TimR

Tip :No need for an angle  gauge 

Hex head has 6 points 

Torx head has 6 points 

Total revolution =360° 

Each point =60°

So mark one point and then mark finishing point location  ( ie 120° count 2 points 

Last time remember a bike portrayed in a manufacturers advert was the Honda 'Dream'..

Triumph triples  ....do not let the battery drain as attempting to start on a weak battery destroys the sprag  clutch .

15 minutes ago, Fozzie said:

I got the cucumber but it was pickled... 

Ps it was pickled in a salty liquid substance but it wasn't brine ..

I Would advise caution in handling or eating ..

Whilst its common in cars to have a split cv boot kit as far as i am aware no-one has released a split gaiter product ..

Could always seewhat glue they use for the split cv boot and  give it a go .

Otherwise it would be forks off or at least wheel brakesand mudguard off.

And remember ... it can depend on what distance they measure off may determine how many times your reported ... 

Ie may be over 2  camera length , may be over 3  etc ...

Meh

If that is the actual sign their using its not mandatory ...

Only advisory 

Have you tried adjusting the throttle cables to eliminate excess slack ?

Is the chain correctly adjusted ie not too slack as this can give a snatchy ride ?

4 minutes ago, husoi said:

Because you guys are always putting new ideas in my head 

 

£160 for a set? I'm sure I can make it a lot cheaper, at least £155 

Plus, a couple days locked in the garage away from the missus 

Its not just the physical exterior product uou need to consider ..R&g protection and GB racing ( as others do as well)  also incorporate the hardware used to mount is designed to bend/stretch to minimise damage to the mounting points . If i remember suzuki didnt recommend mounting crash protection as it would snap the frame/engine mounting points .

So something to bear in mind 

16 hours ago, Pie man said:

I find that people who say such things about a bike like the Deauville calling it a Dullville have probably never ridden one and just join the band wagon. When I bought my First GS all my friends nearly disowned me (old mans bike and boring), now they nearly all ride them. To call something bland and characterless without riding one is their faux pas opinion and we all know opinions are like ar*eholes.  

Used to ride the SERV Dullsville's and whilst in a straight line didnt have much appeal ... cornering was a different ballgame ...especially with 1 being an ex  ambulance service bike had the extended pannier lids on ...oh how close they got to the tarmac some days :)... managed to scrape the pegs a few times on the standard ...

Best overtrousers.

 Side zippedto get on and off easily .

Quite robust and don't make you sweat too much

Bergaus deluge overtrousers

https://www.berghaus.com/berghaus-deluge-ovrtrs-am-blk-blk/11385607.html

7 minutes ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said:

It's a pity you don't live near us, there's loads of diesel going free - all over the roads. It must be far too cheap considering how much of it gets thrown all over the place.

With the increase of fuel theft where tanks are drilled etc ...

Doesn't fully drain tank 99% of thetime  and as vehicle moves it sloshes out as the driver may realise that tank is empty by gauge but unsure how .

Anyone who has hgv entitlement has probably had this letter ...

Daytona 675 is similar 

Depends If you have the 2stage clip 

But basically there are two buttons ( possibly white) that need to be squeezed in .

Can be a right fiddle .

I tend to use 2 small cable ties around tip of my thumb and index finger with the 'lumpy' locking part positioned to locate on the buttons .push pipe towards tank and squeeze buttons in and pull pipe away from tank . They are a tight seal and a lot of resistance is felt .

18 minutes ago, MikeHorton said:

Spot on with that one, mobiles phones users like Shaun of the dead

3 hours ago, MikeHorton said:

A generous spraying of acf should help you keep the rust gremlins away

Not on your brakes... well if you like stopping that is 

Petrol crisis? What petrol crisis? Electric motorcyclist circumnavigates Britain for £19!

Doncaster man Curt Langan completes 5000 mile trip in 21 daysZero S motorcycle delivers up to 160 miles between rechargesJust £18.69 spent on electricity at public charging posts

September 30, 2021: Britain may be in the midst of a fuel supply crisis, but that didn’t affect motorcyclist Curt Langan as he completed his 21-day, 5000 mile, clockwise circumnavigation of the nation on his all-electric Zero S.

The Doncaster man set off on the challenge on September 9, departing from the south side of the Humber Bridge, and yesterday he and the Zero were back were it all began, albeit with 5010 miles under their wheels.

Curt, a former top motorcycle racer, has completed a number of epic adventures in recent years, including a 5000 mile rail journey to Russia and a challenge to reach the most northern, southern, eastern and western points of the United Kingdom by bicycle, which inspired his electric motorcycle ride.

Curt’s Zero was a production 11kw S model, meaning that it can be ridden by riders as young as 17-years-old, and had just a few practical modifications for the journey. From Zero’s official accessory range, the motorcycle was fitted with a Charge Tank, allowing it to be quickly recharged using public charging points, a touring screen, rear luggage case and a USB charging socket, which kept Curt’s smartphone charged during the day. Sponsors Bikerheadz supplied waterproof riding gear and soft luggage, while a gel seat pad allowed him to complete up to 300 miles on his longest days. The bike performed impeccably, with only a rear puncture slowing progress and requiring a tyre change in Wales.

