A picture a day... biker banter (Vol 6)

[-Cappo-]

Neil1300r said:

The ubiquitous Reims pit photo

Plus one from the stands across the road

That’s good, I’ve been there before but I thought I read somewhere that they’d closed it off due to people “racing” around the old circuit.

[y2blade]

Caddyshack said:

y2blade said:

catso said:

y2blade said:

Outside my hotel last night.
Guess the bike, I ve not seen one of these in years

Judging by the scale on the rev counter; Honda CBR250RR?

Yep

I d love a go on one of these.

Do they need regular rebuilds due to the super high revs?

Nope. It’s a Honda
Oil and filter and slap her on the arse

[y2blade]

Took this photo before LEGALLY pulling 150 up the mountain mile away from them.

The old Blade loves it here.

[Mr Tidy]

y2blade said:

Took this photo before LEGALLY pulling 150 up the mountain mile away from them.

The old Blade loves it here.

[2ndclasscitizen]

Managed to get out twice on the weekend. Despite not having ridden since May the Speedy fired up first go which was nice.

This is winter apparently:

[Neil1300r]

-Cappo- said:

Neil1300r said:

The ubiquitous Reims pit photo

Plus one from the stands across the road

That s good, I ve been there before but I thought I read somewhere that they d closed it off due to people racing around the old circuit.

Still seems open. No one stopping us parking up, or climbing up the stand opposite to take photos.

[Neil1300r]

Chimay the following day, where they still do classic bike racing, not whilst I was there though. Oh, they also brew strong Belgium beer.


Best not to stay long there though as it makes you shrink

[s p a c e m a n]

No actual bike photo as I had decided to catch up on a few maintenance bits last week ready for the weekend, didn't get to go out as it's the first time I've done a DID chain and my sealey tool failed miserably.

I splashed out on a genuine one as I didn't want to buy an eBay cheap one just to find out that it also couldn't do it and have the bike dead for even more days.

Anyone have one of the cheap DID ended ones that work? I know that I'm probably going to have to replace it at some point and half the price sounds good

[s p a c e m a n]

Neil1300r said:

Best not to stay long there though as it makes you shrink

Took me a minute

[stang65]

s p a c e m a n said:

No actual bike photo as I had decided to catch up on a few maintenance bits last week ready for the weekend, didn't get to go out as it's the first time I've done a DID chain and my sealey tool failed miserably.

I splashed out on a genuine one as I didn't want to buy an eBay cheap one just to find out that it also couldn't do it and have the bike dead for even more days.

Anyone have one of the cheap DID ended ones that work? I know that I'm probably going to have to replace it at some point and half the price sounds good

You shouldn't have to replace the DID tool as you can buy replacement pins for it. I bought one after being stuck mid-job when cheap ebay ones broke. Even at the rip-off DID price they work out cheaper in the long run. It would be interesting to hear from someone who has the JT one that looks the same but costs about half...

[s p a c e m a n]

I'll lose it, or lend it out, or the dog will eat it

[graham22]

stang65 said:

s p a c e m a n said:

No actual bike photo as I had decided to catch up on a few maintenance bits last week ready for the weekend, didn't get to go out as it's the first time I've done a DID chain and my sealey tool failed miserably.

I splashed out on a genuine one as I didn't want to buy an eBay cheap one just to find out that it also couldn't do it and have the bike dead for even more days.

Anyone have one of the cheap DID ended ones that work? I know that I'm probably going to have to replace it at some point and half the price sounds good

You shouldn't have to replace the DID tool as you can buy replacement pins for it. I bought one after being stuck mid-job when cheap ebay ones broke. Even at the rip-off DID price they work out cheaper in the long run. It would be interesting to hear from someone who has the JT one that looks the same but costs about half...

I don't understand the original question but just to add my experience:

I did break the original tool pin by getting the plate holes mis-alligned when pushing a link pin out to shorten a chain, but the flaring end still worked fine.

