Reply With QuoteNo, but every bolt removed gets cleaned and a lick of copper slip before it’s refitted..Originally Posted by Saint-Just
Reminds me of fitting new barrels, pistons, heads etc to my Harley and right at the final job when everything was back together I discovered that the exhaust studs wouldn't go in with the heads on...
No, but every bolt removed gets cleaned and a lick of copper slip before it’s refitted..
I use a 3/4 drive socket and bar, with a cheater bar... the funny thing is that the wheel is tightened to 230Nm, but it takes around 350Nm to get it loose..
Got my first bike Satnav last week, so I’ve bought 2 more fitting kits so I can use it on any bike... did the ducati last week and the Bobber today..
Sorry, but if you want porn...
...or just look at the recent 1098R sales post
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Bike Porn you say?
Stunning shot that , and so in keeping with the bike. EnjoyBike Porn you say?
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Great photo of a great bike
I’m trying to avoid looking Tony
Nature abhors a vacuum
hhhh, what a picture. Looks absolutely fantastic.
All of you guys with your fancy pics and here I am thinking I'm going to sell mine. 4,250 miles and haven't touched it since October. Think it might be wise to sell and then pick up another one winter 2021/spring 2022 once we've moved house.
If anyone is looking for a top spec BMW R1200 GSA triple black with 3 year service pack let me know
Thanks, but I can’t take any credit for the photo. It’s from a set that Kevils took of the bike in and around their Paignton base. Here’s a couple more...
Rewired to the horn today.
Now just need to reattach the Scottoiler...
How are you getting sling with it? Quite a change from the old CB!Thanks, but I can’t take any credit for the photo. It’s from a set that Kevils took of the bike in and around their Paignton base. Here’s a couple more...
A massive difference Dave. Not what I’m used to and, as you know, not remotely what I was looking for. Damn those pesky good looks (the bike’s, not Kerry’s).
I’ve only managed around 80 miles on it since I collected it due to the poor weather (I didn’t want to get it wet), so early days but I’ve got a bit more used to the riding position, and the motor is a peach, but it all still feels very odd.
Time will tell, but I can’t see it being a long termer. I knew that when I bought it though, but wanted to give it a go.
Its a lovely bike Howard, I may have to sell a couple of mine when you’re ready to move it on!
It’s not a Kawasaki though!
We all have to grow up sometimes, Dave
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
Cheers Tony, I'm really happy, very glad I went for the red in the end - it has a richness and depth that doesn't quite come out in pictures.
Shame rain stopped play in the end today, I was thoroughly enjoying myself!
That exhaust is lovely, love the little pops and bangs on the overrun, I could listen to it all day
Eh?
When it starts raining, accept the wet.. then the fun starts.
Had a nice ride tonight around our local coast (beach meadows to western head in Nova Scotia). My riding buddies couldn’t make it as it was a last minute jaunt but had that works out we would have been in the Forest on the trails.
Managed to make it home just before the sun set.
A group of 5 of us did Ron Haslam premier experience last year.
None of us had done a track day type experience before.
It was excellent. Very little faffing around. Turn up, they give you all the gear and a bike, off you go with instructor who "tows you round" picking up the pace on each lap.
Highly recommended Tony.
Lovely R80 with custom seat, went to buy a minter one of these four years ago. Only two issues , my left leg and my right leg! Just to tall for me. Gaston R, really put these on the map and they are an appreciating classic.Had a nice ride tonight around our local coast (beach meadows to western head in Nova Scotia). My riding buddies couldn’t make it as it was a last minute jaunt but had that works out we would have been in the Forest on the trails.
Managed to make it home just before the sun set.
Yes - and one of the group ended up getting a Premier Plus 1 on 1 session when someone didn't show. Actually - this ended up being quite tiring as you're always on it. The Premier format is 2 riders to 1 instructor and you take turns being right behind the instructor. The other rider follows.
Very exhilerating and amazing how fast you end up going.
Last edited by I a n; 4th July 2020 at 09:26.
