I’m looking to buy a decent (also decent value) snow foam kit for the bike. I might use it on the car as well, but that would be a secondary benefit.
There are quite a few out there, covering a fairly wide range in terms of pricing. Anyone had good experiences and would care to share?
Are you going for the full set Greg? K0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7?!!! Cracking bike you have there, I do fancy another it must be said.Originally Posted by Craizeehair
I’ve finally had a chance to enjoy the recent better weather. Today I finished tinkering, fitted new plugs, plug caps, points, plate and condensers.
The old girl is running as sweet as a nut now.
I have a Nilfisk E160 Pressure washer (https://www.cleanstore.co.uk/product...t.asp?ID=15103). It came with a snow foam bottle but tbh, it was not a good one, as it had no flow control. I bought a better Nilfisk bottle (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nilfisk-Sup...06VTHL51Y?th=1) and it now does a good job.
as above, Nilfisk are considered the best small 'home' use pressure washers , the snow foam lance is just an attachment you can buy on amazon for about £20 (just do a search for what ever machine you buy).
that was an interesting clean video ,ive not looked into it much but did not realise that you could spray ceramic coating on and that it could go on matt paint (the guy in the video is using the same gun i use for applying ACF 50 so i may have to look into doing my bike.
Food for thought there, I presumed mine wouldn’t be suitable being Matt. I like the idea of the full treatment on the T120.
I wish Duncan!
Next up will be a tiddler as a bit of a restoration project. I’ve never got my teeth into anything more than some pretty basic spannering, so I fancy the challenge.
Had a nice 100 mile tour around Oxon and Berks yesterday, far too hot for me though!
The Kranzle snow foamer works brilliantly, mine have never blocked up and always produces a good consistency of foam that stays on long enough to drag the dirt off, I use Bilt Hamber snow foam. I’m pretty sure it will fit other makes of pressure washer if you haven’t got a Kranzle
Be aware tiddlers often cost as much to restore as bigger single cylinder bikes. Also the new price of small classic bikes has sky rocketed. I sold my 1957 ped back to its original owner ( who I bought it from) for double what I paid. I still think I just broke even!
Apart from daft FS1E prices others such as Puch NSU Gilera and the early Hondas have all been dragged up. Even lowley MZ stinkwheels are on the rise !
Dont ask how I know because I have been looking for another 50cc project to tinker with for some time now.
Steve
Thanks Steve,
Noted and appreciate the advice.
There a couple of bikes I have in mind but nothing decided. I’m edging towards a smaller bike more for ease and manageability more than anything. Classic Hondas seem to be what I am drawn to but we will see. There are a few I have my eye on, I think 175cc will be around where I eventually land?
These guys always have a good selection. My first real bike was a blue CD175 folloed by a spankers new CB 175. Im strangely drawn to the CB RS250 as I remember them being nice and nimble.
https://www.classichondamotorcycles.co.uk/
Steve
Yeah, I’ve spoken to Charlie a few times. He does have some nice stock through.
What a great link. A real trip down memory lane as this is an example of my first bike (a secondhand CZ175, on which I learnt to not apply the rear brake going round a corner in the wet!) https://www.classichondamotorcycles....aspx?bike=5056 which I part-ex'd against a new CB250 - same year and colour as this one https://www.classichondamotorcycles....aspx?bike=5392
Prices have gone up a little since I bought mine (CZ cost £125ish and the Honda around £600 IIRC)
Decided that I actually like the contrasting brown of the stock seat more than the black with white trim of the comfort seat. Anyway, I switched them and went out for a ride, and didn't feel uncomfortable after about an hour. I'm therefore going to use the stock seat for shorter bimbles, and switch to the comfort seat for longer rides, weekend trips, etc (fingers crossed I get to do some before too much longer).
Some decent bikes there and not crazy expensive either, which makes a nice change.
The only Honda road bike I ever owned was a CB250RS. it was, as you suggest, very light and nimble and reasonably quick for a 250, air cooled single. You could also just about a squeeze an xl500 motor into the frame to turn it into a very sweet 500 single. Not that I did, I sold it and went back to Kawasakis with a Z400J.
In the Pyrenees since yesterday- great roads and weather (and beer)
Whereabouts in the Pyrenees are you? I'm currently in the Pyrenees!In the Pyrenees since yesterday- great roads and weather (and beer)
Laruns, south of Pau
I'm on the Col De Marie Blanque South of Pau. Great place to pass through if you haven't already!
yeah - CdMB is a nice route and a frequent one for the N-137 or Canfranc from Laruns. Col d’Aubisque one of my faves.
I am not an expert on these.
But did find out this year that taking the lance attachment of my small Karcher and adding the foam/mix in the reservoir worked a treat.
It may sound stupid but I didnt realise it would work like that, you still need elbow grease though.
I had tried an inline attachment (Tescos) to my garden hose but that wasn't very good at all.
A good selection here.
https://www.classichondamotorcycles.co.uk/
If you would like to meet for a coffee one day I have lots of interesting places I stop at like this one.Had a nice 100 mile tour around Oxon and Berks yesterday, far too hot for me though!
https://classicmotorhub.com/
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Sorry I posted before i saw you hand allready mentioned it.
Had a fabulous ride over to West Wales for a couple of days fishing, then explored the small back lanes back into Shropshire and Staffordshire, turned a 150 mile ride home into a 250 mile ride by doing a Supertramp! I narrowley escaped being caught by a huge bird of prey!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPRrHyXchEY
What area are you based in?
Thanks
Had a fabulous ride over to West Wales for a couple of days fishing, then explored the small back lanes back into Shropshire and Staffordshire, turned a 150 mile ride home into a 250 mile ride by doing a Supertramp! I narrowley escaped being caught by a huge bird of prey!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPRrHyXchEY
I saw the bird of prey this week and the waterfall though how you got that side of the river it I dont know?
