My wife has just had to go into the hospital, and because I have a cough, the paramedics here turned up in full gear (or at least as full protective gear as the NHS has left). People better fucking start taking it seriously
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My wife has just had to go into the hospital, and because I have a cough, the paramedics here turned up in full gear (or at least as full protective gear as the NHS has left). People better fucking start taking it seriously
It's my belief people won't start taking it seriously until it personally affects them.
You're right. We had the government shut everything down last week, and yet over the weekend everyone was still going out, having parties etc. Even my employer still expects me to go sit in a small enclosed room with colleagues to complete non-emergency work
You guys testing for the virus or unrelated? Hopefully you two are doing okay.
It's unrelated, but she's unfortunately (and understandably) in the COVID ward because I have symptoms and they can't take any risk of infecting regular patients
I've been for a couple of 20 or so mile rides after work, that will do me for the next week or 2
Edit:missed a load of posts.
Hope the both of you are alright Dougald
Edit:missed a load of posts.
Hope the both of you are alright Dougald
Sorry to hear dougald, I hope you and your wife have a quick recovery. Hopefully, everyone everywhere in the world starts taking this seriously or it's going to be a very long year.
On another note, CB-F 1000 concept images are released. Hopefully it makes it to production, it looks amazing.
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On another note, CB-F 1000 concept images are released. Hopefully it makes it to production, it looks amazing.
Honda 2020 CB-F Concept
Rocketgarage Magazine, Engine Fuel & Passion since 2007. cafe racer, scrambler, bobber, flat track, motorcycle, lifestyle, endurance, restomod
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So, I was driving in NY today during peak hours and it was absolutely amazing. No traffic at all. What normally takes 1hr 30 mins only took 32 minutes. After work and some travel time, I arrived to my home state for the weekend. I'm definitely going to go for a ride because there is also no traffic here at all. Gotta take advantage plus I don't always know when I'll be able to ride next.
Looks gorgeous!Sorry to hear dougald, I hope you and your wife have a quick recovery. Hopefully, everyone everywhere in the world starts taking this seriously or it's going to be a very long year.
On another note, CB-F 1000 concept images are released. Hopefully it makes it to production, it looks amazing.
Honda 2020 CB-F Concept
Rocketgarage Magazine, Engine Fuel & Passion since 2007. cafe racer, scrambler, bobber, flat track, motorcycle, lifestyle, endurance, restomod
I love this desgin. Awesome.
I will take a little ride today. I can't stay inside anymore and see my bike in my backyard just sitting around.
I will take a little ride today. I can't stay inside anymore and see my bike in my backyard just sitting around.
awesome Walther today. The Streets were empty and calm. This was the first longer ride with the new exhaust and I reallz love the new sound.
I got my forks sorted and put everything back together, had a short shakedown ride yesterday and around 250km today. The bike is way more forgiving on low rpms compared to the speed triple and the throttle is waaaay less snatchy.
Above 6k rpms is where it gets interesting tho, lol. Pulls like crazy and lifts the front end at above 150km/h without even going full throttle. The only downside is the seat is like a wooden plank compared to the triumph, my ass Is still sore from the ride.
Can't wait for warmer weather and cleaner roads.
Above 6k rpms is where it gets interesting tho, lol. Pulls like crazy and lifts the front end at above 150km/h without even going full throttle. The only downside is the seat is like a wooden plank compared to the triumph, my ass Is still sore from the ride.
Can't wait for warmer weather and cleaner roads.
Went out for a ride today as well. It was great but didn't stop to take some pictures.
Great pic man. What do those dots in a circle mean on the blue part from your license plate?awesome Walther today. The Streets were empty and calm. This was the first longer ride with the new exhaust and I reallz love the new sound.
that the european flag and D stands for Deutschland / Germany. Nearly every EU Country has this.
And mine still has it :-(
I'm going a bit stir-crazy being both bike free and completely quarantined at home for at least another 5 days, so I'm enjoying living through everyone elses photos.
view over the northeastern part of the Ruhr Area. The view was awesome in person sadly it didn't translate well into this picture.
Well PA is still locked down so my bike is garaged for now, but I do have a lot of gopro footage to make a few vids from in the meantime.
