What have you done with your bike today?

[kwackboy]

 Noted ...   

[2112]

Today, I had a belting run out through some very minor roads in Northumberland & the borders. We headed out of Morpeth and basically zig zagged up Northumberland on just about every minor road we could think of. We had to admit defeat at a ford as it was running very fast and at about 20" deep - eeek. After a very circuitous route we ended up at the Oxford Farm Shop & Cafe just outside Berwick-upon-Tweed, where I proceeded to order the 'tea' (see pics below). Incredibly value for money and very tasty too! From here we headed over to Town Yetholm and up the valley to Gateshaw, Hownam, Swanlaws before joining the A68 near Edgerston. It's a winding, single track road, strewn with gravel - but the views are stunning. Well worth a trundle through if you are in the area. From here it was down the A68 & home via Rothbury for another cuppa - great day out 

[2112]

The tigger got some much needed soapy love today following yesterdays 'gravelfest'. It's that time of year when flies are a bit of an issue. I gave the Corbin seat a bit of leather food too as it was looking a bit dry, back to it's bottom cosseting best now 

[Brockett]

XJ600n :  Ref my post 22 May. To prove I am not an 'askhole' ( a forum member who frequently asks for advice but fails to act on it), The postman delivered the inlet rubbers.

[Rusty Nuts]

He found your house, then?

[Brockett]

Real postmen are no problem they always deliver

[mr_diver]

After the postie delivered a few bits earlier this I set about repositioning my phone mount on the Varadero.

I had it mounted on an accessory bar on the Palmer screwn mount.
But my new phone is larger and heavier than the old one and when going over bumps was causing the phone to bounce around, lower it's angle to me and shake the screen.

I've gone back to a ram ball from the bar clamp bolt, with the extra long RAM ball arm. Angled over to the rhs so it doesn't obscure the important bits of the clocks.

I'd also ordered a few mount bits for my Drift camera.
I've used the old U clamp and mid length RAM ball arm from the phone mount on the support bar for the panniers.
It gives a side view that can look forwards along the length of the bike or rearwards.
Test ride over the weekend to try it out if I get chance.

[2112]

Another cracking run out on the tigger today. This time it was up around Kielder, over to Newcastleton, Down to Penrith and back over Hartside and home via Slaggyford. Another 200 mile run out and some belting weather too.
Pic 1 Kielder
Pic 2 Hartside
Pic 3 The Nook Cafe, Slaggyford

[kwackboy]

Had a spare few hours so I decided to blow the cobwebs off the beemer and have a ride down to Rika's Cafe.
Seems its been upgraded and gone very bikeshed'y...

Anyhoo,  it was very busy with all sorts and after having a mooch about only a couple of bikes caught my eye ..
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[Asmith61]

This morning I went to  Sportsbikeshop in Harlow, to see if I could get a magnetic tank bag for my Harley. I tried a few but as the tank on the Harley is only for show. ( tank is under the seat) the magnets didn’t work because of the plastic insert. I have found one on Amazon which I hope will be OK.
On the way to Harlow I stopped off at North Weald Airfield and took some pictures of the Hawker Hurricane that stands at the main gate.

[Rusty Nuts]

MT-01 
I've had the soft tune version of that engine in a 1700 Roadstar, but that looks much more fun

[Steve T]

Shake down run for the F8GS along with a pal on, wait for it . . . . a V-Strom 










Steve T

 

[Robotstar5]

Sold my bike today, after nearly 60 years in saddle, it's time to hang up my helmet.
New owner heading off into the sunset storm clouds

[endintears]

Sorry to hear you've had to make the tough decision Robotstar.

[Rixington43]

It's sad to see beloved machines go, here's hoping it gets a fresh lease of life and love from the new keeper.

[Steve T]

About two weeks ago I employed the "N+1" formula.

Heres is my latest +1 . . .

2012 F650GS Twin (factory lowered) with 6700 miles showing on collection 

[Brockett]

I fitted the new rubber carb connectors and went for a test ride. It seemed to have cured the problem until I stopped 30 miles later at the A12/A14 junction and it started it's shenanigans all over again.     Next on the list is the copper sealing washers under the screws in each inlet manifold that provide an access port for the carb ballancing Do-dab. Time to fire up the blow torch.   - When I tested for leaks that one spot that got too hot and the carb cleaner burned off too soon.

 -  AND  after standing for two weeks the clutch plates refused to free off. I sat on the bike with it in gear, applied front brake and pulled clutch lever, thumbed the starter and the back wheel spun-up like a little hooligan. I tried this three or four times before the clutch freed off. After this the clutch opperated as normal.  10/40 oil of the right quantity 200 miles ago. New friction plates and the steel plates are flat.  Does anyone know what causes the plates to stick together. Oil too thick? Haynes manual says 10/30 is an option for summer use.

[Hugo Magnus]

It needs time to warm up. I use 15-50

[Asmith61]

Fitted the tank bag that came from Amazon, it fits fine and will do the job nicely.

[2112]

Nice one, looks a cracking fit