Shepherd Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 Rode my mk3 Versys 300 miles to Verviers, Belgium today, in readiness for a weekend at Spa Francorchamps watching a friend race in the GT championship. It has definitely made my mind up about getting a seat upgrade - I can barely walk Think I'm regretting selling the Deauville now. Shep 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 After a 5+ hour drive from Hull to home, I decided that as the sun was out and warm I'd give my new Knox Urbane Pro 3 a trial ride. I did put a hoodie over the top, but still let plenty of air thru and kept my nice and cool. Well the little trial ride, turned into a 4 hours bimble down to Hastings for supper. Fighting the flying dustbins (seagulls) for my hard earned food was getting annoying, so stuffed it down my throat and set off for home. The ride back was a little on the chilly side. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlylegend Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 On 16/06/2024 at 19:49, Trooper74 said: NEVER BELIEVE ANYTHING BBC WEATHER TELLS YOU !!! Never believe ANYTHING the BBC tells you ! 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper74 Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 (edited) Washed 800 miles of dirt off the bike, cleaned and lubed fescalised portions of the bike, lubed chain, … did maintenance stuff .. oil change in the morning after short ride … all consumables in place .. A run down to Battle next week is a definite … “Work” so the company will be picking up the fuel and hotel tab … Edited June 21 by Trooper74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 Rode up to Halesowen to do the Bike Sure day with West Midlands Police. Had a great day in perfect weather and actually learned a bit. Had a one on one session for about 4 hours which was really good. Quite recommend it especially if you've not done anything before. I mainly wanted to find out if I'd picked up any bad habits like you tend to and was pleasantly surprised to find out I didn't have anything too bad. A good day. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlylegend Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 1 hour ago, S-Westerly said: Rode up to Halesowen to do the Bike Sure day with West Midlands Police. Had a great day in perfect weather and actually learned a bit. Had a one on one session for about 4 hours which was really good. Quite recommend it especially if you've not done anything before. I mainly wanted to find out if I'd picked up any bad habits like you tend to and was pleasantly surprised to find out I didn't have anything too bad. A good day. But are you not a notorious speed fiend ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 For half the year he's as good as gold - never goes over 25 knots. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 (edited) 7 hours ago, bonio said: For half the year he's as good as gold - never goes over 25 knots. 15 if you don't mind! Edited June 23 by S-Westerly 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob m Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 I’ve taken the bike over to Brands Hatch today to watch some club racing. Thing is, there was a crash in the warm up and they’re still clearing the track…an hour and a half later. If racing doesn’t start soon I might ride down to the coast for an ice cream. Actually I might do that regardless. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Davey Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 12 minutes ago, rob m said: I’ve taken the bike over to Brands Hatch today to watch some club racing. Thing is, there was a crash in the warm up and they’re still clearing the track…an hour and a half later. If racing doesn’t start soon I might ride down to the coast for an ice cream. Actually I might do that regardless. Yeah, enjoy riding, taste the sea air and ice-cream instead of fumes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkicker Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 Took out the 175 this afternoon. Did a 40 mile or so loop, taking in my fairly local Breighton Airfield and thereby nicely combining two of my passions, bike and aviation. Breighton is a renowned vintage aircraft field and often Spitfires will visit. It was once home to a mk2 Hurricane and a P51 too, but I think they moved on. There are signs at the entrance gate saying no public allowed, but I think the airfield changed hands and as long as you buy a coffee and a sausage roll/ slice of cake in the clubhouse restaurant, they do not mind you rocking up. It is far friendlier than of old. I suppose they just do not want to be rammed by hundreds of joe public with their kids running around the place. Airfields are dangerous places. Mature bikers sipping coffee at the tables, watching the planes 20ft away are no problem. In fact as I was leaving, two guys were stood by their bikes at the gate, a triumph and a velocette I believe. The sign was putting them off entering. I put them right and they were going in for a coffee when I left. So if you are looking for a destination somewhere different, Breighton is the place. Delightful rural ride involving fast A roads and winding country lanes through picturesque villages too. https://www.realaero.com/ DT having a rest. Tiger Moth. J3 Piper Cub. Bucher Jungmester. Bye. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 Does anyone knows a witch? Yesterday the pan started fine. A few times actually. Today the stupid thing only starts when jump started with the shadow. Battery stays at 12.7v even with HISS for some time. Unplug it and stays at that voltage. Is it possible the battery has died? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkicker Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 Very likely. AGM batteries often display good volts and insufficient cranking amps when they fail. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 An phoking divorce is cheaper than this bitch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickly Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 18 minutes ago, husoi said: Does anyone knows a witch? Yesterday the pan started fine. A few times actually. Today the stupid thing only starts when jump started with the shadow. Battery stays at 12.7v even with HISS for some time. Unplug it and stays at that voltage. Is it possible the battery has died? Absobloodylutely .. recently had this on step daughters Clio - plenty of volts, charging well, couldn’t crank to save its life, new battery and away it went, was only a stay of execution though, it’s just been scrapped through required repairs being uneconomically viable - RIP Clio 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 Well @Stuwill be happy. A new battery ordered from SBS Now we wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 1 minute ago, husoi said: Well @Stuwill be happy. A new battery ordered from SBS Now we wait. I will only be happy if you have used the link on the forum 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 1 hour ago, Stu said: I will only be happy if you have used the link on the forum I did use the link Then logon to my account and got the battery 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Davey Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 That battery was OK until you serviced the rear brake.... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 9 minutes ago, Simon Davey said: That battery was OK until you serviced the rear brake.... Maybe I have electric brakes and don't know 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideWithStyles Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 Maybe all that messing about with the brakes and bike made it die or feel left out ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the wanderer Posted Monday at 14:54 Share Posted Monday at 14:54 21 hours ago, Stu said: I will only be happy if you have used the link on the forum So if I click to SBS through this site you get bonus points from them? So much I don't know, it just passes me by.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted Monday at 15:48 Share Posted Monday at 15:48 54 minutes ago, Nick the wanderer said: So if I click to SBS through this site you get bonus points from them? So much I don't know, it just passes me by.. Small percentage on purchases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted Monday at 15:51 Share Posted Monday at 15:51 21 hours ago, husoi said: I did use the link Then logon to my account and got the battery Just checked and it's showing 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlylegend Posted Monday at 21:06 Share Posted Monday at 21:06 Today, a 300km run along the levees of the Loire. I'm trying to cross every bridge over the Loire, even the ferries count. A bit like Munro bagging I suppose, but I got fed up with the midgies and the rain at that caper. This is much better. This is the Loire at Anger. You can see just how high it is. Obviously Climate Catastrophie ! A rather elegant wee But 'n Ben on the riverside . I'l bet they're hoping that there's no more rain ! My trusty old Yamaha TDM 850, now officially a " Moto de Collection" and exempt from any ULEZ crap....at least here ? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.