If anyone wants to see my latest vid, I filmed one about a week before the lockdown talking about social distancing and riding:
Going to spend this quarantine time practicing different video editing techniques and such. I also need to make a short trailer for my Youtube page yet too. This motovlogging thing has been a fun hobby so far!
If anyone wants to see my latest vid, I filmed one about a week before the lockdown talking about social distancing and riding:
Going to spend this quarantine time practicing different video editing techniques and such. I also need to make a short trailer for my Youtube page yet too. This motovlogging thing has been a fun hobby so far!
I got my forks sorted and put everything back together, had a short shakedown ride yesterday and around 250km today. The bike is way more forgiving on low rpms compared to the speed triple and the throttle is waaaay less snatchy.
Above 6k rpms is where it gets interesting tho, lol. Pulls like crazy and lifts the front end at above 150km/h without even going full throttle. The only downside is the seat is like a wooden plank compared to the triumph, my ass Is still sore from the ride.
Can't wait for warmer weather and cleaner roads.
One day I'm gonna own a ZX-10. Might be closer to my retirement but I love the 2011-15 gen.
My ban is up so I'm back and gonna stick to this thread to not have that happen again lol. Went for a ride with the girlfriend and she loved being a passenger, the Bolt was stable and good the whole way.
I had to go to Yamaha because the morning that we were meant to ride my bike wouldn't start and I needed to get a new battery. Still had the original from 2014 so I'm not surprised it wouldn't turn over. When we went my girlfriend was eyeballing a 1994 Virago XV250 they had in the lot and I think she's keen to get one soon haha.
I had to go to Yamaha because the morning that we were meant to ride my bike wouldn't start and I needed to get a new battery. Still had the original from 2014 so I'm not surprised it wouldn't turn over. When we went my girlfriend was eyeballing a 1994 Virago XV250 they had in the lot and I think she's keen to get one soon haha.
I don't remember if we've had this discussion in here before and I'm too lazy to check but I've got a question for all of you:
Do you guys do clutchless shifts or always use the clutch on bikes that don't have a quickshifter?
I personally only use the clutch at slow speeds (in towns, traffic, etc) and sometimes between 1st and 2nd gear (not always tho).
Was watching a youtube vlog and I think like 95% of vloggers use the clutch even under hard acceleration on up shifts which is just weird to me (Royal Jordanian is one of the few who does clutchless shifts even without a quickshifter).
I've asked this a few times in person from people that ride and no one seems to do it, most of them actually seem to think you'll damage your gearbox if you do it and even when I explain that a quickshifter doesn't magically engage your clutch for upshifts and just cuts the throttle they're still afraid to try it and argue against it.
I've been doing clutchless shifts since my 50cc days and never had gearbox issues besides the occasional false neutral if you get the timing wrong or use the gear lever too lightly. My ZX-10R shifts like a dream even from 1st to 2nd without using the clutch and I've yet to have a single false neutral.
Do you guys do clutchless shifts or always use the clutch on bikes that don't have a quickshifter?
I personally only use the clutch at slow speeds (in towns, traffic, etc) and sometimes between 1st and 2nd gear (not always tho).
Was watching a youtube vlog and I think like 95% of vloggers use the clutch even under hard acceleration on up shifts which is just weird to me (Royal Jordanian is one of the few who does clutchless shifts even without a quickshifter).
I've asked this a few times in person from people that ride and no one seems to do it, most of them actually seem to think you'll damage your gearbox if you do it and even when I explain that a quickshifter doesn't magically engage your clutch for upshifts and just cuts the throttle they're still afraid to try it and argue against it.
I've been doing clutchless shifts since my 50cc days and never had gearbox issues besides the occasional false neutral if you get the timing wrong or use the gear lever too lightly. My ZX-10R shifts like a dream even from 1st to 2nd without using the clutch and I've yet to have a single false neutral.
I tried it a few times on my KLR650 back when I had it. I personally use the clutch. I'm out on the streets not a racetrack so I don't see the need.
BMW R18 production model has finally been revealed.
https://www.rideapart.com/articles/407899/2021-bmw-r-18-unveiling/amp/. Having had the R1200C for many years, it does somewhat appeal to me...
https://www.rideapart.com/articles/407899/2021-bmw-r-18-unveiling/amp/. Having had the R1200C for many years, it does somewhat appeal to me...
Ok, I want this headlight in my XSR. This will be my next project on this bike.
This R18 could be something for if I would be rich.
