What did you do to your bike today ??

The news and your views about biking
User avatar
Kwacky
Posts: 38538
Joined: 21 Oct 2013, 21:52
Your Bike: Brutale 800RR, 1000SX Ninja
Location: Brum
Has thanked: 4314 times
Been thanked: 8352 times

Re: What did you do to your bike today ??

Post by Kwacky »

erm, you run that one past my wife and let me know how you get on :D
User avatar
Monty
Posts: 6671
Joined: 12 Mar 2014, 07:59
Your Bike: 2010 ZX6R
Location: Buxton
Has thanked: 2092 times
Been thanked: 2412 times

Re: What did you do to your bike today ??

Post by Monty »

Scuff wrote:Had an 85 mile run around the Peak on the 690 .

Called in at CMC Clay cross whilst i was out for a gander at a few bikes looking for a replacement for the 950 ... Still can't decide on which type of bike though , my heart says a large CC naked , my head says adventure style bike :?
What ya doing tomorrow?
Monty™© MCMLXXII
User avatar
Scuff
Posts: 148
Joined: 26 Jul 2017, 20:32
Your Bike: KTM 690 ER
Has thanked: 26 times
Been thanked: 45 times

Re: What did you do to your bike today ??

Post by Scuff »

Sorry Monty , seen your ride out but I already have family commitments ... Another time.

Safe ride
User avatar
kingfixer
Posts: 2045
Joined: 13 Mar 2014, 18:08
Your Bike: 2019 Aprilia Dorsoduro 900
Has thanked: 381 times
Been thanked: 697 times

Re: What did you do to your bike today ??

Post by kingfixer »

The 999 is on the paddock stands at the minute, taken the wheels off as I’ve sold them in a deal with a guy who is giving me some OEM black ones, also swapped the shocks over and put the Ohlins back on the bike, been serviced and had the spring powder coated. He’s buying the maxton shock that I have taken off as well.
Swapped the bodywork to road fairings, give it a bit of a clean in it’s stripped down state, get the new wheels on this week then hopefully sell it.
https://gmrprojects.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
User avatar
Rossgo
Posts: 10407
Joined: 14 Mar 2014, 02:01
Your Bike:
Location: Berkshire
Has thanked: 5280 times
Been thanked: 1326 times

Re: What did you do to your bike today ??

Post by Rossgo »

Rode it to work and back. God I love it needs a AS and auto blipper mind....should.i save my hard earned and get both OR should I spend it on something for my GF for our 10 year anniversary , which she has been hinting at

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
User avatar
Kwacky
Posts: 38538
Joined: 21 Oct 2013, 21:52
Your Bike: Brutale 800RR, 1000SX Ninja
Location: Brum
Has thanked: 4314 times
Been thanked: 8352 times

Re: What did you do to your bike today ??

Post by Kwacky »

Anniversaries only count if you're married ;)
User avatar
StMarks
Posts: 4578
Joined: 17 Mar 2014, 21:55
Your Bike: Daytona 675 graphite
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Has thanked: 915 times
Been thanked: 1306 times

Re: What did you do to your bike today ??

Post by StMarks »

Rossgo wrote:......., which she has been hinting at..
Image
User avatar
Rossgo
Posts: 10407
Joined: 14 Mar 2014, 02:01
Your Bike:
Location: Berkshire
Has thanked: 5280 times
Been thanked: 1326 times

Re: What did you do to your bike today ??

Post by Rossgo »

We aren't bothered with marriage but she does want a commitment ring, if I were too then it would a a nice one but to be honest I've left it late saving for something...its only been hinted at since we booked our holiday away to Mexico (March) for our 10 year. Whoops!! If I save now then maybe I'll be able to pick something up for just before we leave in Jan lol

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
User avatar
Kwacky
Posts: 38538
Joined: 21 Oct 2013, 21:52
Your Bike: Brutale 800RR, 1000SX Ninja
Location: Brum
Has thanked: 4314 times
Been thanked: 8352 times

Re: What did you do to your bike today ??

Post by Kwacky »

Just a quick wash for the Versys but I gave the chain a good scrub and lube.
User avatar
Frankie
Posts: 3917
Joined: 11 Mar 2014, 21:37
Your Bike: Fast Ones, and dirty ones
Has thanked: 723 times
Been thanked: 1473 times

Re: What did you do to your bike today ??

Post by Frankie »

Took myself out for a little mad hoon this afternoon :) Down to Newlands, not been there for a while.... a touch chilly, but loved it. Not been out for a while. Much needed.
User avatar
Kwacky
Posts: 38538
Joined: 21 Oct 2013, 21:52
Your Bike: Brutale 800RR, 1000SX Ninja
Location: Brum
Has thanked: 4314 times
Been thanked: 8352 times

Re: What did you do to your bike today ??

