fastbob

Replaced the front pads on the Harley . I was very impressed by the simple , robust design of the caliper and the retaining pin which is essentially an M10 bolt . No recessed socket headed pins made of toffey , no tiny R Clips to lose , no razor sharp chrome spring clips to fly out , no rubber boots to rip , no anti squeal plates to fall out etc. etc. The pads had hooks on the back that engage with corresponding hooks inside the pistons enabling them to be replaced in a few seconds . A good design .

I've been looking into K&N , DNA and similar " High Performance " air filters . Seems like you can't have it both ways . Your bike either breaths clean air or it breaths more air . Try smearing a little grease around your carb / injector throat and you'll soon find out what's finding it's way through that expensive fibre and gauze filter . More than any paper style element would let through that's for sure .

Had a new front tyre and tube fitted and passed my MOT . The tube was in a pretty ropey state so best be cautious . Advisory on the front pads , new ones on order . I think I should probably pay a bit more attention to the essentials and less time polishing the chrome .

F**k this ! I've forgotten how to ride a bike .

Does DNA stand for Does Not Accelerate ?

I think you guys need to glance at the dates on these posts .

There are loads on eBay ranging from £6,000 to £12,000 . It all depends on the specifications and the quality of the engineering plus that elusive thing called provenance . I would approach Bonham's auctioneers to get the optimum price for it .

Not a chance . Huggers hadn't been invented in 1977 . Huggers are a Sportsbike thing from the 1990s .

If someone bunged me one for £100 or so I'd probably have fun tinkering with it but I wouldn't want one as a main bike .

Couldn't get a decent picture this year .

Make sure you know where the nearest train station is incase the relationship ends abruptly .

Clegs .

One of the best rides of my life . Fort William to Ullapool by the coastal route .

Perfect afternoon .

I've done it a dozen times but the sign was positioned too early and it was obscured by trees . Probably .

We all make mistakes occasionally .

That'll do for day one .

I thought I might take out some breakdown cover but I'm not having much luck because a lot of sites don't recognise Q plates . Any ideas ?

Did an oil change . Just the main engine oil . The other two can wait for now . The sump plug came out without any drama so thanks to Ian for not over tightening it . The magnet on the sump plug was absolutely as clean as a whistle so more thanks are due to Ian (Frog) for selling me a good 'un .

Just spotted this . It's NOT double overhead cam . It's got push rods FFS .

Or if you prefer a different style from a trusted manufacturer .. https://renntec.com/product/kawasaki-z650-2017-2018-grab-rail-in-black/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ninja650-Passenger-Kawasaki-Motorcycle-Accessories/dp/B08BJ3B2PY. Thank me later .

That's the thing , it's a laugh to ride . I'm not making excuses for HD but all the normal criteria just don't apply . You've got to try one but be aware that the more modern Harleys with even bigger engines have got refinements such as twin balancer shafts that take a lot of the character out of them . People tend to look down on Sportsters but they are actually closer to the rough and ready feel that is synonymous with HD . 1200 cc is not a small engine . Consider that early Electra Glides were only 1200s and it puts things into perspective . And talking of Electra Glides , if you fancy one of these luxurious leviathans there are plenty about in pristine condition at ridiculously low money .