Langan’s journey was possible thanks to the UK’s comprehensive public charging network, which has chargers readily available at over 16,000 locations, around double the number of traditional fuel stations in the country. The Zero was able to be fully charged in around two hours using the many free 7kw charging posts.

Speaking about his trip, Curt said: “I’ve done similar journeys on bicycles before, so was able to plan it quite well. The bike has proved a great little workhorse and allowed me to stick to my schedule. I put the screen and gel seat on for my own comfort, and I tried to keep the luggage inline and behind me to keep drag to a minimum. The tyres are a bit worn out now, and I ended up with a puncture in Wales. I still managed 250 miles that day but had to keep stopping at garages. Ispent more on air that day than I did on electricity!

“The charging infrastructure is definitely there. Chargers are in out of the way places but in most towns you have two or three places to charge and a few times I found brand new posts which had just been put in and weren’t even on the apps. I found the Tesco chargers, run by Pod Point, to be the best, they were easy to find, reliable and completely free to use. In my whole trip I only found one charger that was out of order and, even then, there was a working one right next to it.

“I rode mostly on B roads and unclassified roads. Typically I was getting between 120 and 130 miles between recharges, although one day I saw 160 miles in Cornwall thanks to the battery regeneration I was able to get going down the hills. It’s nice that people were interested and I struck up a lot of conversations while charging. There were some common questions, the biggest one being about the range, but also price and charging time. A lot of people didn’t even know that electric motorcycles existed. They do now!”

Dale Robinson, Zero Motorcycles UK’s Country Manager, added: “We’re really proud of Curt’s achievement and believe he’s the first person to circumnavigate the island with an electric vehicle of any kind. The purpose was to show that not only are our electric motorcycles capable of racking up the miles, but that it’s incredibly easy too. Curt spent a couple of weeks living with the bike before undertaking the journey and quickly adapted to EV best practices. He was able to take advantage of free charging at supermarkets and at his overnight stops, where he was able to plug into a regular wall socket, and amazingly the total cost of electricity he had to pay for was just £18.69!”

About the Zero S

The Zero S is a fully-electric motorcycle from Californian company Zero Motorcycles.

With a standard 14.4kwh battery, it is capable of travelling up to 178 miles between recharges and can be ridden by experienced riders and learners (after completion of the compulsory basic training) alike. It has a top speed of 86mph and virtually maintenance free running.

Zero motorcycles are eligible for a £1500 Plug In Electric Vehicle grant, reducing the price to £12,910, while low deposit and 0% finance are currently available until the end of 2021.

For information on Zero S finance options, please visit: https://www.zeromotorcycles.com/en-gb/financing

For general information on Zero motorcycles, please visit: www.zeromotorcycles.com/uk

13 hours ago, onesea said:

I presently have 3 friends on FB posting as if this was there original photo…

At least it’s local ish…

One complaining there delivery, round normally takes 4 hours but took 9.5 because of fuel shortage…

Not certain what is worse imagined shortage, or the complainers complaining I need my fuel I am more important than you!

 

Waiting for someone to comment above I complained, I just changed my plans…
 

Not thread related but fook me i'm sad that i recognise that as Hinton ....And no i am not local .

14 hours ago, Fish said:

 

The thing that makes you a strager is that you're new here. If you had been on the forum for a while that would be different, but two posts (both in this thread) makes you new aka a stranger.

 

Yes I'm London based, but you state that you find the current crop of video's out there boring as they are mostly riding only video's and not interviews finding out about the riders/owners, but you then say that you want video's of the bikes revving, rolling shots and burnouts with an odd interview of two. Make your mind up please. 

 

I'll be passing on this one

Bikes revinng etc ....Ace Cafe on a friday Night .....

Check out The Bike Shed 

1 hour ago, S-Westerly said:

Now basking in Lyne Regis. Went via a really traditional cider mill - if you like cider but are squeamish about health and safety never ever visit a cider mill when they are processing the crop!. I'm not and have a fridge full of good swag plus some Somerset Cider Brandy. 

https://www.theapplefarm.com/

If ever need camping in Ireland ( just down road from Bulmers & Magners Brewery 

5 hours ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said:

My office for the day.

 

 

As so thats how Swesterly escaped ..or are you the captain for his cruise ?

1 hour ago, dynax said:

 

Yeah I can see the problem.

 

Are your leathers one or two piece, if two piece it may be possible to have the trousers modified, if you are struggling to find a seamstress maybe look for an upholsterer or even someone who does car interiors to do the alterations, leather work is pretty much universal regardless which trade works with it, there will be a way somehow

Motorcycle leatherwork is different to upholstery ... the stitching and materials has to be able to withstand so much more than a seat ever will ..

If you have access to a regular fixed address (family/friend ) that you can leave the bike at ,you can try explain to the insurance company that whilst your address may change regularly the bike will be kept at x address when not in use .see what they say/suggest