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Well HH is a happy bunny, apparently his bike is going much better now with the new pipe, apparently the handling is on point now and the front brakes are awesome. Funny how having the right brake lever and straight forks does help . Seriously I am happy he is.

I had mine about ten years, two of the best bikes i have ever owned,, Like Pete and Ren i HAVE had a bike or three in my time.

Well that was an hour of high tension but the carbs are back in. Won’t lie it’s not a pleasant job but doable with a bit of patience and a hair dryer to warm up the rubbers. The bike started first time on choke, came off choke reasonable quickly and once warm was able to set the tick-over to where it should be around 1050 ish. Supposed to be 950 to 1050 so no complaints. Still have to check the carb balance but to be honest it’s doesn’t seem far off IMHO. The point for me is that the bike ticks over well off choke now which it didn’t before. So for now I will take that . Still be a bit of fine tuning to come but I am a happy bunny. Still have to clean the tank out before the bike is rideable but my garden is currently like the Somme so getting the Sprint in and out isn’t easy on my own so no rush for that. Much else to do.

To the dickhead who accused me of following his wife home from the pub last night, I know where you live!

Electric cars the truth I'm fed up of comments from people ridiculing EVs. They don't know what they're talking about. Personally, I drive two top of the range EVs, a Jaguar and a Porsche. Their acceleration and handling is fantastic. They look brilliant and they're really cheap to run. They need hardly any maintenance and haven't depreciated since I bought them. Literally the only criticism I could make of them is sometimes, if I really push them into a corner, they can fly off the track and get stuck under the sofa....

Well the snow didn't last long and it cleared up nicely....out busting trails at the moment..i have to say busting trail after some fresh snow is extremely fun... I did get stuck in a field , nothing to winch on, had to use my Raw Viking strength to muscle it out...lol.....nearly had a heart attack...lol.

Is that a double Dinn stereo on that Harley?

So, a bigger topbox

To use a local phrase "He is all cock and ribs like a Zanzibar Greyhound" He reckons he can get 70mph out of it but the couple of times I have ridden with him he never got much past 60mph. I have had a couple of spins on it and it wouldn't go past 60mph with me on it but then again I reckon I am twice his weight. It's not a pristine example of the breed either. Hateful thing IMHO, Shadows is a much better bike if a little slower to accelerate. But talking about 125 performance is a bit like fleas arguing over who owns the dog, as I tell the kids loudly and often

Everytime my wife and I want to have sex,we have to say the code word 'Washing Machine.' The other night I leant over to her in bed and said,"Washing Machine." She said,"Sorry babe,I'm too tired,maybe tomorrow." After 10 minutes she felt guilty so she turned over,and whispered in my ear,"Washing Machine." I said,"Sorry love,it was only a small load so I did it by hand."

A pirate walked into a bar and the bartender said: 'Hey, I haven't seen you in a while. What happened? You look terrible.' 'What do you mean?' said the pirate, 'I feel fine.' Bartender: 'What about the wooden leg? You didn't have that before.' Pirate: 'Well, we were in a battle and I got hit with a cannon ball, but I'm fine now.' Bartender: 'Well, ok, but what about that hook? What happened to your hand?' Pirate: 'We were in another battle. I boarded a ship and got into a sword fight. My hand was cut off. I got fitted with a hook. I'm fine, really...' Bartender: 'What about that eye patch?' Pirate: 'Oh, one day we were at sea and a flock of birds flew over. I looked up and one of them shit in my eye.' Bartender: 'You're kidding, you lost an eye just from bird shit?' Pirate: 'It was my first day with the hook.

PS: i pi55ed them off cos i bought the BMW 1200GS 2009.. CASH:

Wow pot and kettle

Started refitting the carbs today, they passed the leak test before going on the bike. Got halfway through fitting them and got called away. Hopefully get chance to do more tomorrow.

Remember the grounds of your parole states you are not allowed within 100 yards of an udder.

I rarely look on Facebook marketplace for bike parts as what you usually get is just a load of old tat that no one else wants, add to that the fact that my dirt bikes are fairly rare models in the UK rarely makes me feel hopeful of finding anything decent. Last Friday in a moment of boredom I tapped in Suzuki DR650 and came across a set of wheels. After the initial surprise I looked closer at the photos to confirm that they'd fit my bike and they looked in very good condition. I contacted the seller and after a bit of back and forth I arranged to go and collect them today. The seller works in GT motorcycles in Plymouth , a dealer that I'd never been to but I was pleasantly surprised to find a modern showroom with all sorts of makes. Anyway I collected the wheels from another worker (the seller was out on the road) , put them in the van and then went for breakfast in their cafe called Legends. I wasn't keen on the beans ( I should have asked if I could have mushrooms instead) but it filled a spot and then I had a mooch around the showrooms ..... I tried out a Transalp for size, it didn't seem too heavy and I could flat foot it so that could be an option in the future. I also took a photo of this for @Saul in case he wonders what they're meant to look like without being dropped every week ...... As for the wheels, well what can I say . I reckon I've got an absolute bargain. They look like they've never been used , the front disc bolts still had the PDI paint on them and they came with a Warp9 double bearing sprocket holder, new poly bush dampers and an unused speedo housing. I'm well chuffed to say the least

