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

[Arun_D]

Petrolism said:

Thanks again for the compliments. Good to hear you're enjoying it.

I have an Akrapovic full system (low-mount), restored, inclusive of a set of new Akrapovic Titanium sleeves (Carbon ones need replacing when they discolour due to heat after the wadding inside burns away), heat-proof decals, etc. - which I've stashed away as spare parts that I'll probably never use.
Could be persuaded to part with them if interested, although the low value of the £ and cost of shipping to U.K. from Japan might make the idea prohibitive...

Actually since the other above poster commented on a bike for sale with Akra cans, it spurred me on to have a look to see what bikes were around that could be liberated of their exhausts...and I'm just in the process of finalising a purchase of a low-mount slip-on (enough for me). Thanks for letting me know though, I might be picking your brains on fitment and sundry items shortly (I do recall seeing an installation PDF for the HRC branded Akra but have lost it ).

Now to find a PCIIIusb for sale...

Edited by Arun_D on Friday 14th August 12:13

[A500leroy]

New (old) bike day.

[Pothole]

New (new) bike day!

[A500leroy]

Pothole, have to admit i was tempted by those before i brought mine, nice work.

[ddom]

Petrolism said:

SP2 looks great. I took mine out last week, always fun to ride. Forgot to shoot a pic, so here's one I took last year.

That is stunning.

[marcella]

Picked up this new Royal Enfield Classic 500 last weekend. This will be one of the last ones as they have now discontinued the 500. It is a very different bike to what I've had previously, such as, Z900, 749S, F3 800, Monster 1200.

I absolute love it. Such a simple bike and just fun to thump along and enjoy the scenery. I must be getting old!

[Pothole]

marcella said:

Picked up this new Royal Enfield Classic 500 last weekend. This will be one of the last ones as they have now discontinued the 500. It is a very different bike to what I've had previously, such as, Z900, 749S, F3 800, Monster 1200.

I absolute love it. Such a simple bike and just fun to thump along and enjoy the scenery. I must be getting old!

Exactly my sentiment about the Guzzi, although it's "modern" it's still basically a "small block" V twin like the one they made in 1979. I'd like a go on one of those Enfields. I reckon that's gotta be pretty close to a 1950s experience.

[marcella]

Pothole said:

Exactly my sentiment about the Guzzi, although it's "modern" it's still basically a "small block" V twin like the one they made in 1979. I'd like a go on one of those Enfields. I reckon that's gotta be pretty close to a 1950s experience.

Yeah I've actually wanted a V7 for a few years now but they were just a bit out of budget. The Enfield is such good value although a bit on the agricultural side but again that's part of the charm.

[SleepyOwl]

[This is about as far off-road that I'm taking this bike

[Max5476]

Congratulations to all the new bikes - hopefully some sun will return and you can enjoy them.

I spent the day driving through Wales, being envious of all the bikes out and about.

[STO]

SleepyOwl said:

[This is about as far off-road that I'm taking this bike

Very nice love the colour, a bike on my lotto win list.

[horsemeatscandal]

Just hit a brick. Kickstand, front wheel and cat damaged. Not the best day ever but st happens I suppose. At least I stayed on, and at least the fker somehow managed to not go through someone's windscreen.

[Janluke]

horsemeatscandal said:

Just hit a brick. Kickstand, front wheel and cat damaged. Not the best day ever but st happens I suppose. At least I stayed on, and at least the fker somehow managed to not go through someone's windscreen.

That could of been so much worse and might just be nature's way of telling you you need a decat pipe!

[horsemeatscandal]

Janluke said:

That could of been so much worse and might just be nature's way of telling you you need a decat pipe!

Well the funny thing is, I was going to get one this month as a treat, but decided to get a new tablet instead as I fancy trying my hand at some graphic design stuff. And that's where I was on my way back from, picking the tablet up. So it really does feel like it the universe is trying to tell me something.

Still waiting on recovery, at least it's not raining. Yet.

[baxb]

Road bike only track day at Brands last Thursday, novice group due to lack of power (& talent!) but not a lot came past me!

3 goes at fixing the photo, bks to it!

Edited by baxb on Monday 17th August 17:34

[Biker's Nemesis]

[baxb]

Biker's Nemesis said:

Cheers BN!

[Kawasicki]

baxb said:

Biker's Nemesis said:

Cheers BN!

Nice machine.

[baxb]

Kawasicki said:

Nice machine.

Thanks, almost 18 years old now & mine for the last 5. Lovely road bike, not enough power to get you into too much trouble, but quick enough & makes THE best noise !!

[J B L]

Petrolism said:

Arun_D said:

Fresh rubber fitted to the SP2 yesterday. The previous set were on the bike for at least 6 years sitting in someone's living room, so although legal were definitely past their best. Also had some naff white tyre pen highlights on the sidewalls, so glad I don't have to look at those anymore.

I also took the opportunity to ditch the wavy discs on the front, replaced with OEM standard.

Bonus shoutout to my recently acquired Abba stand. I don't know why I didn't get one ages ago.

SP2 looks great. I took mine out last week, always fun to ride. Forgot to shoot a pic, so here's one I took last year.

Sold mine a couple of months ago. Great bikes!