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Title: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on February 29, 2016, 12:22:17 pm
In order to stop polluting the YYFY thread ( :sorry:) I've started this one, to share pics of people's real or dream bikes, current projects and elbow-dragging action.
I've mounted my new rearsets. Shame it hasn't stopped raining since last Wednesday. Things are getting really nice, next it will be CNC machined Ergal top steering plate, aeronautic brakes tubes, slimmed down fuel tank. Not climbing on rock anymore, not driving miles to do the umpteenth lap on a boulder, where would I throw money otherwise?
 :devangel:

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1559/25373725665_0cf63be2f1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EEbYCH)pedane4 (https://flic.kr/p/EEbYCH) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1536/24747064333_d33500d5ab_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DGPb3Z)pedane3 (https://flic.kr/p/DGPb3Z) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1680/25255540832_f7afdd3f3a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EtKfpb)pedane2 (https://flic.kr/p/EtKfpb) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1448/25078154660_092086be65_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ed56EU)pedane (https://flic.kr/p/Ed56EU) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on March 01, 2016, 12:53:36 pm
Nice looking machine,  :beer2:
and I'm guessing, quite light. I've been considering getting another bike myself.

I'd always dreamt of scratching my way through the Peak, to Crag X, with rockboots and chalk bag, having a boulder, and thrashing back. In reality, the bouldering never happened  ;D

Are you a single guy Lore? Looks like a Rotax
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on March 02, 2016, 02:49:17 pm
I have actually a girlfriend Dave, but as we all know, we are all single when riding our bikes.
 8)
It's - was - a 1999 Suzuki SV 650 S. Carburetors.
As you see, I am after look and not performance, the original engine makes 76 HP and, despite being laughed at by most people, they are more than enough for me. Each time I go riding I try to be smooth and always have a perfect body positioning. The exact opposite of what I look for in my climbing.

Get a new bike!
Cheers for your comment!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Baron on April 20, 2016, 07:15:02 pm
I'm considering my first bike, mainly for the commute initially with the odd weekend ride chucked in.
Learnt to ride with my history teacher when I was 15.
My total experience since then is a ride on the back of a CBR750 in 1993 and that's it.

Models I've looked at include:
CBF125
CBR125
CG125
YBR125
KTM duke 125

I'm thinking CG125 for a while, then CBR300, which is only a little more than the 125.

Looking for advice on helmet/gloves/jacket/pants too.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Evil on April 22, 2016, 01:26:54 pm
Here's the only bike I've ever owned. I actually got rid of it a few years ago now, but have recently been thinking I really want a bike again, so this thread is nicely timed. My bike was a ZR250 grey import which was never actually sold in the UK, and thus made me hated intensely by any bike garage I visited. It finally got too unreliable and hated by mechanics everywhere, and I wasn't using it much, so I got rid of it. It was a super fun little bike though, crazy high revving - made a good noise  :punk:

(http://i.imgur.com/0NHDb.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/YkL0iMS.jpg)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Dave Mayes on April 22, 2016, 06:11:38 pm
YBR125

I had a ybr125 for a few years, the thing was perfect. Never heard anyone say a bad word about them.

Only problem was the stock tyres, which you can change for michelines. Actually it had leaky fork seals aswell from imperfections in the metal of the forks, not a big problem.

Still, it was a great bike. Did 80 downhill with the wind behind you...

Looking for advice on helmet/gloves/jacket/pants too.

If you're Sheffield based, I got some cheap 2nd hand leathers from a place on Broadfield Rd, near Richtone Music.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Baron on April 23, 2016, 08:37:44 am
YBR looks perfect for what I want initially - cheap, good mpg and won't kill me.

Yes, I'm in Sheffield and will check out the place on Broadfield Rd.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on April 25, 2016, 03:32:01 pm
The YBR is a lovely bike indeed. I would buy one if I hadn't already two bikes...