That’s my end of the garden I use what I have . Making do is a weakness and a hobby of mine. . Where is the fun in throwing money rather than ingenuity, unless it’s a bike of course

Well I have been happy as a clam playing wood butchery this morning. The storm finally broke the rotten corner of my shed. It gets the brunt of the weather and is 25 years old. It wasn’t the most expensive shed when I bought it so no complaints. Anyway got my two favourite toys out and set about milling up some old fence posts and off cuts into as close as the right dimensions to do the job as I could. Before After I would have like to have done more as the roof still needs attention but rain stoped play. It is weather to tight but needs more love for a permanent fix. I want to get the whole shed insulated and ready for cladding before next payday. Going to piss down tomorrow so excellent time to tidy the shed and get the carbs back on the Triumph

After I retired, my wife insisted that I accompany her on her trips to the local grocery store. Unfortunately, like most men; I found shopping boring and preferred to get in and get out. Equally unfortunate, my wife is like most women - she loves to browse. Yesterday my dear wife received the following letter, from the local store manager: Dear Mrs. Harris: Over the past six months, your husband has caused quite a commotion, in our store. We cannot tolerate this behavior and have been forced to, ban both of you from the store. Our complaints against your husband, Mr. Harris, are listed below and are documented by our video surveillance cameras: 1. June 15: He took 24 boxes of condoms and randomly put them in other people's carts when they weren't looking. 2. July 2: Set all the alarm clocks in Housewares to go off at 5-minute intervals. 3. July 7: He made a trail of tomato juice on the floor leading to the women's restroom. 4. July 19: Walked up to an employee and told her in an official voice, 'Code 3 in Housewares. Get on it right away'. This caused the employee to leave her assigned station and receive a reprimand from her Supervisor that in turn resulted with a union grievance, causing management to lose time and costing the company money. We don't have a Code 3. 5. August 4: Went to the Service Desk and tried to put a bag of M&Ms on layaway. 6. August 14: Moved a, 'CAUTION - WET FLOOR' sign to a carpeted area. 7. August 15: Set up a tent in the camping department and told the children shoppers he'd invite them in if they would bring pillows and blankets from the bedding department to which twenty children obliged. 8. August 23: When a clerk asked if they could help him he began crying and screamed, 'Why can't you people just leave me alone?' EMTs were called. 9. September 4: Looked right into the security camera and used it as a mirror while he picked his nose. 10.October 3: Darted around the store suspiciously while, loudly humming the, 'Mission Impossible' theme. 11.October 6: In the auto department, he practiced his, 'Madonna Look' using different sizes of funnels. 12.October 18: Hid in a clothing rack and when people browsed through, yelled 'PICK ME! PICK ME!' 13.October 22: When an announcement came over the loud speaker, he assumed a fetal position and screamed; 'OH NO! IT'S THOSE VOICES AGAIN!' 14.Took a box of condoms to the checkout clerk and asked where is the fitting room? And last, but not least: 15.October 23: Went into a fitting room, shut the door, waited awhile; then yelled very loudly, 'Hey! There's no toilet paper in here.' One of the clerks passed out.

BillyRay here was fitting his prosthetic leg...lol.

Lol...hahahaha , im just rembering when my father hit that half buried tree stump and the machine broke in half...lol...everyone wore open face helmets, no broken bone but the impact was such that he broke his upper dentures in half in him mouth...lol,...took time in those days to get a denture made...so he glued it with crazy glue but wasn't glued straight....lol...he had to grind on one of the front theeth to make it straight...lol.

Australian: "That your dog?" New Zealander: "Yep" Australian: "Mind if I speak to him?' New Zealander: "Dog don't talk.” Australian: Hey dog, how's it going?" Dog: "Doing all right." New Zealander: (look of shock) Australian: Is this your owner?" (Pointing at the New Zealander) Dog: "Yep." Australian: How's he treating you?" Dog: "Real good. He walks me twice a day, feeds me great food and takes me to the park once a week to play." New Zealander: (Look of total disbelief!) Australian: "Mind if I talk to your horse?" New Zealander: "Horse don't talk.” Australian: "Hey horse how's it going?" Horse: "Cool." New Zealander: (Extreme look of shock!) Australian: "Is this your owner?" (Pointing to the New Zealander) Horse: "Yep." Australian: "How's he treating you?" Horse: "Pretty good, thanks for asking, he rides me, brushes me down often and keeps me in a nice stable to protect me from the weather." New Zealander: (Look of total amazement!) Australian: "Mind if I talk to your sheep?" New Zealander: "That sheep's a fucking liar!!”

