Cheers - heading to Scandinavia this yearOriginally Posted by E_2_Right-Force
Does your rear seat detach? If so is there somewhere you could attach a strap too on the chassis ( not the seat)Maybe I should loop the two rear corner straps under the tail, so they're both going from one side of the bike to the other?
I maybe wrong but I can see a slot under the rear seat, can you use a Roc strap type fixing here?
Maybe I should loop the two rear corner straps under the tail, so they're both going from one side of the bike to the other?
The starting point is to get some decent straps, makes the job so much easier as you can adjust tension forward and aft.
Can recommend these.
ROK Straps. Not cheap, but they work well.
Just learnt that the Manor Farm Cafe at Bellerby has new management. The hours and menu have slowly built up and it seems to be fully operational now.
I always supposed that once I progress from my 125 I'd be getting a top box, now I know for sure.
The underside of the bag has a strap that can go under the removable pillion seat.
Annoyingly those slots are far too narrow to fit anything in. I had been counting on them without having taken a proper look. Oops. Having learnt that lesson, have now checking that the straps are long enough to complete an across, down, under and up circuit of the tail.
The day I load up and travel, I'll have oodles of time, so I'm sure trial and error will get it to a satisfactory arrangement
I personally would be cautious of securing a roll bag solely to a removable pillion seat.
The latching mechanism is normally a spigot with a recess going into a hole which has a slider catch enabling removal and refitting. In proper use the pillion has someone's derrier pushing it down. The leverage and potential push back from you on the riders seat could be enough force to detach the seat and roll bag.
I'm not going to.
There's the underside strap going under the locked down pillion seat.
There will be two straps going to and from the rear corners of the bag, ducking under the tail by two different routes.
From each of the two front corners will be straps going down the sides of the bike.
Maybe I should loop the two rear corner straps under the tail, so they're both going from one side of the bike to the other?
I would buy a rear rack to give better options.
I have lots of bags that have mounting points,D rings etc.
Like this one I still find it much more secure as described below.
https://www.lomo.co.uk/products/15l-...AuOTg3NjcwODIx
In the end the best way to secure any bag is 2 straps crossed over using Rok straps.
https://rokstraps.com/
Last edited by bwest76; 6th May 2024 at 10:23.
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 upward momentum of the box and that it was only the latch holding it in place. Not used it since. (must bung it on facebook marketplace) but even on soft bags, - anything under the seat is just a slight security addition.
Good securing of a soft bag using a combo of lightweight webbing straps and strong bungees is the order of the day. Usually the webbing straps need slight adjustment as the bag relaxes.
I'm a huge fan of Raptor Straps. I got a bunch from Costco years ago. They have the benefit of gripping the cargo as well as tying down. Great for cases of beer on the 'supermarket run' on the pillion. They also appear to be impervious to UV degredation - I had one on my wheely bin lid for years, and on my trailer anti-theft bracket. Link them together if you need extra length. Soft ends - better then hooks or carabiners.
Think you can get them in blue & red also.
Agreed.ROK Straps. Not cheap, but they work well.
Its raining today, but had great rides Saturday and yesterday. Hit some of my favourite roads on Saturday - you know its a good ride when the lean angle indicator is well into 40 degrees both sides.
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
That tablecloth and latte look shocking!Little ride out to a new cafe today. Highly recommended open Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun. Bluebell Park Cafe. SY21 0EY
The black pudding was excellent.邏
The plate of food looks great tho.
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Tinned tomatoes with everything swimming in the juice.................. Bleuch !
Thats exactly how it should be done,Rok straps are the best.The starting point is to get some decent straps, makes the job so much easier as you can adjust tension forward and aft.
Can recommend these.
ROK Straps. Not cheap, but they work well.
Nice ride out today. No traffic makes it so much more enjoyable.
On Monday, I'll be taking a daytrip to the Forest of Bowland from Hawes. It'll be less than a 120 miles as I want to save energy for a longer trip to the North Pennines the next day. Hopefully a pleasant pootle around some wild country. Every single cafe seems to be shut on a Monday, except for one in Bentham. And the M6 services near Dolphinholme. Loos in Dunsop Bridge hurrah.
Could call at supermarkets? Booths is the posher one in those areas
My pockets are always full of snacks, so I'm sure I can live without a mid-ride cuppa and cheese toastie for once. But, you know....
Booths make exceptionally good sausage rolls and if around in an afternoon, a Booths cream tea is a must :)
I discovered Booths in Keswick. A really pleasant place to shop and snack, if a little dear
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
Just an FYI -
NW200 practice and qualifying is currently live on BBC iPlayer. Three races starting at 6pm tomorrow evening and then the usual schedule on Saturday all streamed live.
The forecast is looking good so you'll find me somewhere along the coast road tomorrow and Saturday
Well thats the Ducati nicely run in.🤔
It would be a shame to not take advantage of the dry days:
When I was a student in the 70's my sole mode of transport was a t120 650cc Bonneville .
I may be (re) viewing the memories through rose-tinted specs but I recall it being quite a nice handling bike ( by 70's standards)
However after an impulse buy last w/e I shall no doubt find out :-
I'm glad I still have all my A/F tools
The 'Jubilee' edition.
I remember one on display at the Glasgow Museum of Transport around 77/78.
