Ian Frog

Hi Guys The road going Busa is now formally for sale. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126097894182 A truly lovely piece of kit that I would prefer went to a good home. I am looking for £5500.00 and it comes with a fair amount of the standard items. Cheers Ian

Very well done and excellent records of how yu did it. Congratulations. Cheers Ian

I know this might be controversial but I don`t use the back brake (Good enough for Joey Dunlop good enough for me) I have been riding since the 70`s and happily do hill starts using the front brake and throttle together. I know it`s not the taught way but it works for me and when I was learning I lived in a very hilly part of the country. Cheers Ian

Yes there was a lot of people moaning about the charging and I have a feeling that because it was rammed being such a warm day that the charging got ignored. Enjoyed it though and lots to see, then rode through a biblical storm on the way back screaming cross winds and soaked lol. Cheers Ian

Off to Sunny Hunny in a bit! Following a conversation with @Grumpy Old Git last weekend I realised I had never been there so we shall fix that today. Cheers Ian

I would have expected 3 wheels! Cheers Ian

@husoi how far South did you have in mind? I may have something of interest for you. Cheers Ian

Find a garage or coach firm that has a workshop heater that burns old oil. My local coach firm are grateful and let me borrow pullers etc when I work on other peoples stuff. Cheers Ian

Firstly a massive thank you to @Grumpy Old Git for finding such an excellent venue and hopefully the weekend after the bank holiday next year would be possible. Certainly best facilities for a pub site I have seen in a long time and easy to travel too being on the A1 and A14 junction so no excuses ! Good to meet @littlecat and @eastanglianbiker just a shame there weren`t more people there but I suppose following the great Covid upheave things might take a little while to get going again (lets hope). Once again thank you Alan for organising and hopefully more people if you can be persuaded to do it again next year. Cheers Ian

Probably Kimbolton I have got Carol looking for somewhere now. We will probably use the B645 as it`s a great road but keep an eye out for speed traps lol. Cheers Ian

We are aiming to stop for breakfast on the way in and arrive at the pub for about 11 ish. Cheers Ian

But did you get the kitchen tidied before your wife got back? Cheers Ian

Just for the record before anyone thinks we were just recklessly exceeding limits (which we were to an extent) the incidents I mentioned happened at properly sanctioned top speed events organised by "Straightliners" and 200MPH.org and were attended by medics and properly sanctioned by Guiness records etc. Cheers Ian

Trust me the people involved in those incidents are all over it and numerous causes and theories have been put forward but at the end of the day we are exceeding all manufacturers limits at top speed events so it ultimately comes down to user beware which is why we tend to lean towards other makes if only because we haven`t seen them fail (yet!). Cheers Ian

This really shows how much it is all down to personal choice. You would struggle to get any of the boys doing top speed runs at Elvington to buy any Avon tyre as we have witnessed near misses with delamination at high speeds, very unlikely to ever affect anyone on the road or at a trackday but once witnessed the irrational prejudice is always there. +1 for Michelin on most things for me and still occasionally use Bridgestones. Cheers Ian

We will be popping in on Sat and staying overnight in nearby hotel. Have a nice route in worked out that avoids A14. Higham Ferrers-Kimbolton-Grafham -Brampton via some small and twisty roads ! Cheers Ian

First off I would check the wiring harness as it passes round the steering head of the frame and investigate any damage. Secondly it's always worth checking that the tank breather is not blocked (if its safe to stop next time it happens open the filler cap and listen for air being sucked in). There will be lot's of other possibilities but those are where I personally would start. Good luck and don't forget to share the results when you get it sorted it might help someone else. Cheers Ian

I am a tad more bothered with keeping an eye on the postbox and hoping that DVLA are taking some kind of Brexit stand with regard to French radar cameras ! Cheers Ian

Hi @joelonghair it might be an idea to let people know "roughly" wherabouts in the country the stuff is as I am sure postage/carriage could soon add up if stuff starts to move. Good luck and sorry to hear of your loss. Cheers Ian

Good point @Fozzie my reflective strips are still in the pack they were posted in and I have been to France 3 times since then lol. Cheers Ian

Seems fine to me. Just got back from 1863 miles of France and Northern Spain on about the same level of prep. Go and enjoy yourself and if in the South be aware you will need beer/wine and access to a pool it is decidedly warm this year. Cheers Ian

If it`s been serviced by a dealer get a photo of the service record as the dealer will have recorded the mileage at the point of service. Cheers #Ian

From yesterday lay-by on the A1605 between sections of the N260 absolutely stunning scenery and great fun riding. Cheers Ian

Rode it from Bibaou through Andorra to Orlonzac ! Used my new favourite road the N260 and crossed the Pyrenees crossing off my bucket list. Pics will follow! Cheers Ian

@Tiggie Just being nosey ! What does a five hour shift in your line of work do at this time of day? I presume lots of prep for evening shift? Cheers Ian