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[Nute]

41 minutes ago, Pedro said:

When will you take the s1000r for a proper ride, @Nute? It’s a nice engine, but some say it’s a bit vibey.

I rode it on the trip to Bosham on Sunday. Can't say I noticed any undue vibes but then again the FTR is very vibey so anything else is rock solid by comparison. 

Every car ive had has been large displacement and lots of low end torque so that's what I am kind of used to and I find it difficult to switch to using the revs to get the ooopfh out of a bike, and that's exactly what the s1000 needs. I owned the MT09 for several months before I noticed that the rev counter went green once you wound the revs up enough . The BMW really is a lovely engine. 

I have raised the bars by 25mm which weirdly makes a huge difference to the comfort/riding position - I need to decide if I think it would be further improved but bringing them up a bit higher but that would require altering the brake lines. 

Im somewhat bigger than the average rider so all I can see in the stock mirrors are my shoulders - new bar end mirrors to fit tomorrow which will improve things. 

[Pedro]

1 hour ago, KAYZ1 said:

went for a ride, not many happen now....got 30 miles from home and bloody great thunder storm..took shelter in a cafe..

three coffee's later i left and came home wet and P1ssed off

Not too bad when you get wet if the destination is home and doesn’t take long to get there.

I’m glad you’re out on the bike!

[Pedro]

29 minutes ago, Nute said:

I rode it on the trip to Bosham on Sunday. Can't say I noticed any undue vibes but then again the FTR is very vibey so anything else is rock solid by comparison. 

Every car ive had has been large displacement and lots of low end torque so that's what I am kind of used to and I find it difficult to switch to using the revs to get the ooopfh out of a bike, and that's exactly what the s1000 needs. I owned the MT09 for several months before I noticed that the rev counter went green once you wound the revs up enough . The BMW really is a lovely engine. 

I have raised the bars by 25mm which weirdly makes a huge difference to the comfort/riding position - I need to decide if I think it would be further improved but bringing them up a bit higher but that would require altering the brake lines. 

Im somewhat bigger than the average rider so all I can see in the stock mirrors are my shoulders - new bar end mirrors to fit tomorrow which will improve things. 

Try rotating them a little forward or up, I am aware they’re pretty flat but it’ll still make them a little taller and make the bike feel more offroad and lively. Might not suit a 160hp bike, but the advice is worth what you paid for it  

[Pedro]

Look at her, hasn’t been started or moved in weeks but ready to go on friday!

 

It’ll be a full day of small roads on a heat wave, to have dinner by the border before going to Bilbao.

[Buckster]

8 hours ago, Pedro said:

Look at her, hasn’t been started or moved in weeks but ready to go on friday!

 

It’ll be a full day of small roads on a heat wave, to have dinner by the border before going to Bilbao.

Looks like it needs oil.

[Buckster]

10 minutes ago, Marcel said:

Working on a ATV today...just basic...service before winter, oil , grease, checking fluids..and adjusting the shift rod..it's poping out of gears ...the rod it self is pretty flimsy...probably bent..but there's enough adjustment that I can compensate...

 

That will never run again.

[Pedro]

Tomorrow morning I ride off cross Northern Portugal, heading into Spain heading into Ireland. 

Here, I am looking at 40ºC, obviously hot and very dry, will probably be very warm coming back as well. In Ireland, South and South East, I will probably be in very wet conditions and not very warm, I might not be against it if the friends I'm visiting decide to stick to the inside of a pub. I just unpacked my bags to pack everything again later, what works here doesn't work there so I might break my rule abut luggage and bring an extra bag with proper touring boots and pants, plus visor with pinlock, to wear overseas instead of having to do rain over pants and over boots. I hate an extra bag to carry around but it might be worth it. Also maybe space to bring back a souvenir with the extra bag.

 

[Buckster]

45 minutes ago, Pedro said:

Tomorrow morning I ride off cross Northern Portugal, heading into Spain heading into Ireland. 

Here, I am looking at 40ºC, obviously hot and very dry, will probably be very warm coming back as well. In Ireland, South and South East, I will probably be in very wet conditions and not very warm, I might not be against it if the friends I'm visiting decide to stick to the inside of a pub. I just unpacked my bags to pack everything again later, what works here doesn't work there so I might break my rule abut luggage and bring an extra bag with proper touring boots and pants, plus visor with pinlock, to wear overseas instead of having to do rain over pants and over boots. I hate an extra bag to carry around but it might be worth it. Also maybe space to bring back a souvenir with the extra bag.

 

Make sure to lock your bike up with extra security when you park it, Ireland has rampant motorcycle theft like the U.K.