Grumpyowl

Good job there was no damage on the bike to pay for.

New tyre
New spring
Lowering kit

You've spent some Wonga.

@Oldfart wrote:

I'll always join ya both

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But I'm not trying out my R&G bungs

I did it with a Gpz 750 over 20 years ago.

Pulled outside a mates house up to a steep anti camber curb.

She started to go over and went past the point of no return.
The only damage was my little finger trapped under the bars when I tried to save her.

The embarrassment and adrenalin rush to get it picked up before I was seen helped.
But I was 20/23 years younger which helped.


nice to hear those RG bungs saved the day.
I've got front fork,rear bobbins, bar ends, engine cover and frame bungs from R&G.

Now you've tested them I don't need to

@Davehutch wrote:

@Grumpyowl wrote:

@Davehutch wrote:

@smilinjack wrote:

That old you describes  me this year, I can't get out in the week because of my work commitments.
I get bored going out on my own.
I just hope me and mrs can get out on a Sunday for a couple of hours if the weather is ok.
I've even thought about selling up recently just trying to snap out of it.
I have a lot of money just sat depreciating in the garage.

I will always meet up with you m8

Aw thanks Dave

That was a long test ride .

Was that solo or with a co pilot ?

Does this mean your not lowering it now with the 50 profile or is this with the lowering kit ?

Unless your financially sorted.

The work pays for everything else and has to come first

[quote="Davehutch"][quote="smilinjack"]

@Davehutch wrote:

2970 miles done this year now :

and to think about 6 years ago before i joined a certain bike forum and was a bit of a loaner , I only done 600 miles one year

That old you describes me this year, I can't get out in the week because of my work commitments.
I get bored going out on my own.
I just hope me and mrs can get out on a Sunday for a couple of hours if the weather is ok.
I've even thought about selling up recently just trying to snap out of it.
I have a lot of money just sat depreciating in the garage.

@lee wrote:

@Grumpyowl wrote:

Did you get one Lee ?

@lee wrote:

Thanks for all the replys, Im going to get the abba stand    

yes jim its at work at the mo,done a few services on some bikes this week

even got the boss to buy a full adapter kit

 Nice one

   Youre never going to believe this
I'm on Holiday w/c 15 July.

We're not going away just having a week at home was planning on getting out in Derbyshire on the bike and some good walks with the dogs.

Now it looks the weathers going to be crap 

Thanks Chris 

Did you get one Lee ?

@lee wrote:

Thanks for all the replys, Im going to get the abba stand    

 well done Chris 


I was in 2 minds about going myself. But too Nesh all we did yesterday was walk the dogs. 
It's like March not the end of June.

He should be very proud of that well done 

Chris..

Sounds like we should have a good time. 
We get there on the Monday night so a trip to the market to get our bearings on the Tuesday sounds great. 

Thanks for the info..

Jim

Cheers Stue

Don't spend too much time on it were not changing them til after our September Hols.

Just wanted any info on those quatrac 3 all season.


2thumbsJim

I like his optimism not if but when you come off.

@bladerunner wrote:

@dick65 wrote:

nice one chris ,the mrs and kids are going to dalyan next week there first holiday in turkey

that's not far from where were going, flying to Dalaman airport and stopping at Hisaronu near Fethiye and Olu Deniz. make sure you go on the river boat trip to the mudbath and to see the Loggerhead turtles. Also if you can get there Fethiye market on a Tuesday is good as well

@Grumpyowl wrote:

Me and She that should be obeyed are going to Turkey for the 1st time in September

where are you going?

We're going to olu dinez first time to Turkey.
Going B&B in Hotel as we like to go for a stroll at night and pick a nice restaurant.

@smilinjack wrote:

@haveugot1 wrote:

Selling mine this yr for defo. I want a z1000 or speed triple 1050. Which ever I can afford.

Both sound choices, although I think you know which I'd steer you towards  but take some advice and try a V twin Aprilia Tuono. Gen 2 bikes are on par or slightly cheaper than a Speedy and are awesome performers. 

Think I'd go British or Jap for reliability.

Did you go was it any good ?

Me and She that should be obeyed are going to Turkey for the 1st time in September

I wouldn't know Dave never done it.
It does look pretty universal, looking at that I don't think your shock will be much different  to that.

I thought a spring compressor came into it somewhere but is that for the front forks .

Nice to have the old one back this morning 
Changes are not good when your old (and thick).

Rip  


This years casualties seem to be quite high
4 deaths around here (on the same Saturday) only a few weeks ago 3 bikers in 1 accident.

It does make you start to think about packing it all in.

Hi Stue

Yep rears 175/55/r15 75t

The fronts 155/60/r15 74t

There doesn't seem to be a lot of choice the originals
Are Bridgestone.

Just wondered if you've any knowledge of these
German tyres ?

A = I've never heard of them 
B= Ive never used all season or all weather tyres all year round.

Just wondered if they'd be a safer all year compromise for her.

Cheers Jim.

Going to put new tyres on my wife's Smart Car 1.0 Turbo 84hp. (In Sept)

Vredestein Quatrac3 All Season tyres. (German made)

Are a compromise between standard and Winter tyres has anyone any experience of these.

She only does short journeys but we live quite high up and we don't get salted anymore so thinking of these without the expense of a second set of wheels with winter tyres.

Any info on these Stue ?

Cheers Jim.

Chelsea