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[chris2982]

Well, 1 week today till my CBT. Can't wait!

Chris.

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[Plake]

Took my Indian scout bobber out for its first significant (speed) run today since Autumn.

Reckon the front brakes are working at about 20% of normal efficacy. The rear brake is better at slowing the bike than the front. Front brake lever can be pulled to the bar without activating the ABS. Not immediately lethal but certainly not as safe as it should be.

A quick google reveals at least one recall for the front brakes for the bobber. I haven’t heard anything despite buying the bike new 1 year ago. Somewhat unimpressed. Guess the dealer I bought it from going under probably didn’t help the comms but would have expected Polaris UK to have a plan for this sort of thing.

[Plake]

Well, 1 week today till my CBT. Can't wait!

Chris.

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Good luck. What are you doing it on?

[chris2982]

Good luck. What are you doing it on?

I think the CBT is on a Yamaha YB125??
Then straight onto a MT-07 to try and get my fill license sorted.
Bought my bike back in December, BMW G310GS, and haven't been able to have a go yet.

Chris.

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[boundary546]

Don't forget that if you want to take your bike across the English Channel the plate will need to show GB (or other national identifier) so you will need enough space for a sticker of the specified size.
Apparently the French police are pretty hot on this sort of thing at the moment, along with what foodstuffs you have brought with you!

Oh I wish we could have this problem this year !!!

[Lammylee]

Don't forget that if you want to take your bike across the English Channel the plate will need to show GB (or other national identifier) so you will need enough space for a sticker of the specified size.
Apparently the French police are pretty hot on this sort of thing at the moment, along with what foodstuffs you have brought with you!

I was going to put a G on the left of the T and a B on the right but controversially decided to put GB on a pannier ;-)

[Gyp]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HARLEY-DA...m/303928984288

Tempting!

[skmark]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HARLEY-DA...m/303928984288

Tempting!

A bit 'marmite' but certainly a lot of bike for the money.

I've lost track Ian, has your new HD not arrived yet?

[Plake]

I like marmite but that motorcycle makes me feel a bit sick.

No offence if you bought it gyp, seemed like good value if it appeals.

[Plake]

Just dropped my Indian off at Krazy Horse in Welling for service/grips/making the front brakes be non-lethal.

Showroom is closed but might have caught corona from pressing my face up against the window looking at the MV Agusta collection there. I think they’re the most incredible looking sports/supernakeds out there. Brutale 800 has been on my radar since I saw one in the wild in France a few years ago.

Off to sample the delights of Welling now. Yay.

[Gyp]

I like marmite but that motorcycle makes me feel a bit sick.

No offence if you bought it gyp, seemed like good value if it appeals.

God no.

[Gyp]

A bit 'marmite' but certainly a lot of bike for the money.

I've lost track Ian, has your new HD not arrived yet?

Picking up the bike and riding it the 300 miles home on Good Friday.

On Easter Saturday I'll either be declaring it the best bike ever or shoving it on eBay

[Plake]

I can confirm that Welling would be an ideal location for any period dramas set in 1989 requiring a deep-seated suburban decay backdrop.

I’m liking it tbh, it’s like being in a time machine. Plus there’s a cannon on the high street.

[higham5]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HARLEY-DA...m/303928984288

Tempting!

Never get a cold right knee with that zorst!

Ps someone loved it as its sold!

[Gyp]

Never get a cold right knee with that zorst!

Ps someone loved it as its sold!

A bit of an online search suggests it was sold a few months ago too, for quite a bit less

[Saint-Just]

A bit of an online search suggests it was sold a few months ago too, for quite a bit less

I don't think I would ever want to be seen riding this

[Gyp]

Picking up the bike and riding it the 300 miles home on Good Friday.

On Easter Saturday I'll either be declaring it the best bike ever or shoving it on eBay

Or maybe not as they bits that I've ordered to be fitted before delivery may well not be delivered and fitted by then...

[bigweb]

Picked up my new bike today.

2019 Yamaha MT09

Fair bit more powerful than what I have been riding.
Seems like loads of fun though. Only had a short ride but love it so far.

[Plake]

Picked up my new bike today.

2019 Yamaha MT09

Fair bit more powerful than what I have been riding.
Seems like loads of fun though. Only had a short ride but love it so far.

Nice!!
These get great reviews
Rode a 900 tracer for a day a couple of years ago. Lovely engine.

[bigweb]

Thanks!

Looking forward to getting into Wales with the lads over Easter on it when things have opened up a bit.

Engine seems to dominate the riding experience quite a bit!

[Gyp]

Picked up my new bike today.

2019 Yamaha MT09

Fair bit more powerful than what I have been riding.
Seems like loads of fun though. Only had a short ride but love it so far.

By coincidence I saw one of these riding round yesterday and misread the badge. I didn't think that Yamaha made an MT05, and it's nice to confirm that they don't

[bigweb]

What do you guys think of the plate location?

I think it looks a bit strange and would get rid of it for a tail tidy but all of my mates have said keep it as it looks cool.

[Gyp]

What do you guys think of the plate location?

I think it looks a bit strange and would get rid of it for a tail tidy but all of my mates have said keep it as it looks cool.

Nature of the beast now with safety regulations, and whilst I think it looked dreadful when bikes started it (Rear wheel guard of R1200GS from about 2004?) I've kind of got used to it and 17 years on quite like it

[kildareman]

What do you guys think of the plate location?

A more streamlined version would suit better to my mind rather than all that blow moulded plastic

[Dave+63]

What do you guys think of the plate location?