Post by Kwacky »

There was a massive tailback this morning up to the motorway. From one roundabout to the next.

Ah, the joys of filtering.
User avatar
Kwacky
Posts: 38538
Joined: 21 Oct 2013, 21:52
Your Bike: Brutale 800RR, 1000SX Ninja
Location: Brum
Has thanked: 4314 times
Been thanked: 8352 times

Re: What did you do to your bike today ??

Post by Kwacky »

Proper cold on the ride home tonight.

They reckon it'll be frosty in the morning. Thankfully Ive got to take the car into work in the morning.
User avatar
D6Nutz
Posts: 7420
Joined: 21 Oct 2013, 21:26
Your Bike: Speed Triple 1200 RS
Has thanked: 828 times
Been thanked: 2604 times
Contact:

Re: What did you do to your bike today ??

Post by D6Nutz »

Kwacky wrote:Proper cold on the ride home tonight.

They reckon it'll be frosty in the morning. Thankfully Ive got to take the car into work in the morning.
Meh, I'll still be out on my push bike..
You never really learn to swear until you learn to drive.

If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough - Mario Andretti
User avatar
Rossgo
Posts: 10407
Joined: 14 Mar 2014, 02:01
Your Bike:
Location: Berkshire
Has thanked: 5280 times
Been thanked: 1326 times

Re: What did you do to your bike today ??

Post by Rossgo »

Fairly warm around here at 11 degrees. I wore my thermals and I was sweating by the time I got to work tonight

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
User avatar
Frankie
Posts: 3917
Joined: 11 Mar 2014, 21:37
Your Bike: Fast Ones, and dirty ones
Has thanked: 723 times
Been thanked: 1473 times

Re: What did you do to your bike today ??

Post by Frankie »

Took myself out again this afternoon for a little hoon and cake.... Up to Wantage for some cake then the nice road to Newbury, bit of a loop. Got a tad cold towards the end, did the last bit on the M4, (needed to get home quick) bloody hell it was scary, these drivers sit so close to each other, its not surprising there are so many bumps out there!!!

Roads were really muddy, you know when it builds up in the middle, made for road positioning a little difficult, especially as the bike does not enjoy it lol.
hence the larger main roads for the trip back, tyres really are not right for this time of the year.
User avatar
Rossgo
Posts: 10407
Joined: 14 Mar 2014, 02:01
Your Bike:
Location: Berkshire
Has thanked: 5280 times
Been thanked: 1326 times

Re: What did you do to your bike today ??

Post by Rossgo »

Rossgo wrote:Fairly warm around here at 11 degrees. I wore my thermals and I was sweating by the time I got to work tonight

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
I'll just update this, the evening was warm, the morning was blinking freezing. I was glad of my thermals, my hands were ice blocks, need to fit heated gloves soon

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
User avatar
Rossgo
Posts: 10407
Joined: 14 Mar 2014, 02:01
Your Bike:
Location: Berkshire
Has thanked: 5280 times
Been thanked: 1326 times

Re: What did you do to your bike today ??

Post by Rossgo »

Yesterday after work I had an hour and half kip and then fitted my mates heated grips. Was a bit of a PITA as all the wires are hard to hide so kinda gave up in the end!! They are fitted my mate is happy and they work! They will be a kind relief to him through this weather im sure

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
User avatar
D6Nutz
Posts: 7420
Joined: 21 Oct 2013, 21:26
Your Bike: Speed Triple 1200 RS
Has thanked: 828 times
Been thanked: 2604 times
Contact:

Re: What did you do to your bike today ??

Post by D6Nutz »

Fitted the replacement optimate lead and out the battery on charge. Hopefully it won't die with the cold weather and lack of use.
You never really learn to swear until you learn to drive.

If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough - Mario Andretti
User avatar
Scuff
Posts: 148
Joined: 26 Jul 2017, 20:32
Your Bike: KTM 690 ER
Has thanked: 26 times
Been thanked: 45 times

Re: What did you do to your bike today ??

Post by Scuff »

An oil service, polish and general check over on the 690.... Removed the battery on the 950 and charged it, which I'll now leave indoors until the weather improves.
User avatar
Cavetroll87
Posts: 2320
Joined: 11 Mar 2014, 21:40
Your Bike: 2014 Yamaha MT09
Location: Kent
Has thanked: 591 times
Been thanked: 532 times

Re: What did you do to your bike today ??

Post by Cavetroll87 »

nothing....again.....hoping the weather dries out a bit so I can use it again this week....

if the battery isn't already flat and in need of a charge.....
Remember: If in Doubt use Full Throttle, It may not make the situation any better, But it will end the suspense...
Post Reply