NBT: I’ve just bought my forever bike, part 2!

[Skub]

Just out of I interest what you getting mileage wise out of the 6s front and rear?

I think I've done about 4k on the 5s I have now and the rear has a little flat spot but nothing dramatic and I can't feel it yet when riding. There's loads of tread left though. Be interesting at what point I bin them probably through profile rather than tread. Front still feels pretty good

The current mileage on the 6s is 5183 rear and 8957 front. Both tyres are down to the markers,but just about still legal. I'll change them sometime in the Spring. Handling wise,it's getting hard work now.

I was quite surprised at the mileage,as I usually get sub 4k from a rear and the front not far away from the same. I didn't even get mileage like that on the scooter.

Maybe old age and preservation has set in.

[Yorick]

Just out of I interest what you getting mileage wise out of the 6s front and rear?

I think I've done about 4k on the 5s I have now and the rear has a little flat spot but nothing dramatic and I can't feel it yet when riding. There's loads of tread left though. Be interesting at what point I bin them probably through profile rather than tread. Front still feels pretty good

The current mileage on the 6s is 5183 rear and 8957 front. Both tyres are down to the markers,but just about still legal. I'll change them sometime in the Spring. Handling wise,it's getting hard work now.

I was quite surprised at the mileage,as I usually get sub 4k from a rear and the front not far away from the same. I didn't even get mileage like that on the scooter.

Maybe old age and preservation has set in.

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[Taipan]

Fitted the new Oxford heated grips yesterday. Lovely simple design with one button and LED indicator on the left grip. Red high and white middle and blue low. The led dims after a minute or so so as not distracting. They power off after 15 seconds if the bike isn’t running. They simply connect to the two battery terminals so probably the easiest things to wire in ever. In the back of my mind I think I’d rather they were from a switched power supply but I can’t find any mention of battery drains anywhere…

[Skub]

Fitted the new Oxford heated grips yesterday. Lovely simple design with one button and LED indicator on the left grip. Red high and white middle and blue low. The led dims after a minute or so so as not distracting. They power off after 15 seconds if the bike isn’t running. They simply connect to the two battery terminals so probably the easiest things to wire in ever. In the back of my mind I think I’d rather they were from a switched power supply but I can’t find any mention of battery drains anywhere…

The latest model is a lot tidier. I've always disliked that Lego block controller.

[Taipan]

Great service from M&P and Demon Tweeks!!

[Supermofo]

There's something oddly pleasing about the look of fresh tyres

[mangocrazy]

There's something oddly pleasing about the look of fresh tyres

I remember Derek Chittenden telling me a tale about him being in a tyre fitting warehouse and there being a chap who was gently rubbing his hands over tyres so he could feel the little fronds that stick up as a result of the tyres being released from the mould.

This chap was stroking the tyres in the way you'd stroke a cat or a dog and was saying quietly (but just about audibly) 'how can they do this to you...?'



Nowt so queer as folk...

[Taipan]

There's something oddly pleasing about the look of fresh tyres

Wish my wife thought the same. She thinks they make the spare room look a mess!

[Taipan]

New tyres are on! Saved myself £70ish but scratched the rims,so that was a waste of time. Still pleased to have got them on though. Hopefully get a bit of a road test in tomorrow?

Bit miffed at the new heated grips tbh. They work brilliantly, but the button is a stiff little sod, but I suppose it has to be or you could knock them on or change the settings otherwise. But what miffs me is they are supposed to turn off automatically, but they don’t, well they will, but only when the battery reaches 12.8v! That’s borderline on a flat battery for most Fi bikes.

There is a switched 12v socket near the battery, so I could set up a relay system easy enough but it’s a faff taking the panels off. We’ll see how things go…

[Taipan]

Well, they certainly made the difference I hoped for. The bike rides much more smoothly now and turns like it should and feels taller too. With the Trail/Deathwings You had to really haul it over as it just didn't want to turn in, then once over it felt like it dropped! Most disconcerting! Not normally a fan of pilots, but after the Deathwings they feel like they have a lovely smooth and neutral turn in. Super pleased with them and the bike's only flaw has now been remedied! Its a keeper alright!

[David]

Is it for sale yet?

[Buckaroo]

Sadly for poor old Pietin it's more a case of whether it's nicked before he decides to sell.

Sorry @Taipan just thinking about your previous with this type of bike and how it's a scroat magnet.

