bonio Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 @Simon Davey Decent place, Reiten. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Davey Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 11 minutes ago, bonio said: @Simon Davey Decent place, Reiten. I shall go again, when I have more time and I'm not such a flustered dickhead. Nice chaps, and the main guy was pleased to see my old bike. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 It lives in the dining room in winter, if you’re cold they’re cold! #nomissus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 On 20/02/2024 at 16:07, bonio said: @Andyzx6r in front of the fire like the dog! It lives in the dining room in winter, if you’re cold they’re cold! #nomissus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper74 Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 (edited) That was a short ride …. We’ve been ill for a fortnight … all 3 of us … not man flu, not Covid, not a cold, not Flu, not the plague… but definitely some combination…. I was determined to get some miles in today …. Warm sunny dry day …. 20 miles in my chest is cold and the coughing starts …. At 25 miles my stomach starts heaving …… I got home just in time to remove the armour and get to the toilet ….. Just … !!!!! Has anyone got a single bike trailer I can hire to get my 1999 Honda CBR 600 from work in Chesterfield back to Rotherham … happy to pay a decent day rate and collect from Sheffield, Doncaster, Derby areas ….. it will be on our company insurance… Edited February 25 by Trooper74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John splendid Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 I have a single bike trailer that I'm happy to lend but I'm in New Mills in Derbyshire so I appreciate that might be prohibitively far for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the wanderer Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Check out your local towing places they often hire them out at a fair price. You haven't got far to go so shouldn't take long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper74 Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 Local towing places all seem to have disappeared ….4 years ago I could have called Sheffield Trailer’s, picked up a day hire and got the job done …. not anymore …. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the wanderer Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 A van then, even a tail lift Luton maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfrowne Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 On 25/02/2024 at 18:37, Trooper74 said: Local towing places all seem to have disappeared ….4 years ago I could have called Sheffield Trailer’s, picked up a day hire and got the job done …. not anymore …. I have a trailer. In maltby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe85 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 (edited) Not with my bike, but with my heated jacket - for the 2nd time since i purchased it in Dec 2022, the sleeve connector has failed. That means, since purchasing the jacket and gloves from Gerbing, i've had the right glove fail once and the jacket sleeve connector twice. On both previous occasions, the repair has been carried out under warranty. This time i had to repair it myself, which took about 10 minutes to cut and wire a new connector. The issue appears to be that there is no slack on the cables, so the connectors are always under tension when trying to connect the glove to the sleeve. So with that in mind, i've given myself some more slack in the cable which should give it a bit more longevity next winter. Edited February 29 by Joe85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Rode home through a deluge. Soggy but fun. The DRZ is so sure-footed in its new boots; makes it a real pleasure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper74 Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 5 hours ago, smallfrowne said: I have a trailer. In maltby. I’m in wickersley …. [email protected] or message on here please .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfrowne Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 2 hours ago, Trooper74 said: I’m in wickersley …. [email protected] or message on here please .. There are some issues. I'll email you. What happened to the bike and why is work paying for it though? What did I miss? Run over by a fork lift? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideWithStyles Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 8 hours ago, Joe85 said: Not with my bike, but with my heated jacket - for the 2nd time since i purchased it in Dec 2022, the sleeve connector has failed. That means, since purchasing the jacket and gloves from Gerbing, i've had the right glove fail once and the jacket sleeve connector twice. On both previous occasions, the repair has been carried out under warranty. This time i had to repair it myself, which took about 10 minutes to cut and wire a new connector. The issue appears to be that there is no slack on the cables, so the connectors are always under tension when trying to connect the glove to the sleeve. So with that in mind, i've given myself some more slack in the cable which should give it a bit more longevity next winter. yep i personally think kelis are a bit more durable myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie man Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 I've started commuting again on the KTM, 50 mile round trip, been riding in 2c and the Keis heated gloves have been put to the test, pleased to report, warm and toasty. I need to get my act together, too much faffing around before and after the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper74 Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 59 minutes ago, smallfrowne said: There are some issues. I'll email you. What happened to the bike and why is work paying for it though? What did I miss? Run over by a fork lift? My business …. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideWithStyles Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 wow yep you dont need to ask, just take the dang money and do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfrowne Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Haha oh right. Well, I have emailed you, so check your spam folder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Finish led fitting new headlights 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Look suitably blinding! Hopefully they'll work on the road. OEM on the Ducati were like candles in a jam jar, pretty hopeless. Guzzi has LEDs as standard and are vastly superior although I've noticed a considerable increase in oncoming vehicles flashing me. I don't think it's because of my general aura of awesomeness but probably because my lights are a bit more dazzling. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Davey Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 I've found just switching to Halfords 150% brighter makes a huge difference. I chuckle to myself that I have the same light output frome my bike, that I do from my pickup truck. (2x H4). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickly Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Went out with some of WestMids TRF for a 5 hour run, tipped off 6 times, beached on logs 3 times - Mud & ruts were killers, Zippy really isn’t made for this, but if I didn’t have an unsuitable bike, the only excuse would be a lack of skill … which is the truth. At home with beer & a roast on the way. The ground clearance is not good, need to look at suspension settings… I’m not as fat as the photo shows … I’ve got body armour on 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Davey Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 1 hour ago, Mickly said: Went out with some of WestMids TRF for a 5 hour run, tipped off 6 times, beached on logs 3 times - Mud & ruts were killers, Zippy really isn’t made for this, but if I didn’t have an unsuitable bike, the only excuse would be a lack of skill … which is the truth. At home with beer & a roast on the way. The ground clearance is not good, need to look at suspension settings… I’m not as fat as the photo shows … I’ve got body armour on Sounds like a great way to spend a day!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiddlesticks Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Pulled over by the cops 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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