A cheap replacement tool pin was bought but kept getting stuck. Ultimately bought a genuine DID pin and works fine as per stang65's reply, definitely worth the extra.

Stating the obvious, but following instructions and double checking the orientation of the 'plate' part of the tool is critical.

[hiccy18]

Neil1300r said:

Chimay the following day, where they still do classic bike racing, not whilst I was there though. Oh, they also brew strong Belgium beer.


Best not to stay long there though as it makes you shrink

If you're in the area the Auberge is worth a trip: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KAaXA4ZptbB995Gc7 Obviously it's good for sampling/buying beer, the tour is worthwhile and the food is very nice. Not stayed the night but it's bookmarked for an overnight sometime, just need the right trip to wangle it into.

Second pic is inspiring

[catso]

graham22 said:

I did break the original tool pin by getting the plate holes mis-alligned when pushing a link pin out to shorten a chain, but the flaring end still worked fine.

I only use a cheap/generic tool for flaring the links on DiD chains, never had a problem. As for removing the old chain, I just grind the head off a pin and it pushes out easily.

You could even just cut through an old chain with a grinder but that's a bit too messy for me.

[moanthebairns]

catso said:

graham22 said:

I did break the original tool pin by getting the plate holes mis-alligned when pushing a link pin out to shorten a chain, but the flaring end still worked fine.

I only use a cheap/generic tool for flaring the links on DiD chains, never had a problem. As for removing the old chain, I just grind the head off a pin and it pushes out easily.

You could even just cut through an old chain with a grinder but that's a bit too messy for me.

I never understood grinding them off, the swarf must go somewhere. I just use bolt cutters.

[Neil1300r]

hiccy18 said:

Neil1300r said:

Chimay the following day, where they still do classic bike racing, not whilst I was there though. Oh, they also brew strong Belgium beer.


Best not to stay long there though as it makes you shrink

If you're in the area the Auberge is worth a trip: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KAaXA4ZptbB995Gc7 Obviously it's good for sampling/buying beer, the tour is worthwhile and the food is very nice. Not stayed the night but it's bookmarked for an overnight sometime, just need the right trip to wangle it into.

Second pic is inspiring

Thanks for the suggestion, pity I don't drink these days

Shrinking at Chimay affected both of us

[mrdelazouch]

Gixer968CS said:

Just fitted in a quick trip down through the Vosges, including the Rotes Des Cretes and across in to the Black Forest (the Schauinsland Strasse was epic and not really spoken much about, but sorry no photos of that). Then up to Bastogne in Belgium to check ot the Battle of the Bulge as I love to combine some great biking with a bit of historic interest. The dug out is one of the Easy Company, 101st Airbourne shelters and looks down over Foy.

Great photos. I would love to do a small trip to Bastogne one day.

[lukeyman]

I had to stop to let a wasp out of my top!

Picked this up in July. 25 years and 17k miles old. Feels nice going back to carbs but the brakes don't instill a lot of confidence.

[stang65]

lukeyman said:

I had to stop to let a wasp out of my top!

Picked this up in July. 25 years and 17k miles old. Feels nice going back to carbs but the brakes don't instill a lot of confidence.

Tokico six-pots were fitted to TLRs amongst others. There's a reason many now have 1200 Bandit four-pot Nissins. I assume these are the same 90mm bolt spacing so that might be the solution you're looking for? Some Triumphs also had 90mm Nissins but they were branded "Triumph" so look a bit odd on other makes in my opinion.

[moanthebairns]

stang65 said:

lukeyman said:

I had to stop to let a wasp out of my top!

Picked this up in July. 25 years and 17k miles old. Feels nice going back to carbs but the brakes don't instill a lot of confidence.

Tokico six-pots were fitted to TLRs amongst others. There's a reason many now have 1200 Bandit four-pot Nissins. I assume these are the same 90mm bolt spacing so that might be the solution you're looking for? Some Triumphs also had 90mm Nissins but they were branded "Triumph" so look a bit odd on other makes in my opinion.

Another option, but not as cheap.