What did you do to your bike today?

acemastr · 18 Aug 2017 at 13:54

New stickers!

CGrieves · 18 Aug 2017 at 14:01

Removed the screw from the rear tyre of the MT-09 and plugged it (centerline). Used a Dynaplug kit this time. Not the cheapest, but definitely the easiest plug I've used. Took literally 10 seconds.

Craig321 · 19 Aug 2017 at 17:13

Hornet needed new throttle and return cable, so airbox etc. out and carbs off today. Also going to give them a clean while they're off.

Diddums · 19 Aug 2017 at 18:24

I must admit, there is something glorious about fixing your stuff yourself. Man's man!

Lopéz · 20 Aug 2017 at 10:16

KTM looks great!

I did this

CGrieves · 20 Aug 2017 at 11:08

That is.... Sub optimal!

Lopéz · 20 Aug 2017 at 11:45

Hahahaha, sub optimal indeed!

Craig321 · 20 Aug 2017 at 12:35

Not bad for a bike that's sat multiple times for a year+ in its life and has done over 30k miles.

Didn't even have to clean them. Glad I checked. Sync looks good by eye as well.

I think my Hornet may be indestructible.

Gonna at least get the new throttle and return cable on this afternoon and maybe finish off over bank holiday

TallPaul_S · 20 Aug 2017 at 20:08

Rode up some hills in some 'Dark Forest' area, something about the B500...? :confused:

Then rode up a mountain.

IC3 · 20 Aug 2017 at 20:12

I thought you're going to take the Tuono on the tour? I remember when you posted a picture of you trying to fit all the luggage on the bike...

TallPaul_S · 20 Aug 2017 at 20:19

I was, but fuel pump issues and a cracked fork bottom saw to that.

The VFR has been excellent, handles very well and damn comfy on the long days.

Sin_Chase · 20 Aug 2017 at 20:33

Ditto.... Enabled touring mode!

IC3 · 20 Aug 2017 at 20:39

You two are doing the trip together? Anyone else joining you?

TallPaul_S · 20 Aug 2017 at 20:49

Yeah there's 2 more joining us on Tuesday then another joining us when we get to Kreeeee's place.

IC3 · 20 Aug 2017 at 20:55

Captain · 20 Aug 2017 at 20:58

What are the roads like this time of year?

IC3 · 20 Aug 2017 at 21:02

Clov!s said:
What are the roads like this time of year?

Aren't you going with them? :confused:

TallPaul_S · 20 Aug 2017 at 21:05

Clov!s said:
What are the roads like this time of year?

The B500 was fairly busy but then it's a Sunday. French autoroutes were quiet, and the pass had 2 cars on it I think. Swiss motorway is quiet too.

The roads are dry and smooth anything, knocks any uk road out the sky

Captain · 20 Aug 2017 at 21:29

IC3 said:
Aren't you going with them?

Thought about it, wouldn't be fair leaving them behind on the straight roads

Captain · 20 Aug 2017 at 21:30

TallPaul_S said:
The B500 was fairly busy but then it's a Sunday. French autoroutes were quiet, and the pass had 2 cars on it I think. Swiss motorway is quiet too.

The roads are dry and smooth anything, knocks any uk road out the sky

Good, you camping until you stay at Kreeeee's house?