billy sugger Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 I have the opposite effect, it's fine until I take the helmet off 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim543 Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Had bike out today for first time since i bought it 5 weeks ago came home and forgot how to take helmet off and panicked and took claustrophobia and cut strap to get it off ,cost me £200 fekkkkkkkkkkkk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 35 minutes ago, Jim543 said: Had bike out today for first time since i bought it 5 weeks ago came home and forgot how to take helmet off and panicked and took claustrophobia and cut strap to get it off ,cost me £200 fekkkkkkkkkkkk I once came home and the visor had frozen closed. Since I wear glasses I was stuck and blind as it misted up completely. I had to stick my head under the shower to defrost the visor. You can hopefully get a replacement strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_M Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 I made it all dirty…. I have snow foam washed it since that photo. Will be giving it a proper wash tomorrow 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 17, 2022 Author Share Posted March 17, 2022 Went out for a spin today while it was nice and sunny Opted for leathers It looked warmer than it was Also ordered an exhaust servo eliminator for it as they are known for seizing up and mine it staring to play up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Took one bike to work strangely not allot on so cleaned it, road home at brake changed bikes cleaned the other one. Then got proper busy and was late home… 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Got a MOT for the DRZ. Wouldn't start at first, probably flooded the carb so gave it a rest and after a while it finally got going. Shouldn't have left it so long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim543 Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 On 16/03/2022 at 18:33, Mississippi Bullfrog said: I once came home and the visor had frozen closed. Since I wear glasses I was stuck and blind as it misted up completely. I had to stick my head under the shower to defrost the visor. You can hopefully get a replacement strap. Hope that doesnt happen to me or il defo take heart attack, perhaps i should be knitting instead ,the bike should be dangerous not the gear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHorton Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 Covid free at last so a little bumble out to Malvern stopped off at British Camp for a coffee and piece of bread pudding and another slow ride back. Still a lot of mist around late morning. Pics looked better from lower down 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorky Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 Bl**dy hell Mike, do you carry a spare bike in that topbox?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 Rode to work. The fog created a layer of moisture on the inside of the visor, like looking through vaseline. Opened the visor and froze my face off. Was much more fun on the way home in the sun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHorton Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 32 minutes ago, Yorky said: Bl**dy hell Mike, do you carry a spare bike in that topbox?? Yep it's great fits 2 full face lids nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 New brake pads fitted, not too difficult of a job, and the pistons are okay gave them a quick clean with a fine scotch pad and they pushed back no problem. The real twat was the tightening the headstock, had to take the handlebars off to get to slacken off the main nut, tapped the other with a drift about an 1/8 of an inch and all now seated properly. Took me about an hour and a half to complete both jobs, ready for my dinner now might go to the burger van and test out my handy work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 When out and grabbed a burger and some brake cleaner from J&S, cleaned the discs and pads, went for a longish ride round some nice twisties to help bed the pads in with plenty of braking, went back home, and after a coffee and some yum yums, changed the oil and filter, all good for another 2000 miles before the next oil change and filter in another 4000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 19, 2022 Author Share Posted March 19, 2022 47 minutes ago, dynax said: When out and grabbed a burger and some brake cleaner from J&S, cleaned the discs and pads, went for a longish ride round some nice twisties to help bed the pads in with plenty of braking, went back home, and after a coffee and some yum yums, changed the oil and filter, all good for another 2000 miles before the next oil change and filter in another 4000 Was at j&s myself today too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper74 Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 On 10/03/2022 at 19:45, Stu said: Went out again! Can you guys where Squires .......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper74 Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 On 16/03/2022 at 17:55, Jim543 said: Had bike out today for first time since i bought it 5 weeks ago came home and forgot how to take helmet off and panicked and took claustrophobia and cut strap to get it off ,cost me £200 fekkkkkkkkkkkk Maybe .. Motorcycling is not for you .... Panic and Motorbikes are different planets ............ And I’m the one actually saying what many will deny they think ... But don't give up .... Remember .. Motorcycling is next to flying ... I do both .. Panic has no place in either .. Process and Routine will help .. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe85 Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 (edited) Cleaned the bike, and prepped for day 1 of 7 round France tomorrow. Can’t wait. Edited March 19, 2022 by Joe85 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 cleaned my best girl again lol Been sneaking out for evening rides which has accumulated suprising amounts of crud which needed removing. After all she is 18 years old now cheers Ian 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe85 Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 17 hours ago, Joe85 said: Cleaned the bike, and prepped for day 1 of 7 round France tomorrow. Can’t wait. Beautiful weather, lovely scenery… oh and my bag feel off and became wedged on the back wheel. Laptop ruined! Guess I’m lucky my weeks clothing isn’t scattered across the French motorway. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHorton Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 5 minutes ago, Joe85 said: Beautiful weather, lovely scenery… oh and my bag feel off and became wedged on the back wheel. Laptop ruined! Guess I’m lucky my weeks clothing isn’t scattered across the French motorway. That's bad luck but least it didn't end up properly wrapped around the rear wheel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 5 minutes ago, Joe85 said: Beautiful weather, lovely scenery… oh and my bag feel off and became wedged on the back wheel. Laptop ruined! Guess I’m lucky my weeks clothing isn’t scattered across the French motorway. Lucky it didn't cause you to be scattered across France! Bit crap for you though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silentbob83 Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 Finally got around to fitting a radiator guard. Been sitting in the hall for 2 months. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 On 28/02/2022 at 14:04, geofferz said: Hmm spicy! I told my mechanic I just wanted it rideable so clip on only and I'll do the rest in time, they thought I asked for the foot rest too (which I didn't cos I found a used oem one in ebay for £42) but they very kindly did it for me for £166 so I'm happy. Rode him very very carefully, washed it, and cried at all the cracked panels. Ah well, I'll sort it in time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHorton Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 She was feeling a little dry, a top up of oil and a ride out to Ludlow via some very small tracks bordering on green lanes she ate them up! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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