What have you done to your bike today....

[Doc Strange]

Took advantage of the lull before the storm and rode up to the smoke this morning in glorious sunshine - except Tunbridge Wells where it rained

All the little bits of tinkering to the bike have added up to a much more confident assured and comfortable ride

Glorious and bike now covered in shit as it should be

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Lucky, lucky fella!

Thought of taking mine in but decided not to because of the weather

Although it's mainly been dry here so far, some of the gusting makes me feel I made the right decision.

And it looks worse over the weekend!

Fingers crossed for a window of opportunity at some point!

DS

 

[Sarky B’stard]

Not here. Heinz 57 weather with all four seasons in one day. Caught in snow/hail storm with 5 yr old grandson. He loved it!

 

[Old Nick]

Thought of taking mine in but decided not to because of the weather

Although it's mainly been dry here so far, some of the gusting makes me feel I made the right decision.

And it looks worse over the weekend!

Fingers crossed for a window of opportunity at some point!

DS

judging by the deluge I left behind in London at 5 o’clock you made the right call Doc

Nicer heading South though

 

[Tallpaul]

I don't think I've ever cleaned a chain, in 47 years of riding bikes.

I find it therapeutic...................

 

[Old Nick]

Gave the bike a good clean this morning to wash all the salt and crap off from last week and given her a good coat of Motorcycle Protector from MucOff because it smells nice

All in time to get the cover back on ready for the rain

And after yesterdays shenanigans with the broken gate I have to negotiate the trampoline, herbaceous borders, trellis screen, and water butt to get to the back gate and freedom and the bikes new parking spot until I can find a fencer to sort the gate out

 

[MICK 56]

Gave the bike a good clean this morning to wash all the salt and crap off from last week and given her a good coat of Motorcycle Protector from MucOff because it smells nice

All in time to get the cover back on ready for the rain

And after yesterdays shenanigans with the broken gate I have to negotiate the trampoline, herbaceous borders, trellis screen, and water butt to get to the back gate and freedom and the bikes new parking spot until I can find a fencer to sort the gate out

That Mucoff stuff. Is it any good ? and does it leave the engine looking shiney. Mine is black, and it looks dull. I am looking for something that leaves a gloss look.

 

[Old Nick]

That Mucoff stuff. Is it any good ? and does it leave the engine looking shiney. Mine is black, and it looks dull. I am looking for something that leaves a gloss look.

When it goes on it looks very shiny, it dulls down to a satin type look (if that makes sense)

I like it because it’s easy to put on and easy to clean off so doesn’t attract too much road grime

Usually use it after every wash in this weather (and on top of ACF 50 treatment every couple of months or when I remember)

And smells nice when you start her up

 

[MICK 56]

When it goes on it looks very shiny, it dulls down to a satin type look (if that makes sense)

I like it because it’s easy to put on and easy to clean off so doesn’t attract too much road grime

Usually use it after every wash in this weather (and on top of ACF 50 treatment every couple of months or when I remember)

And smells nice when you start her up

Thanks for that. I'll give it a go.

 

[Doc Strange]

Out by 09:30 and a dry and not too windy ride to the cafe.

Started raining while I munched on me carrot cake, and was a bit more blustery coming back too, but all within reasonable parameters.

Glad I got out - needed it

Afternoon chillin' and then out for a ruby - lovely!

DS

 

[Sarky B’stard]

Today? Honestly? Nothing but I have taken about 6 minutes off my nappy changing time for a well shat (coefficient of runnyness .9) 6 month old.

 

[Don the Don]

Today? Honestly? Nothing but I have taken about 6 minutes off my nappy changing time for a well shat (coefficient of runnyness .9) 6 month old.

I bet you do it by numbers in a true military fashion

 

[MartytheMartian]

Why is it I am reminded of 'Mackay' having the mickey taken by Fletcher "Mairi, I'm about to make passionate love to you.
Stand by your bed! Wait for it! Knickers down, two, three!"

 

[Doc Strange]

Checked oil and tyres as weather looking reasonable tomorrow so plan on going in on the bike and pissing off early enough to grab a ride in

Fingers crossed for no work or weather surprises!

DS

 

[Doc Strange]

And the bike gods smiled down upon me

Weather lovely, and no work surprises= nice couple of hours out on the bike.

Starting to feel a bit like spring out!

DS

 

[Tallpaul]

Rose and I met with a friend on his Street Triple 765 and rode to Crossgates for a late breakfast. 170 miles of lovely warm sunshine.

 

[DD67]

I bet you do it by numbers in a true military fashion

I imagine him doing it very efficiently.

1) Remove nappy.
2) Immerse child in warm soapy water whilst pinching its nose.
3) Move it around water container in a circular motion, whilst shaking it vigorously.
4) Drape child over clotheshorse near open fire/radiator.
5) Powder bottom (and the childs)
6) Refit fresh nappy.

 

[BAD LUCK DUCK]

So my new fairing arrived.. It doesn't look right to me but let's have a bash..removed four bolts and now stuck.. Not sure how to get fairing off due to three really awkward secure retaining clips..plastic is really flimsy and I don't want to bust it...Any ideas on how to remove the fairing from these three bad boys would be helpful right now...

 

[BAD LUCK DUCK]

Better photo of one of them three vile pieces of scum preventing me from removing the fairing

 

[BAD LUCK DUCK]

Just watched a YouTube video and his Just popped straight off..so why won't mine budge without ripping half the bike fairing off...Mmmmmm

 

[BAD LUCK DUCK]

Right...I'm gonna get me lump hammer and go at it like on the brakes on the Duckmobile...
Where finesse fails aggrevated assault very often triumphs