Ian Frog Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 12 hours ago, Turbogirlie said: Took the GT out for the first time this year. 55 mile round trip of a good mix of the delightfully twisty B roads of North Herefordshire/South Shropshire and a blast along the A49 from Craven Arms to the Cadbury's roundabout at Marlbrook, then home. Still grinning. Lovely part of the world. My parents used to live in Marden and I still go back that way whenever possible. Particularly like the road over Bringsty down to Bromyard and on to Sutton St Nich. Cheers Ian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper74 Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 (edited) Rode to Swindon yesterday afternoon (Sunday the 25th) on the Himalayan via the M1 / A42 / A5 / Fosse Way from Sheffield, £29 Premier Inn night stop, rode back today, 382 miles, 11 dead deer, 17 dead Badgers...!! Was amazed at the carpets of Bluebells in the road side forestry ...... Edited April 26, 2021 by Trooper74 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbogirlie Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 11 hours ago, Ian Frog said: Lovely part of the world. My parents used to live in Marden and I still go back that way whenever possible. Particularly like the road over Bringsty down to Bromyard and on to Sutton St Nich. Cheers Ian The A44 from Worcester to Leominster is a cracking road to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbogirlie Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 20 hours ago, fastbob said: Beautiful riding country . I pass through those places as often as I can when I'm on my way to Wales . Have you been down the Vale of Kerry ( Ceri ) ? The road starts a few miles north of Craven Arms and ends in Newtown . Not as yet, had a 12+ year hiatus from biking due to a prolapsed disc in my neck. But lockdown restrictions allowing, there's loads of local roads to us here on the Welsh Marches to explore this summer, as I gain more confidence on the GT. So glad we live where we do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbogirlie Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 23 hours ago, Turbogirlie said: Took the GT out for the first time this year. 55 mile round trip of a good mix of the delightfully twisty B roads of North Herefordshire/South Shropshire and a blast along the A49 from Craven Arms to the Cadbury's roundabout at Marlbrook, then home. Still grinning. And went out after work tonight (currently WFH) to get my head space back into some equilibrium and get fuel which I should have yesterday...any excuse for a ride now, even a short 23 mile round trip. Well worth it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 42 minutes ago, Turbogirlie said: The A44 from Worcester to Leominster is a cracking road to ride. The A44 from Stowe on the Wold to Aberystwyth is even better ! It's got a bit of everything from Dual Carriageway to Cattle grids . One of my greatest achievements was riding my ER5 from Aberystwyth to Coventry with an almost completely burned out clutch . I learned a few new riding techniques very quickly . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbogirlie Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 41 minutes ago, fastbob said: The A44 from Stowe on the Wold to Aberystwyth is even better ! It's got a bit of everything from Dual Carriageway to Cattle grids . One of my greatest achievements was riding my ER5 from Aberystwyth to Coventry with an almost completely burned out clutch . I learned a few new riding techniques very quickly . That's some achievement, especially through the Fforest bends... I've a friend who lives on the A44 at Llandegley Rhos who tells me that sadly too many people are driving very badly since lockdown has eased... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 43 minutes ago, Turbogirlie said: That's some achievement, especially through the Fforest bends... I've a friend who lives on the A44 at Llandegley Rhos who tells me that sadly too many people are driving very badly since lockdown has eased... I know the Forest Bends bit that you mean . Luckily it was a warm Saturday evening and there was zero traffic . As long as I could keep my momentum up I was ok . I just couldn't open the throttle at all without the engine running away . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Started making a wheel lock for my trailer Pics to follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 added new indicators that also double as daylight running leds.. Was going to add some lights anyway but was gifted these and realised they do both.. nightrider style indicators too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper74 Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Topped the oil up on the Himalayan ... a long run always depletes big singles oil ... 200ml got it back to the top indicator line . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie84 Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 On 24/04/2021 at 17:38, onesea said: blow them on! seriously so much easier, a little air pressure on the inside and they slide on with a cousin of air. I used a dinghy/ camp bed pump. Or get you misses on her knees just don’t forget the third handle Ahahahaha! No! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SometimesSansEngine Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Finally completed fitting the new end can after a visit to our local nut and bolt shop. A lot happier with the look versus the stock silver one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SometimesSansEngine Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Oh, and @Magpie84 was a child with no regard for our neighbours when I let her rev it 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gymwitch Posted April 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 30, 2021 Took the L plate off and whizzed it cos ive only gone and passed my test 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, gymwitch said: Took the L plate off and whizzed it cos ive only gone and passed my test Excellent well done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 8 minutes ago, gymwitch said: Took the L plate off and whizzed it cos ive only gone and passed my test Woooohooooo, well done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 38 minutes ago, gymwitch said: Took the L plate off and whizzed it cos ive only gone and passed my test excellent well done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James in Brum Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 40 minutes ago, gymwitch said: Took the L plate off and whizzed it cos ive only gone and passed my test Smashing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbogirlie Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 50 minutes ago, gymwitch said: Took the L plate off and whizzed it cos ive only gone and passed my test Fantastic news, well done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Well done @gymwitch! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 11 hours ago, gymwitch said: Took the L plate off and whizzed it cos ive only gone and passed my test Congratulations 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 11 hours ago, gymwitch said: Took the L plate off and whizzed it cos ive only gone and passed my test Congratulations 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 11 hours ago, gymwitch said: Took the L plate off and whizzed it cos ive only gone and passed my test Well done girl. Cheers Ian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marino Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Insured it, on Monday going for first MOT, just remain to pay road tax and good to go. Such a joy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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