Reply With QuoteThis ^^^^^^^^^ all day long , there is a cycling thread also on TZ , same mentality, acceptance of diverse choices and very different fitness levels, yet no spats or dummy throwing. This place can be nice :)Originally Posted by cinnabull
Nothing to do with the lack of punctuation, I was referring to the noisy shim which never bothered him and you can replace it if you’re fussy.
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This ^^^^^^^^^ all day long , there is a cycling thread also on TZ , same mentality, acceptance of diverse choices and very different fitness levels, yet no spats or dummy throwing. This place can be nice :)
Just wait until it’s renamed “ More Harley Davidson related stuff!”
everytime i hear the word 'harley davidson' all i can think of is this filmJust wait until it’s renamed “ More Harley Davidson related stuff!”
I do like my Harley, never had one before in 30+ years of riding but it could never be my only bike. Too many great machines out there.Just wait until it’s renamed “ More Harley Davidson related stuff!”
Well spotted chaps! Don't think it vibrated off though. This thing is smooth as silk. It does appear to be missing in the showroom but like an excited child I didn't see it and really don't care!
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The new plate was delivered today, much prefer the look of the smaller plates.
Just bung on a slightly smaller plate…………….
You really only get challenged on it if you fail the attitude test on something else
Mmmmm…… after 3 posts, I had him down as “I’d really like to wear chaps and lace-sided leather jeans”.Jeez Tony, who’’d have thought you’’d have one of those beasts at the start of this amazing thread. In fact, read back your original ‘requirements’ and look at the bikes you’ve had. They are addictive and you always want a change dont you. You were warned way back. Looks lovely, not my type of bike but I do get the appeal.
Stuart
Surprised it took so long, to be honest.
Not in N Wales… undersized, miss spaced letters, undersized digits. = Ł100 fine, no ifs no buts.. no oh it was fitted when I bought it.
A couple of weeks ago my mate was pulled up for an undersized plate that, when he insisted the cop actually measured it, turned out to be 100% legal.. (my mate knew it was legal)
The officer had to rip up the paperwork and let him on his way..
I always used to run undersized plates, but not anymore, it’s just not worth the hassle.
Not seen that level of overzealous policing in Scotland.
But- I’d have given you a fixed penalty notice, for saying that you ‘run’ undersized plates!
The plate flipped round is the new smaller plate that I will fit. I flipped it so I could see a better contrast with size comparison, apparently it is the smallest legal size. Just need to submit the new reg with the insurance before I change it over.
It’s more to do with the size of the numbers/letters and the border than the actual size of the plate …. I thought
Al depends on your number plate but I’d be suprised if that’s legal
That said you may have very few digits in the plate
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Yes, only 5 digits so the letters and numbers are all correctly spaced.
That’s the way to do it….JDM plates if anyones interested… he’ll make the smallest legal plate and give you can have depending on the number of characters in the plate…
My mate that was stopped the other week had a JDM plate and as I said when the cop measured it he had to let him go..😎
https://www.jdmplates.co.uk/smallest...number-plates/
That’s where I got this one, it also comes with a wallet friendly sized card to show the local constabulary that explains it is legal should you be inclined to carry it.
I can only relate his woes. I have no trouble getting tyres for mine, having been around for 40 years! The X Country hardly uses tyres, the current ones have clocked over 26,000 miles now.Although I did make a mistake and put TKC80s on it... dear God, it was like riding a pneumatic drill and the rear was shot in 5000 miles.
You are aware my new bike is a Ducati Streetfighter V2? It uses very readily available standard sized road / sport tyres from most major manufacturers. I cant foresee any problems in supply, and I certainly cant see getting anywhere near 26k from themI can only relate his woes. I have no trouble getting tyres for mine, having been around for 40 years! The X Country hardly uses tyres, the current ones have clocked over 26,000 miles now.
Stuart
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I'm guessing the suzuki but it is a beauty. I imagine both are great fun.
The Gixxer 750 is a belting bike, and (to me at least) is as much power as you can ever use on UK roads. Great track bike too, I reckon.
Had a 180 mile ride out today on the V85TT. The highlight was the glorious A483 between Newtown and Crossgates, stopping off at the greasy spoon for lunch and then back north on the 488. Great roads which are sometimes spoiled by traffic but today, were pretty empty.
Forgive me, I'm an interloper here as I have no bike.
Anyway, saw Henry Cole filming in Royal Wootton Bassett today. Apparently doing something about Wiltshire.
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That’s a fairly regular run for us… but rather than the greasy spoon at Crossgates, we stop off in Clun.. little cafe by the bridge👍👍Had a 180 mile ride out today on the V85TT. The highlight was the glorious A483 between Newtown and Crossgates, stopping off at the greasy spoon for lunch and then back north on the 488. Great roads which are sometimes spoiled by traffic but today, were pretty empty.
Cheers Enoch. I'll look into that one - although Double sausage, double egg and chips for four quid makes a compelling argument for the greasy spoon.
Here you go Downer fixed it for youCheers Enoch. I'll look into that one - although Double sausage, double egg and chips for four quid makes a compelling argument for blocked arteries.
Steve
Thanks. It’s always good to be reminded that motorcycling Is a dangerous pastime.
