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

[BAD LUCK DUCK]

2p and a boiled sweet if you can guess where I rode out today and why!

DS

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France

 

[Holy Shit]

Not changing the sockets,I changed the front for the larger one and the back is fine with just 8k but thanks.From memory I think it’s pretty much the same as yours.

 

[Holy Shit]

Another question,Was the original triumph chain any good,I ask as I’m assuming I have the original and if so what sort of mileage should I expect?

 

[Sarky B’stard]

I think the OEM chain was fine they skimped on suspension a bit more. I would fit any good quality x chain whether JT or DiD etc.

 

[chas]

Maybe on the wrong thread but I’m thinking about a new chain for the Bonneville any suggestions welcome.
I bought one for the Gs which did around 10k without adjustment,I think it was a CZ but can’t remember,anyway I was impressed.

Being conservative I'd stick with a brand I knew from way back. DID, Tsubaki etc. On the 'Nobody got sacked for buying IBM' mentality. It'll def work.

 

[Holy Shit]

I think the OEM chain was fine they skimped on suspension a bit more. I would fit any good quality x chain whether JT or DiD etc.

Having ridden it a little,I changed the suspension.I inherited Tec on the back and oem on the front,it was crap.
If it’s the original chain,which looks in good nick,it’s 14 years old,so possibly wise to change it.

 

[Tallpaul]

My 03 had original rear shocks but now wears a pair of Hagons, much better. The chain and sprockets were nearly new when I bought it and appear to be OEM, decent enough quality. I have a pair of progressive springs to go in the front end when I can be bothered, probably next Winter.

 

[Judd Dredd]

Took a jolly on the america with her ladyship on the back to the Kings Head in Spratton......

 

[smib]

Sold my KTM SD R today, got a very good price.
Just not using it enough and not really suited to the roads where I live now......


That's a lie! Its superior ability severely outshines my poor talent Old age makes you realise your decreasing abilities!

As a replacement, bought (well waiting on delivery) a 2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition.

Got the usual shit from er indoors'..... Why do you need two bikes.

"Cos I can" was the reply!

 

[chas]

Sold my KTM SD R today, got a very good price.
Just not using it enough and not really suited to the roads where I live now......


That's a lie! Its superior ability severely outshines my poor talent Old age makes you realise your decreasing abilities!

As a replacement, bought (well waiting on delivery) a 2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition.

Got the usual shit from er indoors'..... Why do yo need two bikes.

"Cos I can" was the reply!

I've always wanted to give vehicles I own due 'justice', let them perform to the best of their abilities.
I'd never want to own a vehicle and not let it breathe properly.

The Tenere sounds a grin, don't know where you are in Cornwall but it's no place for a large capacity sportsbike or somesuch. Tenere sounds well useable round there

 

[Bad Billy]

Sold my KTM SD R today, got a very good price.
Just not using it enough and not really suited to the roads where I live now......


That's a lie! Its superior ability severely outshines my poor talent Old age makes you realise your decreasing abilities!

As a replacement, bought (well waiting on delivery) a 2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition.

Got the usual shit from er indoors'..... Why do you need two bikes.

"Cos I can" was the reply!

I kinda get where you're coming from, the 1290 SD is an absolutely bonkers thing to ride, I like the thrill but could easily get carried away, glad you got good money for it, my experience when looking for one was there weren't any cheap ones that were also in great nick with sensible miles on them.

The Tenere will certainly be more suited to both the roads & the geriatric rider on board!

Look forward to seeing some pictures when you get it Monty

 

[Sarky B’stard]

Never mind old age! I have had a stinking stonking head cold and barely ventured beyond my rubbish bin these last two days. The bike whispers to me..... tomorrow?

The snot I could lay down would be a hazard to following traffic.

 

[Public Enemy]

Back to some sort of normality with a ride in the peaks, where a breakfast stop was taken. Then a short but glorious run through Hope Valley for an exceptionally good bit of cheesecake. If that doesn't keep Covid at bay, nothing will.

 

[Scrappy]

Back to some sort of normality with a ride in the peaks, where a breakfast stop was taken. Then a short but glorious run through Hope Valley for an exceptionally good bit of cheesecake. If that doesn't keep Covid at bay, nothing will. View attachment 5516View attachment 5517View attachment 5518View attachment 5520

 

[Bad Billy]

Back to some sort of normality with a ride in the peaks, where a breakfast stop was taken. Then a short but glorious run through Hope Valley for an exceptionally good bit of cheesecake. If that doesn't keep Covid at bay, nothing will. View attachment 5516View attachment 5517View attachment 5518

Both Annie and the breakfast look stunning mate, glad you're getting back to some kind of normality

 

[Public Enemy]

Both Annie and the breakfast look stunning mate, glad you're getting back to some kind of normality

Only allowed to eat at outside tables for now, but on a crisp sunny day, who cares?

 

[half ton]

Back to some sort of normality with a ride in the peaks, where a breakfast stop was taken. Then a short but glorious run through Hope Valley for an exceptionally good bit of cheesecake. If that doesn't keep Covid at bay, nothing will. View attachment 5516View attachment 5517View attachment 5518

FFS stop posting fry up pics
My bike is in for mot on Friday so I'll be out hunting down some cholesterol on Sunday, If I'm successful then you can post food pics as often as you want...but please don't wind me up until Sunday PM.


It does look tasty though

 

[Don the Don]

Tormenting us up here in Jockland, @Public Enemy, as soon as wee jimmy lets us out to play I am going to put one off those down and lick the plate clean, Annie looks good mate had a ride out myself today nowhere open just yet, but soon it will be

 

[Don the Don]

What @Public Enemy said [wrong thread but here's the Abba stand @MartytheMartian ]

 

[DD67]

What @Public Enemy said [wrong thread but here's the Abba stand @MartytheMartian ]

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The bike looks mint Don!