Ian Frog

Good morning. Wet slimy snow falling gently in Northants (Hardly the frozen North). Cheers Ian

Just a thought for you before you attempt any start up. You said you believe the belts were changed but it is possible the bike has stood for a couple of years. I would strongly suggest you change the belts prior to any start up as a snapped belt could have major consequences to the viability of the whole project, belts as you rightly said earlier don1t like being left standing. Good luck Cheers Ian

You wait till you see how the Kettering player you have "bought" turns out lol. Cheers Ian

For what it's worth this is the one I have. 4 years old now and used for a variety of jobs including wheelbarrow and the car. cheers Ian

I have a small repair kit with emergency capsules on each bike and a rechargeable pump in the topbox of the BMW which gets rehomed if any journey on another bike is more than 100 miles. Funny how since carrying the repair kits I have had less (zero I think) punctures. Cheers Ian

If you ride I have a garage to park in just round the corner from Alumasc. Cheers Ian

Hopefully I wont need my car today so protecting the space outside my place lol. If you are quick the carpark outside the community centre still has spaces. Cheers Ian

@Mawsley Are you back up the Poppies today? Cheers Ian

Funnily enough the owner of the bike shop I mentioned before will probably be at the Beeswing. Listen for a Brummie accent lol. Cheers Ian

@Mawsley Are you planning to be out on the new bike tomorrow? I might be trundling around after MOT at 11 ish. Cheers Ian

Perfect candidate for winter project I would have said. Cheers Ian

Excuse me for being nosey but how much work would be involved? Cheers Ian

In the words of Frank Sinatra " That`s life thats what the people say" still looks a cool ride though. Cheers Ian

Lo no more of a pike angler and occasional walker (That is a long lap isn`t it). Bike looks very good I hope you are pleased with it? Nice to see spokes as I really dont think cast wheels suit Harley`s Cheers Ian

Of course ! I know that car park well. Cheers Ian

Is DIY an option? Feck health and safety I think it would be great fun and take us all back to those glorious days of criminal irresponsibility we call our childhood. Maybe even a TMBF competition ? Cheers Ian

Field Street near Sainsbury's. Cheers Ian

Agreed Northants Vee twin are good (Place to get your ECU flashed if the previous owner only did the hardware stuff). Fella in Finedon used to be the mechanic when it was a Kawasaki dealer and I used to fish with him occasionally (Snoozer lol). I use Gary at Motoduo in Kettering really nice guy and good banter for a Brummie lol. Cheers Ian

How many days to go now ? I went to renew tax on dyna and have had to book an mot for next Friday Grr. Gotta go and buy a full size numberplate now as I like to support my local bike shop and it's a rule he won't bend lol. Cheers Ian

Not a bad shout there! I will make one for the road outside," Non maintained highway use at your own risk" Doubt local f*ckwit council understand sarcasm though. Cheers Ian

Aww you old softy !! Congratulations. Cheers Ian

That`s very similar to the Oxford one and the 5 pin sizes suppkied would cover most bikes that I can think of. Cheers Ian

Strange delivery system you have there ! Cheers Ian

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oxford-Products-ZERO-G-Motorcycles-Motorbikes/dp/B09SBKNJ9T/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2FU7PN45CJZY7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pBNDhSuZ0CzxhxlV9PNJZWgwvvc9QO7GkSZJbRz0qeWwYuMVI1K5B3ttTkid-PYAliOV2b5jL1yDWcVtYWeiR7yuF89w0Q4-ncg69C_wEH9UFReUjdno0YBV1phXyCu-CoFX-XHSkZnCznFnm73rTAsGq34Afz-dFamlxMikUFaDk09o2IakdkVIsRuEoNRJJlzIisSaXMm5bZ2eUhWxbH9dnmMDBrdKzMldqDqLe2qy8qp8nbI5aSijm852V9sl3con8I6HiKVct1axzvevQXYIuCfBCFEXbGrBC5DH0t8.gdg1lwJ3wq7GkIINNzwXKRln0kogzKIaD4B6EEVviuQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=oxford+products+front+paddock+stand&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1730040716&sprefix=oxford+products+front+paddock+stand%2Caps%2C541&sr=8-4&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d11e5925-8655-4946-ae2d-1a23abeb136b#:~:text=Energy efficiency label-,Oxford Products ZERO-G - Headstock Paddock Stand for Motorcycles/Motorbikes. OX265%2C Black,-Brand%3A Oxford I hate front paddock stands and trust them about as much as politicians. As a result when I found I really needed one I bought the above but got it far cheaper than this example. J&S had a sale on. As a general rule I use and much prefer Abbastands. Cheers Ian