Reply With QuoteThanks Adrien, it was a very long time ago when I was an 18 year old medical student on my first bike, and only transport
Sorry to hear this, but am glad you luckily escaped to tell the story.Originally Posted by Matt8500
Thanks Adrien, it was a very long time ago when I was an 18 year old medical student on my first bike, and only transport
We all bounced well then… sort of!Thanks Adrien, it was a very long time ago when I was an 18 year old medical student on my first bike, and only transport
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Fair enough, it's 35 years since I used a bike for a regular work commute so beating the traffic jams isn't something that would concern me. Mind you even then it was 25 miles of A road which wasn't that busy, with a couple of miles of town traffic each end. So nothing like the roads you're travelling on, more of a nice quickish bimble each way. It was still definitely quicker than my workmates and sometime car sharers though, which annoyed the Dolomite Sprint and Escort RS guys no end!
I still filter slowly in stationary traffic sometimes, but it's nice not to have to.
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
I wonder who won the British stone skimming championship🤪
Admit it, it's why you were there!I wonder who won the British stone skimming championship浪
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
Who doesn’t love skimming a stone..?.🤓
Is that a euphemism?
We pass these structures regularly when on route to our daughter’s. Its quite common to see blokes ( never women) positioning their car for a photograph. A very popular location and very striking.I wonder who won the British stone skimming championship浪
Steve
Frensham Pond champion 1965 here!
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
I bought this Guzzi as a non runner, it started life as a California, the Guzzi version of a Harley tourer, its changed a bit since then. As standard it weighed 250kg, now its down to 193kg with all fluids. Still needs new throttle cables and a weeping fork seal sorted and it'll be ready for the road.. just in time for the bad weather no doubt.
Now that’s how a Guzzi should look!
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Absolutely beaut.I bought this Guzzi as a non runner, it started life as a California, the Guzzi version of a Harley tourer, its changed a bit since then. As standard it weighed 250kg, now its down to 193kg with all fluids. Still needs new throttle cables and a weeping fork seal sorted and it'll be ready for the road.. just in time for the bad weather no doubt.
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That’s a very cool looking bike.
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
My friend has bought the same one.
Halfords tools are top notch.
Yes they advanced ones are brilliant.
I’ve got this same set, it’s a very comprehensive but if kit and good quality. It is a bit heavy to lift though!!For anyone with a Halfords trade card: I just picked this up using mine - price on checkout was £178, which is a discount of 46%! Couldn't resist - Halfords tools really are top quality and to get a 200pc set for that money is ridiculous.
Some Knox bargains in the outlet department if you are Small or 4XL
Though I did find a 2XL merino top in a (cough) fitted athletic fit.
https://www.planet-knox.com/category/sale/
Spotted this at the Raven tonight….. what a sweet looking machine..😎😎
Fabulous bike. My GF had one in the late 70s. Best bike bar none on twisties with decent tarmac. Worst bike ever in traffic in town. I liked the girl but I regret the bike more.Spotted this at the Raven tonight….. what a sweet looking machine..😎😎
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
A work of art.
good video from 44teeth this week discussing the legal aspects of a couple of crashes , well worth a watch.
How’s this for stupidity?? 2 miles from my house and a notorious piece of road for all the wrong reasons. I’ve lost count of the number of fatalities and serious incidents since I’ve lived here.
really beautiful bike,i am sure a lot of patience and skill has gone into building it.its the dogs danglies,I bought this Guzzi as a non runner, it started life as a California, the Guzzi version of a Harley tourer, its changed a bit since then. As standard it weighed 250kg, now its down to 193kg with all fluids. Still needs new throttle cables and a weeping fork seal sorted and it'll be ready for the road.. just in time for the bad weather no doubt.
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I've owned it for ten years, always been a side project, always at the back of the queue, its been rebuilt twice now as I wasn't happy with the look the first time. This is the second of five project bikes I'm trying to finish this year, so now on to number 3...really beautiful bike,i am sure a lot of patience and skill has gone into building it.its the dogs danglies,
A 1978 Z650 with a big bore Gpz1170 motor, started with just a damaged 650 frame..
Well, it arrived yesterday. One spanner falls out of its home in the lid, and one of the plastic case clips broke as soon as I opened it. It's also REALLY heavy, so when I take it back this afternoon I may go for the 150 piece set instead.For anyone with a Halfords trade card: I just picked this up using mine - price on checkout was £178, which is a discount of 46%! Couldn't resist - Halfords tools really are top quality and to get a 200pc set for that money is ridiculous.
