What have you done today thread?

[Skub]

I always thought the TLs was a bit of a pussycat, nothing like the widowmaker it was made out to be!!!

Did they not say the same shit about the RD LC's when they came out?

Probably. And the 03/04 ZX10r. I've owned 2 'supposed' widowmakers and neither seemed to be an issue - maybe I just don't ride hard enough

The 04/05 10R came with a rock hard rear shock and soft forks. This alone made the stock bike flighty. Even a decent rear shock was a massive improvement and totally made the bike.

[Noggin]

Did they not say the same shit about the RD LC's when they came out?

Probably. And the 03/04 ZX10r. I've owned 2 'supposed' widowmakers and neither seemed to be an issue - maybe I just don't ride hard enough

The 04/05 10R came with a rock hard rear shock and soft forks. This alone made the stock bike flighty. Even a decent rear shock was a massive improvement and totally made the bike.

Cheers, I never did know why they were supposed to be so bad but whenever I told anyone I had a 2003 (might have been 04!) ZX10r, people made the same face as when I said I had a 1997 TLs!!

Never had any issues with either to be fair, but apparently they are dangerous!!

[Felix]

From what i remember the early TL had tank slapping issues but a steering damper was available i think. I had a shitty GSX750 Teapot that would tank slap almost every time i got onto a country road. I dont remember ever ending up in a hedge. The RD rep was probably down to how easy it was to get a licence and your hands on a bigger bike. OK my first big bike was only a GS550 but that was a large overnight jump from running around on 80-125cc trail bikes. I was shitting myself for the first few hours

[Noggin]

From what i remember the early TL had tank slapping issues but a steering damper was available i think. I had a shitty GSX750 Teapot that would tank slap almost every time i got onto a country road. I dont remember ever ending up in a hedge. The RD rep was probably down to how easy it was to get a licence and your hands on a bigger bike. OK my first big bike was only a GS550 but that was a large overnight jump from running around on 80-125cc trail bikes. I was shitting myself for the first few hours

My Tls was the early one - 1997. I got fed up of taking the retro fitted steering damper off it when we were doing engine stuff and rode it without one one for a few years - did a few hill climbs and a couple of TDs without it!!

I suspect I just wasn't as aggressive as some on the throttle - not slow as such, but not aggressive

[Felix]

I suspect I just wasn't as aggressive as some on the throttle - not slow as such, but not aggressive

I think my early days of riding after passing my test was best described as angry bastard. That throttle got a battering every time i went out Calmed down a lot now but still like to push to the limits now and then

[Taipan]

Visited one of Spains top bodegas, but bought this fine wine in the Carrefour instead! Living my best life…

[Felix]

Visited one of Spains top bodegas, but bought this fine wine in the Carrefour instead! Living my best life…

My box does six bottes

[DefTrap]

My Tls was the early one - 1997. I got fed up of taking the retro fitted steering damper off it when we were doing engine stuff and rode it without one one for a few years - did a few hill climbs and a couple of TDs without it!!

I suspect I just wasn't as aggressive as some on the throttle - not slow as such, but not aggressive

I had a 98 tls, no steering damper, couldn't see what the fuss was about.
I probably rode it like a Jessie or something.

[Noggin]

I suspect I just wasn't as aggressive as some on the throttle - not slow as such, but not aggressive

I think my early days of riding after passing my test was best described as angry bastard. That throttle got a battering every time i went out Calmed down a lot now but still like to push to the limits now and then

I was described as aggressive by quite a few!! Especially when filtering

My Tls was the early one - 1997. I got fed up of taking the retro fitted steering damper off it when we were doing engine stuff and rode it without one one for a few years - did a few hill climbs and a couple of TDs without it!!

I suspect I just wasn't as aggressive as some on the throttle - not slow as such, but not aggressive

I had a 98 tls, no steering damper, couldn't see what the fuss was about.
I probably rode it like a Jessie or something.

I came to the conclusion that it was because I was smooth on the throttle. I was definitely aggressive, but not in a way that got the front up or a tank slapper! I was taught to be really smooth and it was always a comment made by instructors (no idea how they could tell!!). So I reckon that's the answer??!!

[Taipan]

Visited one of Spains top bodegas, but bought this fine wine in the Carrefour instead! Living my best life…

My box does six bottes

Check this beaut out!

[cheb]

Check this beaut out!

How much?

[Mussels]

Check this beaut out!

How much?

5 litres.

[Felix]

5 litres.

I thought he meant price however. It looks like something you would light the BBQ with

[cheb]

I did, but am amused but the humourous obtuseness. Cigarette? Yes it is, but that's not important right now.

[Noggin]

Went to yoga this morning. Met some lovely people, teacher (new to me) was really good - but the knee can't do it. I'm used to the arm/shoulder not managing most yoga, but a bit peeved that the knee hurts (the metal in it hurts, and that won't change till it comes out )

Went to a friends shop to chat (and drink coffee!) and have pretty much decided that Sunday's bike ride is off and am miffed about that. The weather might kybosh it anyway but I don't think I can physically ride that far. Hopefully if it doesn't rain in the morning I'll head to the Cormet de Roselend - not to high or too nadgery (if I remember rightly!) and at least I'll do a ride of some sort on Sunday!!!

Have had a good day but also some miffed bits

Chilling for a bit right now, then have to ride up the mountain as promised to help a friend in his bar tonight - at least its LOTS cooler up there Interesting first ride in the dark to come back here - hopefully not too interesting Going to drop off some stuff and pick up a couple of things too


Hopefully I'll find a clear visor for my Arai in the garage, otherwise I'll have to find a cheap place to buy a dark one for my Shoei!!! Also need to search for Loctite!! LOL


Roll on tomorrow - baking scones and cakes/biscuits as some friends are coming to the 'cat sit' house for afternoon tea!!

[asmethurst99]

Finished for 2 weeks - hallelujah

[Count Steer]

Check this beaut out!

How much?

Dunno but it's obviously a mature/vintage wine. 'Extremely Senior'.

[weeksy]

I'm hoping he's mostly kidding.

I don't like wine, at all. But if I did, I wouldn't go out and buy the cheapest nastiest wine in the shop in blind hope that it's half ok.

[cheb]

That's my technique. Buy cheap and you're never disappointed. If it's horrible then you got what you paid for, if it's tolerable then that's a bonus.

[Count Steer]

I'm hoping he's mostly kidding.

I don't like wine, at all. But if I did, I wouldn't go out and buy the cheapest nastiest wine in the shop in blind hope that it's half ok.

Particularly not when you're in a land that's simply sloshing about with good stuff.

^^^^That's the equivalent of Buckie or Thunderbird.