Nute Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 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. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 8 hours 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. Been over to Ireland a few times and had all sorts of rain. We've also had some brilliant sunshine so there's still hope. We did the a good bit of the wild Atlantic way and got soaked through more than once. Never had any bike probs so maybe we were lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted Friday at 19:26 Share Posted Friday at 19:26 12 hours ago, Catteeclan said: Been over to Ireland a few times and had all sorts of rain. We've also had some brilliant sunshine so there's still hope. We did the a good bit of the wild Atlantic way and got soaked through more than once. Never had any bike probs so maybe we were lucky. I will be staying with friends who are locals, if it rains too much there’s good food and a pub. There are worse things. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted Saturday at 10:31 Share Posted Saturday at 10:31 Not much at the quiet auto jumble this morn. Maybe one for Scott. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted Saturday at 11:27 Share Posted Saturday at 11:27 Off down west to sing in this later. My group is the Chainers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel Posted Saturday at 12:35 Share Posted Saturday at 12:35 Currently leaving on a ride...states side....met Roland at the gas station...the big dummy forgot his passport...has to run back to his place...lol....im waiting a the gaz station...lol. 220 per liter for supreme gaz...ouch ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted Sunday at 15:39 Share Posted Sunday at 15:39 I got excited again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted Sunday at 17:44 Share Posted Sunday at 17:44 2 hours ago, Buckster said: I got excited again. Some nice bins 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted Sunday at 18:05 Share Posted Sunday at 18:05 20 minutes ago, Catteeclan said: Some nice bins They are nice bins, make the most of seeing the tow bar as well as it will be going this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted Monday at 05:43 Share Posted Monday at 05:43 11 hours ago, Buckster said: They are nice bins, make the most of seeing the tow bar as well as it will be going this month. Off for the winter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted Monday at 06:25 Share Posted Monday at 06:25 41 minutes ago, Catteeclan said: Off for the winter? You will have to wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel Posted Monday at 10:28 Share Posted Monday at 10:28 18 hours ago, Buckster said: I got excited again. I shouldn't have sent you this pic privately...I apologize... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted Monday at 12:22 Share Posted Monday at 12:22 Spent the morning sorting Shadows bike. New JT chain and sprockets and front brake pads. Took longer cleaning everything than actually fitting the parts. Her response was thanks Dad can you lend me £120 to fix my phone. It never ends . Also noticed she has hit 18,000 miles in 2 years. She is talking about taking her A2 in November but we shall see. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel Posted Monday at 15:55 Share Posted Monday at 15:55 In Mont- Jolie Quebec at the moment....waiting for Roland to catch up....slow boke..lol. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago Out mooching about on old faithful. Up Liskeard for a coffee at Checkered Flat, who are moving apparently, then a chemist run for my older daughter. Sometimes 50 miles solo is just what you need 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted 13 minutes ago Share Posted 13 minutes ago Looking good for the age Saul. Mandis 2006 thou uses hydraulics for the clutch. We were going to go out last Saturday and as soon as she went to put it in gear said her clutch felt different. Outing cancelled and I had a little look to find if I clamped the pipe close to the slave cylinder the clutch lever was solid. Checked fluid level which was ok so undid the bleed nipple to get 1 bulb of air and all was well again. She took it to work Monday and said it was back to normal. Think a new slave is on the cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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