S-Westerly Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 11 hours ago, fastbob said: The manufacturer is Harley Davidson . Guess what oil they recommend ? Go on then tell us? My knowledge of oils beyond crude oils and heavy FO is sketchy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 45 minutes ago, S-Westerly said: Go on then tell us? My knowledge of oils beyond crude oils and heavy FO is sketchy. Harley Davidson own brand of course at £40 a go . 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 7 hours ago, fastbob said: Harley Davidson own brand of course at £40 a go . OUCH! At least Ducati just ecommend Shell which can be got for a reasonable price if you shop around. Also it doesn't use much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 8 hours ago, fastbob said: Harley Davidson own brand of course at £40 a go . Ahhhh but it's probably also recommend to rub into the harley beard 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 9 hours ago, fastbob said: Harley Davidson own brand of course at £40 a go . So they have their own refinery then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymwitch Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Supposed to have picked up new bikes yesterday (sunday) but they're not ready sooo we went out with the scooter club to New Brighton. Must've been 20+ going through those tunnels what a racket !!!! Great day and great fun on Betty cbr125r. Kept getting asked if im selling her.... how many times have i heard "i wish id kept my 125"..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymwitch Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 12 hours ago, dynax said: £900 and I came down to £1100 which I think is a fair price, but no negotiating on their part. What are you selling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Just now, gymwitch said: What are you selling? My CG125, it's on the for sale section here if you want to see it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 @gymwitch link here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymwitch Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Just now, dynax said: My CG125, it's on the for sale section here if you want to see it Yes i read the whole thing properly and currently trying to delete my post ill keep my eyes peeled and ears open. Deffo a good price you are asking and i would hold out for your asking price !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 1 minute ago, gymwitch said: Yes i read the whole thing properly and currently trying to delete my post ill keep my eyes peeled and ears open. Deffo a good price you are asking and i would hold out for your asking price !!! I will try 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper74 Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Did school run then took the Himma out for a run through the Peaks via Penistone ...... Thats pronounced Penn’ iss’ ton ... not Penis Town as i thought when we moved up here from Falmouth !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymwitch Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 16 minutes ago, Trooper74 said: Did school run then took the Himma out for a run through the Peaks via Penistone ...... Thats pronounced Penn’ iss’ ton ... not Penis Town as i thought when we moved up here from Falmouth !! So you came from fowl mouth to live in penis town?? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bianco2564 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Took the rear wheel out of the silverwing ready for another new tyre, 4th in 2 years and 13000 miles. Trying a Bridgestone this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 51 minutes ago, Bianco2564 said: Took the rear wheel out of the silverwing ready for another new tyre, 4th in 2 years and 13000 miles. Trying a Bridgestone this time. is it eating them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bianco2564 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 14 minutes ago, skyrider said: is it eating them 1st tyre was about half worn when I bought it. 2nd tyre, a Continental, good brand I thought lasted about 1500miles 3rd and current tyre, Mitas or something 4th Bridgestone coming up. I put it down to a heavy bike, 230kgs I think, puny 150x13 rear tyre and me riding it pretty hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 20 hours ago, Bianco2564 said: 1st tyre was about half worn when I bought it. 2nd tyre, a Continental, good brand I thought lasted about 1500miles 3rd and current tyre, Mitas or something 4th Bridgestone coming up. I put it down to a heavy bike, 230kgs I think, puny 150x13 rear tyre and me riding it pretty hard. Scooters do go through tyres quicker, I know yours is yet one but puny tire. If it’s wearing quick it’s probably warming up quick, so touring/ hard wearing tyre rather than sports? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymwitch Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Picked it up from the shop and rode around for 3 hours !!! Cant fault it. Both of us happy bunnys with our first big bikes. Big smiles 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 Drained some of the fuel out today for the lawn mower I might have to go fill it up now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 53 minutes ago, Stu said: Drained some of the fuel out today for the lawn mower I might have to go fill it up now! Excellent idea!!! will need to get a lawnmower. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullscreenaging Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Last night and this morning. I put a set of braided hoses on. Just got to get the bike back together without having any bolts, screw & clips left over. 5 panels, 1 nose cone and 5 separate screen brackets to go back lol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 10 hours ago, gymwitch said: Picked it up from the shop and rode around for 3 hours !!! Cant fault it. Both of us happy bunnys with our first big bikes. Big smiles excellent well done to both of you and have fun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 8 hours ago, fullscreenaging said: Last night and this morning. I put a set of braided hoses on. Just got to get the bike back together without having any bolts, screw & clips left over. 5 panels, 1 nose cone and 5 separate screen brackets to go back lol Oooh shiney red hoses. Nice. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 Yesterday I travelled 140 miles for fuel! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 21 hours ago, fullscreenaging said: Last night and this morning. I put a set of braided hoses on. Just got to get the bike back together without having any bolts, screw & clips left over. 5 panels, 1 nose cone and 5 separate screen brackets to go back lol A bit of red always looks good . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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