mintwth Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 On 10/28/2021 at 8:55 PM, JJ0063 said: Job for the weekend… I thought for a minute you were planning to fit one of those new fangled motorbike banana holders......then I looked up thread and all became clear JJ0063 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EML Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Didn't realise the street triples were that cheap now, I had a 2005, 1050 speed triple a good few years ago. It was a great thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808 Estate Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Excellent choice. Proper hooning machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 should have fitted into the Disco LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ0063 Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 35 minutes ago, EML said: Didn't realise the street triples were that cheap now, I had a 2005, 1050 speed triple a good few years ago. It was a great thing They’re not 😂 I don’t know how I got it so cheap tbh Just sorted a service and MOT for £140 including collection and delivery so will hopefully get that done soon. I didn’t want to MOT it until I was going to use it but for the sake of £30 I’d rather it was done now so I know if it’s going to need a lot of work! warch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 I have always liked trumpets. Nice buy. I have a VFR in the shed under a ton of stuff which hasn't turned a wheel in years. And here we are nearly November so that's another year missed. JJ0063 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ0063 Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 Tried to fit the light today but the bracket to relocate the speedo doesn’t fit, I had a funny feeling I’d have issues with that part as it was from a newer model. I can make it work but need to fabricate some extenders for it. Going to get it serviced and MOT’d then muck about with it afterwards I think! Took it round the drive, I didn’t fall off. Happy days! mercedade, garethj, tooSavvy and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faker Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 That street triple was an absolute bargain! 2009 too!!! I bought myself a 2002 955i speed triple with 22k back at the beginning of this year for £2.5k. But what a machine!! warch, tooSavvy and JJ0063 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warch Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 This is my Speed Triple, purchased two years ago for a frankly ludicrous 1100 quid. Expected a dip in quality compared to a Japanese bike but it is a really well made bike. Btw I love the twin headlights, I think they look really cool. The first Speed Triple from the mid 90s had one headlight though. I really like the Street Triple but also like the Speed Four, especially in black. I want clip ons on my bike can’t get on with straight bars. twosmoke300, Faker, JJ0063 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat_Pirate Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 I used to have one just like this, excellent bike - the whine/shriek of the engine and the blue shiftlights coming on were an addictive mix. I love the twin headlights too! warch, JJ0063, tooSavvy and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ0063 Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 Todays job was sorting out where to keep the bike, unfortunately no garage here and the brick shed is too small so I’ve had to purchase a ‘Ride Hide’ cover. Luckily managed to get this from about 9 miles from where the bike was in Kent on the same day I was there, completely by chance on eBay. I also today bought an Oxford Hardcore 2m chain and padlock, just stuck it on the wheel for now but I’ve got a Y ground anchor on the way from eBay so I’ll concrete it next weekend. warch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintwth Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Don't forget to fix the 'Ride Hide' to the floor. Things like that can and do get moved by the wind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ0063 Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 On 11/1/2021 at 12:49 PM, mintwth said: Don't forget to fix the 'Ride Hide' to the floor. Things like that can and do get moved by the wind That’s the weekends plan. Concrete anchor in and fix cover to the ground. LightBulbFun and mintwth 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ0063 Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 MOT and service happening Thursday, being collected at 8am 🤞 tooSavvy and LightBulbFun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ0063 Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share Posted November 5, 2021 So we have progress Bike was picked up Thursday morning, had a call at lunchtime to say he’s given it a full going over - chain all fine just needed a good clean and lube, he said the oil was very black but said bar that it’s a very clean bike and he couldn’t believe I’d only paid £1600 for it. At this point he hadn’t MOT’d it but said the only thing it’ll need is a front tyre as it was on the wear marker. He said the rear was legal but hard so up to me if we just change the one. As I then new I didn’t need to pay for a chain I decided to have 2 new Michelins fitted. MOT passed and it was delivered this evening with its two new tyres and a clean bill of health, full MOT and a stamped service book. Set me back £386 all in, I have no idea if that’s reasonable but I’m still under £2k for the bike inc new MOT, new tyres and a service so that sounds like a very fair deal still! Finally got leathers