hairnet Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Just now, Jerzy Woking said: Oh yes it is! *twitches violently at thought of v twin tobyd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 tobyd 1 @tobyd not in a good way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzy Woking Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Just now, hairnet said: *twitches violently at thought of v twin I love my V-twins. The RC8 and RC8R were the absolute bollocks, and the Guzzi is a bike I just can't be parted from. The Harley was a mistake, but I had to scratch that itch. It truly was the most scary bike I have owned. They_all_do_that_sir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 I love my V-twins. The RC8 and RC8R were the absolute bollocks, and the Guzzi is a bike I just can't be parted from. The Harley was a mistake, but I had to scratch that itch. It truly was the most scary bike I have owned.Vtwins are the best twins. I do love the sound of an angry in line four on full chat, but for 99% of riding a V is just better.I sort of regret moving the storm on when the guzzi arrived but the cash was needed elsewhere. And I still love my Guzzi. Not the best in any measurable way but they have soulSent from my Pixel 4 XL using Tapatalk martc and strangeangel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzy Woking Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 I had an Aprilia Dorsoduro that I exchanged for my V1200 Guzzi. I would still have the Dorsoduro now if it wasn't for the stupidly low fuel range. Used it on a track day at Snetterton and ran the tank dry at around 45 miles. The Guzzi has been a paragon of reliability. I would ride it anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 1 hour ago, hairnet said: ive not ridden my bike since the 15th def something wrong with me or am i old? Lightweight PS V-twins rule. Jerzy Woking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 2 hours ago, f1fan111 said: Been using my Lifan LF100-5 for work commute as will be last bike I ride in 2020 once I go home Love the Lifan, looks very like my old Comel Manja... another Honda clone: Cavcraft and LightBulbFun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 4 minutes ago, strangeangel said: Lightweight PS V-twins rule. ridden bike in all weathers (apart from bad snow) 20+ years v twins suck (sorry) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 42 minutes ago, Jerzy Woking said: # The Guzzi has been a paragon of reliability. I would ride it anywhere. M160RA ill pay your fuel (no thats not quite where i live) and buy you some proper chips They_all_do_that_sir and Jerzy Woking 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzy Woking Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 38 minutes ago, hairnet said: M160RA ill pay your fuel (no thats not quite where i live) and buy you some proper chips It's in the UK as its financially not worth bringing it out here as to get it matriculated for a Spanish registration is both financially ruinous (its modified) and there is no degree of certainty that it will pass. I'll use it when I fly back to the UK, although uncertain if I can ride it on a Spanish licence as a named rider if my brother insures it for us both. The chips will come with curry sauce, won't they? And yes, V-twins suck. Then they squeeze. Then they BANG. Then blow. 😁 brandersnatch and They_all_do_that_sir 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkwheel Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Oooo I forgot to update my new (to me) bike in this thread, it’s put away for the winter now (cos I’m a pansy and I’m longer ride in the cold) but back at the end of summer i I bought this Honda as I had one twenty years ago and realised it was the best bike I ever owned, people I give you .... the VFR750FVNot gonna lie, apart from off-roading, this is the best all round motorcycle any company ever made, and I’ll argue that fact with anyone (but I’d prefer not to argue with you lot) I should add, it’s done 53k miles and rides virtually like new, Hondas really were built well 20 years ago Kringle, warch, They_all_do_that_sir and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyberg Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, Stinkwheel said: Oooo I forgot to update my new (to me) bike in this thread, it’s put away for the winter now (cos I’m a pansy and I’m longer ride in the cold) but back at the end of summer i I bought this Honda as I had one twenty years ago and realised it was the best bike I ever owned, people I give you .... the VFR750FV Not gonna lie, apart from off-roading, this is the best all round motorcycle any company ever made, and I’ll argue that fact with anyone (but I’d prefer not to argue with you lot) I should add, it’s done 53k miles and rides virtually like new, Hondas really were built well 20 years ago I had one, went to the TT and Nurburgring on it. Never missed a beat, comfy even after a whole day riding. Regret selling it, now it's bean tins 😔 strangeangel and Stinkwheel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkwheel Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 I had one, went to the TT and Nurburgring on it. Never missed a beat, comfy even after a whole day riding. Regret selling it, now it's bean tins Yep, I know the one I bought at 6 months old in 1997 went onto 75k miles before being killed in a hit and run (I didn’t own it by then) But I sold it at 6k miles, I’d be lying if i didn’t say this 53k mile engine feels healthier than my original one did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzy Woking Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Had one exactly the same as a work bike in 2001. It was P reg, and we fought to keep it on the fleet as it was a great bike. Then they got a few VFR800's with VTEC and underwear exhausts. They went well but the exhausts made them somewhat impractical for work. The latest VFR800's are brilliant. Don't look much different from the 750 and early 800's. I loved them, but still a bit too pricey for me. Stinkwheel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 i want to buy one of these due to euro 5 coming