The Kawa looked good!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 02, 2016, 12:52:34 pm
Practice week is here. A few days ago I repaired Michael Rutgers fuel tank and today it was John McGuiness's turn for some fuel tank mods.
This is his superbike sans seat and fuel tank:
https://flic.kr/p/HE6NcK

I'll get you some more photos over the coming week Nibs.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 02, 2016, 01:36:53 pm
So psyched about the TT, lucky bastard!
I think this year I could watch it in streaming!
Saw McGuinness Honda at a bike show last January, beautiful machine. They had cleverly left it uncleaned, so it was full of splashed mosquitos, grass and oil. Marvel. The hyper-reinforced swingarm was a work of art.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 02, 2016, 01:41:16 pm
On a completely different level, with the help of my mechanic I finally mounted the new front brake pump, brake oil tank and aero brake tubes on my bike. The devil is in the details.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: steveri on June 02, 2016, 02:40:58 pm
After a couple of Honda step-throughs in my youth I've developed a dirty fascination with 'Custom Cubs'...

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yH163dXJX9U/VRf_NU1BH1I/AAAAAAAAC3M/-da27qBJDkM/s1600/Kickback%2B2015%2B5.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NtkzKdzeMpY/VRf_HvZ_G_I/AAAAAAAAC18/rcncy372k90/s1600/Kickback%2B2015%2B11.jpg)

(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0664/5435/products/Rear-View-001_1024x1024.jpg?v=1454164760)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 02, 2016, 03:09:49 pm
 :punk:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 02, 2016, 06:40:00 pm
Saw McGuinness Honda at a bike show last January, beautiful machine. They had cleverly left it uncleaned, so it was full of splashed mosquitos, grass and oil. Marvel. The hyper-reinforced swingarm was a work of art.
My McGuinness claim to fame is last year the night before the senior race I was welding up and modifying his damaged radiator. No radiator, no race. We got it fixed and he went on to win BOOM!!
It's actually pretty surprising how minimally the teams travel, I mean McGuiness is an A-list rider and in one of the biggest teams at the TT and yet for two bikes they only bring one spare radiator!! We're not complaining though, we get plenty of work from it...
Saw a Vyrus today, a spectacular looking thing, sadly it was broken down at the side of the road with an iratre owner which sort of spoilt the image.

Quote
YBR looks perfect for what I want initially - cheap, good mpg and won't kill me.
I've got a YBR, nice bike, comfy, easy to ride, reliable and simple. There's a reason every riding school in the world seems to use them as the go to learner. Probably about to upgrade to a Hornet shortly (and I have plans for customisation...)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Falling Down on June 02, 2016, 06:43:03 pm
I'm pretty sure our Crossfit loving Mark S's father or grandfather in law has won one of the TT races.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Falling Down on June 02, 2016, 06:52:35 pm
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160602/9a2f9a5a3ea1b711122e848a226f423b.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160602/3ce07462a4a0d73761c4c901bb56aded.jpg)

My bike.  Victory Hammer S..


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Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 02, 2016, 06:58:14 pm
Rear Wheel :o

What a beast!!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: a dense loner on June 02, 2016, 07:32:33 pm
I'm pretty sure our Crossfit loving Mark S's father or grandfather in law has won one of the TT races.
Now that's a mans sport!

That bike looks amazing FD!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Falling Down on June 02, 2016, 11:23:16 pm
Rear Wheel :o

What a beast!!

250mm rear wheel
1800cc, 97hp, 115lbs of torque, 106 cubic inch twin.  Belt drive.

It is a bit beastly....  Off the road at the minute as the electrics are a bit borked and the battery keep draining.

Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Falling Down on June 02, 2016, 11:24:35 pm
Great welding stories Nik.  I bet it's brilliant doing that and seeing your work win a race!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on June 03, 2016, 03:06:50 am
Practice week is here. A few days ago I repaired Michael Rutgers fuel tank and today it was John McGuiness's turn for some fuel tank mods.
This is his superbike sans seat and fuel tank:
https://flic.kr/p/HE6NcK

I'll get you some more photos over the coming week Nibs.

