What did you do to your bike today?

[Scort]

Had a quick lunchtime ride through some Dorset back lanes, and my goodness does she sound good! Headed into town and traffic plod was coming the other way, so I left it in a high gear and trundled by off the throttle just in case Not a bad upgrade for 35 quid

 

[tom_e]

Finally finished off the chain and sprocket replacement, 3 weeks I think from start to end for something I can normally bash out in an afternoon

 

[Scort]

First decent distance ride yesterday - the take homes were: I may need to invest in the comfort seat, and I'm not sure about the decat.... sounds great and all that, but not sure I could stick 300 miles of it droning on lol

 

[mingeroonie]

The Mrs wants to take mine out for a blast later, means it will come back covered in bugs

 

[Rimsy]

The Mrs wants to take mine out for a blast later, means it will come back covered in bugs

If you have a technique for riding and avoiding bugs then please share!

 

[PieEater]

Is it just me or are there less bugs about these days? A few years back I'd have to regularly stop to clear my visor of splats and debris but not so much in recent years. I'm still riding the same roads at the same speeds...........

 

[Fireskull]

If you have a technique for riding and avoiding bugs then please share!

Leave it in the garage?

 

[Rimsy]

Is it just me or are there less bugs about these days? A few years back I'd have to regularly stop to clear my visor of splats and debris but not so much in recent years. I'm still riding the same roads at the same speeds...........

Take an evening ride along the A379 at Slapton if you're missing a face full of bug protein... Plenty to go around

 

[mingeroonie]

Definitely less bugs about, I used to keep one of those little oxford sponge things you fill up under the seat.
Not needed anymore, maybe the bugs are faster than me now

 

[PieEater]

Take an evening ride along the A379 at Slapton if you're missing a face full of bug protein... Plenty to go around

Probably sand flies, hopefully not grockles

 

[JonRGV250]

Had a couple of hours out this afternoon, and theres plenty about..

and that much again stuck to my face

 

[Scort]

I was amazed last weekend, took a run up to Tidworth to meet a mate, then over to Glastonbury and home - seemed to avoid the visor and bike getting splattered, even the orange wheels were respectfully clean

 

[tom_e]

Fitted a new lithium battery because the cheapy I bought last year had died and lithium because fancy.

Then washed, waxed and lubed everything up ready for the 5 hour route I've got planned for tomorrow (not ridden for more than an hour or two in years )

 

[Diddums]

Today is the day I've decided to get a proper bike and chop in the scooter. I love the thing to bits but I'm a 40yo bloke riding a scooter. Plus @bloodiedathame posted this on Faceballs and I'm jelly so I need a proper bike to join in next year:

It's the annual Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, Guildford edition.

 

[Griffo]

Hurrah! I am happy for you making the right decision .

What style/brand/goose are you interested in?

 

[chaparral]

I took a ride out with my mate this morning and then i went home and cleaned the bike this afternoon as it was stating to look pretty dirty after riding it almost everyday for the last week or so.

 

[Hades]

Today is the day I've decided to get a proper bike and chop in the scooter. I love the thing to bits but I'm a 40yo bloke riding a scooter. Plus @bloodiedathame posted this on Faceballs and I'm jelly so I need a proper bike to join in next year:

It's the annual Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, Guildford edition.

Why idea what bike you want?

 

[Diddums]

Why idea what bike you want?

Dunno, we're saving for house though so it'll be something used and not too asspensiff. Thinking of a Rebel 500 or a Speed Twin or something.

 

[Hades]

Dunno, we're saving for house though so it'll be something used and not too asspensiff. Thinking of a Rebel 500 or a Speed Twin or something.

A used Speed Twin is what I'm currently leaning towards. I was looking at various adventure style bikes but I think most of my riding will be pootling around Surrey. Just waiting for my injury claim to finally be settled so I know a budget.

 

[bloodiedathame]

DGR was great yesterday, I'm **** at taking photos but have a fair bit of video to go through. A brilliant day and a brilliant cause. I felt like a Superhero being cheered on by streets lined with people.