A picture a day... biker banter (Vol 6)
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Kevin-2g5x2 said:
Re Yamaha Niken GT;
About the same as a Honda Pan European or Yam FJ1300 to push about, it is heavy but the steering lock actually allows more movement than the Triumph, yep mirrors only a touch wider than the panniers, luckily retired so days of commuting in traffic have passed.
I test rode one as I have a liking for the slightly quirky, Incredible front end grip in the corners even in the wet. Didn't really feel wide at all except the seat which, for me, made it feel taller ie I struggled a bit getting both feet down About the same as a Honda Pan European or Yam FJ1300 to push about, it is heavy but the steering lock actually allows more movement than the Triumph, yep mirrors only a touch wider than the panniers, luckily retired so days of commuting in traffic have passed.
Janluke said:
Kevin-2g5x2 said:
Re Yamaha Niken GT;
About the same as a Honda Pan European or Yam FJ1300 to push about, it is heavy but the steering lock actually allows more movement than the Triumph, yep mirrors only a touch wider than the panniers, luckily retired so days of commuting in traffic have passed.
I test rode one as I have a liking for the slightly quirky, Incredible front end grip in the corners even in the wet. Didn't really feel wide at all except the seat which, for me, made it feel taller ie I struggled a bit getting both feet down About the same as a Honda Pan European or Yam FJ1300 to push about, it is heavy but the steering lock actually allows more movement than the Triumph, yep mirrors only a touch wider than the panniers, luckily retired so days of commuting in traffic have passed.
Bob_Defly said:
A nice Easter Sunday out on the local trails.
It took me about 10 minutes to extricate the bike from here. Pretty steep and very soft mud. I had to go backwards down the hill in the end, both me and the bike had no grip at all. The joys of dirt biking alone.
Hats off, I'd maybe tackle that on my MTB(E) but not sure I do it on a dirt bikeIt took me about 10 minutes to extricate the bike from here. Pretty steep and very soft mud. I had to go backwards down the hill in the end, both me and the bike had no grip at all. The joys of dirt biking alone.
Janluke said:
Hats off, I'd maybe tackle that on my MTB(E) but not sure I do it on a dirt bike
Yeah, I bumped into a mate on the trails on Saturday, and then two more came along. He lead the three of us on some trails I hadn't been on before, some pretty vertical sections. I tried a few, succeeded on a couple, but went around a couple too as they were definitely above my skill grade. It's good to test yourself every now and again as you learn you can do something new.But then again I crashed there on Saturday, and then again on Sunday ha ha. I managed it in the end as I had to go back downhill to try again. I MTB in this forest as well so know some of it.
Will now be a rugular thing I guess.
Love that SD sicker kit. Check out Sam Vincent on YouTube as he's got a discount code for them.
Squires is great. Camped there a coupe of times and it's nice to be around so many like minded people.
Went to the unofficial Southend Shakedown today on my new commuter. Lovely ride over from Kent but it was grim on the way home. Biblical rain on the A13 made me wish I'd taken my 1290 with its fairings and screen.
Squires is great. Camped there a coupe of times and it's nice to be around so many like minded people.
Went to the unofficial Southend Shakedown today on my new commuter. Lovely ride over from Kent but it was grim on the way home. Biblical rain on the A13 made me wish I'd taken my 1290 with its fairings and screen.
Bob_Defly said:
A nice Easter Sunday out on the local trails.
Ha, nice.My first ride of the season over here on the west coast. I rebuilt the top end, forks serviced, linkages, swingarm bearings etc all re-greased over winter, so a gentle (ish) ride to break them all in. Great to blow out the cobwebs early this morning (circa 4c degs).
Edited by Rich_ on Tuesday 2nd April 03:59
Moopig said:
I had an afternoon without anything really going on and the sun was out, so decided to make a blast out the caffeine and machine in Bedford.
Really nice ride out there, sat there with a drink watching the world go by, really nice atmosphere.
First time out on the RGV this year.
Fantastic looking bike.. Suzuki really nailed it with the VJ22.. I bought an RGV new back in 1993, in the black with purple decals..but your bike was always the best paint scheme.. classic Suzuki colours Really nice ride out there, sat there with a drink watching the world go by, really nice atmosphere.
First time out on the RGV this year.
Moopig said:
I had an afternoon without anything really going on and the sun was out, so decided to make a blast out the caffeine and machine in Bedford.
Really nice ride out there, sat there with a drink watching the world go by, really nice atmosphere.
First time out on the RGV this year.
That is stunning Really nice ride out there, sat there with a drink watching the world go by, really nice atmosphere.
First time out on the RGV this year.
Killboy said:
They had a winter sale where everything was massively discounted, so I paid arou d £200 for the stickers - but it was an extra £80 import, VAT and clearance fees.
Yer as mentioned by someone else, Sam Vincent has a 15% discount code which is the same as what they were offering, but an additional £80 worth of fees would sting a little…Been cleaning up and refreshing this over winter.
Valve clearances done,all fluids changed,seal kits in brake and clutch master cylinders, calipers stripped,new seals,swapped the 16 inch front wheel for a 17, wheels powder coated white,Maxton rear shock and fork internals,cerakote swing arm and a few other bits, a deep clean and loads of titanium fasteners cos ilike a bit of bling
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Valve clearances done,all fluids changed,seal kits in brake and clutch master cylinders, calipers stripped,new seals,swapped the 16 inch front wheel for a 17, wheels powder coated white,Maxton rear shock and fork internals,cerakote swing arm and a few other bits, a deep clean and loads of titanium fasteners cos ilike a bit of bling
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