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RIP Pete. 2 years ago today you left us. Never will be forgotten.

Today me and @Sofia rode to the Algarve, to then unload a truck full of rental bikes ready for our next tour. With guys arriving from Ireland through the day tomorrow. View from the hotel room: Bikes waiting:

So they are a group of lone wolves?

Rear brake caliper rebuilt , should be good for another while.........

Going to Jean's place in a wyll to help him install some forward controls on a old 2003 vmax 4 that he picked up this winter...the bike is in half decent shape...ill try to snap a few pics...I keep telling him...you better be careful when you take that thing out...has he never ridden anything else than a Harley...I think he's in for a surprise...lol.

Yesterday I went to the opening of a new Trumph dealership in Porto, because Sofia was invited. I parked the GS on the other side of the street behind some cars The Speed Triple is, by far, my favourite current Triumph.

At 40k miles, i had to fix a leak in my 950's engine. Was told that it would be $1500 just to tear it down to the point where they could figure out where the leak was. Suggested that while they were at that level there was a bunch of other work that should be done. I asked them for a rough estimate - $4k. I then asked them if people just threw these bikes away at 40,000 miles. Didnt get an answer.

All back together..the seal came in yesterday afternoon at the dealership...was planning to have it sent by mail..but didn't want to take any chances for it not being here Friday..so I borrowed my mom's car wich is a little easier on petrol..lol. Should be out in hour or so to test things out..

I didn’t go for the extra knobbly ones. The choice wasn’t great due to the weird size rims. Keeping the high bars so not gone full artisan coffee, but I’ll fit the cup holder tomorrow

Look at Digi ducking , he still got hit on the foot though and Zarco ended up in hospital as well. Amazingly Digi went on to win after the restart

Maybe he will see another vehicle in the distance and drive into a ditch. It happens.

No it's not Alan (Specs). I can't remember his name though. Specs (Alan) is still around.

Theres only 1 retard on here and he got banned for a month recently....

I wish he was still here so I didn't have to deal with you retards.

I was on a charity DGR motorcycle ride today with 1500 others. I was stuck at a light for 5 mins because the traffic was snarled up and I looked over at the guy beside me and he had two 8 inch slim cylinders on his bars with a paper map wrapped around each - he manually scrolled the map up /down winding it from one cylinder to the other. I asked him about it - "analog GPS" he said, unjamable by the Russians. Wish I got a photo of it. Was a fun day, and finished at a brewery with live music and food. Got wet on the way home

I'm doing the Bristol ride but with the same caveat , not going if it's raining .......

Im doing the Guildford DGR on Sunday...if it's not pissing down. Hopefully should be a group of us doing it, quite looking forward to it.

It sure is a wonderful bike that they created so long ago...well after the test ride my oil leak is 50% resolved...took it apart this morning, it's coming from the clutch, water pump side...oil pressure switch is bone dry..valve cover down to the cylinder base gaskets are also dry....looks to me like it's seeping from the inner clutch cover gasket....the oil leak isn't extreme at the moment...think I'll just ride it like this for the summer like it is...unless it gets worse...

I'd still have one today but too big and heavy for my old bones , still got memories though..............

Kinda doubt it....but IF it is, it probably can't get out of it's own way....

Looks like the entire front end snap off...Harley frame ?

Bloody scary, they think Acostas bike stopped.

Quite a mayhem of activity in yesterday's Spanish GP race.... Marquez brothers are now both on the mend....gotta hand it to Acosta for getting the holeshot on every restart....

Give him a couple of weeks and he will know everything there is to know about truck driving, then the dog will eat the memory card.

Nobody held a gun to your head ....but on the flip-side, I'm sure Pete would have gave you an Atta-Boy for keeping this place alive....

A 1500 strong group of lone wolves?

First job when I left school was a work experience course at the local bus depot. They loved silver slip and I can't think of anywhere I've used it since.

Well I was thinking of having the timing chain , tensiner and guides replaced...not having the proper tools here to take on such a job , deceided to take it to the dealer , that was a month ago , the service tec , insisted that I bring it right away before the summer rush starts...so I did...

I bet he was.

That's quite the overhaul Bob...nice work.

Yes have to agree it's not a comfortable bike for 3000 miles..lol...mostly just hold more of a sentimental value for me now...sold the bike 4500 bucks when I acquired the 22 1290..comfort wize it was a little better but it was a rolling laptop on wheels , not to mention it let me stranded on the side of the road a few time...and the old 950 found it's way back home after the fuel pump failed on it ...luckily that owner didn't have time to trash it before it broke down and it sat for and entire year ...having no one who wanted to work on the thing I was able to buy it back after running into the fellow at the shop...for 2500 buck...I think it was a steal...lol...he was just glad to get rid of it...

Yep, great offroad bike. not soo great for traveling 3000 miles to go offroading, tho. I still have it and enjoy it on the local dirt, cause fortunately it was worth $4,500 when i last got it rebuilt for $4,000 .

"It exploded in my minge!" Counterfeit Sex Toy Purchased on Facebook Causes Serious Burns A 32-year-old woman from Merthyr Tydfil has suffered serious injuries after allegedly using a counterfeit electronic massager purchased through Facebook, leaving her with severe third-degree burns to her groin. The woman, who asked not to be identified, described the ordeal as both shocking and extremely painful. > “It was a bit warm. I thought that was normal, then it exploded so hard I didn’t know if I was coming or going,” Emergency services were called to the scene and the woman was taken to Prince Charles Hospital, where she received urgent medical treatment. Hospital staff confirmed she suffered extensive burns requiring intensive care and ongoing monitoring to prevent infection and further complications. Authorities are now warning the public about the dangers of buying electrical and personal care devices from unverified sellers online. Counterfeit electronics can contain faulty wiring, unsafe batteries, and poorly manufactured components that may overheat or explode during use. The woman remains in hospital in a stable but serious condition as investigations continue into the origin of the device. Officials hope the incident will raise awareness about the potentially devastating risks posed by counterfeit electronics sold online.

Just don't have the time or the will to do it now...lol...im afraid that it will be sitting in my garage with parts spread out everywheres for a month or two....has Im riding the indian 90% of the time...

They were probably high from your oil vapours

How fixed is an oil leak that only leaks 50% of what it used to? Expert level mechanic skills!

That's a hilarious story Alpalfa...lol.... basically what the service department said...they wanted to tear the engine down has a winter project..lol Guys that never worked on these , younger guys...they have no idea what's involved servicing these bikes...and no shops now are really interested on working on these...it's not has bad has most everyone beleive..it's actually not has bad. Dam this old 22 years-old bike is such a pleasure to ride...its so old school, choke cable , no abs or tracion control...never ridden a fuel injected one...but those carburetor...the fueling is spot on...its so smooth and predictable...no jerkyness at all. Struck a partridge at 100 kph...the shifter and side stand took most of the impact...good it didn't explode on me and the bike...lol.

I see you’re going full hipster and fitting “trail” tires on a K75. Smart choice for going to cafes with barbers and artisanal burgers in London.

I has a back wheel .... if only I could find what I've done with the little insert cover that goes over the studs.... Still waiting on some front brake lines

Welcome back Marcel...

Yes it's ok and the needle bearing in the back is still tight on the pushrod thankfully cause I need a special puller to get that out...I replaced the clutch slave many years ago with and original one , but when this one fails again ..it will be Oberon one...I also ordered two extra seals from a local bearing shops...still waiting for those also....just incase something goes wrong when I install the ktm one...lol. ...after I get the seal in there...gonna service the clutch oil jet...don't think that was ever service...

They'd be much better if they were orange ......................