Stu Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 07E21423-2FC1-4348-873F-AC8C221A13E2.jpeg If its weight saving you're after just go on a diet yeh I will after my pizza and chips You having a diet coke with it and salad with the kebab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Finished work early so went for an evening ride out. I did find out what it's like to find a run of gravel in the middle of the lane, which gave a little scare.Fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 got back about half hour ago … first ride with new headers ,no cat/muffler … sounds sweet, still grinning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 This might seem rudimentary for some of you but for mechanical and electrical noobs like me it's super satisfying. My plate light broke so I took the rear fairing off, discovered that it was the light and not the wiring, ordered a free replacement from conquest racing On ebay (great service BTW) and fitted it. Saved myself a ton in labour, and time. Very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Cheers guys. Makes me feel better It was the Travelodge at Thurrock West. With hindsight, not a good choice. The car park was well lit. But it never dawned on me that I was in London.No reviews of stolen motorcycles there, although one person says they had 12k worth of tool half inched by a man with a van. Here you go . Walking distance . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Cheers guys. Makes me feel better It was the Travelodge at Thurrock West. With hindsight, not a good choice. The car park was well lit. But it never dawned on me that I was in London.No reviews of stolen motorcycles there, although one person says they had 12k worth of tool half inched by a man with a van. Here you go . Walking distance . Bloody pikeys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 To be fair hindsight and research is all very well but how many of us do that kind of research for 1 night stopovers? I feel for you and hope that 1 day you will find the scumbags and coincidently be driving a muck spreader or something that can deploy explosives!Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfrowne Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 "The Caravan Site" gets 4.7 out of 5 stars. Premier Inn at only 4.1. Next time...Edit: Travelodge is only a 3.5er! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The GOAT Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Removed luggage and all the crappy rails until at least next year.Put a cheeky seat cowl on there and a new battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Took it in for MOT and wheel bearings. Was a tad wet and windy at 8:30.🌧🌬🌧Now got this as a courtesy bike. But a bit wet to go out and play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Took it in for MOT and wheel bearings. Was a tad wet and windy at 8:30.🌧🌬🌧Now got this as a courtesy bike. But a bit wet to go out and play. I wouldn't care about the weather I'd be abusing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Took it in for MOT and wheel bearings. Was a tad wet and windy at 8:30.🌧🌬🌧Now got this as a courtesy bike. But a bit wet to go out and play. I wouldn't care about the weather I'd be abusing it It wet and blowy here now and there is a £1500 excess if I bend it. Also 200 miles on the clock and there were a few twitchy times on bends and roundabouts on the way back. Think the tyres are still shiny It is supposed to dry up around lunch time so will be out then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Took it in for MOT and wheel bearings. Was a tad wet and windy at 8:30.🌧🌬🌧Now got this as a courtesy bike. But a bit wet to go out and play. I wouldn't care about the weather I'd be abusing it It wet and blowy here now and there is a £1500 excess if I bend it. Also 200 miles on the clock and there were a few twitchy times on bends and roundabouts on the way back. Think the tyres are still shiny It is supposed to dry up around lunch time so will be out then. Weather cleared up so went out for a blast. Nice bike comfortable riding position. Nimble and chuckable through the twisties.Have to use the gears a lot more than the GSF though.Gone back though now and the GSF is back in the garage with a clean MOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 "The Caravan Site" gets 4.7 out of 5 stars. Premier Inn at only 4.1. Next time...Edit: Travelodge is only a 3.5er!That's why I wuz at the travelodge. Everywhere else way too posh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 To be fair hindsight and research is all very well but how many of us do that kind of research for 1 night stopovers? My Wife would but no, if I was doing it myself I'd probably only be looking at the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Practicing for my trackday on the 8th. I thought the mt10 was bad on fuel but this thing No chance of 100 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SometimesSansEngine Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Those tyres look grippy as [mention]geofferz[/mention] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SometimesSansEngine Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Finally finished fitting the crash bungs. Glad I did paint the silver bits before fitting.Why has it taken so long....? There's a separate post being written for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawsley Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 "The Caravan Site" gets 4.7 out of 5 stars. Premier Inn at only 4.1. Next time...Edit: Travelodge is only a 3.5er!That's why I wuz at the travelodge. Everywhere else way too posh. I never leave mine if I can't lock it out of sight or to something solid with a cover. Kind of restricts where I can stay these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SometimesSansEngine Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 I never leave mine if I can't lock it out of sight or to something solid with a cover. Kind of restricts where I can stay these days Bet people really kick off as you chain it to the foot of the bed and throw the duvet over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawsley Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 I never leave mine if I can't lock it out of sight or to something solid with a cover. Kind of restricts where I can stay these days Bet people really kick off as you chain it to the foot of the bed and throw the duvet over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Those tyres look grippy as @geofferz Yep - the tc hasn't kicked in once! Except in launch control. And I ride it quite hard. They are so soft though - I only got 1500 miles out of the rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SometimesSansEngine Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Those tyres look grippy as @geofferz Yep - the tc hasn't kicked in once! Except in launch control. And I ride it quite hard. They are so soft though - I only got 1500 miles out of the rear I was more impressed by how they hold the bike at that angle with no drive.(Although 1500 miles, I think that's about 2 fuel fill ups on the F800 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Those tyres look grippy as @geofferz Yep - the tc hasn't kicked in once! Except in launch control. And I ride it quite hard. They are so soft though - I only got 1500 miles out of the rear I was more impressed by how they hold the bike at that angle with no drive.(Although 1500 miles, I think that's about 2 fuel fill ups on the F800 ) Ah no, it was moving really fast, just as it's a photo it appears still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Went for a ride to goodwood - the b2141 is the best road I've ever ridden. Mt10 is an old pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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