1.4 litre Skoda Superb Estate supertanker thing but, because the weather's so nice, swapped to the 2.0 litre MX5 on Monday.
I have to say that with the priority being to get from A to B avoiding ditches and hospitals, I switched back to the Skoda yesterday as it just felt far less stressful.
Perhaps I'd not enjoy riding as much as I'd like to think I would.
Got may new lift today. Took 5 hours non stop work to get it unpacked assembled and up and running. I’m aching but happy..
Also got a new shelving unit and a load of bins so I can finally sort out my stash of nuts n bolts... that ain’t gonna happen in a day, but I can make a start.
I am envious of so many things in these photos...
Same as the one my R65's been sat on for 5 years...
its a game changer having a lift, sadly my shed is to small.
where do you live Enoch?
Should have sold it to me👍
Shropshire..
Where would I have put the R65?
Leave it on the lift, I’ll sort it out..😎
Yes, now blanked out in the video. Amazing that we have tv programmes with naked people being chosen for a date, but can't see a cartoon character with bits. Progress I suppose.I seem to recall that the 'star' originally had genitalia?
(btw, I'm not referring to anyone other than the frog
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
Looks good, been thinking of getting one myself lately.
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
A bit to far from me,I have some HD dealership stores department small spares racking I could have let you have,I've more than I need.
meanwhile these are back in stock,top loading is a real bonus when finding things.
I just bought one and cycling gloves,previous I bought the small first aid kit and the see through small bags.
https://www.lomo.co.uk/acatalog/dry-...g.html#SID=115
I used my Alpkit roll bags on my last trip which is also good stuff,the Alpkit trekking pole is also good as its light and folds up small,sometimes I need a helping hand.
Thanks for the offer... I’m pretty sorted for shelving, my problem is keeping it tidy..🤔
Just ordered a Denali soundbomb mini for my Indian. Used to have one on an old Honda and it’s a significant (double) increase in loudness compared to a typical stock horn. Plug and play direct replacement too which is handy, so no faffing around with power leads.
That’s a pain.
What made me order it for my current bike was seeing another owner’s photo on the stock bracket. Neater than a neat thing.
I will be going for a short ride today. Leading a convoy of ex military vehicles through our village.
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The flags don't make it an essential journey.
Gurmot,lovely looking bike.
Really nice. What make is it?
Thanks. It’s a 1941 BSA WM20 500cc side valve thumper. Ex British Army.
It’s the reason I took my bike test 2 years ago (at age 50).
Happy to say the convoy (4 vehicles, all from the village) went off smoothly and raised lots of smiles and waves from the young and old having tea in their front garden. I don’t think anyone caught the virus as a result.
Sounds like a very nice thing to do and a fantastic day for it :)
Bet the bike sounds great. I do need a single in my life at some point.
Pushed the R9T out of the garage to add a couple of accessories (frame covers) ..
^^^ Nice looking bike.
No expense spared on that. Ti headers too? Lovely looking bike.
I've just found the stubby micro screen for my GSA when I was in the shed earlier looking for something else so that will be going on before Tuesday.
I can’t tell you how jealous I am of these man cave workshops.
I have a small section of car parking space where I’m not allowed to clean, fettle or fantasise riding.
Enjoy !
i think the R9T looks a hell of a lot better with a rear seat cowl fittedPushed the R9T out of the garage to add a couple of accessories (frame covers) ..
Finally got the garage pretty much to my liking, tools all sorted and accessible, new rack loaded with stuff I use regularly and lift where I want it.
Thought I’d show a few pics to show it off.
Nuts, bolts and washers all sorted
Lubes, loctite and adhesives all to hand, the next shelf down contains all my auto electrical stuff and cable ties etc
Tools sorted
All that remains is to go through this load of shelving, and have a big sort out
Nice Enoch; I just wish I could keep my garage as tidy!
I think I’d struggle with having my grinder behind a vice at the back of the bench though.
Great stuff, Enoch. Have you ever thought “I just need one more torque wrench”?
It’s not bolted down Dave. If I need it I bring it to the front of the bench and use wood clamps to clamp it in place, same with the linishing belt.Nice Enoch; I just wish I could keep my garage as tidy!
I think I’d struggle with having my grinder behind a vice at the back of the bench though.
I’ll probably build a small bench at sometime and bolt the grinder, linisher and drill to it👍
Actually yes, but not one more, at least 2. I’d like one with a 1/4 drive that starts at a very low torque value, and I really like the new ones that give an LED and audible warning when you hit the torque value.
Not all of those torque wrenches are trustworthy, a couple are just used as a long handled ratchet
I have a 1/2, 3/8 and a 1/4 drive torque wrenches.
The electronic ones are fantastically accurate, but for home use maybe not so good unless you have a heated* garage and/or a supply of spare batteries.
Whilst on electronic kit, I have a £300-ish Mitutoyo micrometer, hadn't used it for 5-6 months, discovered the battery had leaked damaging the contacts beyond cleaning. Off to Mitutoyo for repair...£80 for new contacts and recalibration. Caused by insufficient use, and not noticing the battery going flat. I now take the battery out when I put it away, but to be honest, it's such a faff putting battery back it to use it, I find it's quicker and easier just to grab a cheapo manual one out of the box...
*from my experience batteries left in a cold shed or garage over winter tend to fail fairly early
If you're using electronic kit everyday, obviously no problems with battery life being shortend by cold storage.
I recently had this issue with my multimeter but it was a relatively cheap digital one from screwfix and I’d had it a number of years.
I bought a virtually identical replacement, again from screwfix, for a tenner.
I don’t need great accuracy though as more often than not I’m either testing the mains AC circuits or just testing for continuity on bike electrics.
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