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

[Gavia]

Biker's Nemesis said:

Last full day of temperatures in the mid 20's, back to cold wet and windy Englad tomorrow night

Are you trackdaying, or just feet up in the winter sun?

[Biker's Nemesis]

Gavia said:

Are you trackdaying, or just feet up in the winter sun?

Foot up in the winter sun.

[Gavia]

Biker's Nemesis said:

Gavia said:

Are you trackdaying, or just feet up in the winter sun?

Foot up in the winter sun.

Whoops, foot in mouth disease strikes again

[Biker's Nemesis]

Gavia said:

Whoops, foot in mouth disease strikes again

You know me, I have a thick head to go with my skin.

[Alicatt1]

leighz said:

that in the vosges - not a million miles from Gerardmer?

Yep, a friend has a holiday home near there in Fugerolles, we go there with them a couple of times a year, tho this year maybe the last as my wife's friend has been diagnosed with ALS and has not had a good prognosis.

[Jazoli]

Spot the issue here

[SAS Tom]

Chain adjuster isn’t doing anything

[Jazoli]

SAS Tom said:

Chain adjuster isn’t doing anything

Yup, being sold by a bike shop, I wouldn't ride it to the end of the road like that.

[moanthebairns]

I wouldn't touch it for the stupid stubby end can tbh.

[Gavia]

Jazoli said:

Spot the issue here

Even I couldn’t do something that stupid. Enjoy the ride and the wobbly rear wheel

[Prof Prolapse]

Jazoli said:

Yup, being sold by a bike shop, I wouldn't ride it to the end of the road like that.

Wow, actually on display like that? I'd be a bit concerned to be honest!

[graham22]

Jazoli said:

Spot the issue here

Not in-common, used to be something you'd check at scrutineering, especially where a fast track follows a slower one & riders have changed gearing - the adjuster and the lock nut.

The new tyre would give clues here. Amateur mistake all the same.

[2wheelsjimmy]

Hope you messaged them, so they know.
Everyone makes silly mistakes!

[Jazoli]

2wheelsjimmy said:

Hope you messaged them, so they know.
Everyone makes silly mistakes!

yes I have done, silly mistake yes maybe but that's safety critical and could have huge consequences if the wheel moved whilst riding.

[2wheelsjimmy]

Jazoli said:

yes I have done, silly mistake yes maybe but that's safety critical and could have huge consequences if the wheel moved whilst riding.

Indeed. Good for messaging them.

[rodericb]

moanthebairns said:

I wouldn't touch it for the stupid stubby end can tbh.

+1

And the faux carbon fibre on that footpeg heel guard....

[Prof Prolapse]

Wee lad's Xmas present arrived today... Will put it together closer the time.. Not sure it would be worth the full price but lovely toy for £65



To look like this (hopefully);



It'll do until he's big enough for an Oset next year!

[podman]

Prof Prolapse said:

Wee lad's Xmas present arrived today... Will put it together closer the time.. Not sure it would be worth the full price but lovely toy for £65



To look like this (hopefully);



It'll do until he's big enough for an Oset next year!

He'll love that...I would myself even now..

[podman]

Engine rebuild started on the LC, some early Xmas pressies on their way to me but ill have to stagger the parts n work spend out over a few months due to the recent 500 build, this Xmas malarky and Yamaha parts prices...Friend of mine armed with a suitable tap set cleaned up the threads on the engine mounts this afternoon before I forgot about them come engine refitting time.

[hkz286]

my first bike



parked next to other toy I also really cant afford :S