Pie man

This should probably go somewhere else, but eh ho . following on from my last post, I Purchased an Ermax Sports Touring Screen for the little MT07. This is a great little addition. The fixing bracket is shaped to fit the front using the four front facing fixings, the screen then attached to that, simples. It certainly makes the motorway miles more bearable, no buffering or it is buffeting just good old helmet noise.

Thinking of doing Scotland next year but, when is the best month to avoid the midges ?

Have a great time Bob

Avon Skin So Soft (Original) is your friend.

We were up there the first week in May, there was no midges then, however we nearly died of hyperthermia, weather was kind but freezing, the year before was scorchio. If you get chance to go again I would definitely recommend the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale its only £8 and back across the bridge

These type of drivers are the same type of people it has taken two attempts to circumcise

Things like this happen all the time. Tonight myself and AN Other filtered to the front of traffic at the lights (dual carriageway), AN Other accelerates off allowing me behind him to also get away, however the sac of waste circumcised skin decided he would accelerate quickly trying to outpace us (why ). This left me in a dangerous position thus having to accelerate past AN Other with the sac of waste behind me nearly rear ending me. Anyhow - next set of lights I politely asked the sac of circumcised skin to step out of the car so we can discuss his actions in finer detail. He must have got a viagra pill stuck in his throat, his neck was that stiff he couldn't turn his head to face me, his aircon must be working fine cos the window also went up pretty quick. I suppose he wanted to demonstrate he has a quick car cos he hasn't got any cock n balls

What a great little machine the MT07 is. I have just purchased one (2019) for commuting and for the odd fun day out, but I find the more I ride it, the more enjoyable it is . I also own a BMW R1200GS for those long days in the saddle and touring, however the beemer is getting less and less use. The Little MT is lighter and more manageable to move on the driveway, its nimble and easy to filter in traffic. Yes it's cheap and cheerful. Like most nakeds, anything above 60mph starts to take it out of you, so a little sports touring screen has been ordered. I will report on this later. Speaking of touring, I think it would be possible, I've managed two weeks in Europe on my old CBR600F (tailpack & tank bag) tank range about 160-180, that's enough miles for me, its then brew and toilet time been riding for over 30 years and I sure do get ready for that break Plenty of accessories out there, first one for me will be the screen, then bobbins and levers. The suspension is soft, this takes some getting use to, especially compared to the GS. But I can live with that. I thought about a Katoom 1290GT, but after all the years riding I have found you can pay for a lot of gizmos to stop you riding the bike, traction this and anti wheelie that, cornering ABS WTF really plus the be all and end all I couldn't afford £16K otherwise I would have one The MT is a great bike for today's roads, country or motorway. I can see why it sells well in Euroland.

Congratulations

I have a GS for those two up touring trips, however I also have the MT07 for days out. I like the little MT07, it has enough power for today's roads and most of all it is fun. It will go round the twisties just as quick as any other bike, cheap and cheerful and cool looking too.

I use the Ghost X when commuting and delete the footage every couple of days, picture quality imo better than other cheaper imports i've used. I think the picture quality on the go pro camera is far superior, especially if you want to capture those touring memories with quality imaging, and now with in built stabilization. Having said that the quality of the X is still very good

The stop & Go tyre plugger is a useful piece of kit.

Commuting to and from work, cell phone and roadside assistance.

When Touring its TFI. Tightening, Fixing & Inflating. Which basically consists of a small tool kit for tightening small fasteners & other bits and pieces. Fixing is basically duct tape and tie wraps etc and then, there is the tyre inflator. Oh and a pie

I would not recommend going to Paris in a car never mind on a motocicle

Infact I wouldn't even recommend going round that ring road either

The OP does mentions Paris

Don't forget your Crit'air Sticker

Very Nice. I am thinking of going later in the year. How many days/nights did you do.

I was thinking Sun-Thursday and using Vianden as a base for a couple of days.

Have a look at Altberg Boots on fleabuy for cheaper options. Made to measure if you go to the factory but cost a lot more

Went up there many years ago before it was recognised as the NC500. Did the west side this year and going again next year; however the west is best and 4 nights was enough.

We changed it a little this year and stayed Arrochar, Ullapool and on the way back Dunfermline.

Have a look for a key extraction kit (roughly £5) easy to get a broken key out with a little patience

Haha I was once quoted £125.00 for the first service (oil and filter change) my reply went something like "Foxtrot Oscar, I'm not as green as I am cabbage looking"

Ah... to pay a professional rate for only the workshop monkey let loose on your pride and joy

I would imagine £35.00 phr at an independent, I suppose it also depends what bike....

I have a Bavarian Mudslinger

I paid £187.00 for the Valves checked and adjusted, brake fluid change (Servo assisted abs bmw boll@xs system) clutch fudge changed and throttle bodies set up/balanced and a new alternator belt oh and a general check on a laptop . And the best bit ..... the bloke talked me through it all while he was doing it and offering advice.

did the simple stuff myself

I currently have 4 Lids and no problems with Pinlock; however the latest edition is an HJC-RPHA10ST very comfy and the pinlock does its job but the internal sun visor does mist up slightly, must be the chin curtain preventing air leaving the lid, something to do with Airflow I think. First lid I have had with internal sun visor.

Never had a problem with Pinlock

Congratulations

Reading the specification this appears to be a top notch system. Look forward to the review.

We currently have the Scala Q2 pro, not as good as it once was. I was thinking of going back to the Starcom system; however this may have changed my mind.

Haha made me chuckle, could've been me I've done this a few times on the east lancs for bikers, not being flash just being courteous

plus them feckin mirrors are expensive

Heated grips The wife and I have Keis heated gilets, had them for years. In the winter months I use mine daily when commuting. One of the best pieces of kit I bought.

Chin up and get it done again.

I'm out of touch with the new motorcycle test thing. It all seems so difficult these days and no doubt for the right reasons. The advice I got years ago was "try and lose the bugger following"

Well it was 30 odd years ago

Hi Guys and Girls,

I have finally managed to set my route and timetable, All i need to do is find out if anyone else want to join me and a couple of friends. We are getting the ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havre at 10;30 pm 23rd of June 2018 and will be going through France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, germany, Holland, Luxembourg and finally back to L Havre for the ferry home on the 06th July.

Please message me if you are interested in Tagging along part or all the way. and I will give you the destination and time details.

Ride Safe.

WoW that was quick working that one out Enjoy your trip and hope it all goes well.

Not for me sorry I'm off down the RDGA next year.

I'm sure there will be plenty on here that will be along and offer good advice. Have a look at www.ride.co.uk for ideas on routes for starters. Good Luck

IMO I have found that our European neighbours are more biker friendly and are more aware of bikers; however you still have to be vigilant and have your wits about you They usually expect you to pass, so they move over slightly . Saying that the luftwaffe or Bundespolizei will have you for filtering Priorite a droit isn't as popular but still exists out in the sticks of France, only last week coming back from Sarlat I came across plenty of them.

People will say Google is your friend, well not when route planning over the winter months trying to create routes for your summer trip over the alps

We have always found secure parking