Some great anecdotal stuff there Nik  :2thumbsup:

Here are a few shots with some historical relevance perhaps.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7425/26810345844_d1ee320d1f_c.jpg)

This was my TZR 250. Caldwell Park, about '92 for some production 250 racing. This bike features in Moffatt's book Revelations. It's the "TZ 250 race bike" which was stolen. I'd swapped it with Jerry for his van, arranging for him to come over and pick the bike up from my alley on another day. I had to nag him a bit. A couple of days later, I got back home, and the bike had gone. I thanked him when I saw him next, at the Foundry, and his jaw hit the floor. It had been nicked!

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7196/27142990000_22b3793d65_c.jpg)

Anything McGuiness can do.. This is the same bike, sans a bit more than the fuel tank. I'd highsided out of the hairpin (broken chain). Got it back together for the second race later, in the p'ing rain, for a signature on my novice licence.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7283/26810343494_7029e7ef5d_c.jpg)

Anyone know who this is? Bubba on his trusty FZR, outside my place. Again, about 92. Brings back some great memories! Hope that's OK Bubba  ;D


(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7247/27320648402_445f911879_b.jpg)

Talking of which, I'd love another of these! Kawa KR1S. Bloody lovely little bike. Seem to be getting quite hard to find.

Hope you like those  ;D
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Muenchener on June 03, 2016, 09:07:41 am
There was a Ducati Panigale parked in front of my office the other day. I win.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 03, 2016, 09:50:04 am
Great stories and pics everyone!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 03, 2016, 10:00:35 am
Great welding stories Nik.  I bet it's brilliant doing that and seeing your work win a race!
It certainly is. Although I recognise my input is negligible and it's more a case of "only option" rather than "best option" when these bikes come through the door...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: mark s on June 03, 2016, 11:11:45 am
I'm pretty sure our Crossfit loving Mark S's father or grandfather in law has won one of the TT races.

Can you post the pic of him please Ben as I don't know how do it.

It is my father in law. He raced there 75 and 76 .
He said in 75 he was in a race something like new comers and he said it was really foggy and people were going very slow so he kept giving it the right hand. Until everyone was going slow .turned out the race was stopped like he thought and said he would have got a podium.
76 he rode a tz750 for a lap.I asked him how quick did it go. No speedo so didn't know but guesses 180+ . Told me about going flat out on it tucked in and the front wheel came up. All he could see was sky . His answer to it was keep full throttle and hope it was pointing in the right direction. Lucky for him it was. Said he clipped a wall once and gave him a tank slapper but kept the throttle open.

He also did track racing and held the track record on the club circuit for a place I can't remember . He spoke about joey Dunlop and this aura of his name and said when he first met him he came over to race at a race he was in. Cadwell I think it was. Said he was a scruffy fucker with shit teeth. Dave beat him.
He raced against lots of big names and said lost a lot of mates

He still works on bikes and a few weeks ago I heard a two stroke at a bike garage near by . It sounded awesome. Then it was coming down the street. Dave was riding it in overalls and no helmet. This is right next to the police station in leek.
Him and another are building it for track racing .his mate will race it not him.
the following day they took it to morridge. A long straight ridge road near the roaches. Put it on a trailer and gave it a test. He blew it up and has to rebuild it.

I worked with a bloke who knew him as youngsters. He said on a bike no one was anywhere near as quick. Lots of people challenged him but no one could touch him.  He still wired wrong now. Never a normal bloke in a million years
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Bubba on June 03, 2016, 01:39:43 pm
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7283/26810343494_7029e7ef5d_c.jpg)Anyone know who this is? Bubba on his trusty FZR, outside my place. Again, about 92. Brings back some great memories! Hope that's OK Bubba  ;D

Wow! That's a long time ago - had a lot of fun on that FZR 600.  I've still got those knee sliders somewhere, they had titanium bolts screwed into them which let out a spray of bright sparks when I was on my knee; great for general showing off and horrifying people you'd just passed on the way into a corner  :devil-smiley:

Talking of which, I'd love another of these! Kawa KR1S. Bloody lovely little bike. Seem to be getting quite hard to find.
Probably coz most of them self-destructed like mine kept trying to. Probably the nimblest bike I ever rode though.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Falling Down on June 03, 2016, 02:28:15 pm
I'm pretty sure our Crossfit loving Mark S's father or grandfather in law has won one of the TT races.

