Biker's Cafe Chatroom

NooBish AbbZ · 16 Jan 2018 at 16:48

Clov!s said:
Everytime i ride the S1000R, i think to myself, why would i want to get rid of this It's an amazing bike, massive head turner, exhaust sounds great, goes like a bullet and is really comfy. So why do i want to change?

I love the SV, exhaust sounds nice but could be a bit louder, goes... at an average rate

Isn't comfortable at all for anything more than 45 minutes or so. Looks pretty, has been serviced, reliable.

Kreeeee · 16 Jan 2018 at 16:50

Clov!s said:
Everytime i ride the S1000R, i think to myself, why would i want to get rid of this It's an amazing bike, massive head turner, exhaust sounds great, goes like a bullet and is really comfy. So why do i want to change?

Funny looking back on this post, oh wait this is recent.

whyscotty · 16 Jan 2018 at 17:01

Clov!s said:
So why do i want to change?

Coz you can

Scooby_WR1 · 23 Jan 2018 at 14:19

Seems that triumph will be doing a track launch of a new bike next month.
Surely it's either going to be a new Speed Triple or Daytona, either way I'm quite excited as I have been looking for an upgrade for my street triple.

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle...h-launching-mystery-new-bike-track-next-month

Kreeeee · 23 Jan 2018 at 14:25

I hope it's a Daytona with the GP2 upgraded version of the 765cc triple motor. That should be good for 140hp.

Edit: from that video it looks like a new Speed Triple.

NooBish AbbZ · 23 Jan 2018 at 17:25

Well, following on from the 'What did you do to your bike today' fiasco where the SV wouldn't start/changed battery and had it picked up for recovery, here's the e-mail i've had today regarding the bike.

'Hi Ryan,

I have replaced your rear tyre and the bike is now running.

It is smoking quite badly but hopefully that will clear with a long ride.

If not I fear there may be some internal damage in your engine.

Regards, '

TallPaul_S · 23 Jan 2018 at 18:43

It's been lying on it's side for a decent amount of time, correct?

If so it's probably just oil that has gotten past the piston rings while it's been laid over and is burning off.

NooBish AbbZ · 23 Jan 2018 at 20:46

TallPaul_S said:
It's been lying on it's side for a decent amount of time, correct?

If so it's probably just oil that has gotten past the piston rings while it's been laid over and is burning off.

Not sure how long, but anywhere up to a day

That's what I'm hoping, and hoping a long ride does sort it, because as much as it's ****** me off this week, i don't want to get rid of it just yet

Could burning off the oil not pose a problem ie, more heat than is safe? I'm going to ask the mechanic quite a lot fo questions when i go down to try and understand as best i can.

If not, better start looking at CB1000R's or R1's

MowyTone · 24 Jan 2018 at 07:51

You could always just replace the engine? Ebay are pushing them for about £350-£400. Depends on whether you want to keep the bike though

tom_e · 24 Jan 2018 at 08:59

Pull a spark plug out and see if it's oily. Shouldn't cause an issue if it's just burning off a bit in the cylinders apart from running a bit rough until it's cleared.

MowyTone · 24 Jan 2018 at 09:49

I've also seen people warning of petrol going the other way and mixing in the oil, thinning it out. Not sure how much of an issue this really is, but worth asking about/ checking out

NooBish AbbZ · 25 Jan 2018 at 10:42

tom_e said:
Pull a spark plug out and see if it's oily. Shouldn't cause an issue if it's just burning off a bit in the cylinders apart from running a bit rough until it's cleared.

That’s what the mechanic said within about 20 seconds of us arriving. Hopefully i’ll Have an e-mail today if not i’ll Give him a call. Weather today is looking dry and ... ‘mild’. Would be good to scrub tyre in on that long ride. In work til 3pm though

Daftbrown · 5 Feb 2018 at 08:44

https://www.archmotorcycle.com

Just seen these through Keanu Reeves Squarespace ad.

Nice looking machines.

Scooby_WR1 · 5 Feb 2018 at 11:25

The new Speed Triple is going to have 148hp and is only 3kg lighter than the previous one. I was hoping to see more power and a much lighter bike. Might still give one a test ride depending on price.

tom_e · 5 Feb 2018 at 14:04

The 200ml wd40 chain cleaner/wax/lube are back in Aldi on Thursday for £2.99 works out a good few quid cheaper than the normal 400ml prices.

You can pre order them on the web with free delivery as well.

Freeman · 5 Feb 2018 at 14:46

tom_e said:
The 200ml wd40 chain cleaner/wax/lube are back in Aldi on Thursday for £2.99 works out a good few quid cheaper than the normal 400ml prices.

You can pre order them on the web with free delivery as well.

Got some chain cleaner, thanks. £2.99 when it's usually about £7 or 8 is pretty good!

tom_e · 5 Feb 2018 at 14:49

Don't forget these are the small cans so two of them are equal to the ones you normally see.

Diddums · 5 Feb 2018 at 16:57

Bike cover only £9 too. Dunno about the quality though. Nice one Tom!

Diddums · 5 Feb 2018 at 17:03

Screw it, bought one of each. A tenner for 3 products to try is a good deal. NowI just need something with a chain