A lovely bit of Welsh stone track ahead..
Last edited by Plake; 18th March 2020 at 21:31.
A lovely bit of Welsh stone track ahead..
Nice! What a brilliant way to spend the day!
you arent 2m apart
I am jealous looks like a lot of fun.
Joe, that is the 790 Adventure R, hiding behind a Yamaha Tenere 700.
b, it got much closer in places! Both of those bikes are incredible off-road and it really is great fun. Not too busy around there either which means you can open them up a bit.
Not sure when this will be able possible now with the restrictions coming down the line - something to look forward to though.
If there are any other off roaders it might be possible to plan a ride out when things get back to normal, it seems to be popular with the roadies!
Went to fill up the bike, decided that pay at the pump is the safest option, by avoiding going into the shop to pay.
Staff wouldn’t authorise the pump without helmet removal...
I went to the Shell station around the corner, and asked what their policy was. Was told quite happy to serve bikers with full face helmets as long as visor is open.
The lady behind the counter said that in 19 years they’d never had a biker leave without paying.
Most months I spend between £300 and £400 on fuel. It won’t be going to Morrison’s that’s for sure.
I have the 790R but the screen on that photos looked tall. I have the S screen fitted on my R as although I ride off road it’s with luggage abs camping so no back flips or over the bars.
Bikes brimmed and ready for a ride. Wondering if I can still ride during ‘lock down’ once my isolation is over .. issues issued
Mine on her holidays ..
Last edited by joe narvey; 19th March 2020 at 14:05.
ive had this happen to me twice now at a local texaco station (i had to remove helmet and pay first - this was at 11am ) - the second time i got into an argument with the manager after the member of staff tried to tell me that it was 'the law' now that i had to remove my helmet so they could get my face on the CCTV (it most certainly is not the law ) - also seems that this is specifically aimed at bikers as i asked if they were asking people to remove religious headwear when filling up to which the answer was 'no' .
ive seen bikers sharing info on these stations on facebook and boycotting them , sure the stations can choose to serve who they like - it also runs both ways with publicity.
I can sort of understand helmet removal if you’re going into the store... it’s a pita and inconvenient, but I sort of get it.
But pay at the pump??
I was once asked to remove my helmet before filling up which rightly pissed me off. When I went in to pay the lady at the counter apologised but explained it was a new policy after she had a sawn off pointed at her face a few days before.
I tend to not get upset about it now.
I didn`t know there were any pay at pumps still out there?
I thought they were all decommissioned due to being too easy to scam/fraudulent use, which is a shame as i thought that they were very convenient.
There are a couple of garages near to me which i avoid because they are also a `convenience store` and i`m sick of being caught in the queue behind some chump for 5 minutes whilst i wait for them to bag their midweek shop when all i want to do is a 5-second contactless payment for fuel and go. Winds me right up.
Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Morrison’s near me, all have pay at pump facility..
My main ride buddy has just called and said he is self isolating tomorrow. So I decided to join him, we're having an impromptu scuttle on the bikes round Wales, weather permitting.
Stuart
Todays run was cut short at Bala. We pulled into the bike stop there and my mate had a nail sticking out of his tyre and it was hissing badly. Luckily some other bikers were there, and one had a puncture repair kit. None of us had used one before, but eventually we got it sussed and a motorist, who was also a biker, had a pump. The repair got him back to Warrington, and now he's going to get a new set of boots, the back was pretty worn anyways.
First real run out this year, and boy was it cold, way colder than it looked. Heated grips were a godsend. It was nice to get out and about though, and there were actually more bikers out than I expected. I think it needs to warm up a tad before its really enjoyable, for me anyways.
Stuart
Looking good Enoch. Really looking forward to seeing it in real life real soon!!
Stuart
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Time to socially distance
It isn’t unknown for farmers and gamekeepers to kill them and dump them on the road at night to rid of the evidence.
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Enoch made the same observation, genuinely hadn't thought that through.
I cycled up the Horeshoe Pass to the Ponderosa today. I knew it was shut but I don't think many other bikers did. There we a group of about 15 at the top and I passed numerous bikes going up. Its still a great road.
Most popular bikes today up there Triumph 800 (explorers), Diavals and MT10’st
Steve
Yes, 92 ZXR 750..... bored out to 810, with high lift cams, lightened flywheel, GSXr throttle bodies, Scott Russell replica Muzzy exhaust with tapered headers made by Pete Gibson, race clutch, ohlins at the rear, ohlins internals at the front and hundreds of £ worth of titanium fasteners. Made to look like a 24hr endurance bike. Was pretty quick back in the day, with around 135bhp at the rear wheel..
A bobber TFC... deposit paid months ago..
We probably are. But it has that 'look' reminiscent of when Z1s, 750 4s and GS1000s etc etc prowled the streets! Can't say I'm a fan of the 'utilitarian' look of some bikes these days. No point getting your bike boots and white socks out if it looks like the offspring of a pond pump and a generator!
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
Took my girlfriend out for a ride to Birling Gap today.
The bobber’s suspension did not get rave reviews...”my arsehole was in my throat” was the tag line lol
My son and I had a blast down to Lyme Regis today beautiful sunny day but bloody fresh on my ZRX1100 and his GSXR750.. blowing the cobwebs away and the best social isolation on offer..
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Last edited by SteveM112; 21st March 2020 at 20:48.
Is that a 7X7R?
If so that was my childhood dream bike!
I was out with my lad too this afternoon.
He’s got a GSXR750 too, but an older one than your lads. His is a K8, same as my track bike - he went over the 30,000 mile mark today. Great bikes - I’ve had my K8 since 2009 - it’s my 3rd 750 and has been track only for about 6 years. It’s not way near as quick as my S1000RR, but with trick suspension and forged ally wheels it handles beautifully.
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
Got out today up to Helmsley and back, 240 miles meaning my bike is run in, time to call Williams BMW to book the first service. Great day, spotted at least 5 police speed traps though, they must realise bikers are going to get out as much as we can until total lockdown
I've been looking at adding a K1600GT SE to the fleet.
Have been offered a beautiful one-owner bike at a real bargain price but, try as I might, I just can't bring myself to buy it.
Right bike, great price, very bad timing. Shame
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Nice one, thanks for the heads-up!
At the jet wash yesterday. Not clean, but cleaner than it was after being on the drive since Oct untouched. Nice to be out for an hour anyway.
Mental
Health restored