Can you post the pic of him please Ben as I don't know how do it.

It is my father in law. He raced there 75 and 76 .
He said in 75 he was in a race something like new comers and he said it was really foggy and people were going very slow so he kept giving it the right hand. Until everyone was going slow .turned out the race was stopped like he thought and said he would have got a podium.
76 he rode a tz750 for a lap.I asked him how quick did it go. No speedo so didn't know but guesses 180+ . Told me about going flat out on it tucked in and the front wheel came up. All he could see was sky . His answer to it was keep full throttle and hope it was pointing in the right direction. Lucky for him it was. Said he clipped a wall once and gave him a tank slapper but kept the throttle open.

He also did track racing and held the track record on the club circuit for a place I can't remember . He spoke about joey Dunlop and this aura of his name and said when he first met him he came over to race at a race he was in. Cadwell I think it was. Said he was a scruffy fucker with shit teeth. Dave beat him.
He raced against lots of big names and said lost a lot of mates

He still works on bikes and a few weeks ago I heard a two stroke at a bike garage near by . It sounded awesome. Then it was coming down the street. Dave was riding it in overalls and no helmet. This is right next to the police station in leek.
Him and another are building it for track racing .his mate will race it not him.
the following day they took it to morridge. A long straight ridge road near the roaches. Put it on a trailer and gave it a test. He blew it up and has to rebuild it.

I worked with a bloke who knew him as youngsters. He said on a bike no one was anywhere near as quick. Lots of people challenged him but no one could touch him.  He still wired wrong now. Never a normal bloke in a million years

Mark S's Father in Law (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160603/96c8537ff0f866ba9b02acb9fea99712.jpg)


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Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 03, 2016, 02:58:11 pm
 :bow:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 03, 2016, 03:23:26 pm
Silly audio of my '92 Tzr 125 R...
 :-[
https://youtu.be/qBf9zQzWHtI
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: mark s on June 03, 2016, 03:39:21 pm
http://daveriley.weebly.com/uploads/4/8/4/5/4845046/malpk14041974.pdf

did a quick google and found this when he raced in race 4

i remember him talking about watching phil haslam get killed in scarborough.

will see if he has any pics of racing
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on June 03, 2016, 04:34:41 pm
Wow! That's a long time ago - had a lot of fun on that FZR 600.  I've still got those knee sliders somewhere, they had titanium bolts screwed into them which let out a spray of bright sparks when I was on my knee; great for general showing off and horrifying people you'd just passed on the way into a corner  :devil-smiley:

Probably coz most of them self-destructed like mine kept trying to. Probably the nimblest bike I ever rode though.

Great stuff Bubbs  ;D Had to help mine along a bit.. H874 & H774 IIRC. Miss razzing over to Wales!


 :bow:

You trying to get airborne there Lore?  :P
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Bubba on June 03, 2016, 04:49:44 pm
Miss razzing over to Wales!
Makes me shudder to think of what we used to get up to and away with tbh but it was certainly great fun!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: a dense loner on June 03, 2016, 05:08:21 pm
You've all gone up in my estimation, which considering where you were starting from was very easy but even so, beasts!  :weakbench: good reading
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 04, 2016, 10:48:51 am
First race in 15 minutes!
Live on radio here!
http://www.manxradio.com/on-air/vauxhall-radio-tt/vauxhall-radio-tt/ (http://www.manxradio.com/on-air/vauxhall-radio-tt/vauxhall-radio-tt/)

Live timing here!
http://ttlive.iomtt.com (http://ttlive.iomtt.com)

Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 04, 2016, 11:22:42 am
What a start!!! First lap, first 133 mph lap, first sub 17' lap! Wow! Michael Dunlop!!!
What now?
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 04, 2016, 11:48:26 am
Outrageous!! Hutch is going well to.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 04, 2016, 12:12:41 pm
I have to say that I miss the presence of Guy Martin.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: tomtom on June 04, 2016, 05:15:38 pm
I think it's being covered in itv4....
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: mini on June 04, 2016, 05:42:19 pm
I think it's being covered in itv4....

