A picture a day....biker banter (Vol 4)
Discussion
3DP said:
As BN just commented on the vid - I know crap wheelies, but the trip was to test the GoPro and that mount and get some good sound. I tug up wheelies on bikes that don't naturally do it (Speed Triple needs clutching up in 2nd ideally) and didn't want to do my back before the big trip.
I'll do a more hooligan one on my return to finish the hateful Metzeler Racetec K3s on there and get some 2nd to 4th rear wheel action.
Just a I'll do a more hooligan one on my return to finish the hateful Metzeler Racetec K3s on there and get some 2nd to 4th rear wheel action.
and a nod in your general direction to the video as a fellow owner!FYI I fully confirmed this morning given the dire weather in London just how good PR4s are on a Speed!
Edited by sjtscott on Tuesday 31st May 13:23
sjtscott said:
3DP said:
As BN just commented on the vid - I know crap wheelies, but the trip was to test the GoPro and that mount and get some good sound. I tug up wheelies on bikes that don't naturally do it (Speed Triple needs clutching up in 2nd ideally) and didn't want to do my back before the big trip.
I'll do a more hooligan one on my return to finish the hateful Metzeler Racetec K3s on there and get some 2nd to 4th rear wheel action.
Just a I'll do a more hooligan one on my return to finish the hateful Metzeler Racetec K3s on there and get some 2nd to 4th rear wheel action.
and a nod in your general direction to the video as a fellow owner!FYI I fully confirmed this morning given the dire weather in London just how good PR4s are on a Speed!
Edited by sjtscott on Tuesday 31st May 13:23
Was out last Friday and went to Ace cafe in London to meet Johnny from here. Lovely day apart from some white hire van
who at Cirencester roundabout turning left decided to go right right at the last moment in front of me landing me to apply the brakes and hit the side of his van about 10mph. It's did now know the area and was not from the Uk. Left a nice Matt sized imprint into his van.
Unlucky that the police came along 10 seconds after and did not witness the
cutting me up. But I have to say they helped me out as I was a little shaken.Main thing is that the damage seems to be cosmetic from the mirror and damage to the side fairing. Which is still going to cost £780 + vat. Just hoping it goes my way but with no witnesses I don't know.
Very very pissed at the time but chilled now.
Not one accident on my blade in 5 years and 8 weeks into having a H2 and this . Boll.ocks
Pics on th side as I've posted this from my phone sorry
RemaL said:
Was out last Friday and went to Ace cafe in London to meet Johnny from here. Lovely day apart from some white hire van
who at Cirencester roundabout turning left decided to go right right at the last moment in front of me landing me to apply the brakes and hit the side of his van about 10mph. It's did now know the area and was not from the Uk. Left a nice Matt sized imprint into his van.
Unlucky that the police came along 10 seconds after and did not witness the
cutting me up. But I have to say they helped me out as I was a little shaken.Main thing is that the damage seems to be cosmetic from the mirror and damage to the side fairing. Which is still going to cost £780 + vat. Just hoping it goes my way but with no witnesses I don't know.
Very very pissed at the time but chilled now.
Not one accident on my blade in 5 years and 8 weeks into having a H2 and this . Boll.ocks
Pics on th side as I've posted this from my phone sorry
t - gutted for you. Know how this feels - My new Blade was 6 weeks old when £3k of damage was done to it and I wasn't even on it at the time 
At least you are ok which is the main thing.
RemaL said:
Was out last Friday and went to Ace cafe in London to meet Johnny from here. Lovely day apart from some white hire van
who at Cirencester roundabout turning left decided to go right right at the last moment in front of me landing me to apply the brakes and hit the side of his van about 10mph. It's did now know the area and was not from the Uk. Left a nice Matt sized imprint into his van.
Unlucky that the police came along 10 seconds after and did not witness the
cutting me up. But I have to say they helped me out as I was a little shaken.Main thing is that the damage seems to be cosmetic from the mirror and damage to the side fairing. Which is still going to cost £780 + vat. Just hoping it goes my way but with no witnesses I don't know.
Very very pissed at the time but chilled now.
Not one accident on my blade in 5 years and 8 weeks into having a H2 and this . Boll.ocks
Pics on th side as I've posted this from my phone sorry
t mate,that's a b'stard!! 
