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Every day I seem some long bearded hipster with an open faced helmet, leather jacket, no gloves and wearing jeans riding what appears to be some kind of artificially aged Enfield. The urge to open the car door as he passes is getting stronger.

Just had a nice 200 mile round Wales, along with the obligatory photo in the Elan Valley. Lovely weather for it - nice and warm without being too hot.

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I thought Cavey was back! Then I noted the date of the post...

Malc wrote:

I thought Cavey was back! Then I noted the date of the post...

Cavey is back.

Mr Dave wrote:

Malc wrote:

I thought Cavey was back! Then I noted the date of the post...

Cavey is back.

How the hell on earth are you meant to screw the battery leads to the battery terminals? The battery sits under the seat, the leads need to be screwed on through a hole on the terminal, but how do you hold the nut up, to get the screw through? Should I use matchsticks or paper, or what? Or just biy a different battery? (The terminal is an upside down squate U shape wivvan ole in it).

Start? Some of us ride all year round.

I think those old street fighter look Speed Triples look well cool (not in satin pink though lulz you'd have to factor in reprinting!)

Ride first though; they're deeply unforgiving and top heavy. I hated my one to ride, and it nearly killed me a couple of times!

At first look I thought it said SHART.

Probably slipped on some oil that fell out of your Audi.

250 Watts of raw power. A proper motorbike, not one of your "enginebikes".

Seriously think I might pick one of these up after the weekend:

250 Watts of raw power. A proper motorbike, not one of your "enginebikes".

It's a higher BHP per tonne though, i suspect.

What sort of range does it get before the battery runs out?

Author:	Cavey [ Mon Jun 06, 2016 10:47 ]
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MaliA wrote: Every day I seem some long bearded hipster with an open faced helmet, leather jacket, no gloves and wearing jeans riding what appears to be some kind of artificially aged Enfield. The urge to open the car door as he passes is getting stronger. That does sound rather 'Tragicomic', admittedly.

Author:	Hearthly [ Wed Jun 08, 2016 13:07 ]
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Faster ever TT lap earlier in the week, with an average (!) speed of 133.4mph, and speeds in excess of 210mph recorded. Pretty eye-popping onboard footage. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... races.html

Author:	Cavey [ Wed Jun 08, 2016 13:16 ]
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Just awesome! We are not worthy... Only watched a few mins (so far) but that's simply superhuman, in fact makes me want another sports bike (make it stop!!) That BMW motorrad RS really is quite something as well, fabulous engineering.

Author:	Hearthly [ Wed Jun 08, 2016 21:44 ]
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At 10m26s if you took a right turn you'd be about 50 yards from our front door My drive to work every day is basically the TT course from 10m26s to 16m55s, where I take a left but he carries on to the Grandstand. (It's a 30mph zone until just out of Ramsey at the Hairpin, and then a 40 into a 30 at the Douglas end at Hillberry, but basically the whole drive is on derestricted roads.) You'd not get me on a bike again these days, I did have a 1985 Yamaha FZ750 for a couple of years in 1997-1999, got that out to 145mph along the mountain mile, which is a pretty scary speed - you become acutely aware that any tiny little thing going wrong is basically going to result in your horrible death. I do admire the titanic balls of the TT riders - it's just shy of 38 miles per lap, and most of it is horrendously unforgiving in the event of a mistake being made or mechanical failure - incredible stuff really.

Author:	Cavey [ Thu Jun 09, 2016 10:29 ]
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Yeah, but this is obviously as extreme as it gets. It's always a difficult one, this. I'm a biker through-and-through; it's in my veins, I've been on a bike since 16 (and before then if we're counting old field-hacks), I simply cannot imagine being without that buzz - even just riding briskly down a fast, gently twisting A-road with the smell of Spring in my nostrils and the sun on my back, as is my wont these days. (My days of absolutely thraping a sportsbike scaring myself shitless are behind me, but fond memories nonetheless). But, it is bloody dangerous, and as hypocritical as it undoubtedly is, I (successfully) did all I could to prevent the Teen Angels becoming bikers, albeit #2 has always loved a pillion ride on mine, just the same now as when she was 8. I feel I can legitimately take my own risks but have a duty of care to others; I try not to blindly evangelise about bikes at least without pointing out their dark side, as there obviously is a dark side. This can be mitigated by riding carefully of course; when I offered a ride to Mimi earlier I was thinking a very gentle 30mph trundle around some rural backroads near the cottage or wherever, on my big ol' Harley which, at 800lbs, noise like thunder and super-bright LED headlamp is hard even for myopic, idiotic, non mirror watching car drivers to miss (fucking twats) - but it does occasionally happen. I suppose when all is said and done, I just think it's worth the risk - for me.

