Bender Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 On 24/12/2020 at 10:25, Stu said: What is this monstrosity? While it looks strange there is something about that what makes me want a go I like it, which is greatly concerning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 13 minutes ago, Six30 said: exactly and its not just about going from A to B and taking the odd pic ... rugged individualism is going out of your way and taking risks to to get the pics .... And we both know where this leads......Ripping Yarns about circumnavigating the globe on a unicycle before lunchtime! But unfortunately he left the Camera behind! We've heard it all before haven't we? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 3 hours ago, Six30 said: exactly and its not just about going from A to B and taking the odd pic ... rugged individualism is going out of your way and taking risks to to get the pics .... When I get home I'll see what the ghost has recorded and then there maybe something to show for my frozen extremities. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Indirectly related to the bikes. Finally I managed to clear and clean the worktop. Look how much space I have 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) 20 hours ago, S-Westerly said: When I get home I'll see what the ghost has recorded and then there maybe something to show for my frozen extremities. Managed to extract a couple of stills but the quality is not great. Road was very unexciting M4 but weather made it a bit more interesting. I can claim individualism on the basis nobody else was daft enough to be out on a bike. Edited December 30, 2020 by S-Westerly 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 29 minutes ago, S-Westerly said: Managed to extract a couple of stills but the quality is not great. Road was very unexciting M4 but weather made it a bit more interesting. I can claim individualism on the basis nobody else was daft enough to be out on a bike. I made it out today, not so rugged being a southern softy it was 3c with no snow. How ever I can claim a bonus as my daughter request it. She managed the cold quite well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 41 minutes ago, S-Westerly said: Managed to extract a couple of stills but the quality is not great. Road was very unexciting M4 but weather made it a bit more interesting. I can claim individualism on the basis nobody else was daft enough to be out on a bike. Wow! That is hardcore! But why were you out riding in that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 1 hour ago, S-Westerly said: Managed to extract a couple of stills but the quality is not great. Road was very unexciting M4 but weather made it a bit more interesting. I can claim individualism on the basis nobody else was daft enough to be out on a bike. you brave soul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) Took the cover off, ran the engine, pushed it up and down the path, took off some rust and then pout it away again. There is way too much salt on the roads to take it out. The local council have even started to grit the side roads and carparks where I live, which they did not do previously. Edited December 30, 2020 by Throttled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 4 minutes ago, Throttled said: Took the cover off, ran the engine, pushed it up and down the path, took off some rust and then pout it away again. There is way too much salt on the roads to take it out. The local council have even started to grit the side roads and carparks where I live, which they did not do previously. they must think it's going to get exiting on the roads then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 14 hours ago, XTreme said: Wow! That is hardcore! But why were you out riding in that? Needed to see my parents before Covid Episode 2. Wife was using her car so bike was only option. Can't say it was exactly fun but all my kit worked as advertised so that was a plus. Just my toes were absolutely bloody frozen. Now investigating toe warmers but not planning a test anytime soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) 17 hours ago, S-Westerly said: Managed to extract a couple of stills but the quality is not great. Road was very unexciting M4 but weather made it a bit more interesting. I can claim individualism on the basis nobody else was daft enough to be out on a bike. I can remember riding in conditions like that when the bike was my only form of transport for work. However have been caught in that stuff a couple of years ago on the Fosse way by Burford. Forecast was no chance of snow south of Derby, they lied. ‘‘Twas not nice. Edited December 31, 2020 by JRH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swagman Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 1 hour ago, JRH said: I can remember riding in conditions like that when the bike was my only form of transport for work. However have been caught in that stuff a couple of years ago on the Fosse way by Burford. Forecast was no chance of snow south of Derby, they lied. ‘‘Twas not nice. Brrrrrrr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 @XTreme Went out for what has become a traditional New Years ride. A balmy 1.5 deg C and blue skies when I set off. soon became dull over caste and it drizzled. Still managed 3 tags. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 We had snow again this morning and as I had nowhere I had to be stayed home in the warm drinking coffee. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, S-Westerly said: We had snow again this morning and as I had nowhere I had to be stayed home in the warm drinking coffee. excellent idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 On 30/12/2020 at 15:33, husoi said: Indirectly related to the bikes. Finally I managed to clear and clean the worktop. Look how much space I have Show us the floor though ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 every man needs a cave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Fine, Mr suspicious git First photo having the worktop behind me, second to the right near the door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Just now, husoi said: Fine, Mr suspicious git First photo having the worktop behind me, second to the right near the door Bet inside the trailer is the 'TBSL' (too be sorted later) area Plus unless your 7ft 8" i bet you're standing on the pile from that viewpoint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Just now, TimR Just now, husoi said: Fine, Mr suspicious git First photo having the worktop behind me, second to the right near the door Bet inside the trailer is the 'TBSL' (too be sorted later) area Plus unless your 7ft 8" i bet you're standing on the pile from that viewpoint Seriously? Trailer have the cooling box, the toolbox with the battery for the lights and the right-hand side pannier for the St1300 so I can walk between the bikes. And no! There is no pile of crap All cleaned and tied up before end of the year Just had to stretch my arms so it gets more in the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 On 30/12/2020 at 17:43, S-Westerly said: Managed to extract a couple of stills but the quality is not great. Road was very unexciting M4 but weather made it a bit more interesting. I can claim individualism on the basis nobody else was daft enough to be out on a bike. Respect! Rode my Thundercat in snow years ago, and more recently my Fazer 600. At one point I only used bikes for getting around, didn't own a car at all, and got frozen regularly! Didn't get much beyond stuffing a newspaper down the front of my leather jacket and gritting my teeth. Ah, youth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linuxrob Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Well that time of the month again. GS125 Oil change plus chain clean and lub. We have had some really wet and gritty roads over this month and looks a good 10 days of frost and well salted roads ahead. Gave the bike a good wash and re gt-85 Took the chain off and dunked it into the old engine oil reheated in my charity shop deep fat fryer. Kept the temp to under 100C and gave it a good scrub with an old toothbrush. After a few mins took it out and wiped the chain down while hot. Warmed up some ep-90 gear oil in my little dropper with boiling water and oiled the side plates an rollers while hung up, then refitted/ Wiped the chain down with an old sock and there we go till next month. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, ZX7R said: Respect! Rode my Thundercat in snow years ago, and more recently my Fazer 600. At one point I only used bikes for getting around, didn't own a car at all, and got frozen regularly! Didn't get much beyond stuffing a newspaper down the front of my leather jacket and gritting my teeth. Ah, youth! I'm 63 so ought to know bloody better! Edited January 3, 2021 by S-Westerly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swagman Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 2 hours ago, S-Westerly said: I'm 63 so ought to know bloody better! Yes you should giving us old farts to much to live up to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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