that fit me now too so just need to get a helmet and gloves when I go to Motorcycle live next month then I’m ready for my test! garethj, LightBulbFun and Barry Cade 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ0063 Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 Got dropped off in the dark last night so thought I’d have a gander, fresh rubber! mercedade, Minimad5, warch and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Always makes me laugh when folk tell you to run tyres in for 100 miles There is no need, take it easy for the first 10 miles, get some heat into them steadily increasing lean angles then just ride normally, I can normally remove the chicken strips in the first 15 minutes, or on the second lap on a track day. I guess if you ride in winter it may take longer to scrub them in so its better to err on the side of caution. JJ0063 and twosmoke300 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzy Woking Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 10 hours ago, Jazoli said: Always makes me laugh when folk tell you to run tyres in for 100 miles There is no need, take it easy for the first 10 miles, get some heat into them steadily increasing lean angles then just ride normally, I can normally remove the chicken strips in the first 15 minutes, or on the second lap on a track day. I guess if you ride in winter it may take longer to scrub them in so its better to err on the side of caution. I think tyre fitters tell you that so if the rider has an accident they can say they told the rider to take it easy for 100 miles. Lots of riders bin their bikes directly outside dealers and tyre places after having new tyres fitted. JJ0063 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ0063 Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 Yeah I guessed it was him just covering his own back, I’ll definitely be taking it easy as a new rider.. embrace those chicken strips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Balls to that ! You paid for those tyres mate - you are allowed to use them all 😂 JJ0063 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ0063 Posted November 19, 2021 Author Share Posted November 19, 2021 Finally got round to concreting my ground anchor in today, unfortunately my big Oxford lock doesn’t fit through it so had to get a smaller one. It’s as safe as I’m gonna get until I get a house with a garage. Also got a paddock stand from Facebook nice and cheap which is handy! garethj, warch and LightBulbFun 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ0063 Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share Posted November 21, 2021 Got a good deal on an AGV K1 as sports bike shop have a price match deal on along with free 365 return.. figured I’d order it now for £104.99 inc delivery and then if I find something either at Motorcycle Live or Black Friday etc I’ll just return it. LightBulbFun, warch and mercedade 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ0063 Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 I now have the above helmet in a huge size and it finally fits. Managed to pick up some replacement indicators from Motorcycle Live at the NEC this weekend to replace the horrible chrome ones (one of which was cracked and held on with sellotape) Didnt realise they were sequential, not really my thing but they look better than the old ones! Old: New: LightBulbFun and Minimad5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 It's like a 2-wheeled Audi... tooSavvy, LightBulbFun and loserone 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martc Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 15 hours ago, wuvvum said: It's like a 2-wheeled Audi... But the indicators were working... LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 18 hours ago, wuvvum said: It's like a 2-wheeled Audi... @Kiltox look theyre not an optional extra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ0063 Posted December 10, 2021 Author Share Posted December 10, 2021 My late father owned J777 MDX but we lost it through selling his car and stupidly trusting the buyers word that he’d let us keep the plate (yes I know I should have retained it before selling) Spotted this and thought it was a nice thing to buy for the bike. Old man had bought my plate I’ve got on the BMW for my 21st and as this bike is a 30th present to myself, I decided to get myself the plate almost as a bit of a ‘cheers’ to him. LightBulbFun, Arthur Foxhake, mercedade and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 I've just caught up with this thread, it's got me having ideas of doing my direct access... I should probably get a proper job first. LightBulbFun, Minimad5 and JJ0063 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ0063 Posted December 18, 2021 Author Share Posted December 18, 2021 It’s going to be a long winter. I noticed today that the cover thing is letting an awful lot of moisture through - the bike is soaked and the lock cover is getting mould on it. Think I’m gonna have a look on Faceache to see if I can find a small cheap wooden shed. tooSavvy and Crackers 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintwth Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 Might be worth a session with the hose pipe to check whether water is getting through the shelter fabric or not. If not, the moisture could be from condensation forming inside the shelter. You might be able to reduce condensation by creating some airflow in the shelter/over the ground the shelter is on. Bricks under the shelter to create a bit of a gap maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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