Certainly a taller seat height than your average bike. For us taller riders it offers such a comfortable riding position however.
I picked a few of these up back when they were being given almost given away. Have turned out to be the best investment I’ve ever made ! The problem is I’d be hard pressed to ever sell one.
The seat came up to Gaston’s chin! Just saying. 😜
Collected my TFC ownership certificate today.... quite a cool little booklet showing build number etc..
That's a nice touch
Yes... didn’t expect it, but a nice thing to have....That's a nice touch
Here’s a video of my 7 hour epic exhaust fitting saga on the Ducati..
Even the 18 minute version was quite an epic!
I'm glad changing the one on my Triumph takes about 7 minutes
Yep...everything about the triumphs is easier.
The next day after fitting the exhaust to the Ducati, I fitted an X pipe to my mates Thruxton R. It took 2.5 hours and was a piece of cake to do... no seized fasteners, no monkey metal nuts n bolts.
Today I popped into the dealer to pick up the bits that came off the Speed Twin and had a £100 voucher to spend so bought a lovely pair of branded gloves.
Wife: "Why didn't you buy a new jacket?"
Me: "They are over £400 and I like the one I've got"
Wife: "It's really old and dated"
Me: "It's classic and yes getting on a bit bit I'd call it nicely broken in!"
Wife: "You've had it 25 years!!"
The last point I couldn't deny, but it's a Dainese I paid a lot of money for back in the day (probably 1995 when I had a red ZX6R!).
So here it is with a younger me picking up my Ducati Monster in 2003 ...
So...does she have a point, dated or classic?!
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My Dainese leather is still my go to jacket.
Been crashed in 4 times, repaired twice, and I'm on my third zip. Keep promising myself a newbie...but there's not much out there that ticks all the boxes.
The new Rukka laminate is a cool bit of kit, but blimey, it's heavy. Unfortunately, the market is crammed with overpriced, designer labeled poor spec tat at the mo.
Will stick with the Dainese for now.
I’ve got a couple of leather jackets which are getting on a bit, I think they can look better as they get older.Today I popped into the dealer to pick up the bits that came off the Speed Twin and had a £100 voucher to spend so bought a lovely pair of branded gloves.
Wife: "Why didn't you buy a new jacket?"
Me: "They are over £400 and I like the one I've got"
Wife: "It's really old and dated"
Me: "It's classic and yes getting on a bit bit I'd call it nicely broken in!"
Wife: "You've had it 25 years!!"
The last point I couldn't deny, but it's a Dainese I paid a lot of money for back in the day (probably 1995 when I had a red ZX6R!).
So here it is with a younger me picking up my Ducati Monster in 2003 ...
So...does she have a point, dated or classic?!
Have to admit I wear a textile Helite Mesh airbag jacket now as it’s more comfortable in the summer months, which is when I ride these days.
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
That's a fantastic jacket (and the right colour for your new bike), no doubt even better now with a good few years' wear on it. However, I can't see that one jacket will suffice for all year riding, or even most year riding - you need something for the summer and another something for the winter....
So...does she have a point, dated or classic?!
I've got a great, older, leather jacket.
Looks and feels great.
Unfortunately over the years it appears to have shrunk.
They rarely stay the same size lol
It’s a classic......She should be chuffed it still fits you
Last edited by Enoch; 5th July 2020 at 09:45.
I’ve got a 20 year old Belstaff leather jacket (made before they turned into a fashion brand). It’s still going strong, despite a high speed low side on track
It does appear to have shrunk a bit over the years as others have found, is this a natural property of leather I wonder?
Leather rarely looks baggy on a cow so I suspect that yes it is a natural property.
Give it a good feed. Neatsfoot oil is what I useI’ve got a 20 year old Belstaff leather jacket (made before they turned into a fashion brand). It’s still going strong, despite a high speed low side on track
It does appear to have shrunk a bit over the years as others have found, is this a natural property of leather I wonder?
Definitely classic
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