hairnet Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 AHH shure lookit MiniMinorMk3 and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 And they were Beardville arch near Coleraine Clagan school near Cookstown Carland crane near Cookstown but Fermanagh Creaganroe.railway station Monaghan The sinking pub near naas Kildare Visited friend to collect bewks near the curragh then left at1830 was back in Belfast just before 9 Sat in free stena plus drinking tea and eating all their lemon drizzle cake 400+ miles since this time yesterday Might do another place at Crosby on way home if not too tired Cavcraft, Rustybullethole, Matty and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 And as I'm thinking about it In the hurry to go back to Belfast I realise I've missed one near newcastle Which i didn't have time to do anyway Excuse to come back lol Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 barry sheene has nowt on me Barry Cade, catsinthewelder, Stinkwheel and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Last Sunday (which seems forever away now) was the Easter Egg run to the Countess of Chester hospital. Great turn out and the weather held up On the strength of that (i.e actually going out on mine) I went for a spin on Monday. Had planned to go to Bala, then maybe a trip through Tywyn/Machynlleth/Llanfair Caerinion/Welshpool, but it was sodding freezing so just went over the top and down into Llangollen. Fat_Pirate, pilninggas, RayMK and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 120 odd mile round trip to the posh part of Stoke yesterday for this little champ... 60-odd mile round trip to a posh bit of Liverpool today for this little erm... MT606, Stinkwheel, RayMK and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyberg Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 15 minutes ago, Cavcraft said: 120 odd mile round trip to the posh part of Stoke yesterday for this little champ... 60-odd mile round trip to a posh bit of Liverpool today for this little erm... I like the townmate more 😁 Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkwheel Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 47 minutes ago, andyberg said: I like the townmate more 😁 Same. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125776995219 the last pic is cool Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilninggas Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Went out on my GSXS today. Did 250 miles up to Aberystwyth, onto Cardigan, then Carmarthen, onto M&P [which was closed as they no longer open on Sunday] and back home to SE Wales.GSXS great again. Love this bike, my mate was on his RS1250 and we were 20%+ faster than other traffic even on greasy surfaces [though not in the 40s/30s/20s]. Lots of overtakes and nice smooth riding through the wide range of curves and turns on the route.All 4 seasons too cold, wet, Sunny, blustery. But worth it. Rustybullethole, Fat_Pirate and Stinkwheel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustybullethole Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 9 minutes ago, pilninggas said: Went out on my GSXS today. Did 250 miles up to Aberystwyth, onto Cardigan, then Carmarthen, onto M&P [which was closed as they no longer open on Sunday] and back home to SE Wales.GSXS great again. Love this bike, my mate was on his RS1250 and we were 20%+ faster than other traffic even on greasy surfaces [though not in the 40s/30s/20s]. Lots of overtakes and nice smooth riding through the wide range of curves and turns on the route.All 4 seasons too cold, wet, Sunny, blustery. But worth it. Sounds a goodun. Always nice riding at the turn of the season. pilninggas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustybullethole Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 On 4/12/2023 at 4:15 PM, Stinkwheel said: Same. Me too Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustybullethole Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Did see a sh in shit brown livery the other day in Mile End and thought I’d roll that. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovylee Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 Bit of a bantam update.... Did the lands end trial over the Easter weekend. Well... I say did.... Managed to do the first 95 mile leg to the start, all good. Then did 34 of the 35 miles to the first section, and then the lights went out. Then the engine stopped. Ah. Must be not charging. That'll be why 🙄😢 pilninggas and Cavcraft 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovylee Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 I managed to find an upgrade stator, so that is all sorted, in conjunction with an LED headlight bulb, so the smoke shouldn't be escaping from the wiring any more. As the next event isn't till October, I'm taking the opportunity to go through everything with a fine tooth comb. First up, change the fork oil. Oh. Pretty sure it's not supposed to be that colour! Fork seals must be a bit ropey, let's take a look... yep. They're