But, and I know it's a cliche, you lived to tell the tale. Biks come and go, injuries are not so cool.
Hope it all comes right with the insurance co, chin up
underwhelmist said:
Some nice machines on the seafront at Aberystwyth yesterday, this in caught my eye in particular. Don't know much about old bikes but this was immaculate. I like the mechanism for adjusting the rear suspension too
Velocettes are ace Looks like a Thruxton, or a replica (with many good bits on!).
Here's my 63 Venom, was meant to be out on it tonight but it's piddlin' down
RemaL said:
Was out last Friday and went to Ace cafe in London to meet Johnny from here. Lovely day apart from some white hire van
who at Cirencester roundabout turning left decided to go right right at the last moment in front of me landing me to apply the brakes and hit the side of his van about 10mph. It's did now know the area and was not from the Uk. Left a nice Matt sized imprint into his van.
Unlucky that the police came along 10 seconds after and did not witness the
cutting me up. But I have to say they helped me out as I was a little shaken.Main thing is that the damage seems to be cosmetic from the mirror and damage to the side fairing. Which is still going to cost £780 + vat. Just hoping it goes my way but with no witnesses I don't know.
Very very pissed at the time but chilled now.
Not one accident on my blade in 5 years and 8 weeks into having a H2 and this . Boll.ocks
Pics on th side as I've posted this from my phone sorry
t!Sorry to hear this but pleased your ok.
Saw my first one at Rothbury the other weekend they look and sound absolutely epic.
Biker's Nemesis said:
twizellb said:
st!
Sorry to hear this but pleased your ok.
Saw my first one at Rothbury the other weekend they look and sound absolutely epic.
We saw our first One...Where's the pictures young man?t!Sorry to hear this but pleased your ok.
Saw my first one at Rothbury the other weekend they look and sound absolutely epic.
Sorry to hear about your bike Matt.
Only you can use the royal "we"
Enjoyed our coffee John.
Edited by twizellb on Tuesday 31st May 19:57
Edited by twizellb on Tuesday 31st May 19:58
Remal, you're not going to like this, but it will go 50/50. Grace vs Tanner is the specific case as ruled upon by the Court of Appeal which compels all lower courts to find that way. That case involved a two lane roundabout where a car was turning right form the left hand lane and collided with a motorbike exiting the roundabout from the right hand lane.
Your insurers can not fight the case in court unless they have new evidence which differentiates it from G vs T and there isn't any.
Your insurers can not fight the case in court unless they have new evidence which differentiates it from G vs T and there isn't any.
snorky782 said:
Remal, you're not going to like this, but it will go 50/50. Grace vs Tanner is the specific case as ruled upon by the Court of Appeal which compels all lower courts to find that way. That case involved a two lane roundabout where a car was turning right form the left hand lane and collided with a motorbike exiting the roundabout from the right hand lane.
Your insurers can not fight the case in court unless they have new evidence which differentiates it from G vs T and there isn't any.
If thats the case , id "find" a reliable and strong witness to help your corner.Your insurers can not fight the case in court unless they have new evidence which differentiates it from G vs T and there isn't any.
Glad your OK anyway mate, sickened to see the H2 damaged but you'll get her back on the road none the worse for it.
Good luck.
podman said:
Biker's Nemesis said:
All body work fitted now, rear sets and engine case protection too fit next, 490 miles on the clock, 110 too go.
Looking good, is it a chore to run in or an enjoyable enough getting familiar with it experience?I hope to have it run in within the week now.
Biker's Nemesis said:
podman said:
Biker's Nemesis said:
All body work fitted now, rear sets and engine case protection too fit next, 490 miles on the clock, 110 too go.
Looking good, is it a chore to run in or an enjoyable enough getting familiar with it experience?I hope to have it run in within the week now.
When's the first circuit outing?
3DP said:
Biker's Nemesis said:
podman said:
Biker's Nemesis said:
All body work fitted now, rear sets and engine case protection too fit next, 490 miles on the clock, 110 too go.
Looking good, is it a chore to run in or an enjoyable enough getting familiar with it experience?I hope to have it run in within the week now.
When's the first circuit outing?
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