Would a man,such as yourself in his senior years,not prefer a set of handlebars a little more upright?
When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
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Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
Yeah maybe. A five gallon tank is useful though.
It’s experimental at the moment. Did about thirty miles without getting a sore back or arms.
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Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
I called round at one of my mates & we fitted some tank grips to the Street Triple.Amongst other things he's got this big Foff V-twin Yamaha,I'd never seen one before he bought it,I think it's called a Roadstar,it dwarfs his XJR1300
I went to fill up the Streety,the petrol station's only a couple of miles away but somehow by the time I'd got back home I'd covered 20 miles.
It's getting windy around here & no doubt there'll be lots of leaves on the floor by tomorrow so I made the most of the conditions,soon be winter...
I went to fill up the Streety,the petrol station's only a couple of miles away but somehow by the time I'd got back home I'd covered 20 miles.
It's getting windy around here & no doubt there'll be lots of leaves on the floor by tomorrow so I made the most of the conditions,soon be winter...
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It says “Wild Star” on the tank.Bustaspoke wrote: ↑Tue Oct 17, 2023 4:57 pm I called round at one of my mates & we fitted some tank grips to the Street Triple.Amongst other things he's got this big Foff V-twin Yamaha,I'd never seen one before he bought it,I think it's called a Roadstar,it dwarfs his XJR1300
Not quite as bad as Drag Star!
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] gorge near santander a week and a half ago... superb roads and countryside. No ride report as had to do a dash back to th UK by air to get to a hospital i managed one days riding before leaving
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Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
And would have smoked out any moths and woodworm
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Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
Had a morning out on the motorcycle, forecast being a bit rubbish for the afternoon.
Definitely the last ride this year with vented gear.
Definitely the last ride this year with vented gear.
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A beautiful Autumn day,so it'd be rude not to.
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Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
Looking down from the Greensand ridge..the buzzards were out in force today.
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Such a nice day I went out again after lunch on the chainsaw this time.
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Up to 200 miles of running in now. I went out with a biking buddy who has just picked up a new BMW R1250RR. I started a game of My Bike Top Trumps and got my ass kicked in a about 30 seconds. He’s got an adaptive headlight etc etc etc etc etc. Don’t ever let anyone start taking you on a guided tour through the BMW rider display, not while the roads are dry. We had a great day and stopped in Midhurst for coffee and cake and then on to Goodwood.
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Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
Keys!
That's a bit council. Om my BMW the only time you put a key in lock is to remove the seat or open the panniers.
That's a bit council. Om my BMW the only time you put a key in lock is to remove the seat or open the panniers.
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Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
Pffft, mine only has a key for the steering lock, and I ain't not never used itKungFooBob wrote: ↑Sun Oct 22, 2023 6:11 pm Keys!
That's a bit council. Om my BMW the only time you put a key in lock is to remove the seat or open the panniers.
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Key for the steering lock... are you some kind of prole?MrLongbeard wrote: ↑Sun Oct 22, 2023 6:15 pmPffft, mine only has a key for the steering lock, and I ain't not never used itKungFooBob wrote: ↑Sun Oct 22, 2023 6:11 pm Keys!
That's a bit council. Om my BMW the only time you put a key in lock is to remove the seat or open the panniers.
I have a button. One press starts/stops the engine, a long press engages the steering lock.
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Steering lock? you peeps need a better vigilante scheme.KungFooBob wrote: ↑Sun Oct 22, 2023 6:19 pmKey for the steering lock... are you some kind of prole?MrLongbeard wrote: ↑Sun Oct 22, 2023 6:15 pmPffft, mine only has a key for the steering lock, and I ain't not never used itKungFooBob wrote: ↑Sun Oct 22, 2023 6:11 pm Keys!
That's a bit council. Om my BMW the only time you put a key in lock is to remove the seat or open the panniers.
I have a button. One press starts/stops the engine, a long press engages the steering lock.
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I like that idea, it'd make mine totes keyless, hell I don't even have a locking fuel capKungFooBob wrote: ↑Sun Oct 22, 2023 6:19 pmKey for the steering lock... are you some kind of prole?MrLongbeard wrote: ↑Sun Oct 22, 2023 6:15 pmPffft, mine only has a key for the steering lock, and I ain't not never used itKungFooBob wrote: ↑Sun Oct 22, 2023 6:11 pm Keys!
That's a bit council. Om my BMW the only time you put a key in lock is to remove the seat or open the panniers.
I have a button. One press starts/stops the engine, a long press engages the steering lock.
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Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
Mine has absolutely no security. Press the starter and you're off And no locking fuel cap either.MrLongbeard wrote: ↑Sun Oct 22, 2023 7:16 pmI like that idea, it'd make mine totes keyless, hell I don't even have a locking fuel capKungFooBob wrote: ↑Sun Oct 22, 2023 6:19 pmKey for the steering lock... are you some kind of prole?MrLongbeard wrote: ↑Sun Oct 22, 2023 6:15 pm
Pffft, mine only has a key for the steering lock, and I ain't not never used it
I have a button. One press starts/stops the engine, a long press engages the steering lock.
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Re: When/Where/Pics was the last time you rode your bike ?
No pics (too busy riding and having fun), but managed to get back on my KTM today for the first time since my most recent surgery, and went to the Baffle Haus for a brunch with my riding mates... Malvern to Ledbury then Ross on Wye, down to Abergavenny and the Baffle Haus, then back via Monmouth, Forest of Dean, Ross, Ledbury and home...
Great conditions today! Quite a bit of standing water and lots of debris on the roads mind...
Great conditions today! Quite a bit of standing water and lots of debris on the roads mind...