in uk still adhering to that shite - wasnt that supposed to stop all that they arent bringing them in - the grom that shares the engine is a new model for 21 the engine is different and has 5 speed box this will get that maybe eventually this chap on yootoobe has modded his the only thing i want is the cross brace on the bars and the rack thing above the headlight when i found out how much the exhaust was 😮 when the big bore kit cost 1/3 that (and 50 quid to fit) @Conan can you help Cavcraft, Sir Chocolate Teapot and strangeangel 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 can't do m8 i can't even out of bangkok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Chocolate Teapot Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 16 hours ago, hairnet said: i want to buy one of these due to euro 5 coming in uk still adhering to that shite - wasnt that supposed to stop all that they arent bringing them in - the grom that shares the engine is a new model for 21 the engine is different and has 5 speed box this will get that maybe eventually this chap on yootoobe has modded his the only thing i want is the cross brace on the bars and the rack thing above the headlight when i found out how much the exhaust was 😮 when the big bore kit cost 1/3 that (and 50 quid to fit) @Conan can you help I have been lusting after 1 of these for a while now, even thinking instead of returning to UK, maybe go and live in thailand just to get 1. So many dreams of round the world trips on 1, well in reality to local chippy and fun in some puddles . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Sir Chocolate Teapot said: well in reality to local chippy and fun in some puddles . :D the video before that of him and his usa mate on the same bike (not manfred on the wave :D ) edd has off road tyres his mate doesnt - his mate still made it even tho there were some bog holes :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1998-Honda-CB600F-Hornet-Silver-16-264-Miles/373420905482?hash=item56f19ed40a:g:y00AAOSwCs5f9zmP must not........ very early - highly original - i do have an exhaust cover in the garage cough did have a 99 version in 99 had 4 600s and 2 900s - im such a nerd been a long time since i had a 4 least its not got hi sports in it Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 so after having fart cannon purchased for a while decided if the weathers ok tomorrow to fit it been in all day even had someone collect some tat so even went in the garage was meant to spray bolts with penetrant what havent i done 'sake ate biccies and drank tea annoyed now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Just read the Timmelsjoch motorcycle museum has burned down. Visited a few years ago and it was brilliant. ☹ https://www.rideapart.com/news/466925/top-motorcycle-museum-austria-fire/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimad5 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 On the subject of bikes, I rather foolishly been using mine in the rain etc, got straight in to dry off and get changed BUT didn't dry the bike. So now have very small rust spots on the exhaust silencer and pipe itself, with a load of grubby stains all over. How is best to remove said rust and stains ? (Looking to buy something to protect it too - ACF50 or similar) Bike cleaning and protection advice greatly recieved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 9 minutes ago, Minimad5 said: On the subject of bikes, I rather foolishly been using mine in the rain etc, got straight in to dry off and get changed BUT didn't dry the bike. So now have very small rust spots on the exhaust silencer and pipe itself, with a load of grubby stains all over. How is best remove said rust and stains ? (Looking to buy something to protect it too - ACF50 or similar) Bike cleaning and protection advice greatly recieved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimad5 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, hairnet said: I see no image 🤷♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 and i thought my laptop was shit 9mm wd and some wire wool for the zorst stains? were you all excited? fairy and a bucket of water - yes people will say oh salt but rinse it off well acf would work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martc Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 On 1/18/2021 at 10:01 PM, hairnet said: fairy and a bucket of water - yes people will say oh salt but rinse it off well I'm that person and I claim my five pounds. oh salt!! and degreasers The cheapest wash and wax car shampoo is infinitely preferable to washing up liquid. And two buckets (ducks). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Don't wash bike much as it gets used lots but In 30 years I've not had a bike turn into a lancia beta so a bit of fairy now and agan won't hurt Gets covered In worse over the winter and it rare for even fasteners to show rust martc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimad5 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I only ask, as it is the most I've ever spent on one item (apart from the house), and was a little treat to myself. So seeing it look a bit weather worn is a tad sad. Think a cheap winter hack is in order Barry Cade and Jerzy Woking 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Friend had one of those and rarely cleaned it - got cleaned whe. It went for a service and he took it off roading Got pro cleaned when he sold it and got good money for it with fair few miles on It Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimad5 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 24 minutes ago, hairnet said: Friend had one of those and rarely cleaned it - got cleaned whe. It went for a service and he took it off roading Got pro cleaned when he sold it and got good money for it with fair few miles on It Took a S100XR off tarmac and onto the dirt? ... now that I would have to see ! The bike isn't really built or set up for that, but I guess some light grass and mud could be approached with the correct tyres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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