Had a great ride on the R12 this morning. I'm not entirely sure that the 8ft trip was enough to fully evaluate the new Puig touring screen, but so far it seems to be doing a good job of keeping the worst of the wind blast off
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Probably unsurprisingly, I realise now how wise the decision not to buy that was, even though the price was definitely appealing!
My bikes do need to be practical and comfortable though
As it is, my R1200R has more luggage capacity at 125 litres than the K1600GT's relatively miserable 70 litres though adding the £1,300 (!) top box from the K1600LT would bring that up to a similar 120 litres. My R80RT holds the luggage crown with about 600 litres, though most of that is in the trailer.
Even my Triumph Street Scrambler has 112 litres of luggage, even though Triumph will only supply a single 25-litre pannier.
Would never pay £1300 for that topbox.
You can get hold of a K1200/1300 or R1200 BMW topbox for around £300 used. It may not match. But it’s not usually on the bike all the time.
I have had at least 3. All purchased either from a bike forum or eBay.
Just need a bit of patients and luck.
Watches whilst riding (Iceland) Emergency 2 and close to using on two occasions !
Oh, completely agree, however Mrs Gyp rather liked the idea of the huge 50 litre top case that turned the pillion seat into an arm chair rather than the smaller, practical, sensible top case.
Despite having lots and lots of luggage over the years, I think the only stuff I've bought new were a tiny Givi Monolock top box for my Melody Mini, and the full BMW luggage set for my F650 Funduro as it was a) on offer and b) before we were buying and selling things on the internet
My first job after leaving school was as an apprentice upholsterer. Back then I liked working with my hands and seeing broken worn out furniture etc, given a new lease of life. A couple of years in I realised I’d never earn enough money to do the things I wanted, and so went back to college and studied industrial electronics, which lead to a well paid job in a factory... and life went on.
I suspect this won’t be to every bodies taste and liking (the wife hates it) but I like it. Rear seat recovered in Alcantara..
It might have worked in grey.
But you wife is right to hate it.
Pink seat has spoilt the look. IMHO.
Let’s call it salmon.
Riders Seat is brown.
Perhaps do a poll.
Nothing much else happening today.
I have about 8 spare bike seats in my garage.
Perhaps I can recover one and stick it on my bike.
Then you can take the Mick.
Got a brown and black Honda Crosstourer leather seat that I have no idea why traded a very nice set of mirrors for.
I admire the workmanship. But (as usual, I suspect), your wife is right.
back end looks way better without the oar enoch ..... not so sure about the new seat colour though , you need to remember the wife is always right :)
Back at the gymkhana...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCz_ke_PS38
Nice to see them getting it wrong occasionally, though I reckon a lot of the problem is the enormous crash bars
Just got done cleaning the S1000rr to within an inch of its life including coating the wheels with some very expensive GTECHNIQ C5 Wheel Armour which (should) make cleaning chain lube off much easier for the next 2 years if it lives up to to the marketing claims.
Just wish I could take it for a blast.
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Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
I replaced the left side cam cover on my R9T.
Had the replacement sat in the garage for ages as there was a scuff on the cover on the bike. Funny what you can be bothered to do when you’re bored!
Classic bike advice please?
My bike was first registered in 1977, so being over 40 years old is MOT and VED exempt.
The bike V5 already shows the tax class as historic, and I was given a tax application slip with the bike showing it was completed in Jan 2020 at a cost of £0.00.
What I’m not sure on is do I have to submit a V112 MOT exemption form every year, and take it to the post office to register another 12 months zero rated VED, or was that only required initially to get the tax class on the V5 changed?
I’ve read the Government site but am none the wiser tbh. Any clarification would be appreciated.
Hi hhh, no the good news its automatic. Your bike went MOT and tax free April 2018 . The V112d form was used where a person ticked a box to state something made the vehicle eligible. Being over 40 years old was something like box g or h. The only caveat is the bike has not changed substantially, my understanding of this is vehicles who have had a change of use.
So just go on line to .gov tax disc, it will do its searches and come back £0. Dont get worried about doing an mot check, as the bike WILL come back saying the mot has expired, but it may be eligible due to age.
I have been running around on my 1977 bike for three years tax and mot free never been stopped or sent any warnings.
Steve
A nice popup on my calendar that I passed my test 8 years ago today. Would love to go out for a ride but no such luck. Hopefully soon.
Whilst I am not a big fan of the R9T stuff yours does look nice Tony. However, what imo would make it look real special is a set of pipes like the Akras on 1199/1299 Ducs, the sort of wheelbarrow handle looking things. Short stubby cans under, but not right under the seat, you know the ones i mean? I dont even know if they are available for your bike but if so, go and get em now !!!
Stuart
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lovely but i'd whip that rear subframe off to enhance the retro cafe racer look!
this lockdown has got me looking at all kinds of bikes to serve as a second run around - unfortunately i am London based so it would need to be ULEZ compliant. Finding myself considering a KTM 990 supermoto, Ducati scrambler or a Husky Vitpilen
Guess you mean these.
Personally I don’t think they would look good on a R9t. But look superb on the Panigale 1299.
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Nothing else to do yesterday but give it a wash:
So simple. So lovely.
Heh, yes the lack of coverage makes it very quick to clean. Especially as I just discovered Bilt Hamber Surfex HD degreaser, which is a revelation.
However, the lack of coverage also means that anything other than a totally dry day confines it to the garage...
My Pal has the Spitfire flat tracker , waited over 18 months for it. On start up that exhaust sounds superb, a real bark. He is a Ducati man but has sold both his sports bikes and kept the CCM. He has the billet pack, some nice alloy touches and a leather tank strap with a small pouch in it.
He has developed a laser cut PPF Set for his CCM and done a few others to keep them Looking really nice
Steve
I think those Spitfires are one of the best looking bikes I have ever seen.
Just love the tubular frame, complete with weld heat bluing.
I have to say the options list on their website is a giggle.
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