In other news...
The eagle has landed.
Just need to fit my aftermarket bits back on now.
I did feel a bit weird when I jumped on it to ride home. Must have lasted all of 5 minutes, although I have to admit I was being very careful all the way.
After careful research into what was riden by who in which tv programmes I watched when I was a child, I've concluded that my subconscious believes this to be the ur-bike:
Shame about the socket set Tony, mine has been fine, was I right about the weight though!! Good shout on the smaller version, especially if you can still get it with that discount. I think they are hard to beat for the kind of use I put them through.
Brilliant news on the bike, so pleased for you. Enjoy putting your farkles back on and I look forward to hearing how you get on with it. If the weather holds, which seems unlikely at the minute I may be riding around your way this weekend, so if you see a bike much like yours with a fat old fella on board be sure to give us a nod.
Happy and safe riding.
Heavy was something of an understatement, Greg... good grief! Given what's in the set, though, I reckon the 150 piece (yes, still similarly discounted) will more than suffice.
As for tomorrow, if you are down my way then ping me a text and I may be able to hook up with you for a while. I'll need to go to Halfords first thing (decided it'll be too busy today now, as I've missed getting there for opening) and it'll depend a bit on how I'm feeling, but it would be good to see you - and your bike - if the stars should happen to align.
If I’m around I will definitely do that.
Nice one, Tony. Enjoy!
Just back from taking mine out for a nice sunny(!) ride...
One of the best things I added to mine. Shame about the welded pipes to the cat though. Motone now do a full exhaust to eliminate that now.
Rode my brothers 765 ST RS yesterday
What a fantastic bike.
Really easy to absolutely ring it's neck. My only slight complaint is the brakes. Given the big Brembo, callipers I expected better stopping power, but maybe it was just because I've got used to my bike.
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
They really are, aren't they.
I was rather impressed by the brakes, but maybe it was just because I've got used to my bike.
Just gloriousI bought this Guzzi as a non runner, it started life as a California, the Guzzi version of a Harley tourer, its changed a bit since then. As standard it weighed 250kg, now its down to 193kg with all fluids. Still needs new throttle cables and a weeping fork seal sorted and it'll be ready for the road.. just in time for the bad weather no doubt.
The Guzzi build and my others are on YT... https://www.youtube.com/@Merch131ho/videos
Wet roads , over enthusiastic overtaking, vehicle coming head on and no where to go. Unparalleled idiocy!How’s this for stupidity?? 2 miles from my house and a notorious piece of road for all the wrong reasons. I’ve lost count of the number of fatalities and serious incidents since I’ve lived here.
Brilliant value for money!For anyone with a Halfords trade card: I just picked this up using mine - price on checkout was £178, which is a discount of 46%! Couldn't resist - Halfords tools really are top quality and to get a 200pc set for that money is ridiculous.
Halfords lifetime warranty works too....I took a 15 year old torque wrench back for repair, there was no quibbling, just a straight swap for a new one.
My only reservation with these Halfords tools is that the 3/8 & 1/4 ratchets have a habit of switching themselves into the opposite directions when you're using then really fast. Annoying, but not a biggie or indeed a deal breaker.
Bliss.....
Those sandwiches look lovely and fluffy
Tiger loaf, cheddar cheese and mayo. Made with my own fair hands....
Apologies - I bought some new garden furniture on June 27th and it's rained every day since (here at least just south of Manchester).This bloody weather - I haven't even scrubbed my tyres in yet
^^^Ah, so you're to blame!
Well, it arrived yesterday. One spanner falls out of its home in the lid, and one of the plastic case clips broke as soon as I opened it. It's also REALLY heavy, so when I take it back this afternoon I may go for the 150 piece set instead.
In other news...
The eagle has landed.
Just need to fit my aftermarket bits back on now.
I did feel a bit weird when I jumped on it to ride home. Must have lasted all of 5 minutes, although I have to admit I was being very careful all the way.
Tony with my health problems I stopped using 1/2" drive not really needed on my bike, I went for 1/4" and 3/8" drive less weight on my hand and easier to carry.
Teng socket sets are very good as are the original/ Britool spanners which can still be found and are a joy to use they are as good as Snapon.
I use Teng torque wrenches of the size ranges that are used on most bikes.
Halfords tools are good but the big sets dont always give you what you actually need and often more stuff you dont need.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=teng+so..._ts-doa-p_1_16
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