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Author:	Dr Zoidberg [ Sat Jul 23, 2016 16:27 ]
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Just had a nice 200 mile round Wales, along with the obligatory photo in the Elan Valley. Lovely weather for it - nice and warm without being too hot. Attachment: 13709819_10155083575019460_5937238065760541858_n.jpg

Author:	Cavey [ Mon Jul 25, 2016 11:09 ]
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Dr Zoidberg wrote: Just had a nice 200 mile round Wales, along with the obligatory photo in the Elan Valley. Lovely weather for it - nice and warm without being too hot. Attachment: 13709819_10155083575019460_5937238065760541858_n.jpg 200 miles! That's awesome, that's some trek! Did you ride solo? That Kwak looks a lot more comfy than my Hog for that kind of distance.

Author:	Dr Zoidberg [ Mon Jul 25, 2016 11:55 ]
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Yep, didn't have anything better to do so made some sandwiches and set off for a ride round. Had lunch sat by one of the reservoirs, read for a while and then came home on a more southerly route. I've done closer to 300 in the past, heading up by Snowdon then down the coast to Aberystwyth then home.

Author:	Cavey [ Mon Jul 25, 2016 12:09 ]
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Awesome. Not quite in the same league ( ), but I took the Hog to Knutsford on Saturday. Done 600 miles now (hampered by the shit summer), but she's loosening up real nicely now. I just love the heaps upon heaps of torque on offer almost irrespective of RPM; that satisfying "drrrrrRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!" when giving loads of right hand; that massive air filter audibly sucking great lungfuls of induction air, effortlessly cranking it up down the gentle, fast left and right handers en route. No car can ever make me feel like that; it was a good day to be alive.

Author:	MaliA [ Wed Nov 02, 2016 13:07 ]
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To celebrate my 1℅ pay rise, I've been typing stuff into insurance quote engines. Here's what I found, only variable is the bike: ER5 (500cc, 50bhp) fully comp £82 CBR600F (600cc, 85bhp) fully comp £86 GSXR600 (600cc, 93bhp) £246 CBR900RR (929cc, 123bhp) £646 Quite the jump, adding 50℅ more power.

Author:	Malc [ Wed Nov 02, 2016 13:18 ]
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I thought Cavey was back! Then I noted the date of the post...

Author:	MaliA [ Wed Feb 22, 2017 11:38 ]
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How the hell on earth are you meant to screw the battery leads to the battery terminals? The battery sits under the seat, the leads need to be screwed on through a hole on the terminal, but how do you hold the nut up, to get the screw through? Should I use matchsticks or paper, or what? Or just biy a different battery? (The terminal is an upside down squate U shape wivvan ole in it).

Author:	Mr Dave [ Wed Feb 22, 2017 12:35 ]
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Malc wrote: I thought Cavey was back! Then I noted the date of the post... Cavey is back.

Author:	myp [ Wed Feb 22, 2017 12:37 ]
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Mr Dave wrote: Malc wrote: I thought Cavey was back! Then I noted the date of the post... Cavey is back.

Author:	MaliA [ Sun Mar 12, 2017 18:05 ]
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Glacier like progression with Erfive, drained oil and changed filter. Battery still needs to go in. I had a helper, and I learnt the lesson of never saying "sometimes, the best tool to fix things with is a hammer" as she said, "Ok, i fix light", and smashed the indicator off, so that has been electrical taped back on. Again. She had a sit on the bike and said it was a bit high, but she is almost as tall as Melandri and he copes.

Author:	MaliA [ Sun Mar 12, 2017 18:32 ]
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DavPaz wrote: "I fix light!" In fairness, it wasn't on, so could have needed fixing.

Author:	GazChap [ Tue Jun 13, 2017 22:30 ]
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Yeah, whoever ran the engine in on your car was a fucking bellend and ragged it way past safe limits during the run-in period. So instead of your piston rings making a proper seal in the cylinders, there's little bits that oil can seep through into the combustion chamber. I suppose if anything it should increase power slightly (more energy in the combustion?) but it's not good for the engine. Similar fault on the early 140bhp 7th gen Celicas, although in that instance it was a manufacturing fault that made the piston rings weaken over time and become misshapen, allowing the oil to leak through. Worst case I ever heard of on that car was burning a litre of oil for every 200 miles.

Author:	MaliA [ Thu Jun 22, 2017 9:08 ]
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Aged Thing. I just don't know what to think. "when shit goes south, I can escape. Unless safety is 121 miles away. And, around a bend". Still, seems you fit a lot of stuff on a bike, making a trip to a festival faff less, eh, myp?

Author:	Mr Dave [ Wed Feb 22, 2017 14:26 ]
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Lonewolves wrote: Mr Dave wrote: Malc wrote: I thought Cavey was back! Then I noted the date of the post... Cavey is back.

