Reply With QuoteYes, I'm not sure that it was a 2020 colour, actually. Anyway, wonderful bike and would love to see it one day.Originally Posted by Gyp
Nice one, be interested to know how it performs on the road.
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
No, 2019 only.
The 2020 2-tone is blue with black rather than orange with black. Not seen one.
The wheels changed for 2020 and the bikes got the RDRS traction control package. Great idea but it feels like it's something else to go wrong. Nice thing about the Road King is the simplicity.
Now I need to reconcile that it's the least practical touring bike I own. All the others have weather protection, heated grips, sat nav, more luggage capacity, better fuel consumption... hang on a minute! What have I done???
Ah well, if I applied logic, I'd get the bus!
2019 Triumph Street Scrambler
2015 BMW R1200R Sport
1989 BMW R80RT + trailer
1982 BMW R65 with factory RS fairing kit.
The R1200R Sport will be going. The question is whether I try and sell it now or wait until the spring. And also if I try and sell it "kitted" with the Akrapovic, Gilles footrests, Givi panniers, screen, all the engine protections etc or split and sell separately. It's actually the most capable and brilliant motorcycle that I've ever owned, but it doesn't quite work ergonomically for me on longer distances.
The R80RT probably ought to go too, but as I've had it for over 30 years it feels like one of the family. It's getting no use though. A couple of years ago Ralphy did suggest he might buy it and restore it to its original glory (rather than cafe-racering it) so I might give him a shout when his current project is nearing completion...
Ian, if you end up splitting the R1200R extras I'd be definitely interested in the Akropovic can.
I'd got it in mind that you'd sold yours and got something else?
I can't remember if you have luggage or not, as the Akra pipe doesn't fit with Givis. Except on mine, where the panniers frames were adjusted to suit
Riding Gear
Treated myself to some new riding gear for Xmas... I must give a shout out to Motolegends for both service and price.
A friend and I went down to their store last Friday (400 mile round trip). I bought 2 pairs of Daytona boots a rukka Xdown liner and some halvarssons leather jeans. I haven’t got the jeans yet as they’re being altered for length.
As for the Daytona boots... with my restricted movement, it’s the first time I’ve found a boot that I can get on and off easily. And once on they’re so comfy.
I took an iPad with me and found the best price I could on line, and then Motolegends matched it and knocked a further 10% off.
The Rukka xdown jacket is so thin you could easily wear it under a snug jacket. Haven’t tried it yet, but according to the blurb, it’s the next best thing to heated clothing..
Motolegends is a super shop - I get most of my gear from them, including Daytonas and Rukka down liners
Agreed... shame it’s so far away from me. But that’s probably a good thing....Motolegends is a super shop - I get most of my gear from them, including Daytonas and Rukka down liners
Now the funny part. Went down on Tuesday with my mate and bought 1 pair of boots, and the jeans. As I said I took my iPad so I could get them to price match.
Drove 200 miles home, only to realise I’d left my iPad on the counter... doh..
Drove back on Thursday to collect the iPad (they offered to post it) bought the short Daytona boots, and the rukka xdown....
So 800 miles and a load of gear... I suspect when I work out the fuel costs (I went in the mustang) I haven’t saved much at all... but that doesn’t matter cos I got the gear I want and was able to try everything on before purchase🤪🤪👍
It’s a great shop and only 20 miles from me, which is dangerous!
I've still got the R1200R, I bought a Honda CB750 K7 in addition to it last week though! I have standard a standard BMW luggage set so it should be fine
I would be very surprised given their propensity for theft and engine self destruction if the engine numbers are present on any LCs now...
That is all I need another motorcycle shop that only an hour from my place.
maybe first trip out come spring.
Harley looks amazing in the black,
The custom paint set is nice too. $7000 though.
I think I would rather put that towards another bike than that amounts for paint
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To be fair, you do get a complete set of painted bodywork (tank, mudguards, panniers, side panels & belly pan) rather than it just being a colour option on a new bike.I think I would rather put that towards another bike than that amounts for paint
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If I get a win on the Euromillions, I might consider it.
Note to self: must start doing lottery
Pass the rattle can, I'm going in!Nothin you couldn't do with a paintbrush and a couple of tins of Humbrol
Speaking of finishes, I've had a few issues with the engine cases on my TTR, and given that I also like a bit of black on my bikes I've decided to go for a "black conversion" a la the new RS model.
I'm going for the two engine cases & bolts, the sprocket cover and the air intake covers. Triumph don't make black heel guards so I need to decide whether to get mine powder coated, to instead opt for some aftermarket Union Jack jobbies that I've found on squaredeals.com or to leave them as-is. Anyway, it'll be done towards the end of January and I'll post some photos thereafter.
Nice. I've been slowly blacking the non-black bits of the Street Scrambler for a while; levers, bar ends, intake covers, bolts, master cylinder, ACG/clutch badges. Looks tidy
The black look has been in vogue for some time, but I have never gravitated towards the silver/chrome look.
But then you can go the extreme, I feel some bikes need a little silver to balance. Over the last few months I have added, black levers, derby cover upper fork covers and headlight trim to black it out a bit more. The last thing I am thinking of doing is getting new wheels with fat bob spokes in black.
I will have to drop a pic on here to show, but really pleased with how it is looking so far. May need to think about riding it a bit before any more mods
You've already got a bit of 'Union Jack' on yours, haven't you? In that case, I'd go for plain black myself.