knackered. And here's why 😳 New stanchions, seals, bushes and scraper seals (NLA so had to pay £24 for a pair from some robber on fleabay 🙄) Once this is done, I'll test them out, then I need to build an engine cradle and whip the top end off for a good look see. From what I've found so far I'm expecting a wooden piston and a con rod made of Meccano 🤣 Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 Yes and No really, I personally find full on sportsbikes too fast, have had a 919 Fireblade and a GSXR750 and just felt a bit too scared of the power to ever really enjoy them properly. Having said that, they do only go as fast as you twist your wrist and if you've had a go on something similar and liked it then there isn't really a very good reason not to get the bike you want. If you don't like it just sell it and get something else, you'll probably have to try a few longer term to figure out what you really like. MrGTI6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 39 minutes ago, MrGTI6 said: What are people's thoughts on this ZX10R as a first big bike? Although it's more than I was planning to spend, it looks good value compared to other examples. A mate bravely let me have a go on his 72-plate supercharged H2 at the weekend. I was only pottering about on it but I loved it. I feared it would be full-on and unapproachable but it was a doddle at low speeds and I liked the riding position. He also let me have a go on a few of his other bikes including a KTM Superduke 1290 (nice but felt very tall), a similarly lofty BMW (wasn't keen), and a comparatively low Harley Sportster. Reviews suggest the ZX10R is well-regarded and very reliable. Would it be overkill for a beginner? https://superbikefactory.co.uk/2004-kawasaki-zx-10r-black-with-27250-miles/ They are flighty fuckers and will spit you off very easily, complete overkill in my opinion, I'd be wanting something with electronic aids these days, cold tyres and an over enthusiastic throttle will see you high-sided leaving your driveway, a litre bike with no rider aids, short wheelbase and an aggressive power delivery is a whole handful of trouble if you are a novice. A H2 is comparatively large, a ZX10 is small and cramped so not great if you are tall/fat 1000's are very easy to ride but gather huge speed very quickly and you may find yourself arriving at a corner a lot faster than you thought, they are so capable riding at normal speeds is a bit boring really. I've had or ridden pretty much all of the litre bikes up to about 2010, including an '04 ZX10 but found them pretty pointless on the road ultimately. Not sure what you have now but your first big bike doesn't have to be a 1000cc sports bike, there's all sorts of stuff out there that is ultimately more rewarding on the road. Just my 2p Barry Cade, Jerzy Woking, MrGTI6 and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovylee Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 I found litre bikes easy and lazy to ride after my R6. Just remember the throttle goes both ways and even first gear will get you.into licence losing territory. It'll be fine. My first bike was an RSV1000R. No kittens died. MrGTI6, Cavcraft and Jerzy Woking 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustybullethole Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 In at the deep end is a good way to learn for some for others not. Do agree that a big lump can be easier to ride. I prefer the power delivery of a big twin though it does depend on mood. Get anything and put miles on it it’s the miles that count. MrGTI6, groovylee, Cavcraft and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustybullethole Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 On 4/18/2023 at 7:06 PM, groovylee said: I managed to find an upgrade stator, so that is all sorted, in conjunction with an LED headlight bulb, so the smoke shouldn't be escaping from the wiring any more. As the next event isn't till October, I'm taking the opportunity to go through everything with a fine tooth comb. First up, change the fork oil. Oh. Pretty sure it's not supposed to be that colour! Fork seals must be a bit ropey, let's take a look... yep. They're knackered. And here's why 😳 New stanchions, seals, bushes and scraper seals (NLA so had to pay £24 for a pair from some robber on fleabay 🙄) Once this is done, I'll test them out, then I need to build an engine cradle and whip the top end off for a good look see. From what I've found so far I'm expecting a wooden piston and a con rod made of Meccano 🤣 Haven’t had a chocolate milkshake in years. Cavcraft and groovylee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyberg Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Been out for a bimble across the Mendips, as it's a beautiful day I thought I would take my beautiful bike. Stopped for coffee and cake. Rustybullethole, RayMK, Stinkwheel and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkwheel Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 On 4/18/2023 at 10:11 PM, Jazoli said: , I'd be wanting