Did you walk around the furnace,its a fascinating story.
Cracking weekend just gone with spareparts and his mate Pete at the BMW Motorrad GS Trophy UK Qualifier 2023 held in & on the roads around the Walter's Arena near Glynneath in South Wales
There are 2 on road Nav Routes (riding your own bikes) & a half day of off-road challenges where you ride BMW supplied 1250 GS Trophy bikes.
Our team were really lucky to do both the road rides on Saturday when it was very hot & sunny & the off-road when it was a bit cooler on the Sunday, although it was still a very sweaty morning.
Had I got round all the off-road challenges without dropping a GS I'd had been delighted as I'd set myself that goal, but I did drop one once. The riding between the off-road challenges is on your own bikes, which is in parts quite a challenge in itself on a bike like mine. Thankfully we had no rain until right at the end.
Most of the off-road challenges were to teach you slow control riding on loose or soft ground with lots of tight turns - not my forte & even though they had low chassis bikes I found it tough.
Here is a short clip with VERY rare footage of me off-road not putting my feet down, stalling, or generally struggling. This was more of an enduro section which was great fun.
https://youtube.com/shorts/AlVjvssWZ7I
Thoroughly recommended.
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Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
I didn't go down to the furnace on the other side of the road. There is a path right up to the waterfall, I thought about riding the bike closer but couldn't be doing with the faff of taking everything off!
Will do!
Oh Enoch!
I go away for a few days and this happens! You lot can't be left unsupervised!
Hope they get it fixed promptly!
Wandered into Infinity and a cheerful man helped me choose a Scorpion EXO 520 Evo in gloss white. I had hoped very much that the brand name of the one that fitted me best would be something very anonymous like LS2. Oh well.
Whipped the tank off yesterday to check the fuel pump and the filter.
Still stare at it inside for ages at what a work of art it actually is.
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Sorry to hear of your accident/injury - I hope the recovery is swift.Taking a slow left hand curve 50 yards from my destination. Foot slipped off foot peg and bent back way further than my natural movement would allow. Broken tib and fib right on my knee replacement. Waiting to be transferred to specialist team in Liverpool.
I got back yesterday from the Picos; my second trip out there and the roads are still great, as is the scenery (my photos never do it justice)
Ive been to those places,lovely roads to ride and a great place to visit.
Sadly my age and injuries got the better of me this year and I had to postpone my Spanish trip.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255204992...mis&media=COPY
I have this one which works well.
MJJC Foam Lance if searching for i
Thanks for all the positive vibes and well wishes guys, when you’re stuck in a situation like this, it’s a struggle to keep your chin up, and fellow bikers having your back helps a lot.
Anyway a bit of an update. Yesterday (Tues) morning I was taken to theatre and underwent a 5 hour operation to fix the leg and stabilise the prosthesis that is my knee joint. I was then transferred to the critical care unit so they could control pain, bleeding and keep an eye on me. 1 highly qualified nurse (Sophie) to 2 patients. Not had much sleep, but pain is being managed as well as can be expected, and the operation was as successful as they hoped for.
I’m now bed ridden for 5 days, and I’m not allowed to bare any weight on the leg for 6 weeks, this is so the bone has time to fix and gain strength around the bottom prosthesis.
I’ve got a catheter up the whatsit, canulas, up the veins and a thing in my bicep that takes a line to a big vein in my chest. Oh and a button that dispenses morphine hence the smile.
Would just like to add that despite the pressure they’re under, the staff, from the porters to the consultant, and everyone inbetween have been incredible, ❤️❤️ I honestly couldn’t have received better care.
They will provide the appropriate adapter for whichever pressure washer you choose.
Enoch ^^^^^^^^^as always great to see you are positive and upbeat about your situation. On an even better note MCN is out digitally today so theres some morphine induced reading where you can dream about another new bike. Take care with the recuperation.
Steve
That sound brilliant as long as the weather is good! As someone who spends a lot of time off road on a GS I know there's always stuff to learn no matter how competent you are on road. The pros make it look very easy. And doing it on someone else's bike definitely helps!Cracking weekend just gone with spareparts and his mate Pete at the BMW Motorrad GS Trophy UK Qualifier 2023 held in & on the roads around the Walter's Arena near Glynneath in South Wales
There are 2 on road Nav Routes (riding your own bikes) & a half day of off-road challenges where you ride BMW supplied 1250 GS Trophy bikes.
Our team were really lucky to do both the road rides on Saturday when it was very hot & sunny & the off-road when it was a bit cooler on the Sunday, although it was still a very sweaty morning.
Had I got round all the off-road challenges without dropping a GS I'd had been delighted as I'd set myself that goal, but I did drop one once. The riding between the off-road challenges is on your own bikes, which is in parts quite a challenge in itself on a bike like mine. Thankfully we had no rain until right at the end.
Most of the off-road challenges were to teach you slow control riding on loose or soft ground with lots of tight turns - not my forte & even though they had low chassis bikes I found it tough.
Here is a short clip with VERY rare footage of me off-road not putting my feet down, stalling, or generally struggling. This was more of an enduro section which was great fun.
https://youtube.com/shorts/AlVjvssWZ7I
Thoroughly recommended.
Cheers Steve. 👍👍
Glad you're doing OK now Enoch and being well looked after
Lots of buttons and dials to play with there Enoch, which one turns up the morphine?
The one that’s just out of reach🤓Lots of buttons and dials to play with their Enoch, which one turns up the morphine?
Anyone remember that fella called Barry🤓
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