A picture a day...biker banter (Vol 5)

[tvrolet]

Reg Local said:

Spotted this couple out yesterday.

I’m not knocking them for enjoying a motorcycling tour, but at what point do you say “nope - that’s too much stuff for a bike”?



Don’t let the wife do the packing...

I'm reminded of some posts in the "The friendly "dumb" bike questions" thread where some folks are saying they're far more confident turning left than right. Is there a connection here?

[Iang84]

Prof Prolapse said:

I'd guess, it's a 1978 Lincoln Town Car.

I say, "guess", I mean I actually just read his profile.

That's using your noodle but I gave up checking profile garages as so many don't bother to update after they initially sign up

[spareparts]

[Biker's Nemesis]

Prof Prolapse said:

I say, "guess", I mean I actually just read his profile.

Guess what I'm thinking prof.

[Robins]

I'm wanting to book my first trackday, something I've been meaning to do for the last couple of years but keep putting it off.
Just wondering if you guys would recommend one company over another? So far I've been looking at no limits, focused events and MSVT, is any 1 company better than the other or are they all very similar?

As I live about 1hr away from Donington this is where I'll be looking at going, I assume it would be fine for a novice?

I keep thinking 'what if' and over thinking what might happen so its time to just book it and get it done!

[Biker's Nemesis]

Robins said:

I'm wanting to book my first trackday, something I've been meaning to do for the last couple of years but keep putting it off.
Just wondering if you guys would recommend one company over another? So far I've been looking at no limits, focused events and MSVT, is any 1 company better than the other or are they all very similar?

As I live about 1hr away from Donington this is where I'll be looking at going, I assume it would be fine for a novice?

I keep thinking 'what if' and over thinking what might happen so its time to just book it and get it done!

I like the people at No Limits for a host of reasons

[Robins]

Cheers for the feedback matey.

Also thought I'd posted this in the biker banter trackday thread not this one. If it could be moved that would be great

[Biker's Nemesis]

Robins said:

Cheers for the feedback matey.

Also thought I'd posted this in the biker banter trackday thread not this one. If it could be moved that would be great

It doesn't matter, you can post it there too, there's no rules against it.

[Biker's Nemesis]

Birky_41 said:

Thetoxicnerve there is a video some German put up of them on their first lap getting on the ring

I wasn't there at this point as I arrived a couple hours later

https://youtu.be/Y4yBMbG0Egs

Rip it up, tear it up and smash it too fk, keep the video's coming.

[gwm]

Bungleaio said:

I think the manual for my bike says max load of 180kg to include rider/s and luggage.

That's not a lot when you're looking at that picture....

That wheelie video is cool as...

[Mike600F]

Got the fleet out for a photo today. Great weather and the rest of the week off work.



Also a quick question:
I only use the 600F for trackdays now and I’ve been running the track compound SC’s. Amazing btw. The track only use has led to a problem;

All the wear is pretty much on the shoulders, to the point that they’re “V’ed-off”. How do you tell how much rubber is left in the shoulder when there’s no dots to check like on slicks?

[Mr OCD]

First track day of the year, first time on the R wern...



Mixed bag.

[leighz]

got any cheapo after market brake levers/pedals on your bike?

IMG_20180425_115952

this failed on the mot brake test this morning. Which is a fail. Which means you can't ride home. Fortunately no harm done (I am a rear brake fan so glad it happened when it did and not on road/track) and tester managed to fashion a repair and a pass.

[Mr OCD]

leighz said:

got any cheapo after market brake levers/pedals on your bike?

IMG_20180425_115952

this failed on the mot brake test this morning. Which is a fail. Which means you can't ride home. Fortunately no harm done (I am a rear brake fan so glad it happened when it did and not on road/track) and tester managed to fashion a repair and a pass.

Chinese crap no doubt.

[Biker's Nemesis]

George29 said:

I’m one of them. I’m still waiting for you to teach me so I can be as cool as you!

McKean can't wheelie either, so you're in good company.

[curlie467]

George29 said:

I’m one of them. I’m still waiting for you to teach me so I can be as cool as you!

Johnny is pretty good get him to teach you!

[mckeann]

Biker's Nemesis said:

George29 said:

I’m one of them. I’m still waiting for you to teach me so I can be as cool as you!

McKean can't wheelie either, so you're in good company.

I have done wheelies. Mostly during a bit of whisky throttle on an enduro or trials bike which has ended with me going off the back as the bike goes at speed into the dirt or a rock. I'm st at wheelies

[patchb]

I really want an original 650 Africa Twin now....

Working in Mallorca this week and this pulled up behind the boat I was working on. Something so so cool about it with the 17” front wheel and twin discs up front. Also had an Akrapovic can and sounded pretty cool as well.

[CoolHands]

^ well buy my Transalp and stick a loud pipe on it as a cheap alternative!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/273138670998?ssPageName...

[patchb]

CoolHands said:

^ well buy my Transalp and stick a loud pipe on it as a cheap alternative!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/273138670998?ssPageName...

Doesn’t have quite the same rally raid coolness I’m afraid, though it does look pretty good for a transalp!