Highlights tonight at 9 bells.  ;D
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 04, 2016, 05:45:58 pm
I think it's being covered in itv4....
Sadly can't see it from Italy...
 :no:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: mini on June 04, 2016, 05:51:53 pm
I think it's being covered in itv4....
Sadly can't see it from Italy...
 :no:

Is it possible to view through the ITV hub by any chance? I know some british terestrial channels don't allow viewing overseas. This s a link worth trying if you haven't already? http://www.itv.com/hub/itv4
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 04, 2016, 06:12:01 pm
Cheers, I will try. Knowing that here it's covered by Mediaset Sport - pay tv - I don't have much hope. But I'll check it out, you never know!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 04, 2016, 06:14:46 pm
Saw the Vyrus again...
https://flic.kr/p/HpYU6A
From the front, parked next to a nice looking MV Augusta...
https://flic.kr/p/HQqxAB
And a couple of bikes down from a Benelli...
https://flic.kr/p/GUKM8a
Here's the Vyrus from the front showing the wacky front steering set up, spaces...
https://flic.kr/p/HQqxAB

Mind these are probably all ten a penny in Italy aren't they Nibs?

I'll head to the paddock later in the week and get some race bike shots.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 04, 2016, 06:15:39 pm
Sigh doesn't accept Italian post codes...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 04, 2016, 06:18:48 pm
Mind these are probably all ten a penny in Italy aren't they Nibs?
Ahahahah not exactly!
The Benelli maybe, it was a complete fiasco, but the MV and the Vyrus are "oggetti da amatori" so their prices are totally out of mind!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 04, 2016, 06:23:32 pm
The itv4 coverage is pretty good so worth watching if possible. Any of our resident techno weenies able to come up with a work around??
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 04, 2016, 06:53:39 pm
Does this work nibs
http://www.freeintertv.com/view/id-2120
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 04, 2016, 09:24:51 pm
FUCKING YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 04, 2016, 10:01:11 pm
A 3rd place and a 6th place for our tank modifications, i'll take that  :)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 06, 2016, 03:15:52 pm
Hutchy must have had a good breakfast this morning!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 09, 2016, 02:18:03 pm
And again yesterday, he seems to be on a different level to everyone else, even Dunlop!
Anyway here's some paddock shots:
Hutchy's (at the time) two winning bikes with garlands:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7048/26933647713_6680681d05_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H32Z7r)20160608_103030 (https://flic.kr/p/H32Z7r) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr
Dunlops lap record tyres:
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7676/27265527290_2e68c18731_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HxmXm7)20160608_111530 (https://flic.kr/p/HxmXm7) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr
A couple of shots of the Nortons, they don't win anything but they look amazing and sound like gods farting:
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7412/27469862991_4119f80ff8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HRqeer)20160608_112018 (https://flic.kr/p/HRqeer) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7673/27542169995_ca3d93445f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HXNPzV)20160608_112036 (https://flic.kr/p/HXNPzV) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr
And another Norton which is clearly a very nice looking bike:
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7099/26933513723_560b72b3d3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H32ihg)20160608_112113 (https://flic.kr/p/H32ihg) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr
A bimota with hub centred steering, nice engineering (but not as wacky looking as the Vyrus):
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7360/27542164525_b72db2aa91_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HXNMXB)20160608_112516 (https://flic.kr/p/HXNMXB) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr
Cafe racers and Nortons I like ok? Just live with it (this was spotted by my kids parked up on the road at the end of a row of very expensive ducati sports bikes, that they completely ignored...):
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7307/27469849021_5a56919519_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HRqa5z)20160608_124511 (https://flic.kr/p/HRqa5z) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr
And finally a couple of shots of the bike for the sidecar team that we sponsor (in a small way). these guys are completely legends. They are local lads, both on the cusp of 70 and aiming to do a 100mph average speed lap this year (they did 99.7 last year). To claim the arbritary but wonderful the record as the oldest fastest sidecar team in TT history, they've probably already got this but 100mph is the target. They also do it all for charity (breast cancer research) and raise a lot of money. Last year they did the race wearing pink bra's over their leathers. Just total hero's:
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7698/26933481093_cf1e1cb58a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H328zF)20160608_114500 (https://flic.kr/p/H328zF) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7055/26933477313_cacae370d0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H327sv)20160608_114520 (https://flic.kr/p/H327sv) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr

I'll be back at the paddock on friday so prepare for more boring shots...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 09, 2016, 02:59:12 pm
Eye candy.
 :dance1: :bow:
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Post by: Nibile on June 09, 2016, 03:00:35 pm
Let's hope for perfect connies for tomorrow!
And safe rides.
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Post by: SEDur on June 09, 2016, 11:50:59 pm
Sweet

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Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on June 10, 2016, 12:37:09 am
(Wipes dribble from shirt)

Some gorgeous machinery there!

You're right about the Nortons

 :shag:
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Post by: Nibile on June 10, 2016, 08:47:41 am
The Domiracer is astounding.
Nortons are great.
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Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on June 10, 2016, 11:03:42 am
Crap thread, this one.

Who started it?

 :)
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Post by: SamT on June 10, 2016, 11:11:41 am
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Post by: SamT on June 10, 2016, 11:12:41 am


Wow! That's a long time ago - had a lot of fun on that FZR 600.  I've still got those knee sliders somewhere, they had titanium bolts screwed into them which let out a spray of bright sparks when I was on my knee; great for general showing off and horrifying people you'd just passed on the way into a corner  :devil-smiley:


 ;D  - every single time I go round that first right hander heading towards gardoms from owler bar, I picture you with your knee down and sparks coming off that right knee and I can still feel nic sitting the bike up a bit in shock as he'd forgotten you were wearing them.  I have a proper snapshot image in my head. Pity I cant upload it here.

Always feel a bit of a pang that I never actually bought a bike, but also a bit lucky, cause I'm not sure I'd still be in one piece if that VRF400 at Manhatten Motorcycles hadn't just been sold 5 mins before I turned up to buy it!!
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Post by: lagerstarfish on June 10, 2016, 11:15:14 am

I'm not sure I'd still be in one piece if that VRF400 at Manhatten Motorcycles hadn't just been sold 5 mins before I turned up to buy it!!


few pints in the Red Lion to cope with the loss?

(or is the White more of a bikers place?)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 10, 2016, 11:23:18 am
So, who's gonna win the Senior?
Hutchy seemed on another level, when he's into it he's hardly beatable, and he seems to have found a purple patch; Michael Dunlop, well, could win anytime; sting in the tail by McGuinness?
Can't see anyone else with real chances.
So fucking psyched.

Besides, I've been quoted "at least 400 Euros plus Vat" for a custom made Ergal top plate for my bike...  :'(
Plus, taking the bike to their shop in Verona, 300 kms away...  :'( :'(
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Post by: Johnny Brown on June 10, 2016, 12:06:12 pm
Have you had Cowboyhat's video of his dad and his Norton?

Always a few Nortons, plus lots of other very nice bikes in the bike specialists upstairs at our unit.

http://vimeo.com/102710819
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Post by: Whyatt on June 10, 2016, 12:16:02 pm
I would like to see Michael Dunlop do it but hutchy is a top bloke, shame the triumph didn't get into the top 3 on the supersport. Been a good one this year very enjoyable
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Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on June 10, 2016, 12:56:34 pm
Nice video there, JB.

"The Dog's"  ;D

Not sure about the Senior. I'm a bit worried TBH. All this talk of a 134/135 lap is getting a bit scary, realistic though it probably is. It's not the speed, but the level of commitment to achieve it. I'll watch it later on the hub. I'll go Dunlop, to avoid breaking the fence.

Or Alex.. as I don't think he's aware of the risks.



