hairnet Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 watching youtube on tv - chap on a ct 125 doing a tour in south eastern usa prepping for TAT hes on the north/south carolina border and what look like forestry tracks and he keeps coming across no free access signs which is odd cos on the google maps he edits in you can see it is a proper road some of them have been gated (!) but as he points out as he says something as he pulls back out on one id love to go down that road but i dont wanna get shot whic must be a real possible reminds me of a chap on bmw site who went to usa and was riding on vancouver island and kept getting the same thing and found out later it was to do with logging - locals dont like it and so try to restrict movement which is kinda ok if its being done illegally but for the normal gadgees its just a shame TAT on a 125 EEK :) Jerzy Woking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 While trying to persude a wasp to leave my garage using a can of carburettor cleaner I spilt some of it on the 'busa's seat hump - the can was empty so only a few drops came out and even though the bike was covered it still went through the cover. I poured water on it straight away - it had'nt damaged to colour coat but had stripped the clear. So it was flatted and re lacquered. I obtained a sticker to hide a couple of blebs. The moral of the story? What goes around comes around. I got the wasp but Karma took a great shit on me. Jerzy Woking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Fart cannon ftw Gasket from Honda 13 quid plus vat From wemoto (in a honda bag so OEM) 7.14 Two bought It now doesn't leak from the joint under the footpeg Dave_Q and Snake Charmer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Charmer Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 I use silicone bath sealer on all my bike joints, works a treat even on the exhaust ports. High temperature stuff for chimney flues is even better, I use that on car manifolds too. (Not before Catalytic convertors though, big old pig iron V8's mostly.) Barry Cade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Mot prep done on the MZ. hopefully it passes on Monday. twosmoke300, andyberg and Snake Charmer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Mot on the mz passed and it's now insured so hoping the weather clears up so I can have a go... Fat_Pirate, Snake Charmer, andyberg and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Out a little run today, the mz just can't keep up with the Kawasaki. I couldn't seem to get it above 55mph so refitted the fairing which seemed to help a little and I could get just above 60mph on the short test I rode with it. Dave_Q, andyberg, UltraWomble and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzy Woking Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 500km ride undertaken on the Dullvill yesterday to a number or places I've not been to before. My neighbour gave me the route, as he drove it in his motorhome over a few days. Hats off to him, because in a number of places the road was very narrow with quite large drops. Started in Crevillent, rode north to Almansa and picked up the N330 from there. Rode the route I have (badly) highlighted. Some absolutely stonking roads, even on the Dullvill, which was far better that I thought it would be. And very, very comfortable AND gave 70mpg overall. brandersnatch and Dave_Q 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 48 minutes ago, Jerzy Woking said: 500km ride undertaken on the Dullvill yesterday to a number or places I've not been to before. My neighbour gave me the route, as he drove it in his motorhome over a few days. Hats off to him, because in a number of places the road was very narrow with quite large drops. Started in Crevillent, rode north to Almansa and picked up the N330 from there. Rode the route I have (badly) highlighted. Some absolutely stonking roads, even on the Dullvill, which was far better that I thought it would be. And very, very comfortable AND gave 70mpg overall. I've been that way a few times, I have some amazing routes around Almeria if you fancy a longer trip, I'll put them up at some point. Jerzy Woking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 3 years since I bought the Tenere Really need to get it out of the bsrn again this year.. doug, Barry Cade, Fat_Pirate and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzy Woking Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 34 minutes ago, Jazoli said: I've been that way a few times, I have some amazing routes around Almeria if you fancy a longer trip, I'll put them up at some point. Now we can move between provinces, any routes you can assist with will be gratefully received. Looking to do a few three or four day trips, and I fancy heading westward inland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Jerzy Woking said: 500km ride undertaken on the Dullvill yesterday to a number or places I've not been to before. My neighbour gave me the route, as he drove it in his motorhome over a few days. Hats off to him, because in a number of places the road was very narrow with quite large drops. Started in Crevillent, rode north to Almansa and picked up the N330 from there. Rode the route I have (badly) highlighted. Some absolutely stonking roads, even on the Dullvill, which was far better that I thought it would be. And very, very comfortable AND gave 70mpg overall. bassa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlsoMike Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 How do i go about getting this heap exempted from MoT? Its a 1981 model but first date of registration comes up as 2002 on the dvla. Any advice would be much appreciated. Snake Charmer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 https://itstillruns.com/decode-vin-number-honda-motorcycle-5776052.