The first 5 were frustrating but then I transitioned into some semi conscious heatstroke state and I can’t really remember the last 5
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Annnd, the RGV stopped when out today.
Lovely 2 mile walk home to get some fuel and a lift back to the bike.
Sadly still no start, so now sat at home waiting for a recovery truck to arrive.
If it’s what I think it is I’ll kick myself for not checking before calling for recovery.
Lovely 2 mile walk home to get some fuel and a lift back to the bike.
Sadly still no start, so now sat at home waiting for a recovery truck to arrive.
If it’s what I think it is I’ll kick myself for not checking before calling for recovery.
One chicken dinner for you.
I didn’t for some reason refit it after the engine rebuild and the cable tie had popped off.
I first thought it was the handlebar kill switch that was faulty as I’d had the cluster apart to fix the brake light switch, but just before the recovery I remembered the cable tie, and didn’t want to cancel the truck as they deliver broken down cars to us at work, + I know the driver as I’ve worked with him at Mercedes dealer.
He’s knocked off a chunk of change as he didn’t actually need to recover it, as it fired up as soon as I fitted another cable tie.
Still, it was an easy fix, so I’m happy with that.
Sorting for you.
That’s being polite, and generous.You tit
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In fairness I've done exactly the same with the Zed. Granted I clocked it before walking away, but I absolutely spent a good 20 mins messing about with the bike trying to figure out why it wouldn't start
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Biking related injury?We're all human. The main thing is that you can ride!
I have buggered up my left ankle and can't change gear. I have no luck at all this summer.
Glad it's all gravy now 
I cleaned the chain yesterday, for a ride today, and found my horn hanging out the side of the fairing just by the wire! I had fitted one off eBay (from an F900R) about a month ago - no idea how, but the nut holding the horn to the arm that bolts to the frame had gone walkies! Thankfully I had a spare from the horn I purchased, so I put it all back together with a load of thread lock - also slapped a couple of cable ties on to be sure
I cleaned the chain yesterday, for a ride today, and found my horn hanging out the side of the fairing just by the wire! I had fitted one off eBay (from an F900R) about a month ago - no idea how, but the nut holding the horn to the arm that bolts to the frame had gone walkies! Thankfully I had a spare from the horn I purchased, so I put it all back together with a load of thread lock - also slapped a couple of cable ties on to be sure
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Sadly not... got an inflammed tendon/nerve from overuse. It just needs rest but that's hard when there is so much going on and to do!
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That rearset needs a springcleanI am a ******* imbecile (not breaking news I know).
Anyone know what this is, and why it caused all the shenanigans (and cost)..
Requesting name change to Mr Knobhead pls.
I had a kid on a 125 try and beat me at the traffic light GP yesterday. He was sat in the right hand turn only lane rather than next to me in my lane so I didn't realise what he was up to until that panicked shoulder checking, shifted like a one legged donkey and didn't account for EVs being quick off the line. In the end I had to lift off to stop him pancaking himself on the railing he was quickly heading towards.
Conversion session done this morning. Didn't know what to expect really, assumed it would be two hours in the yard getting used to the bigger bike ahead of the actual "training" session this coming weekend. Ended up being 15 minutes at max and then straight out onto the country roads in backwater Norfolk
So much nicer on the CB750 Hornet over the little CB125F. So much more planted, so much easier to balance, low speed was a doddle. Just need to sort my right foot position out as I kept inadvertently nudging the rear brake every time I let off the throttle
So much nicer on the CB750 Hornet over the little CB125F. So much more planted, so much easier to balance, low speed was a doddle. Just need to sort my right foot position out as I kept inadvertently nudging the rear brake every time I let off the throttle
Haha, it’s crazy how much easier the bigger bikes are to ride isn’t it!Conversion session done this morning. Didn't know what to expect really, assumed it would be two hours in the yard getting used to the bigger bike ahead of the actual "training" session this coming weekend. Ended up being 15 minutes at max and then straight out onto the country roads in backwater Norfolk
So much nicer on the CB750 Hornet over the little CB125F. So much more planted, so much easier to balance, low speed was a doddle. Just need to sort my right foot position out as I kept inadvertently nudging the rear brake every time I let off the throttle
I’m about 150 miles done on my Duke now, been heading out for a couple of hours in the evening when it cools down. Ended up on a random lorry park in Warrington doing slow speed stuff last night. A lot of the ring rust has gone now and I’m realllyyy starting to enjoy it all coming together.
Don't fall for the duck feet position. Put the ball of your foot on the peg and move your feet forward when you need to use the rear brake/change gear. Once you've done what you need to do, return the ball of your foot to the peg.Conversion session done this morning. Didn't know what to expect really, assumed it would be two hours in the yard getting used to the bigger bike ahead of the actual "training" session this coming weekend. Ended up being 15 minutes at max and then straight out onto the country roads in backwater Norfolk
So much nicer on the CB750 Hornet over the little CB125F. So much more planted, so much easier to balance, low speed was a doddle. Just need to sort my right foot position out as I kept inadvertently nudging the rear brake every time I let off the throttle
I know a lad that really messed up his foot and leg during a crash because his foot was half under the peg not above it! The small comfort is not worth the risk for me.