Ive been wanting to ride over Barmouth Bridge for some time, but never got around to it. So today I made the effort, it feels very wrong as there are pedestrians and cyclists, but its perfectly legal.
How many did you persuade to jump? You get 10 points per cyclist 20 points per pedestrian, double if they are over 70!
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
We were very considerate.How many did you persuade to jump? You get 10 points per cyclist 20 points per pedestrian, double if they are over 70!
My cousin has been digging through old photos and sent me this. Me circa 1984
looks great,is it the silver jubilee model? that chaincase looks a bit to shiny for alloy.When I was a student in the 70's my sole mode of transport was a t120 650cc Bonneville .
I may be (re) viewing the memories through rose-tinted specs but I recall it being quite a nice handling bike ( by 70's standards)
However after an impulse buy last w/e I shall no doubt find out :-
I'm glad I still have all my A/F tools
Thanks - yes it is an original Silver Jubilee model with the "J" stamped after the engine number etc. A lot of these were bought and stored but this one has been ridden (15k miles) and as such it has been refurbished a bit by the last owner who as had it for 10 years . Electronic ignition was fitted along with Stainless steel rims and spokes , new chainguard etc and these along with the mudguards were carefully repainted in the original jubilee colours .
The tank was original but if you look closely at the pic you'll see it's a bit tatty so the tank is presently away at the chap who did the mudguards / wheels etc for refurbishment .
Well spotted - the Jubilee did indeed have chromed chain case etc and also the rear light bracket which are "OKish" but I will probably buy new ones and send them away for chroming over the winter which , when fitted, should make the bike pretty presentable
Cheers
JP
New panniers fitted to the Ducati.
Not bad at all ! Those are about all you could hope for - to work well on the Diavel.
I have SW_Motech Blaze sports panniers for my S1000XR that are not too dissimilar.
Spent the day putting new rubber-shod rear wheel on my S1000XR, then changed the front tyre and bunged that on the bike................
I'm knackered!!!
New Michelin Road 5 on the bike, so they should last a week in southern Brittany and two weeks in the Provence alps. (5,000 miles is about their limit).
Happiness is new tyres !
Slighty different panniers but I have the same system for the M1000R ready for a tour of France with Spare Parts starting at the end of June.New panniers fitted to the Ducati.
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
These are Hepco & Becker. They do the same fitting kit but with a slightly bigger bag, but I only need them for a few drinks, and snacks and some spare gloves, puncture repair kit and maybe some throw on waterproofs. So should do the trick for my needs. 👍
Just back from a pre bike meet bike meet with friends from up North,I took them to Caffeine and Machine.
They are staying in Long Compton for the night to get to the bike meet early Saturday then ride back.
I am putting on a bike meet tommorow (I do 2 a year now, season start and finnish).
I invited Alen Millyard who said he would come if its not raining, hopefully on his magnificent Z6, Henry cole has been invited as well.
The weather looks perfect should be a good turn out.
The 3 nicest biking days of the year so far and I'm shivering under the duvet with COVID.
IT'S NOT FAIR!
A few years ago i inherited a completely knackered R80RT in full "polite" touring dad spec from a local bike mechanic. It was a non runner, electrical issue with no power at all. The potential bill worth more than the bike so the owner just said keep it and moved on.
I found the issue(s) pretty quick but have just sort of plugged away at it in between life comprehensively ruining it to make it less dad spec.
Plan was to just sell when done but the arse has fallen out the market and it's surprisingly nice to ride.
(Still needs a front mudguard and I've since fitted the seat properly)
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It does seem a good time to buy, I paid less than 2k for this 79 kz650 C3 which has been unthinkable for a number of years. It also came with 250 worth of Boyer Brandsen electronic ignition kit.
My mate did this with his
I love that, although the character of the flat twin usually doesnt allow to push the frame to its limits. I really miss the times when you could see through the frame.My mate did this with his
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
We're getting there, slowly but surely. The new fencing wasn't planned but the old panels all fell apart when the two sheds were taken down (I should probably have realised it would happen as they'd been up for about 25 years). Still got to have the path/ramp from the patio to the garage built, and the slab is also going to be surrounded by 18" of gravel on each side. Then we're going to do a bit of planting.
Oh, and yes - there are two ground anchors
Front and back wheel - very security mindedOh, and yes - there are two ground anchors
Be careful out there guys. Straight road, dry, hot, sunny.
Tank slapper saw the end of this bike today.
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Presumably you are okay?
I thought tankslappers were a thing of the past with modern suspension and steering dampers?
Sh*t mate, I hope you're OK.
I am not sure T-cut will suffice for the bike.
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
Very nice. Much earlier version than mine.My mate did this with his
In today's episode of mowflow goes motorbikeling I went for a rip on this "new to me" beta 300rr 2t. We don't have greenlanes here in Scotland but there's a whole lot of moorland where we live.
Quite a bit different to my old wr250f. It seems to just roll through, over or up absolutely anything you put in frontf it without any drama. Also 2 stroke smell and ringdingdingding sounds.
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You're smiling and posting but I hope you're okBe careful out there guys. Straight road, dry, hot, sunny.
Tank slapper saw the end of this bike today.
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Blimey, thats not good. At least an ambulance came for you though. Hope injuries arent to bad and youre back riding soon👍
This ^^^
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