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 3 hours ago, AlsoMike said: How do i go about getting this heap exempted from MoT? Its a 1981 model but first date of registration comes up as 2002 on the dvla. Any advice would be much appreciated. ignore the date of registration what does it say for year of manufacture on the DVLA? thats what the deciding factor is to get it MOT exempt you just fill out a V112 and present that when you tax it but I Dont think it will be eligible for nill rate tax yet as that works on the financial year, so only vehicles from BEFORE 1981 are Nill rate tax (and it moves forward a year every April) AlsoMike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Yeh that’s what I found with my ke175 . Mot exempt this year but tax next LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 2 days on the bounce I took the Bumflan to work.No slouch up to 50 in the traffic light GP.Next job is to unbolt the seat hump and hurl it into the sea and set about looking for an Isuzu hoop style headrest which will fit the mounting holes. Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk Dave_Q 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 From my research that only works for the later ones, the hump on that is held on by 3 bolts not the 2 sliders. I asked about this on a FB group and a guy said he had done this: He said that gave a couple of inches. I did have a brief investigate and found that under the hump there isnt much padding and there are a couple of lumpy bits, so you might have to de-staple the cover to put some padding in and just ditch the hump. UltraWomble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Charmer Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 20 hours ago, AlsoMike said: How do i go about getting this heap exempted from MoT? Its a 1981 model but first date of registration comes up as 2002 on the dvla. Any advice would be much appreciated. That looks like to have been well stored since 1981, lovely original looking condition. AlsoMike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 RayMK, Minimad5 and Snake Charmer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Another run today on the 125's, the fairing on the mz does seem to make a difference and I can get 65mph flat out. Snake Charmer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyberg Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 4 minutes ago, DodgyBastard said: Another run today on the 125's, the fairing on the mz does seem to make a difference and I can get 65mph flat out. Love this bike. Takes me back 30 years. DodgyBastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Any recommendations for a phone holder that doesn't cost the earth? It's a scooter so can't have anything that clamps on the bars as they are covered in plastic. Would a magnetic one be total madness? There is an area on top of the bars I could stick a holder to but am I gonna lose my phone? https://www.amazon.co.uk/JINC-Universal-Dashboard-Adjustable-Compatible/ The other option would be something that bolted to the top of the brake reservoir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 I've heard of a lot of riders damaging their smart phones through vibration when mounted to bikes Even the more expensive mounting systems don't seem to isolate the phone fully Also,todays offering.. Snake Charmer and Jerzy Woking 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 8 hours ago, Dave_Q said: Any recommendations for a phone holder that doesn't cost the earth? It's a scooter so can't have anything that clamps on the bars as they are covered in plastic. Would a magnetic one be total madness? There is an area on top of the bars I could stick a holder to but am I gonna lose my phone? https://www.amazon.co.uk/JINC-Universal-Dashboard-Adjustable-Compatible/ The other option would be something that bolted to the top of the brake reservoir. Mate of mine has his smart phone in his pocket with Sat nav instructions going into his brain via a combination of cable, and head phones. Says you just have to listen carefully. Would rather not attach the phone to the bike, because...well it's going to break if you crash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 9 hours ago, Dave_Q said: Any recommendations for a phone holder that doesn't cost the earth? It's a scooter so can't have anything that clamps on the bars as they are covered in plastic. Would a magnetic one be total madness? There is an area on top of the bars I could stick a holder to but am I gonna lose my phone? https://www.amazon.co.uk/JINC-Universal-Dashboard-Adjustable-Compatible/ The other option would be something that bolted to the top of the brake reservoir. A magnetic one will fall off, as soon as you hit a bump, what you need is one of these under the mirror They work well, the phone doesn't fall out, I have a more sophisticated setup with ram mounts and quad lock case now but have used one like the above for years. Unless you completely cartwheel the bike the phone won't get damaged in an off and to be honest it'd be the least of my worries if I did. There are plenty of options available, the sky is the limit, using one of these gives you a hard mounting point for any ram mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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UltraWomble Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Can you get Babe Station on that Hairnet? In other news seat hump removed and launched into the sea. Piece of foam camping mat inserted under seat cover and holes closed with gorilla tape - gained a couple of inches and believe me a couple of inches makes a lot of difference Dave_Q 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Took the SR500 out for the first time in about 2 years yesterday. It took about 20 kicks to get it going. My leg still hurts today.Sent from my SM-J330FN using Tapatalk Snake Charmer, 500tops, brandersnatch and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsisigma01 Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 On 5/28/2021 at 5:29 PM, LightBulbFun said: ignore the date of registration So if I can keep my Sigma going til 2033 instead of 2036... I'll be quids in.... (made 93, registered 96)🤔🤞 LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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