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

[Andybow]

wjb said:

Hope I'm allowed on here with my little bike!

Been riding this daily for almost 3 weeks, I'm probably a bit old to be running about on a 125cc at 39, but I've gotta start somewhere

'10 R125

Perfect! Happy riding

[Gavia]

Jazoli said:

New oil cooler, sprocket cover/clutch slave and a TB balance for the Fugly, what a joy it is to work on a bike that is simple and easy, once you have got all the rusted fasteners off

And all back together, hate faired bikes



its for sale if anyone wants to buy it

Edited by Jazoli on Saturday 18th November 15:00

What’s next?

I’ve just bought another bike, but it has no motor and is for the foreign gaff anyway.

[2ndclasscitizen]

Realised that in the nearly 9 years I've been living in Sydney I'd been to North Head. Too hungover for a proper ride yesterday so cruised over to check out the view.

[RichTT]

Picked up the new bike on Thursday, first ever new bike with 3 miles on the clock. Luggage won't be ready until the colour coded panels arrive from Holland so got to wait a few more days for that. Also they somehow forgot to fit the Scotoiler which was on the list and still need to install the GPS wiring loom from the old bike I traded in.

Hadn't seen the colour in the flesh before picking her up but utterly adore it. Hopefully not too hard to keep looking good. Gave it a full winter detail and protection, and went out for a first ride yesterday. Bloody cold and had to keep it sensible under 5krpm. Also just bought a Go Pro so I can be a Go Pro prat and stick up silly videos.

Be warned this video contains lots of sub-60 mph footage, sub 5krpm acceleration, absolutely no instances of knee down shenans. Don't watch if you have a heart condition or are pregnant.

https://youtu.be/4Se9EdxYJkU

Edited by RichTT on Sunday 19th November 09:48

Edited by RichTT on Monday 20th November 12:04

[Janluke]

Loving the flat green

[Jazoli]

Versys's are great bikes, I rated mine, it was let down by the worst brakes ever fitted to a motorcycle, the newer ones don't have the same issues.

Gavia said:

What’s next?

I’ve just bought another bike, but it has no motor and is for the foreign gaff anyway.

Dunno really, still looking for the right bike, it will probably be unfaired and above 750cc, Tuono or FZ1 maybe, I have no idea, will see what shows up over winter

[FocusRS3]

Moulder said:

Moving on to a blue and white Suzuki theme...

Always loved the RGV 250. Had one years back , proper little rocket

[clen666]

Winter hack collected today, could do with the stickers removed but just looking forward to getting some miles under my belt

Edited by clen666 on Sunday 19th November 21:33

[Birky_41]

RichTT said:

Picked up the new bike on Thursday, first ever new bike with 3 miles on the clock. Luggage won't be ready until the colour coded panels arrive from Holland so got to wait a few more days for that. Also they somehow forgot to fit the Scotoiler which was on the list and still need to install the GPS wiring loom from the old bike I traded in.

Hadn't seen the colour in the flesh before picking her up but utterly adore it. Hopefully not too hard to keep looking good. Gave it a full winter detail and protection, and went out for a first ride yesterday. Bloody cold and had to keep it sensible under 5krpm. Also just bought a Go Pro so I can be a Go Pro prat and stick up silly videos.

Be warned this video contains lots of sub-60 mph footage, sub 5krpm acceleration, absolutely no instances of knee down shenans. Don't watch if you have a heart condition or are pregnant.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8WNO46WYus

Edited by RichTT on Sunday 19th November 09:48

Not sure why but I envisioned g.i joe riding that bike

Ohh I see you had 1 subscriber so now you have two (and a like as I'm not grumpy like Prof Prolapse)

[podman]

wjb said:

Hope I'm allowed on here with my little bike!

Been riding this daily for almost 3 weeks, I'm probably a bit old to be running about on a 125cc at 39, but I've gotta start somewhere

'10 R125

Smart looking bikes those R125s, I hope it inspires you to take your tests.

[podman]

RichTT said:

Picked up the new bike on Thursday, first ever new bike with 3 miles on the clock. Luggage won't be ready until the colour coded panels arrive from Holland so got to wait a few more days for that. Also they somehow forgot to fit the Scotoiler which was on the list and still need to install the GPS wiring loom from the old bike I traded in.

Edited by RichTT on Sunday 19th November 09:48

Congrats , colour scheme is bang on for the bike, nice roads for a spot of running in as well mate..

[Mr OCD]

A good service and scrub up for the R1 ready for the Woolich flash today and a few other bits.

Edited by Mr OCD on Monday 20th November 15:36

[graham22]

Jazoli said:

New oil cooler, sprocket cover/clutch slave and a TB balance for the Fugly, what a joy it is to work on a bike that is simple and easy, once you have got all the rusted fasteners off

And all back together, hate faired bikes



its for sale if anyone wants to buy it

I like the way you can see it's SRAD origins once the bodywork is off - looks far less of a thing.

Agree, great to work on, tank hinges & uses little prop under the seat, oil/filter change can be done by removing one side of the fairing, most fasteners being the same size.

Only gripe was the number of small stones which get caught in the fairing lowers which then fall out just for you to kneel on them - ouch.

[RichTT]

podman said:

Congrats , colour scheme is bang on for the bike, nice roads for a spot of running in as well mate..

Aye, the pure white's and kwak green just don't suit it. I'm lucky to have some decent quiet roads right near me as well. Managed another 120 miles yesterday. Of course the bikes minging now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zYFbYJVzqI

[wjb]

Andybow said:

Perfect! Happy riding

podman said:

Smart looking bikes those R125s, I hope it inspires you to take your tests.

Cheers guys, bit rainy this morning but no dramas.

Certainly going for a full licence, got my theory booked for the first week of December.

[podman]

Mr OCD said:

A good service and scrub up for the R1 ready for the Woolich flash today and a few other bits.

Edited by Mr OCD on Monday 20th November 15:36

Nice....What was the scores on the doors after the reflash ?

[Shadow R1]

Interested to know the results of the reflash.
Not bothered about power, more about the rideability.

[Mr OCD]

Shadow R1 said:

Interested to know the results of the reflash.
Not bothered about power, more about the rideability.

I'll do a full write up soon as I found it pretty interesting so reckon others will do too ... but it is simply brilliant. It is smooth rolling on - off, revs up over 3 seconds quicker on a roll on and the throttle actually gives you 1:1 not what the electronics think is best. Gains were only 5bhp at top end, but these bikes aren't about outright power. Its plenty quick enough even as standard.

[spareparts]

Managed to take the twins out for a short run a little while back. They're loud, they're imperfect, and they're just raw beasts. Vivid reminders of just how awesome superbikes can be before all the electronics have neutered the latest generation.

[Bob_Defly]

spareparts said:

Managed to take the twins out for a short run a little while back. They're loud, they're imperfect, and they're just raw beasts. Vivid reminders of just how awesome superbikes can be before all the electronics have neutered the latest generation.

Ferkin' love that SP2!