I think it looks a bit strange and would get rid of it for a tail tidy but all of my mates have said keep it as it looks cool.

Your mates are wrong; get a tail tidy and it will look so much better!

[chris2982]

Picked up my new bike today.

2019 Yamaha MT09

Fair bit more powerful than what I have been riding.
Seems like loads of fun though. Only had a short ride but love it so far.

Very nice!!

I'm going to be doing my lessons on a Yamaha MT-07 as soon as I get my CBT out the way (hopefully on Monday).

Chris

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[oldoakknives]

The system on the Harley is a large diameter cat-free header pipe with a pair of closed-course only slip on mufflers.

The supplying dealer assures me they are road legal and will pass an MOT.

I think this is bull, which is why I'm pleased that the original system comes with the bike.

I may well reinstate the original headers leaving only the slip-ons to swap at MOT time if necessary.

Never had a problem with the Harley with Vance and Hines mufflers, and they were loud! Worst I ever got was an 'advisory'.

[Enoch]

Your mates are wrong; get a tail tidy and it will look so much better!

But be prepared to get dirty back, and a wet bum.🤪

[bigweb]

But be prepared to get dirty back, and a wet bum.浪

That's an awesome bike mate.

Hope to have one of them one day.

[Enoch]

That's an awesome bike mate.

Hope to have one of them one day.

You can have this one next year....... I’m buying a new one for my 60th all being well😈😈

[Dave+63]

But be prepared to get dirty back, and a wet bum.🤪

Ride in the wet?

I’m not seventeen any more!

My bike wouldn’t really suit a modern rear end though.

[Stanford]

My bike wouldn’t really suit a modern rear end though.

You're right, and it's all the better for it...or do you mean your rear end wouldn't suit a modern bike?

[Dave+63]

You're right, and it's all the better for it...or do you mean your rear end wouldn't suit a modern bike?

A bit of both really.

[bigweb]

You can have this one next year....... I’m buying a new one for my 60th all being well

Keep me updated as I will be past due a change by then anyway.

[Gyp]

You can have this one next year....... I’m buying a new one for my 60th all being well

The one I'm picking up next week is the one I'm buying for my 40th!

Birthday bikes are great!

[Cavham]

So who is getting ready for Monday? The weather for early next week looks amazing and planning on playing a bit of hookie on Tuesday and Wednesday.

[Plake]

Don’t know if you guys can see this, but it’s lovely. 1978 BMW R100RS

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...7035539903213/

[Matt8500]

So who is getting ready for Monday? The weather for early next week looks amazing and planning on playing a bit of hookie on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Yep! Going to see my mum, who lives a convenient 90 mins on good roads away

[manganr]

I'm not up to speed on the new covid regulations, what are they?

[Matt8500]

https://www.gov.uk/government/public...g-2021-summary

[skmark]

So who is getting ready for Monday? The weather for early next week looks amazing and planning on playing a bit of hookie on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Me, most definitely! As luck would have it I've 3 days holiday to use before the end of March so have taken the whole week off. I've been very good despite being tempted a few times to bend the rules. I have seen posts on local FB groups about bikers being stopped and questioned by the police too.

My bike has been subject to a fair bit of change over lockdown so I'm absolutely busting to get out and start enjoying it. Apologies in advance as I'm highly likely to take and post a picture or two.

[learningtofly]

Me, most definitely! As luck would have it I've 3 days holiday to use before the end of March so have taken the whole week off. I've been very good despite being tempted a few times to bend the rules. I have seen posts on local FB groups about bikers being stopped and questioned by the police too.

My bike has been subject to a fair bit of change over lockdown so I'm absolutely busting to get out and start enjoying it. Apologies in advance as I'm highly likely to take and post a picture or two.

I'm around if you find yourself at a loose end, Mark. I'll certainly be taking advantage of the weather myself.

[skmark]

I'm around if you find yourself at a loose end, Mark. I'll certainly be taking advantage of the weather myself.

At a loose end......with my family? I've already got a list of 'jobs' as long as my arm and some mandatory 'father and son time'. However, I'm sure we can fit something in....maybe an early ride out for a coffee/bacon buttie somewhere.....maybe the original tea shed or wherever it was that you went in one of your videos last year.....or somewhere else, I really don't care as long as I'm out! Maybe Wed or Thursday morning?? Sounds great....let me know.

[chris2982]

A question for the bikers amongst us.

I am looking for a Bluetooth headset that would fit while wearing a helmet. Anyone got any ideas for me??I have found these 2:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07RB5RC...ing=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.xlmoto.co.uk/motorcycle-...B&gclsrc=aw.ds

Any and all advice appreciated,
Chris.

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[Cavham]

Hey Chris, it does come down to cost. I just went with the Cardo freecom and really impressed with it.

[chris2982]

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[chris2982]

Hey Chris, it does come down to cost. I just went with the Cardo freecom and really impressed with it.

Just looked into them, are they not more of an intercom??

I'm just wanting the basic Bluetooth headset for sat nav directions and hands free calling,, maybe some music.

When I do upgrade my helmet I will be looking into a decent intercom unit to do everything. For now just want something that will do the basics.

Cheers,

Chris

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[Cavham]

I bought it for the same reason as you, sat nav, music and calls. The fact I can talk to other riders is a bonus but 90percent of the time I ride on my own as none of my friends are into bikes

[chris2982]

8:15 tomorrow morning I commence my CBT, fingers crossed!

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[MadeOfCheese]

Good luck!