hairnet Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Not strictly shite, but bollocks to it! Picked up a hornet this weekend, first big bike since I passed on Thursday. Probably not as easy to strap all the camping gear on it as the CG I had before but at least it shouldn't take me 7 hours from Stourbridge to sodding lake vyrnwy! fek did you walk?? fek this was a long time ago Flossy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flossy Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Uphill we would have been better walking! Doug that t3 is ace! A sidecar is definitely on the list at some point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat_Pirate Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I have got new (to me) bike! KTM Superduke 990. I love that bikes like this exist - it feels a lot like a Yamaha XT or similar when you first get on, yet has top-quality road focused suspension and brakes and is powered by a furiously angry dumper truck engine. It's using petrol faster than my KV6 Rover does, is hopeless on the motorway (the riding position is like being tied to a crucifix and put inside a wind tunnel), but it's brilliantly entertaining. I would have preferred an orange one, but this is growing on me. Barry Cade, 11001010, xtriple and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Where did i go today strangeangel, Faker and Fat_Pirate 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 The Grom has landed.Mrs Womble approves strangeangel, Fat_Pirate, xtriple and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Custard lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheggers Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 So either your Mrs is a proper amazon or that bike's a lot smaller than I imagined it would be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat_Pirate Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 LIKE. Also like the Grom . Top speed is about 60, isn't it? How long does it take to get there? I had a YBR125 some years ago and it was painfully slow beyond 40mph... I really want a Grom though, looks ACE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Where I used to work there were 4 guys who all bought Groms at the same time, they rode them from Yorkshire to the TT. Top speed is meant to be 65-70, but drafting lorries at 56ish was reported to be the best way to travel long distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 The Grom has landed.Mrs Womble approves BURNOUT!!!!!!!! UltraWomble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Gisago UltraWomble and strangeangel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Grom is a giggle - gets to an indicated 60 rapidly, but is very buzzy at 60Only a 4 speed box. Wheelies are a piece of piss to pop on it.Semi knobbly tyres FTW - Green lanes here I come. Will do the switchback indicator modification ( parts on order) and I have a big tub of ACF 50 to spray it with. Leaving the mirrors off for now, but will fit the luggage to it. Dave_Q 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Had a nice run out on Sunday, couple of hundred miles or so UltraWomble, djimbob, Cavcraft and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticvandan Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I'm fetching this Thursday...1940,so I must be close to having the oldest vehicle on the beige.May be for sale depending what I decide to do with it John F, Fat_Pirate, strangeangel and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panhard65 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 I'm fetching this Thursday...1940,so I must be close to having the oldest vehicle on the beige.May be for sale depending what I decide to do with it FB_IMG_1458503049398.jpgWhat sort of money would it be if you do sell. ?In other bike news I have started shopping for when I go to Le Mans next month and it looks like I have found a few bikes to bring home.They are all Motocomforts and require resto but the engines turn and they are complete as a job lot. 11001010, xtriple and Faker 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticvandan Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 My new acquisition is noiw a runner,first time in 50 years too! Now got to decide whether to restore it or sell it strangeangel, Cavcraft and Sigmund Fraud 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I've decided in my infinite stupidity that a BSA Bantam would be a good idea. Anyone selling one, sub £1500, the cheaper the better/ I'm sort of window shopping at the moment so don't build your hopes up etc.Other old British rammel also considered if in useable condition, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Meeeeeeeeeeoooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww Cavcraft and Faker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faker Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 MeeeeeeeeeeoooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwWould that be a relatively new monkey bike old chap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I've decided in my infinite stupidity that a BSA Bantam would be a good idea. Anyone selling one, sub £1500, the cheaper the better/ I'm sort of window shopping at the moment so don't build your hopes up etc.Other old British rammel also considered if in useable condition, Really must fit the carb & wire the engine up on our D10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Would that be a relatively new monkey bike old chap?[bullet tooth Tony] cheeky barstard...... [Tony] Oo oo etc Cb5 Faker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Lost as fuck Eddie Honda, Cavcraft and Faker 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faker Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Lost as fuck Very nice! You be visitin the emerald isle is see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 My new acquisition is noiw a runner,first time in 50 years too! Now got to decide whether to restore it or sell it Sell it. To me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticvandan Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I can't.I kind of traded it for this: Fat_Pirate, Faker, martc and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat_Pirate Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 /\ That is excellent - KING OF THE MOUNTAIN. I have FIXED the brake discs on my CBR600. I thought they were proper warped as they'd pulse the lever under even light pressure, but really really didn't want to splash out £230 on new ones. In a desperate last attempt to save some brass I freed-off and cleaned out the bobbins with lashings of brake cleaner (using a guide I found on YouTube), and it's only bloody worked! Those discs are back to semi-floating and are smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Zzzz Went from lough Allen to newcastle so thus stonewall making bloke could make me chicken burgers R154 198 and 199 ftw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 GPZ is gone. Time to slow down a bit.. barn find F650 Funduro heading North in a van early this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Boaty mcboatface fast as fuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martc Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Has anyone ridden an Aprilia Shiver, and whats it like for comfort? I'm getting a sore bum after about 45 minutes riding my CBF600 and I can lay my hands on a reasonably priced Shiver. It doesn't look like there's much wiggle room on the Aprilias seat but the more sporty riding position may take some weight off the old derrier. Anyone tried one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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