BanditMike 0 Posted October 2, 2012 That I start looking at wrapping the bike and getting the essentials done. Given the recent change in the weather I think come the end of the month the bike will be up on stands getting the annual maintenance done. Going to strip of the fairings and change oil, air filters etc. Also may add some braided brake hoses while everything's off. Also got plans for some new levers, carbon cover the fairing fins and the seat cowl and maybe a new tank insert. We'll see Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stue11 0 Posted October 2, 2012 Ive got hoggin the bridge in a couple of weeks thats normally the last rideout of the year..having said that i did get out on mine a few times last winter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted October 2, 2012 I will start to pick my days ,but its the salt that will really stop me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick65 0 Posted October 2, 2012 its getting close now,the Ace gets put away for winter but i'll still be using the XJ900 as a winter hack its also got shaft drive so no fiddling on with a chain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony nitrous 0 Posted October 2, 2012 I better keep quiet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fr499y 0 Posted October 2, 2012 @dick65 wrote:its getting close now,the Ace gets put away for winter but i'll still be using the XJ900 as a winter hack its also got shaft drive so no fiddling on with a chain I've just got the ace out for winter! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick65 0 Posted October 2, 2012 i found my Ace too powerful last year when the roads get all crappy,had some interesting slides you just wanna use that old honda matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fr499y 0 Posted October 2, 2012 @dick65 wrote:i found my Ace too powerful last year when the roads get all crappy,had some interesting slides you just wanna use that old honda matt The old Honda might be going ( too heavy to pick up if i ever dropped it ) might be getting a 250 supermoto for the worse months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haveugot1 0 Posted October 2, 2012 God mine hasnt seen daylight since aug Going to try and get the engine out and sprayed and the wheels mgetting stripped for refurb as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jezza 0 Posted October 2, 2012 I'm off friday and monday so i'm hoping to get a few miles on the bike this weekend , was hoping to pop to devon however it all depends on the weather and money situation (been a effing expensive month and we are only 2 days into it).so it may be pottering about a bit more localish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted October 2, 2012 @jezza wrote:I'm off friday and monday so i'm hoping to get a few miles on the bike this weekend , was hoping to pop to devon however it all depends on the weather and money situation (been a effing expensive month and we are only 2 days into it).so it may be pottering about a bit more localish.you can always pop over for your manual Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jezza 0 Posted October 2, 2012 @Davehutch wrote:@jezza wrote:I'm off friday and monday so i'm hoping to get a few miles on the bike this weekend , was hoping to pop to devon however it all depends on the weather and money situation (been a effing expensive month and we are only 2 days into it).so it may be pottering about a bit more localish.you can always pop over for your manual i might do that , i'll ring you before popping over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stue11 0 Posted October 2, 2012 @Tony nitrous wrote:I better keep quiet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lee1 1 Posted October 2, 2012 Im waiting till the first lot of salt goes down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trebor4460 0 Posted October 2, 2012 yep, when the salt comes down the bike goes away .. just the odd day over winter then.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted October 2, 2012 @trebor4460 wrote:yep, when the salt comes down the bike goes away .. just the odd day over winter then.. and then it will be time for our ride ins Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BanditMike 0 Posted October 3, 2012 I was debating doing the Cauld Arse Rally this year at the end of October, but might be a bit warm for me May just keep the bike inside and look to do a bit more next year once Uni is done and dusted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites