Back to Biking after 17 yrs

Kreeeee · 26 Mar 2017 at 16:41

Lower fairings just hide the muck rather than keep it off the engine.

whyscotty · 4 Apr 2017 at 07:35

So my bike is fairly secure when at home.

Obviously when out and about I only use the steering lock and immobilizer - HISS.

Is this enough or am I pushing my luck?

MowyTone · 4 Apr 2017 at 07:47

Depends on where you are parking it to be honest? My CBR steering lock hasnt worked since I've owned it. I carry a disk lock around with me and use it when it's parked up at work or in town. Just stopping off at the super market though I dont bother

AndyCr15 · 4 Apr 2017 at 08:30

I've Datataged and got an alarmed disk lock -

If they really want it, there's not a lot you can do, you just try your best to make them think it's not worth the hassle I guess.

whyscotty · 5 Apr 2017 at 09:31

Cheers for the replies.

A little my work done on my shed floor

Before

During

After

Diddums · 5 Apr 2017 at 12:41

AndyCr15 said:
If they really want it, there's not a lot you can do, you just try your best to make them think it's not worth the hassle I guess.

The best tip I ever heard regarding bike security is to park close to a more desired bike if possible and make yours harder to steal than that one.

whyscotty · 5 Apr 2017 at 17:09

Floor finished off with these

MowyTone · 7 Apr 2017 at 07:47

Nice work

VoG · 7 Apr 2017 at 13:54

Diddums said:
The best tip I ever heard regarding bike security is to park close to a more desired bike if possible and make yours harder to steal than that one.

Thankfully I ride such a nail that anything is more desireable than mine.

whyscotty · 8 Apr 2017 at 10:38

Got some stands for the bike, talk about crapping myself using them

whyscotty · 15 Apr 2017 at 17:03

More miles under my belt, thoroughly enjoy every minute of it -- so glad for the heated grips today

Another 3hr assessment ride booked for next Saturday to see how I'm doing.

Is it wrong to be looking at other bikes already?

Captain · 15 Apr 2017 at 17:19

Other bikes to go with that one or exchanging that for something else?

TallPaul_S · 15 Apr 2017 at 17:40

Nothing wrong with thinking about the next purchase, even if it's likely to be years away

whyscotty · 16 Apr 2017 at 23:25

Clov!s said:
Other bikes to go with that one or exchanging that for something else?

The wife wants to come out with me, as the CB1 isn't really suitable I've been looking.

Not sure which way to go really, or even if I should be considering carrying a pillion so soon after returning to riding.

TallPaul_S · 17 Apr 2017 at 11:09

Plenty of cheap pillion freindly bikes out there for a couple of grand, and as you'll come to find out, one bike isn't enough

AndyCr15 · 17 Apr 2017 at 11:33

Remember, a decent pillion bike will be quite a different experience than the CB1R. I would suggest looking at getting a second 'comfortable' bike that it suited for pillions.

whyscotty · 23 Apr 2017 at 07:13

Did another 3hr back to biking yesterday, they seemed to be more than happy -- reigns off now.

The was one incident were someone tried to force their car among us - when there wasn't room.

Funny as ...., as the instructor is 6-4 around 20st - didn't half rip into the driver.

whyscotty · 6 May 2017 at 11:56

whyscotty said:
Can't see me putting a screen on as I just don't like the look.

I lied

S2 Concept screen

Also got this

TallPaul_S · 6 May 2017 at 12:38

You'll probably find you get a bit more wind noise, but a little screen like that shouldn't affect it too much.

[TFU] Thegoon84 · 11 May 2017 at 13:31

Sorry how much was the shed and whats it called?