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  1. fastbob

    Scotland 2023

    That'll do for day one .
  2. 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 ?
  3. 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 .
  4. Just spotted this . It's NOT double overhead cam . It's got push rods FFS .
  5. Or if you prefer a different style from a trusted manufacturer .. https://renntec.com/product/kawasaki-z650-2017-2018-grab-rail-in-black/
  6. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ninja650-Passenger-Kawasaki-Motorcycle-Accessories/dp/B08BJ3B2PY. Thank me later .
  7. 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 .
  8. A brilliant ride yesterday . Worked my way over to Sally's Place on the Malvern Hills avoiding all the bottlenecks at Worcester , Pershore , Upton etc . Enjoyed the best BLT ever and my bike was joined by another Dyna Custom. Came home via Cheltenham , Broadway and Stratford upon Avon .
  9. Oh come on now . I think you know the answer to this .
  10. £35,000 ? 'Kin,ell !
  11. There was a lot of smoke on startup .
  12. This is a Langan 250 . One of only 100 in existence . Seen yesterday in Stratford upon Avon ..
  13. An interesting day , rode down the Weedon in Northamptonshire for a Harley Day at one of those themed cafe type places . Excellent turnout with about a hundred Harleys including my old Sportster . Good to see it being appreciated . Rode over to Stratford upon Avon , saw some tanks and a bike called a Langan which is a 250 2 stroke V twin and one of only a hundred built .
  14. Anyone up for this ? particularly you Mr Frog ..
  15. Not a bad little bike by the way . I had one very briefly. The camshaft is very well engineered unlike earlier Honda 250s . It's kind of a transitional engine that was developed into the Superdream series . Alternatively you could describe it as a big Benley .
  16. Whack a brown seat and some clip ons on it and advertise it in Beard Oil weekly and you should get £3,500 for it easily ..
  17. Yeah , I'm fighting back to regain my health . I've joined Slimming World again and lost over a stone in 5 weeks . The Harley is running great again after I changed the plugs but it might have just been my imagination . I think my riding technique on it has greatly improved having come to it fresh after the winter . Last year I had to transition from the Sportster which needed more gear changes whereas this year everything feels more natural .
  18. Will you be able to cope emotionally with seeing your old bike ?
  19. 6x6 months by mistake , done now .
  20. Trying to subscribe , accidentally clicked on 36 months . Now I can't find subscriptions at all .
  21. Slow day at the paint testing facility was it ?
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