Two of the bike shops I visit on my ride outs are A&J in Denbigh and KTM Ellesmere Port. Both have butty bars, AJ’s has TWO. What chance do us svelte bikers have for our figure :)
Yes, as far as I know his is also a Streetfighter (I worked on the magazine from issue 1 to the very end!), he couldn't find replacement tyres for love nor money.You are aware my new bike is a Ducati Streetfighter V2? It uses very readily available standard sized road / sport tyres from most major manufacturers. I cant foresee any problems in supply, and I certainly cant see getting anywhere near 26k from them
Stuart
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My x Country is a 650 single, plenty powerful enough for me thanks, 26,000 miles and I am off down to Weymouth on Thursday without any worry they will run out of rubber on the trip! There are advantages to being content with bimbling around, not least of which is 85+mpg !
I've noticed that there's only a short time between filming and release on the current series of Junk & Disorderly so it might be on TV during the current series
Just may know of one for sale
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
Dropped down to 30 for a local village where the cameras often sit and got passed at a very high rate of knots by an electric bicycle. The way he shot past the cars in front of me, I guess at 40-50mph. No helmet, shorts and tee shirt! He was wearing cool shades though! Just slightly fatter tyres than a normal road bike.
Just not getting as much of a buzz from track riding of late. Getting a bit more cautious as I get older.
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
Could have been a Suron, lots of knicked ones appearing in Delamere Forest, wickedly quick and very fancy.
Had to laugh , last year cycling down a river path next to the Dee. Along comes a Yoof on a field bike, loud exhaust, no plates, no lid or jacket. But he was wearing a blue paper mask………….safety first :)
A day in the Welsh mountains👍😎
I take it your recuperation is going to planA day in the Welsh mountains
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
MV sorted for collection on the 1st.
I think a couple of days over the border into Italy could be in order. Toying with the idea of swapping the MV pipes for a fruitier set up, but unless they significantly improve the sound I think it would be a waste. A single pipe slip-on like the Akro wouldn’t do the bike’s styling justice.
Does anyone have a recommendation for a handlebar bracket for a phone? I know some have better vibration protection than others. Will be used for SatNav so needs to be visible and not shake like a junkie.
I’m getting there slowly… still quite nervous around traffic, but hopefully that’ll pass as I get more miles under my belt… done 7600 miles since I started riding again on May 15th👍I take it your recuperation is going to plan
Had a bit of a blast around Kent this afternoon to check out my tweaked suspension settings - it was better but will benefit from the input of someone who really knows what they are doing.
Anyway, stopped for some sustenance and a couple more tweaks (softening the damping at the rear...the bike's not mine).
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Good to hear Enoch. I am missing my bike already, and your posts up on them Welsh roads aint helping. Mind you, a few more months and I’ll be joining you
Stuart
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Stuart the V2 has just won “ Best naked under 1000cc” in yesterday’s MCN. They love it, all the thrills of a “ supersports bike” in a comfortable well handling frame. Looks like you and others on her have made a good choice.
Steve
Ps Ducati picked up manufacturer of the year too, just for good measure :)
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Yeah I saw that Steve. Just been back to the dealer as they had a custs one in there with Akras on it. I heard it. I ordered them.
When I took their demo out for the day it was clearly a lot quicker than my RS, well its got another 30 odd hp, but funnily it had like a two stroke power band. After about 6-7 thou things got very interesting and its most unlike a twin after that point and its clearly where the motor is happiest. Me too.
I dont think the brakes had quite the feel and bite of the RS but they are certainly not lacking. Need more lever pressure but they deffo stop you. It most certainly holds lines better than the RS. I noticed it on a particular long right hander I go round often. The RS would sort of waver and change the line ever so slightly, but the V2 just went where you were pointing it. Hard to describe really, but it just felt sort of more planted on the front? Dunno, it just may be it needs more rider input to change direction slightly, whereas the RS moved when you thought about it. It just felt better, and the RS was/is an amazing handler, but this is a notch up.
I think nakeds any more powerful are maybe a waste, you simply cant hang on due to the wind. They are comfy IMO compared to sports bikes up to say 85ish, and for short blasts into 3 figures (where allowed of course!). One of my mates had the V4 Streetfighter, but realistically could only use about half its performance. 200+hp on the road? Really?
Anyway, theres a few other nice bits going on it, and I’ll be sure to post when I get it.
Stuart
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Saw one of these when picking up my GSA from its service, getting tempted as a few deals around.Grabbed a quick blast out this afternoon before my daughters birthday BBQ kicks off.
Might not shout ‘hey! I’m a flat crank/Big Bang’, but in reality is the better bike with the same performance + you will reach the next petrol station.
Andy’s one has about the best livery I have seen. Might go for one after the XR.
Quick bump for my previous post. Anyone here got some real world experience on a Speed Twin 1200? I’m hoping to have a test ride on one at my local triumph dealer however they don’t have any in stock at the moment.
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No experience of that particular model, but have owned 2 bobbers, and a Speedmaster and have another Speedmaster coming next month and also have 2=mates with Thruxton R’s. So what I can say is that we all love the 1200 twin. It’s a cracking motor and very useable in real world motoring.
I think the speed twin is around 100 Bhp, which is all you really need 99% of the time, but it’s the torque and smoothness that I like. It’s also a very efficient unit and easily gives 60mph.
Thanks Enoch, everything seems to point towards it being a great all rounder. Only problem is, so is my Africa Twin! Decisions decisions…….
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Took a trip to the Wee Smokey, a classic bike run, in Arbroath earlier.
Some lovely old bikes, I've attached my favourites of the day...
Cheers,
Adam.
Adam I remember reading originals of those MV 150’s stacked exhausts were practically unobtainium!
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The photos don't do it justice, it was absolutely beautiful....
Cheers,
Adam.
As was the 1957 Lambretta LD150.
It had the original dealers plate still on it...
Cheers,
Adam.
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