Just realized, it was 10 years yesterday that I picked up my bike.

I think you're better off with a slightly higher tickover on a carbed bike in winter

I can relate....

Fair enough, this is a super happy place, no one ever says anything negative so it’s best to keep it that way.

Back at the north pole, from rain to snow within 500 feet...less than 20 km from home..

Jane and Arlene are outside their nursing home, having a drink and a smoke, when it starts to rain. Jane pulls out a condom, cuts off the end, puts it over her cigarette, and continues smoking. Arlene: What in the hell is that? Jane: A condom. This way my cigarette doesn't get wet. Arlene: Where did you get it? Jane: You can get them at any pharmacy. The next day, Arlene hobbles herself into the local pharmacy and announces to the pharmacist that she wants a box of condoms. The pharmacist, obviously embarrassed, looks at her kind of strangely (she is, after all, over 80 years of age), but very delicately asks what size, texture, brand of condom she prefers. 'Doesn't matter Sonny, as long as it fits on a Camel.'

Tour Pak, top boxes are what lesser motorcycles have.

You know nothing, hipsters pay a lot for that look if it’s authentic

You have time, no need to campaign so hard, still almost a year for the next Twat Of The Year

...My old '74 DT 125 saw an indicated 73mph w/ my fat arse on it...I thought I'd won the lottery that day.

Did a few bits to How Highs bike today until rain stopped play. A very kind chap donated a box full of bits to help HH out. Of course the first thing he wanted on was the new pipe, which does look infinitely better and have a baffle. I also fitted a new front brake light switch and brake lever so Shadow could have hers back. There’s loads more to do and loads of excellent stuff to help bring the death trap back from the edge. Next job when the rain stops is to un twist the forks.

All done, carbs clean. All new jets and O rings. Emulsion tubes cleaned and checked, diaphragms all good. Carbs still retain original sync as I didn’t separate the bodies. Although I will balance them when they are on the bike. I will check the float valves are sealing before refitting the carbs but apart from the that ready to go. I want to drain the tank and get fresh fuel before doing more. Other more pressing jobs next on the list. Repairing my bike shed being top of it. Left over bits

Nice shed work but I think that fence could do with a bit of attention ............

I knew it'd only be a matter of time before our resident Peanut Gallery piped up w/ a wise crack... The stretch of tarmac I did that on was pretty damn flat, I'll have you know. It was an old favorite that I frequently took most of my bikes on...

Managed to straighten the forks in between showers.

Been to GT several times for breakfast. Always got a good stock of bikes. I had test ride on a z650rs a few years ago there. . They do good cafe food.

I'd say you scored pretty well there @boboneleg! ...Nice looking wheels.

Well three of us popped up on you tube anyway

Joe wanted to buy a Harley motorcycle. He doesn't have much luck, until one day, he comes across a Harley with a 'for sale' sign on it. The bike looks better than a new one, although it is 10 years old. It's shiny and in mint condition. He buys it and asks the seller how he kept it in such great condition for 10 years. 'Well, it's quite simple,' says the seller, 'whenever the bike is outside and it's gonna rain, rub Vaseline on the chrome.It protects it from the rain, and he hands Joe a jar of Vaseline. That night, his girlfriend, Sandra, invites him over to meet her parents. Naturally, they take the bike there. Just before they enter the house, Sandra stops him and says, 'I have to tell you something about my family. 'When we eat dinner, we don't talk. In fact, the FIRST person who says anything during dinner has to do the dishes.' 'No problem,' he says.. And in they go. Joe is shocked.Right in the middle of the living room is a huge stack of dirty dishes. In the kitchen is another huge stack of dishes. Piled up on the stairs, in the corridor, everywhere he looks dirty dishes. They sit down to dinner, and sure enough, no one says a word. As dinner progresses, Joe decides to take advantage of the situation. He leans over and kisses Sandra. No one says a word. He reaches over and fondles her breasts. Nobody says a word. So he stands up, grabs her, rips her clothes off, throws her on the table and screws her, right there in front of her parents. His girlfriend is a little flustered, her dad is obviously livid and her mom horrified when he sits back down, but no one says a word. He looks at her mom. She's got a great body too. Joe grabs mom, bends her over the table, pulls down her panties, and screws her every which way but loose right there on the dinner table. She has a big orgasm, & Joe sits down. His girlfriend is furious, her dad is boiling, & Mom is beaming from ear to ear. But still ... . Total silence. All of a sudden there is a loud clap of thunder, and it starts to rain. Joe remembers his bike, so he pulls the jar of Vaseline from his pocket. Suddenly the father shouts. I'll do the fuckin’ dishes

That's proper music or at least it sounds great after six pints of Scrumpy ........