Author:	Cavey [ Wed Feb 22, 2017 19:17 ]
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MaliA wrote: How the hell on earth are you meant to screw the battery leads to the battery terminals? The battery sits under the seat, the leads need to be screwed on through a hole on the terminal, but how do you hold the nut up, to get the screw through? Should I use matchsticks or paper, or what? Or just biy a different battery? (The terminal is an upside down squate U shape wivvan ole in it). I think Wookie or Grim... are your best bets here mate, I have all the practical sense of a small houseplant. Can't you get Mrs A to hold the battery up slightly whilst you connect it, then drop it into place? Anyhoo, can't wait for the bike season to start - my clutch hand is twitching with anticipation!

Author:	Dr Zoidberg [ Wed Feb 22, 2017 19:46 ]
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Start? Some of us ride all year round.

Author:	Cavey [ Wed Feb 22, 2017 19:53 ]
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Dr Zoidberg wrote: Start? Some of us ride all year round. Respect mate. Me? I've had my time riding in rain, snow and ice (and bouncing down the road at 50mph on my arse.... I don't bounce so good these days, stuff gets broken). These days either it's a warm, sunny day or it's car keys. Sad but true, and as much as I love riding.

Author:	DavPaz [ Sun Mar 12, 2017 18:29 ]
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"I fix light!"

Author:	Cras [ Sun Mar 12, 2017 19:26 ]
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At first look I thought it said SHART.

Author:	MaliA [ Sun Mar 12, 2017 19:27 ]
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Sorry

Author:	MaliA [ Sun Mar 12, 2017 19:57 ]
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This. This is Malicool. This is also £2800 and in Hampshire.

Author:	myp [ Sun Mar 12, 2017 20:35 ]
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Yep, I agree.

Author:	Cavey [ Mon Mar 13, 2017 8:23 ]
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I think those old street fighter look Speed Triples look well cool (not in satin pink though lulz you'd have to factor in reprinting!) Ride first though; they're deeply unforgiving and top heavy. I hated my one to ride, and it nearly killed me a couple of times!

Author:	MaliA [ Mon Mar 13, 2017 12:29 ]
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Cavey wrote: I think those old street fighter look Speed Triples look well cool (not in satin pink though lulz you'd have to factor in reprinting!) Ride first though; they're deeply unforgiving and top heavy. I hated my one to ride, and it nearly killed me a couple of times! The pink isn't nearly gauche enough. I doubt I would like the insurance costs, either. I have just about talked myself into getting rid of Erfive and replacing it with CBR600F, as I could commute on it and use it as a toy, and I have a lot of faith in Mr Honda and his engines. The board has rolled her eyes a bit so I will see what "I've got £800 and a two cylinder Kwak" does in Opening Negotiations. Yeah, I know, but I'm not paying £600 more for insurance for a fireblade, and although an Enfield Bullet woyld be a laugh. Have to think about The Rover, too.

Author:	MaliA [ Mon Mar 13, 2017 12:31 ]
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Cras wrote: At first look I thought it said SHART. There ya go.

Author:	Hearthly [ Tue Jun 13, 2017 18:23 ]
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Here's a 'moment' from this year's TT......

Author:	MaliA [ Tue Jun 13, 2017 18:24 ]
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When in doubt, pin it.

Author:	Cavey [ Tue Jun 13, 2017 18:31 ]
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How the FUCK did he control that mother of a tankslapper? FUCK ME ... We're not worthy etc. And no, I won't be trying that on the Harley.

Author:	markg [ Tue Jun 13, 2017 18:53 ]
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Probably slipped on some oil that fell out of your Audi.

Author:	DBSnappa [ Tue Jun 13, 2017 19:07 ]
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markg wrote: Probably slipped on some oil that fell out of your Audi.

Author:	Hearthly [ Tue Jun 13, 2017 19:27 ]
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Touché It doesn't actually drop any oil at all though, it all just goes into the engine and gets blown up with the petrol. Something to do with the piston rings apparently.

Author:	Grim... [ Tue Jun 13, 2017 22:35 ]
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It's not that bad for the engine as long as it has oil in it.

Author:	Cavey [ Thu Jun 22, 2017 11:22 ]
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Heh! Not everyone's cup of tea to be sure, but I love stuff like this. One of the key things I love about Harleys is that they are, by default, post-factory customised in almost every case, and individualised. No two bikes are ever the same, and it's great just chewing the fat with other Harley bikers about their own bikes/projects, and what could work for me. Sure, we're all 40+ but it's an interesting mix of weekend warrior accountants and genuine MC 1%-ers the like of which you'd normally not even lock eyes with, let alone say anything to 'em, and everything in between. Lots of Harley gals, too, and not just pillions either, naturally. To me, it's cool (Malicool? )