Indeed I have, on the throttle body covers.
The heel guards I'm thinking about are a bit different, though, like the ones below but black anodized...
Not quite sure as yet, though. The only ones I can find that are the same style as the OEM are carbon, but I don't think I want one carbon item on the bike and nothing else.
Yep...black is the way to go, especially if riding in the winter.... I’ve been trying to persuade my mate to do the same on his Thruxton R cos he’s always moaning about the finish.
I still have my bare engine case covers, maybe I should get them powder coated black and sell em on..
From this
To this
Well I've replaced the fork seals, clips and dust boots on the Honda, along with a new front caliper, pads, brake pipe, flexi pipes and master cylinder and a new set of wheel spindle clamp bolts. This means I can actually push the bike around without a herculean effort (previously the front brake was badly binding) and more importantly I can stop safely.
The plan was for my first ride out on it today as the weather is nice and dry but we've been put in tier 4 and I can't do anything! I may as well start the carb rebuilds and do the plugs, points, tappets and filters being as I can't ride the bloody thing.
I specialise in painting bikes black - i offer a while-you-wait service.
Triumphs a speciality..
Special rates for TZ-UK members.
Ha ha, used to meet up with some bikers from the Dagenham area in the 80's, and remember the rattle can matt black finishes on their bikes. When they visited us you could easily tell which bikes were the London lads. Even then it wasn't a good idea for bikes to stand out!I specialise in painting bikes black - i offer a while-you-wait service.
Triumphs a speciality..
Special rates for TZ-UK members.
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
That heel guard looks like it has some pretty sharp edges/corners - probably shred your boots!The heel guards I'm thinking about are a bit different, though, like the ones below but black anodized...
The idea of the rattle can and having go at the bike does not sit well with my OCD. Fair play to them.
Here is my bike with a few bits blacked out, derby cover, levers, fork covers etc. I am happy with the look now, but can see me getting a chopped rear fender, air suspension and wheels to finish it off.
As mentioned only done 105 miles so really need to start riding than polishing it
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Nice. What model please?The idea of the rattle can and having go at the bike does not sit well with my OCD. Fair play to them.
Here is my bike with a few bits blacked out, derby cover, levers, fork covers etc. I am happy with the look now, but can see me getting a chopped rear fender, air suspension and wheels to finish it off.
As mentioned only done 105 miles so really need to start riding than polishing it
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Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
Street Bob.
Arguably the best Softail.
Out in the Peak District this morning. A wee bit damp and the cloud was low. However, the roads remain pretty special.
Nice bike. Those roads do look amazing. One of my favourite places. Shame it looks too damp to enjoy the road properly.
Well I guess it depends how fast you want to ride.This morning it was plenty dry enough to ride the A roads at legal speeds. On the GS I tend to get off the beaten track and enjoy the smaller lanes enjoying the freedom rather than the speed.
One man's fast is another man's slow.Well I guess it depends how fast you want to ride.
One of the chaps near me regularly suggests we go ride together, including European touring, but I know that his cruising speed is typically well into 3 figures and I'm more than happy chilling out at legal speeds.
Thought it might be but wasn't sure. Still got Harley withdrawal symptoms!
Also it looks like it has more ground clearance and lean angle possibility than my old Dyna Street Bob?
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
Yeah. I guess it's important to find biker mates with similar outlooks and expectations. I was out on my own this morning (as I often am) and could obviously set my own pace, but fortunately, I have a couple of mates who are happy at similar speeds.
According to my BMW app, this morning my max speed was ?3mph and my max acceleration/deceleration was 1.1g/0.8g respectively. Make of that what you will.
Any competent biker can get their knee down on a roundabout at 30mph. My statement was more about the roads being damp. I just enjoy the twisties when they're dry. Especially if I don't know the road well. As A GS Owner too I know they're a very capable bike but some roads just lend themselves to a more err... sporty aproach. ;)
Don't get me wrong. I also vastly prefer dry roads and double-digit temperatures.Roll on the summer, but in the meantime, I'm just happy being out and about whenever possible.
I took my GS to visit my mum in Oxfordshire about 3 weeks ago. Frosty morning and stayed sub 3 degrees all through the journey. First and only bike i've ever owned with heated grips. An absolute revalation for me. Always thought they were for softies but wow! happy riding. Only thing I missed was lane splitting on the M25. Its just too wide! Clipping mirrors of car drivers isn't fair. I know id hate it if I was driving.
Yep. Wouldn't want to buy a bike without heated grips now.
As for filtering, yes the GS is wide but it's still doable if people behave themselves in the cars. I do most of my filtering up and down the M6 around Birmingham on a hi-vis FJR1300 blood bike. You would think the bike colour and signs would help people notice it, but still most drivers seem oblivious, so it's necessary to concentrate - to say the least.
You do get used to the bar width with time. I commute round the M25, well did before COVID hit, and filter regularly. I have to confess I did ding a few car mirrors whilst learning though. Not proud of it but it was my first bike without clipons!
Yeah, totally different. Comfortable, great view in all directions, protected from the wind, knowing the bike will handle any road or track you choose.... On the downside, everyone on other bikes ignores you.
Actually, that's not true. In my experience, most other riders are happy to acknowledge other bikes, regardless of make/model/type.
Unless they’re on a Harley..😈😈
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