Joe85

Some sort of faith-based manoeuvre.

I look, the bike goes. 

My lad passed his CBT last week, and naturally, we took advantage of a break in the rain to go for a ride around the Kent countryside to get his confidence up ahead of him going it alone (he’s 17). 
 

As we made our way back along a national speed limit single lane carriageway, some utter w**ker in a Focus decided he couldn’t abide a learner going 5-10mph under the speed limit on a 125 with L plates, so sat right up his arse trying to intimidate him.
 

 I slowed to to allow the boy to close up, and let this gimp pass, and,  as he did, I let him know what i thought of his driving by waving with the back of my hand. Taking offence, he decided to break check me, then try and swerve into me as I dodged around his drivers side (narrowly missing him). I was absolutely raging at this point (still am), so I told the lad to pull up in the lay-by and wait whilst I deal with this twat. Followed him for literally about 3 mins until the helmet pulls up outside his house and refuses to leave his car. Finally gets out and doesn’t have the sack to admit what he’d tried, denying it and blaming my lad ‘for going too slow’’.
 

As it turns out the lad followed me, so I left it at that and we rode off. However I just cannot let it slide at the moment. The driving was a disgrace, and cannot go unpunished. It was that bad that, had I filmed it, I’d have submitted it to the old bill. 

Fuming.

It’s busy, but not uncomfortably so. Enough to see for everyone to have a good time.

9 hours ago, Capt Sisko said:

Any updates?

It sits unused, but looking wonderfully cleaned and serviced (thanks to me) in the work basement. 
 

he’s paid up for parking too. 
 

Twat.

Thought this was interesting 

BMW's are covered in Torx screws, so generally just carry a set Wera Torx drivers and maybe a selection of spanners for tightening the chain if going on a long trip.

Standard mirrors it is then. I’ve ordered the required reservoir holder but it’ll be a few weeks yet, so preening bodybuilder/bullhorns look it is for a while yet.

Dropped it off for a PPF application. Too much carbon to leave it unprotected.

Right, i need the opinion of the great and the good of TMBF:

Standard mirrors or bar-end mirrors?

It was smaller than I thought it would be.

I’m asking to be nicked, ain’t i? 

Tail tidy installed, servo removed.

I haven't decided if im going to install titanium headers yet. My S1000R was obnoxiously loud, don't think i fancy that again.

Bar end mirrors have to go, though, so another £200 in the bin.

6 hours ago, Interference Fit said:

I'd guess two elements are at play.

1) Homologation, construction and use rules maybe dictate no sharp edges, minimum viewing angle coverage etc, etc which maybe dictate bland and boring (ugly) designs?

2) Gives the opportunity to make profit selling upgrades?

 

But I fully agree. The current licence plate position mandates have created a big business in tail tidies - I mean look at this....

 

That is utterly ridiculous. I reckon you could fill a landfill site with disposed of stock license plate holders.

Why bike manufacturers insist on sculpting beautiful bikes and then piss on everyone's chips by fitting fugly stock mirrors.

Undid all my modifications to GS, ready for collection on Friday.

Pleased to discover that my M1000R insurance is 25% cheaper than the 1300GS. The refund from the insurer more than covers the new policy.

Take delivery on Friday. Wohoo.

12 hours ago, S-Westerly said:

Short legs and a slope away in both cases. By the time my feet hit the floor bike reached angle of no return and down we went. Slowly. No damage apart from to my ego which was dented severely especially on the 2nd occasion. Bike went down on other occasions too but had help in picking it up - icy slush on forecourt, gravel track, etc.

I'm glad you and the bike are otherwise ok. Worst feeling ever.

46 minutes ago, S-Westerly said:

I twice lifted the Multistrada on my own using the back to the bike and pushing with my legs method. In both cases I had to sit down on the kerb and get my breath back. Don't plan on doing it on my own in future!

Why was it on its side?

12 minutes ago, Simon Davey said:

Congratulations... 

Where are the pics? 

That’s all I’ve got at the minute. Haven’t picked it up yet.

I brought an M1000R. 

Im giving up the GS. I want the M1000XR instead. It's going back to the dealer.

The whole abandoned bike thing has triggered a midlife bike crisis.

I think you can avoid the MSVA if you can get a letter of conformance from KTM. Doubt they’ll do it though.

On 09/01/2024 at 14:53, iamgigglz said:

I hope someone here can help me get back on two wheels

I've recently moved from South Africa to the UK. I couldn't face selling my 990 Adventure so I brought it with me, but three months later she's still sitting on the battery charger with a ZA plate.

 

I have:

• Original South African registration document
• The NOVA/TOR clearance document from HMRC
• A "Letter of Authenticity" from KTM UK (which cost me £180...)
• A UK passport and proof of residence/address
   

As far as I can tell I need to now submit a V55/5 form, after which I can do the MOT and get a plate made, but I'm not certain of the order of those steps.

The V55/5 form asks for a "Type approval number/category", which comes from the "Certificate of Conformity". Either that or I can provide an "Motorcycle Single Vehicle Approval (MSVA) certificate".

 

I don't know where to get either of those things, or whether I actually need them. Please can someone help me through this red tape?

 

Edit - added proof of life

 

For the MSVA you need to take the bike to a test centre for inspection to ensure conformance with UK roads/law.

You have to fill a form out online stating your preferred test centre. After a few weeks they’ll email you took a date/time.
 

Once completed you send that, along with proof of import fees and duty paid, and proof of ownership, proof of address etc to the DVLA, who will then issue you a V5C and Reg for a small fee.

Took it for a ride to pick up the lad. Snapped a cheeky pic.

Also removed the nav cradle and installed the quadlock, which was a bit of a faff.