[Taipan]

Sadly for poor old Pietin it's more a case of whether it's nicked before he decides to sell.

Sorry @Taipan just thinking about your previous with this type of bike and how it's a scroat magnet.

Statistically speaking, it's actually far from the most nicked bike. Small scoots are much more likely to be taken, but then there are a lot more of those available. From the bigger autos that scroates favour, I believe the Tmax is a much bigger risk.

When I picked my nicked X-ADV up from the Police yard, the amount of scoots there was incredible, but also notably a lot of Yamaha MTs of various engine sizes? One thing I did find out is just how easy bikes and cars are to nick! Put immobiliser bypass into an eBay search, then choose what vehicle you want to nick...

e.g. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364618945376 ... R_Cl-qGvYw

[Yorick]

Sadly for poor old Pietin it's more a case of whether it's nicked before he decides to sell.

Sorry @Taipan just thinking about your previous with this type of bike and how it's a scroat magnet.

Statistically speaking, it's actually far from the most nicked bike. Small scoots are much more likely to be taken, but then there are a lot more of those available. From the bigger autos that scroates favour, I believe the Tmax is a much bigger risk.

When I picked my nicked X-ADV up from the Police yard, the amount of scoots there was incredible, but also notably a lot of Yamaha MTs of various engine sizes? One thing I did find out is just how easy bikes and cars are to nick! Put immobiliser bypass into an eBay search, then choose what vehicle you want to nick...

e.g. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364618945376 ... R_Cl-qGvYw

Suzukis seem exempt

[Taipan]

Sadly for poor old Pietin it's more a case of whether it's nicked before he decides to sell.

Sorry @Taipan just thinking about your previous with this type of bike and how it's a scroat magnet.

Statistically speaking, it's actually far from the most nicked bike. Small scoots are much more likely to be taken, but then there are a lot more of those available. From the bigger autos that scroates favour, I believe the Tmax is a much bigger risk.

When I picked my nicked X-ADV up from the Police yard, the amount of scoots there was incredible, but also notably a lot of Yamaha MTs of various engine sizes? One thing I did find out is just how easy bikes and cars are to nick! Put immobiliser bypass into an eBay search, then choose what vehicle you want to nick...

e.g. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364618945376 ... R_Cl-qGvYw

Suzukis seem exempt

No one bothers with them. Too slow...

[Buckaroo]

Sadly for poor old Pietin it's more a case of whether it's nicked before he decides to sell.

Sorry @Taipan just thinking about your previous with this type of bike and how it's a scroat magnet.

Statistically speaking, it's actually far from the most nicked bike. Small scoots are much more likely to be taken, but then there are a lot more of those available. From the bigger autos that scroates favour, I believe the Tmax is a much bigger risk.

When I picked my nicked X-ADV up from the Police yard, the amount of scoots there was incredible, but also notably a lot of Yamaha MTs of various engine sizes? One thing I did find out is just how easy bikes and cars are to nick! Put immobiliser bypass into an eBay search, then choose what vehicle you want to nick...

e.g. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364618945376 ... R_Cl-qGvYw

Suzukis seem exempt

Hopefully Guzzis too!

[Supermofo]

Statistically speaking, it's actually far from the most nicked bike. Small scoots are much more likely to be taken, but then there are a lot more of those available. From the bigger autos that scroates favour, I believe the Tmax is a much bigger risk.

When I picked my nicked X-ADV up from the Police yard, the amount of scoots there was incredible, but also notably a lot of Yamaha MTs of various engine sizes? One thing I did find out is just how easy bikes and cars are to nick! Put immobiliser bypass into an eBay search, then choose what vehicle you want to nick...

e.g. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364618945376 ... R_Cl-qGvYw

Suzukis seem exempt

No one bothers with them. Too slow...

It's cos the chavs already have Suzuki's so they go after the 'posh' bikes

[Buckaroo]

Come on Pietin we must be due an update of some sort. It's getting boring!

[Taipan]

Come on Pietin we must be due an update of some sort. It's getting boring!

Lol, nothing to say really, as its just bang on for what I want it for. It doesn't need anything doing, so i've no tales of interesting mods either. Just a very happy owner of a bike i'm very pleased with and I cant see it going anywhere for weeks yet!

[Yorick]

I've forgotten what the current perfect bike is