Biker's Cafe Chatroom

misterjingo · 6 Apr 2017 at 15:17

JunglistE said:
Just treated myself to some Furygan jeans, Alpinestars short gloves and a Dainese leather jacket.

I could do with some better summer kit. The last few days have made me remember how sweaty it was last summer in my textiles.

tom_e · 6 Apr 2017 at 16:29

My Kevlar jeans and mesh jacket are definitely the best bits of kit I own once the weather starts to warm up

IC3 · 6 Apr 2017 at 17:48

Done a few bits, currently somewhere behind Cambridge. Funny thing that my left strip is smaller than right, need to build the confidence back. 2CTs are good, warm up really fast and stick well.

Junglist · 6 Apr 2017 at 19:20

misterjingo said:
I could do with some better summer kit. The last few days have made me remember how sweaty it was last summer in my textiles.

tom_e said:
My Kevlar jeans and mesh jacket are definitely the best bits of kit I own once the weather starts to warm up

Well I've been naughty/stupid in only using regular jeans so figured i need to get some kevlars.

Captain · 6 Apr 2017 at 19:30

Time for a new helmet. Undecided on what to get though...

TallPaul_S · 6 Apr 2017 at 19:38

Ahh, that's better

Although the OCD in me doesn't like that the Renthal sprocket is a slightly different gold shade to the chain... :rolleyes:

A rear Talon sprocket will replace it at some point.

Clov!s said:
Time for a new helmet. Undecided on what to get though...

I've got my eye on the new Schuberth R2 when they come out.

Captain · 6 Apr 2017 at 19:51

I'm looking at the schuberth s2 sport, down to £299.

TallPaul_S · 6 Apr 2017 at 20:14

They're nice, fitted me well too - I'm hoping the R2 will fit the same. The built in comms/speakers is what I like in the R2 though.

Kreeeee · 6 Apr 2017 at 20:47

tom_e said:
My Kevlar jeans and mesh jacket are definitely the best bits of kit I own once the weather starts to warm up

Snap!

I couldn't cope without mine.

.one. · 6 Apr 2017 at 20:56

Why did you not go for a Renthal chain also ?

IC3 · 6 Apr 2017 at 20:57

On Yer Bike has hJC RPHA Lorenzo Monster limited edition helmet for 199, comes with visor and pinlocks. My mate bought it last time we were there, some good sales on boots too.

Idk how many miles I've done, but went through some really twisty roads. I'm still having a bit of an issue leaning to the right... but at the end of the day I managed to get a bit of lean.

The 2CT's are deffo more aggresive than Angel GT's, sticky and due to the aggressive narrowness they change directions really quickly.

Captain · 6 Apr 2017 at 21:09

Where did you go? I'll be out all day tomorrow.

IC3 · 6 Apr 2017 at 21:15

Buntingford, than off towards Grafham waters going towards Cambridge, around Grafham lake, took a long route back home heading towards Bedford and on the way home I went towards Baldock. I probably did 120-150 miles if not more, if not for the mirrored visor, I would probably stay out a bit longer. Tomorrow, I need to finish a few bits on the bike and will head out too.

Where abouts do you live?

tom_e · 6 Apr 2017 at 21:17

Where you heading tomorrow Clov!s? I've got the day off so hoping to get out and enjoy the weather.

IC3 · 6 Apr 2017 at 21:27

If you guys want to meet half way somewhere, let me know. I might buy out the TomTom app, my mate has it and some of the roads it has taken us on were brill!

Captain · 6 Apr 2017 at 21:51

IC3 said:
Buntingford, than off towards Grafham waters going towards Cambridge, around Grafham lake, took a long route back home heading towards Bedford and on the way home I went towards Baldock. I probably did 120-150 miles if not more, if not for the mirrored visor, I would probably stay out a bit longer. Tomorrow, I need to finish a few bits on the bike and will head out too. Where abouts do you live?

I live 10 minutes from Birmingham, might head to Stratford and carry on to Oxford, I'm only an hour from central London then.

Captain · 6 Apr 2017 at 21:54

tom_e said:
Where you heading tomorrow Clov!s? I've got the day off so hoping to get out and enjoy the weather.

As above, I've got my alarm set for 8am, I'll have a shower and then head out nice and early.

TallPaul_S · 6 Apr 2017 at 21:55

.one. said:
Why did you not go for a Renthal chain also ?

Becuase DID chains are awesome?

Also I think Renthal chains need a different tool to fit, they have solid link pins.

IC3 · 6 Apr 2017 at 22:15

Clov!s said:
I live 10 minutes from Birmingham, might head to Stratford and carry on to Oxford, I'm only an hour from central London then.

I don't live in London, I can meet you somwhere before Oxford or in Oxford. I've around 62 miles to Banbury or Buckingham is 45 according to Google maps

What time?

Edit

Just re-read your post, if you're heading to Stratford than you'll most likely go on the A1(M) or nearby A/B roads. So that's pretty much were me and Rossi live.

Captain · 6 Apr 2017 at 22:59

IC3 said:
I don't live in London, I can meet you somwhere before Oxford or in Oxford. I've around 62 miles to Banbury or Buckingham is 45 according to Google maps What time?

Edit

Just re-read your post, if you're heading to Stratford than you'll most likely go on the A1(M) or nearby A/B roads. So that's pretty much were me and Rossi live.

I don't go on the A1, i can be in Stratford upon Avon in 20 minutes from my house, i go through Alcester, some nice roads into Stratford.