something with electronic aids these days, cold tyres and an over enthusiastic throttle will see you high-sided leaving your driveway, a litre bike with no rider aids, short wheelbase and an aggressive power delivery is a whole handful of trouble if you are a novice. I'd not quite agree if im honest. The last thing you want is a bike that has anti wheelie, traction, ABS etc - ideally, you need to know where things get 'sketchy' - as in how hard can you brake in the wet, how much grip do you have out of a dry roundabout etc is all good to know and moderate through seat of pants and right wrist. That way when you one day, dont have electronic aids, you might be prepared for the situation? I dont know, thats just my feelings. Mind you i did buy several 600's when 17 and a 750 at 18 (back in the days of no electronic aids and a test that let you ride anything) so maybe i'm biased? Rustybullethole, Jerzy Woking, RayMK and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 13 minutes ago, Stinkwheel said: I'd not quite agree if im honest. The last thing you want is a bike that has anti wheelie, traction, ABS etc - ideally, you need to know where things get 'sketchy' - as in how hard can you brake in the wet, how much grip do you have out of a dry roundabout etc is all good to know and moderate through seat of pants and right wrist. That way when you one day, dont have electronic aids, you might be prepared for the situation? I dont know, thats just my feelings. Mind you i did buy several 600's when 17 and a 750 at 18 (back in the days of no electronic aids and a test that let you ride anything) so maybe i'm biased? You still know when things get sketchy, having rider aids doesn't remove the feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkwheel Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 55 minutes ago, Jazoli said: You still know when things get sketchy, having rider aids doesn't remove the feel. True, but i've never been convinced they 'always' help - Yes, im a dinosaur and prefer older bikes these days Rustybullethole and Barry Cade 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustybullethole Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 3 hours ago, Stinkwheel said: I'd not quite agree if im honest. The last thing you want is a bike that has anti wheelie, traction, ABS etc - ideally, you need to know where things get 'sketchy' - as in how hard can you brake in the wet, how much grip do you have out of a dry roundabout etc is all good to know and moderate through seat of pants and right wrist. That way when you one day, dont have electronic aids, you might be prepared for the situation? I dont know, thats just my feelings. Mind you i did buy several 600's when 17 and a 750 at 18 (back in the days of no electronic aids and a test that let you ride anything) so maybe i'm biased? Am with you there mate. Am a dinosaur too though learnt a lot along the way and a combo of big power and being my own safety net has a lot to do with that. Sold my last sports bike after a very spirited ride mind so guess self preservation is key. Hmmm might fix up that r6 this summer. Stinkwheel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyberg Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 I'm a dinosaur too. But there are times I find my Sprint just too fast and heavy. Seriously thinking about getting something smaller and lighter. Did think about an Enfield Meteor but I can't justify £4k on the finance right now, I have future plans to save up for. Don't get me wrong the Sprint is a lovely and capable bike, I just think I'm slowing down a bit 😂 But everyone is different, you don't know until you try, only then will you find out if it's for you or not. pilninggas, Cavcraft, Rustybullethole and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 another ferry booked oops Rustybullethole, Stinkwheel, Cavcraft and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 33 minutes ago, hairnet said: another ferry booked oops I'm browsing at the minute, why do they always have to be so far away.. 🫤 the closer they are the more ££ they cost. Great being out in the sunshine again, makes me want to just GO. pilninggas, Fat_Pirate and Cavcraft 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 most of them are ok just the irish sea ones cos they can be cheeky melonfarmers this one isnt that cheap but i decided to cabin when i coulda stena plussed it (mold) didnt have to book it and the weather not looking nice for sat but i dont care just wanted to get out - even tho wont be doing mega miles pilninggas and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Any recommendations for good grinder proof chains? Had bike stolen from outside my house again, been able to recover it due to tracker but pretty negged out about the whole situation. Is there anything in terms of security that will put the scruffs off for a bike parked outside? Barry Cade and catsinthewelder 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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