This R18 could be something for if I would be rich.
Well that was a mistake.
Fitted this and it wouldnt tickover when cold, kept cutting out.
Ran like shit for a few streets, missing and backfiring, then seemed to clear.
Ticked over fine after a 10 mile ride and ran nice during it.
Wasn't happy so took the airbox cover off to have a look, the intake and "inside" the filter was covered in oil.
When it arrived it seemed too oily, so I rang them, but they assured me that's how theyre meant to be.
Took it out, cleaned all the excess oil off the intake, put the old paper type filter in, ran perfectly fine.
Maybe it's because the Firebolt has a full Micron exhaust and the "race" ECU, and has been setup to run with that, but it didnt like that airfilter at all :V
Gonna go check out a used 2016 DRZ400SM tomorrow. It's got mods I'd do already performed. Not too keen on the livery though but that can be fixed. I hope it goes through!!!
What do you mean by restrictions?
I was thinking more of sports bikes. I seem to remember a Ninja model supposedly being a good bike for beginners, but that was a long time ago.
You're in the US I'm assuming, restrictions only apply in Europe. Ninja 250 or Ninja 400 is probably what you're looking for.
Sport bikes are cool and all but if it has clip-on handlebars and a more bent over riding position it's noticeably harder to ride in slow traffic or maneuver around a parking lot. I was kinda surprised at how much trouble I was having adjusting to slow speed (as in walking pace) riding going from the speed triple to the zx-10r.
My current plan is to ride the ninja for a summer or two, sell it and buy either a supermoto or if the prices are down enough on used ones a super naked like the V4 Tuono or a 1290 Super Duke.
My current plan is to ride the ninja for a summer or two, sell it and buy either a supermoto or if the prices are down enough on used ones a super naked like the V4 Tuono or a 1290 Super Duke.
Depends on budget too. There are plenty of reasonable 500cc beginner-ish sportsbikes if that's what you'll be tested on. Most people suggest the 250 from a US standpoint because the requirements for getting an unlimited bike license there seem to be that you're a living, breathing adult human.
Just set off my bikes alarm while in the garage. It's pissed at me that I'm not going out due to Quarantine.
Just set off my bikes alarm while in the garage. It's pissed at me that I'm not going out due to Quarantine.
Depending on budget and preferences and skill level there's a lot of bikes we can suggest, but as a one size fits all suggestion - I'm going with either a Monster 696 or a 796 or maybe the slightly younger 800 model Ducati Scrambler. All reasonably well equiped in terms of frames/brakes/suspension/tires and the power is plentiful (enough) while coming at you predictably and safely.
If you've never bought a (used) bike before, bring someone with you who has. Upon purchase, if you don't do ANYTHING else to the bike, at least take off whatever old/beatenup/driedout/cheap tires are on there and replace them with a fresh set of Bridgestone S22s or Michelin Pilot Road 5s.
Nice, watching this tomorrow.
What a disappointment. The dude was shady as hell (probably stolen bike) and he wouldn't let me test drive it. I just noped out of there.
Yeah, thats a good idea.
Back on the old filter for now as I cant really ride it with the lockdown.
Yeah I was wondering about that. You guys aren't allowed to ride unless it's for something critical or what's the policy like?
Government advice is not to travel unless you have to for work or to buy essential supplies. The law passed is less stringent than this but your mileage varies with how jobsworthy the police are in your area. Still plenty of bikes on the road but I choose not to use mine at this time
I'm technically a 'key worker' so I can still leave the house anyway, which is a bit of a mixed blessing.
I'm still working as I'm a key worker in the Oil and Gas industry, so if I'm not commuting on it I could just say I'm getting petrol for work 20 miles from my house :V
I am not discounting a small amount of jealousy when it comes to some of the criticism that has been leveled at motorcyclists over the last few weeks, yeah.
I did a thing...
Bought a 2014 Honda Grom. Only mods are tail tidy and fmf full exhaust. It needs some love. What are some things I should just do? Other than washing it, the oil change and I'm putting on a new chain on it.
(Sellers pic but it's already in my possession)
Bought a 2014 Honda Grom. Only mods are tail tidy and fmf full exhaust. It needs some love. What are some things I should just do? Other than washing it, the oil change and I'm putting on a new chain on it.
(Sellers pic but it's already in my possession)