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The 'Jubilee' edition.

I remember one on display at the Glasgow Museum of Transport around 77/78.

Tinned tomatoes with everything swimming in the juice.................. Bleuch !

Acknowleging that DA isn't doing that - you are right. I have a small topbox that is bolted to a spare pillion pad on my R-1 (bought as an assembly). I used it once and was very much aware of the...

Here's Freddie Dobbs' latest vlog:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emaENw4QSOM

That Kawasaki is a clever model.

Some classic lines, together with reasonable performance and practicality.

Me likeeeee.................

Looks the bollocks!

Is there an aftermarket shield for the USD fork sliders?

You'll draw a crowd at bike meets, that's certain.


Enjoy!

The bike maint guy near me was supposedly approached by Norton (or whoever was selling them) maybe 3yrs ago to try and get him to act as a Scottish repair/maintenance centre. He reckoned there...

Anyone else found Freddie Dobbs' Youtube channel?

Does a lot of stuff on Harleys, Triumphs, Enfields etc, and I find his channel quite 'watchable'.

https://www.youtube.com/@FreddieDobbs

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All I managed was new bearings on R-1 wheel, and a sore back……. [emoji22]

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Yeah- often used for rocking applications, but I'd have thought there was very little motion at all - there.

But - Triumph ain't gonna make a mistake with it.

Looks like a needle-bearing in one end?

It’s non-rotating, I’d expect plain bushing (or cushion sleeve like other end).

Out of interest - I plotted a non-peage rout from Calais………

Could be a leisurely 5 day jaunt. [emoji106]

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Good for you!

If you haven't already taken the "hazard awareness" computer bit (whatever it is called) - be careful of noticing the hazards too early. People who have driven a lot - tend to see...

New tyres fitted, but the mechanic noticed front bearings a bit rough - SO..... I managed to read the bearing code (non-std wheels) and ordered up two sets of SKFs - so that will be the weekend's...

I think the S1000XR does the same - just in a different way. I DO Like twin-cyl instant grunt, though.

Too many choices when it comes to bikes - and some stonking S/H bikes on Facebook etc, at...

I'm not a huge fan of The Missenden Flyer, but stuck this one out to the end.

I don't like the rear fender - looks way too ancient.

But overall - I have to say, BMW have given the bike a very...

I'm not sure - although I discovered that I have shrunk 2" in the last ??? years (I hope it is in the last 10 years and not since 2023!).

I started on the low seat, but then bought the HP seat...

My original 2016 one - I fitted bar-end weights and a low seat before I even rode it, and couldn't discern any unusual vibes through the bars.

No bar vibes on either that or the subsequent 2019...

Out for a short run and a sit in the sun - to St Mary’s Loch. Lots of bikes out and when I counted at one point- 7 out of 27 bikes were BMW GS/GSAs.

Usual bunch of dicks revving fuel-injected...

Even the S1000R has sig better mileage than the MT10.

The XR is a brilliant bike though - I think I have covered around 30,000m on my two ser1 XRs - and haven't seen anything better for what I...

There's not a whole heap of bike - around that engine ! What a beast!

I was tempted by the 1290GT, for the shear grunt of the twin, but played safe with the S1000XR.

I'd love to have a go of one of those Honda CB750s, on a hot summer day - on an easy ride to a cafe.

They are from an era well before my riding 'career', but right at the begining of my interest...

That would be me....................... (not)

Tough choice ! But - I think I'm landing on the side of the FE.

Are the bars and pegs the same on each?

If they ain't the same, I suspect the FE will be more comfortable - as well as being...

I'd not be buying new with £3k difference, with the added bonus of the RS features

Save the money and ride with a smug expression on your face.

Tank respray will only cost £400 max in any...