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Just cleaned up my rear caliper and give it a coating to fight the corrosion from road salt. The brake pads still seem like new thickness wise. Can't seem to wear them out. They have done about 14,000 miles since they went in. The first set that came with the bike were replaced, nearly worn out at 13k so it's all a bit odd. I'm still on the original front pads so they have done 29,000 miles. I have a new set ready to go in, but they still looked good a few weeks ago when I cleaned up the front brakes after the winter saltfest, so I never put them in. I swear I do use the brakes and they work fine so not sure what is going on. I also wire brushed and painted most of my centre stand. It was a rusty nightmare. I can't get used to not having chain oil all over that part of my bike, preserving it.

At least on the BSA people won’t be trying to bum you.

I ruined a holiday in Florida because of sunburn, i was only out in it about 20 minutes. The sky was overcast so thought it would be ok, how wrong i was my legs were like a nougat bar spent a week unable to move and unable to put clothes on just lay in my room with the aircon on

It's further behind the bike than my trailer, it should have wheels and a parachute on it.

You have a top box that is bigger than your bike.

thats the maximum tonnage he can tow

Couldn't get out today so hoping to grab a couple of hours tomorrow morning. BOTM is coming soon so I need to get a great top box shot!

I don't like any of their newer offerings , that's why I went for a Yamaha and then a Ducati.

Not a hope in hell!

From my 15 years experience of owning KTM's I'd say they're just as reliable as any Jap bikes. They just need more maintenance but on the upside genuine pares are often half the price of Jap parts ..............

Looking at the vid on reliability I can't help but notice there's no mentions for BMW, KTM, Ducati, Triumph, Harley, Chinese, or Indian motorcycles. Instead it's 5 bikes for Honda, 2 for Suzuki, 2 for Kawasaki, and 1 for Yamaha! What can we learn from this?

Pete is basically an English tory anyway.

Crap photo as it's in a frame but this is when Paolo met Bryn Terfel

https://shad.co.uk/products/shad-sh44-top-box-d0b44100

Mines a bit bastardised too.

what a twat , not farage

Finally someone has explained it to Pete.

You’re a closet Brit Pete……..don’t try and deny it.

Harleys have gone 12 volt now have they?

cant wait , i got the winner this month

He's still going to try to do the trip but he's looking at getting a T700 instead.

Bloody goes on a bit don't her? 3 minutes with Neevesy tell you everything you need to know.

I have never voted they are all twats

Mate of mine around my age was going to do a trip to Kazakhstan on his KTM 790.....but then Covid restrictions came into effect. Then he couldn't go cos he was waiting for a hip replacement. Eventually he got his hip replacement, went through all the recovery process, and finally last week he left. Unfortunately he only got as far as the M25 before the fucking thing expired! He's now waiting for an update from the KTM dealer!

That's a great photo mate. I don't know where Paolo's musical tastes lie but a great bass in hiding, almost, is John Bromley who is a folk singer with Kimbers Men. Hellofva Bass though and must have been classically trained. He is the only Bass of any fame that I have met. Mind you Basses are common down here, think of Welsh Tenors, the same is true of Basses in Cornwall. Especially if you listen to older recordings from choirs down here. Here's John,

Same here

Can you give us the exact dimensions please and any other information. How many litres does it hold, what materials are used in the construction of said top box , does it have a warranty period ?

Not at all. We have all manor of the old eastern block dotted around Yarmouth, along with a few of the sea front hotels housing a mixture of channel boaters. Gorleston has a good supply of Indians as they love to work for the NHS as we have a hospital three blocks away.

That’s clearly not true.

Guy decides to go duck hunting, gets a guide and off they go, gets to pond, hangs about a bit, suddenly ducks, bang bang, duck falls in pond, guide says to dog go get em, dog walks across pond, picks up duck, walks back and drops it at their feet, guy is amazed, asks how come your dog walks on water, guide says, he can't swim.

Yeah I love Bryn Terfel. His version of Sea Fever is very personalised which is fine but not as writ. Great to listen to not brilliant to learn from. Singing solos comes with experience and the confidence that brings and if you actually want to do it. I am a noisy Bugger and have to let it out . Tell your boy if he fancies it to go for it, I am sure there will be support for soloists in his choir or chorus if he shows the inclination.

and finally one for my fellow mod and all round good guy ..................

The worlds gone mental people have too much money spare to spend and these prices prove it. If i paid that for one i'd be too scared to use it for what i wanted it for

Compare the CB500 to a Brit replica and it will fail miserably because its nothing like one and it was never designed to be like one, same as the BSA is not meant to be a cheap everyday bike for commuting or compete with any other bike, it stands alone so you cannot compare the BSA to anything else, it's something to ride and enjoy for the bike it is, it either floats your boat or it doesn't,

Nuffin’ wrong with a Himalayan. I’ve had two and I might buy a third just to spark some bitchin’

Says the bloke that has to go to Albox for British teabags…………

I did get the impression he is being paid for his review, i do think its a good looking bike though

I think you should get one, maybe we would see a picture then.

I don’t know why I bother with you losers, I add so much to your sad little lives and this is how you act.

Bass mate, This is what I am shooting for, suitable type of thing for the posh music festival we are part of. Only been in the choir 13 years and they still spell my name wrong.

I know what you are all thinking. Is there nothing the Buckster cannot do? Well, I can’t get put a fruit pastel in my mouth without chewing it.