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

[half ton]

My Brothers bike shop has a Ducati multi strada with a platform sidecar fitted so the rider can get on and store his wheelchair. If the Lass has a wheelchair and no prosthetics even a simple thing like you stopping to go for a piss behind a hedge while out riding will become a nightmare . Another option could be to have the pillion seat adapted to make her more comfortable and stable as even with a harness she could still shift about enough to make it dangerous for both of you ......

 

[Flynnt20]

I am probably wrong but i dont think there is a minimum age for pillion but both feet MUST be on the footrests , never a question i have heard before but i do a bit with a couple of disabled groups so i could ask a few questions if its only to satisfy my own curiosity

 

[Public Enemy]

I've gone over to the dark side.
Annie the Bonnie has gone.
Tracer 9gt also gone.
And a BMW R1250GS has arrived.
One photo so far, more to follow soon enough.

 

[MartytheMartian]

You got rid of yer Bonnie?!!!! Jeez I bet you'll regret it in the future. I couldn't even contemplate getting rid of my main Bonnie. I might part with my 'spare' but even that would be difficult. Couldn't part with my Bullet either as that thing is a larf. I was out on Britt the Bonnie about five days ago and the black Bullet a couple of days ago. Fun Fun Fun.

 

[Public Enemy]

You're not wrong Marty, but she just wasn't getting ridden. Maybe in a few more years when I'm too old and weak for a big adventure type bike I'll be looking for another Bonnie.

 

[Don the Don]

I've gone over to the dark side.
Annie the Bonnie has gone.
Tracer 9gt also gone.
And a BMW R1250GS has arrived.
One photo so far, more to follow soon enough. View attachment 23701

Nice bike Tony, now you just need to do the miles to get the best out of her

 

[Don the Don]

You're not wrong Marty, but she just wasn't getting ridden. Maybe in a few more years when I'm too old and weak for a big adventure type bike I'll be looking for another Bonnie.

"Here" are you calling us old and weak,..........not far wrong mate I loved my Buell but it was too high for this old runt and I would have hated to have dropped it due to my damaged knee

 

[Public Enemy]

Nice bike Tony, now you just need to do the miles to get the best out of her

I've got a trip to Ireland booked for June this year. Right round the coast, North and South. Including the run to Holyhead for the ferry and back I'm reckoning on about 2000 miles for the trip. I have no intention of ever making use of the bike's off road ability, as I don't bounce like I used to, but boy does this bike eat road miles in comfort.

"Here" are you calling us old and weak,..........not far wrong mate I loved my Buell but it was too high for this old runt and I would have hated to have dropped it due to my damaged knee

I'm a big enough lad, but most unlikely to be calling you or that young whippersnapper Marty old or weak!

 

[DD67]

I've gone over to the dark side.
Annie the Bonnie has gone.
Tracer 9gt also gone.
And a BMW R1250GS has arrived.
One photo so far, more to follow soon enough. View attachment 23701

Judging by the positioning of the spokes on the outer edge of the wheel rim. Does that mean the wheels take tubeless tyres?

 

[MartytheMartian]

The Bonnie ain't a lightweight at something like 206kg dry weight if I recall rightly. My Daytona is significantly lighter as are the Bullets. For touring in Ireland I daresay the BMW is a much better option. Have they managed to tarmac the place? It seems like all their tarmac experts are over in the UK offering to 'tarmac yer drive sur?'

 

[Public Enemy]

Judging by the positioning of the spokes on the outer edge of the wheel rim. Does that mean the wheels take tubeless tyres?

Yep, tubeless. So at least I can carry a plug kit and inflator.

 

[Public Enemy]

The Bonnie ain't a lightweight at something like 206kg dry weight if I recall rightly.

You ain't wrong, but still about 50kgs lighter than the Beemer.

 

[DD67]

PS...
I nearly forgot to abuse you for selling Annie & buying a ditch pump...

 

[BAD LUCK DUCK]

Congratulations on your new bike @Public Enemy
Have to meet up at yondermans soon for a catch up...

 

[Public Enemy]

Cheers Duck, Definitely do that soon.

 

[Doc Strange]

I've gone over to the dark side.
Annie the Bonnie has gone.
Tracer 9gt also gone.
And a BMW R1250GS has arrived.
One photo so far, more to follow soon enough. View attachment 23701

Nice - had a GS in the garage for many years now and have always found them perfect for most of the riding I do.

Have fun!

DS

 

[GPT100]

Still miss the T100' the Honda is a good little bike but it hasn't the presance of the Triumph.

 

[Doc Strange]

Had today off work so went out for a blast this morning.

Rode like a twat for some reason

Great fun!

DS

 

[Big Sandy]

Finally got time and opportunity to get the MOT.

Sailed through. Sun was shining, so.....wheeeeeeee.....

 

[Don the Don]

Took the Enfield out today for a nice bimble, blue skys sun shining, stopped by Lossie and had the bike MOT'ed, no problems, must change those shite mirrors though never mind can't see past your elbows I can't see past me tits, deffo not made for a brouder built chap like myself more for those who can kiss a goat between the horns, so some Halcyon bar end jobs for the future just put some mirror extenders on for now, enjoyed the ride out now to overhaul the Bonnie brakes and such when the rest of the bits turn up.