A picture a day....biker banter (Vol 4)

[Biker's Nemesis]

Ready for tomorrow

[mckeann]

Where are you guys off to???? Should've said and I would have joined you

[Biker's Nemesis]

Silverstone for the R1-M 2 day thing neil.

[Superhoop]

Bloody hell, hope you've got AC or a big ice pack in the garage, it's gonna be HOT tomorrow....

Hopefully heading up there on Saturday to test ride a potential new bike.

[KTMboy]

mitzy said:

I would love a go on one of them .... they make a lovely noise

Most fun bike I've ever owned I would say......does make a cool noise too....

[jaf01uk]

BuzzBravado said:

First run on my Dads T250 since it was rebuilt.

Those 2 are lovely, probably better than new?

[mckeann]

Biker's Nemesis said:

Silverstone for the R1-M 2 day thing neil.

Ahhhh, lucky buggers. Have fun

[graham22]

I have this as a loan bike, going to have to find my checked shirt:



Did a bit of the North Coast road in Cornwall, including a pose through St Ives, only seemed to get glances from middle age men pointing it out to their dis-interested wives. Got bored with that so carried on to Lands End.

[monamimate]

graham22 said:

..only seemed to get glances from middle age men pointing it out to their dis-interested wives.

So recognise myself in that!

Despite fully knowing her total lack of interest, I still can't stop myself pointing out all manners of automotive machinery to her!

[BuzzBravado]

jaf01uk said:

BuzzBravado said:

First run on my Dads T250 since it was rebuilt.

Those 2 are lovely, probably better than new?

No idea as i came along well after these two rolled out the door. Currently running in the T250 which is annoying. Going easy with the throttle is like resisting picking a scab

[Rutter]

Quick little test on this Sunday, makes a great noise and the suspension is lovely.

Edited by Rutter on Tuesday 19th July 10:44

[Merch131]

A bit different...

[Merch131]

Had a great day out at Dragstalgia this weekend, got to see two famous classic drag bikes for the first time.. The Hobbit and Pegasus, the former ran an 8 on the strip, impressive stuff..there were blown Vincents, Triumphs, Nortons, and loads of cars too..

[Tall_Paul]

Merch131 said:

A bit different...

Is that a turbo I spy?

That must be a handful!!

[mak]

Travelled 220 miles today to have a look at this, holy sh£t I should of took the car with air con instead of the bike :-(
Incidentally I bought it, gets delivered week after next :-)

[castex]

That's gorgeous.

[Superhoop]

mak said:

Travelled 220 miles today to have a look at this, holy sh£t I should of took the car with air con instead of the bike :-(
Incidentally I bought it, gets delivered week after next :-)

A full write up is needed.... Riding one on Saturday and might already have one lined up if all goes well

[podman]

BuzzBravado said:

jaf01uk said:

BuzzBravado said:

First run on my Dads T250 since it was rebuilt.

Those 2 are lovely, probably better than new?

No idea as i came along well after these two rolled out the door. Currently running in the T250 which is annoying. Going easy with the throttle is like resisting picking a scab

Very nice indeed...and I feel your frustration re the running in, great way to describe it!

[srob]

Merch131 said:

Had a great day out at Dragstalgia this weekend, got to see two famous classic drag bikes for the first time.. The Hobbit and Pegasus, the former ran an 8 on the strip, impressive stuff..there were blown Vincents, Triumphs, Nortons, and loads of cars too..

Hobbit blew my phone microphone up at Mallory when I tried to film it. My brother rode 'Thor' the JAP engined, featherbed framed bike that was sold at Stafford in April. I remember its owner saying that modern Tarmac and tyres have so much grip the old bike clutches struggle!

I also remember seeing Nero (or Supernero?) at the BMF when they did a demonstration of sprinting. Sadly a chap died when his Triumoh twin hit a tree, don't think they've run a sprint there since? Seem to remember that Pegusus was built locally to me too.

[mak]

Superhoop said:

A full write up is needed.... Riding one on Saturday and might already have one lined up if all goes well

To be honest I was looking for an 899 ducati to replace my 848 evo but I am an impatient sod and spotted this last night from an mv dealer. After an hour googling the problems about throttle feel I had planned my 200 mile route to said dealer with a very rare day off in the week :-)
Lets just say on the hottest day off the year taking my multistrada on a motorway traffic infested 200 mile round trip was not pleasant
The dealer and the f3 800 are all I had hoped for, incidentally the throttle feel and calibration on this bike ( 2015) is horrible lol. They are going to see if it has the latest up date installed but I will get used to it because the rest of the bike is going to be fun