learningtofly

Well I fitted a Dart Marlin windshield today, and reckon it looks pretty good... More importantly, I'm doing some stuff to make the bike my own in terms of looks. Firstly, I've ordered the side panels from the matt black version, as they match all the engine casings (I've never thought the gloss side panels looked right); I've also ordered the black headlamp bezel and cage/grille from the Street Scrambler, and will fit all of that as soon as I have my hands on it. I've decided that I'm going to have my own paint job on the tank, too. I'm thinking a classic black/off white Bonnie style, and will talk to 8Ball Custom and one or two others about it.

I wouldn't call retro cruisers eye candy (speaking as someone who has one)! As a commuter the Mutt Hilts (or is it a Hilts Mutt ) looks spot on. Congrats on the CBT, by the way

Good read, that, and well done. Are you going to trade in your 125 now for a larger bike?

Now registered for two rides - one in November, plus the opening ride for 2019 in January. Very excited

A 300 mile round trip for fish and chips seems a bit excessive

Oooh. Just applied to join

Cool - I'll ping you a message over the weekend. Would anyone else be interested?

As a matter of interest, are here many (or even any)? I'm in the north London/Herts area and would welcome the opportunity to poodle around with other peeps on here.

Well, I popped out to Chesham, Bucks today, where a jolly nice chap from AYB gave the bike a good clean followed by a professional (as in pressurised spray gun) application of ACF-50. Great job, actually, and I passed the time by eating a lovely plate of scrambled eggs with smoked salmon on toast, drinking two cups of coffee and stroking the cat that decided to sit on my lap the whole time. All in all, a very good morning!

Great shout, thank you!

Noooooo! I just can't shift it. I was all booked up for an overnight stay, too.

Sadly, I now have a business commitment on 25/10 that I can't shift, so that's me screwed.

If you're talking about instruction for your CBT, or for Mod 1 slow manoeuvres, then it makes sense. Having your weight on the outside makes slow turns far more manageable.

Do they do a tail tidy for it ? There are a few on the market, but I haven't decided which one I want yet.

New number plate. It looks a bit like 7''x5" but obviously that must be an optical illusion as it wouldn't be legal

My first bike some 38 years ago, so I have a soft spot for these. Good luck with the build.

Ouch!

Damn. Really sorry to hear that.

Oooh, sorry to hear that - sounds nasty. Best of luck with any future treatment, and hopefully the bones in your leg will start behaving themselves soon. Was the injury a riding one?

All being well I think I'll come up early, check in at the hotel and then do the Krazy Horse bit. That way I can head home after breakfast on Friday.

Can I seek a hive view on all-butter biscuits please? Oh, and shortbread.

Why, have you got helmet hair? Sometimes..... I fancy a blue rinse , will you get one of them big over head driers in it . Just stick your barnet under the bonnet. It get’s nice and warm in there.

Why, have you got helmet hair?

Okay, I'll see of there's a cheap BnB nearby and then decide what to do This is obvious but I’ll say it anyway. If you decide to go for a BnB pick one with good parking where your precious bike won’t be left out on the street! Well, I'm booked up around the corner in a hotel with a nice car park. I can cancel up to 22/10 (its with booking.com) so I'll monitor the weather in the interim! Are you two going to be using whatever your bike transport is?