MikeHorton Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Enjoy bonio more pics to follow I hope! Today I have plugged my Africa Twin I to the trickle charger. I'm off to South Shields to visit family then a few days in Whitby all on 4 wheels as with the lovely wife and my brother. I'm looking forward to some great 2 wheeled trips next year when the wife gets the all clear from cancer with any luck. Roll on 2022 I have high hopes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_M Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 14 hours ago, bonio said: Off to bonnie Scotland! May I recommend visiting Loch Etive. It’s stunning. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 6 minutes ago, Steve_M said: May I recommend visiting Loch Etive. It’s stunning. I love Glen Etive, spent many a night down there, a short ish stroll to the Kings House too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 It's that time of year when the weekly wash also includes some ACF50 along with giving the plastics a coating of sealant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Coolant change of the Bobber. I always refill cooling systems slowly, the old trick of making small holes in the foil seal helps get a nice steady trickle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linuxrob Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Had a great day out at the Tees Cottage Pumping Station Gala day here in sunny Darlington, plenty to do a see plus some bikes and cars on display, mine included. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Nice pics, not sure about the giant dildos though. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgrump Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Well I did somethink stupid!! I fell off. Can't believe it's 21 year's since I dropped a bike? And the first time with the wife on the bike in over 38yrs. Went to ride over a Car park metal exit ramp, the bike just seemed to stop halfway, and next thing we're both laying on the grass bank, had to laugh. Luckily no real damage, bent front brake lever, and as we picked bike up noticed nice piece of metal in rear tyre!! Didn't touch it, checked pressure after 50miles, fine, so just carried on the last 90 miles home. More bloody expense . 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 1 hour ago, oldgrump said: Well I did somethink stupid!! I fell off. Can't believe it's 21 year's since I dropped a bike? And the first time with the wife on the bike in over 38yrs. Went to ride over a Car park metal exit ramp, the bike just seemed to stop halfway, and next thing we're both laying on the grass bank, had to laugh. Luckily no real damage, bent front brake lever, and as we picked bike up noticed nice piece of metal in rear tyre!! Didn't touch it, checked pressure after 50miles, fine, so just carried on the last 90 miles home. More bloody expense . Glad you both ok @S-Westerly if you look real close I think you can see @Six30 in the background 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgrump Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Hi @Bender, cheers for that, both fine thanks, more of a shock to the system . Had to laugh, still trying to figure why it went over!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 Glad you're OK @oldgrump minimal damage too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Just now, oldgrump said: Hi @Bender, cheers for that, both fine thanks, more of a shock to the system . Had to laugh, still trying to figure why it went over!! Metal ramps can be very slippery. If it stopped part way as you described it sounds like it lost traction for a moment, then went sideways beneath you. Glad you're both ok and no major damage, but infuriating all the same. Some heat and gentle pressure ought to straighten the brake lever. I had to do much clutch lever last time I dropped mine on the drive ( whilst just checking the brake light) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 16 hours ago, Bender said: Glad you both ok @S-Westerly if you look real close I think you can see @Six30 in the background Really ? I don't know what you mean . All I can see is something that looks like a giant Bellend . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 31 minutes ago, fastbob said: Really ? I don't know what you mean . All I can see is something that looks like a giant Bellend . Yeah! Thats @Six30 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbogirlie Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 140 mile round trip in Mid Wales today, taking in the Elan Valley Dams and Llyn Clywedog. A nice mix of roads and nice weather for the time of year. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 10 hours ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: Metal ramps can be very slippery. If it stopped part way as you described it sounds like it lost traction for a moment, then went sideways beneath you. Glad you're both ok and no major damage, but infuriating all the same. Some heat and gentle pressure ought to straighten the brake lever. I had to do much clutch lever last time I dropped mine on the drive ( whilst just checking the brake light) yes i once came off riding over the horse tram lines down douglas front i have neve come off a bike as quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 19 hours ago, Bender said: Glad you both ok @S-Westerly if you look real close I think you can see @Six30 in the background yeh im laying down thats my dick . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Stu said: Yeah! Thats @Six30 fook off Blakey 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, Six30 said: fook off Blakey Is that the best you have got! I get called worst by the wife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 27 minutes ago, Stu said: Is that the best you have got! I get called worst by the wife yes, you probably have.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy sugger Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Took it to bits. Dropped swing arm out, including rear shock, as lower mount bolt rusted in solid. Started prepping new swing arm and shock ready for fitting. Swing arm has some rust patches, so will kill with cure-rust then repaint, (anybody recommend a good rattlecan paint for it?) will keep it black, finish looks matt on new arm. With all this going on I found I have a broken exhaust at the connection between pipes and endcan, and I have a bad leak on one front fork seal. I must be mad, cos I have done all this with a knackered left shoulder an a fractured right little finger. So much for "keep it immobile" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie man Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Went for a ride. The 3 Shires route. Lancashire, Derbyshire and Cheshire. Stopped for a quick pick at Jodrell Bank 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 25 minutes ago, Pie man said: Went for a ride. The 3 Shires route. Lancashire, Derbyshire and Cheshire. Stopped for a quick pick at Jodrell Bank Is that where they make the stickers for @Stu bike? 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Starting in Maidstone, a colleague and myself went out for a wee ride today. Off the Bewl Waters for stop #1, down to Hastings, along to Rye for a stop #2 then down to Dungeoness, Dymchurch and into Hythe then back to Maidstone. Circa 6 hours of good company and decent(ish) roads. One empty tank of fuel. He appears to have the same issue around the fuel tank mis-reading. Dash flashing empty, only to put a little over 8 ltrs into his ER6F (16 litres). I waited until I got close to home and put 12 ltrs in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Having survived the terrible two decided to recharge my batteries with a bimble. Home to Ross on Wye, then Hereford and on to Hay on Wye. Back by way of the Golden Valley to Ross then Gloucester and home. Decent cafes in Hay. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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