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Post by: Nibile on June 10, 2016, 02:18:25 pm
What? The guy in the Domiracer video, that I'm close to watching for the ten millionth time, is Cowboyhat's dad?
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Post by: Johnny Brown on June 10, 2016, 02:30:11 pm
You didn't look at his other videos then! Highly amusing if you know him, cos he's exactly like Char just 30 years older! At least we know what to expect!
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Post by: Nibile on June 10, 2016, 04:26:29 pm
Mental Senior so far.
"When lapping at 132 isn't fast anymore, and 130 is approaching pit lane." 
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Post by: a dense loner on June 10, 2016, 07:30:35 pm
That's a piece of engineering  :o
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Post by: nik at work on June 11, 2016, 08:29:47 pm
The last few shots from the TT this year...
Going OT here, but this was one of the few things slow enough to photograph on senior race day, and yes it's the right way up:
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7420/27309344990_6647b2022a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HBewPG)20160610_120253 (https://flic.kr/p/HBewPG) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr

I tried to photograph every sidecar (think there were 50+ in total...) as they set off. This is probably 100 metres down from the start line and these are the few that I managed to get in shot...:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7357/27513503721_7e44140a86_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HVgU6P)20160610_133148 (https://flic.kr/p/HVgU6P) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7460/26976424714_538d617296_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H6PedW)20160610_133348 (https://flic.kr/p/H6PedW) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7407/26976421954_cd32d03c56_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H6Pdpm)20160610_133419 (https://flic.kr/p/H6Pdpm) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr

Start 'em young:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7707/27487413112_ba24759cdb_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HSYbgJ)20160610_140643 (https://flic.kr/p/HSYbgJ) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr

(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7615/27513480171_9dc1f29614_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HVgM6M)20160610_140558 (https://flic.kr/p/HVgM6M) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr

This is the sidecar boys that we sponsor, they had a decent run, first lap was 97.5MPH from standing start with full tank, lap 2 99.3MPH so were looking good for a 100+ on the last flying lap. However all the teams seemed to drop off the pace on the last lap (unusually) so I suspect that the sea mist that delayed the start came back a bit and everyone eased off, oh well next year... This is them coming back in have just finished, high-fiving mo-fos:
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7425/27487396162_60b68bc450_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HSY6eu)20160610_144803 (https://flic.kr/p/HSY6eu) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr

My even less successful atempts at catching the superbikes, these are a couple of the "slow" back markers...:
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7339/27309284370_1d76fe2d89_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HBedNw)20160610_172337 (https://flic.kr/p/HBedNw) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7556/27487372892_8a53e91483_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HSXYjh)20160610_172357 (https://flic.kr/p/HSXYjh) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr

The Norton race bike with all it's clothes on (I love this bike):
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7434/26976396144_cb5273fa7a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H6P5Jm)20160610_181339 (https://flic.kr/p/H6P5Jm) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr

I don't normally go for the cruiser style bikes in a big way, although FD's is obviously a bit tasty and this also caught my eye a bit:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7552/27505065952_f39257e8db_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HUwDR3)20160611_160713 (https://flic.kr/p/HUwDR3) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr

Had a really good couple of weeks, it's been a bit of a classic TT (helped by the weather). I think I've seen pretty much most bikes going however the one thing I haven't seen which I perhaps was expecting to see was a Kawasaki H2. Oh well, I did however go back and look at this, so you have to as well, simply stunning:
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7300/26976389474_33a8d66399_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H6P3Km)20160610_181358 (https://flic.kr/p/H6P3Km) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr

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Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on June 12, 2016, 07:09:31 am
Thanks for all the photos Nik, and the inside knowledge. Been great.

Anything of the Suter MMX btw  ;D

I've just managed to finish watching on ITV Hub. I feel quite uncomfortable about the deaths now, or just the way they get a passing mention. Is it an age thing, I wonder?

Thanks for the memories  :)
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Post by: Nibile on June 12, 2016, 12:49:57 pm
Great pics Nik. The Nortons. Wow.
Four losses this year... I think that in the racing world there's some kind of code about these things, everyone knows about it, everyone is affected, but no one wants to talk too much about it. I remember that when Gilles Villeneuve died I was surprised that basically none of the F1 pilots went to the funeral, but apparently that's how they roll.
I think it's to keep a distance. Admitting it's possible.

Anyway, I'd really like to see it live one day.
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Post by: nik at work on June 12, 2016, 01:10:28 pm
You've got an open invitation for accommodation if you get here nibs  :)
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Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on June 12, 2016, 02:57:36 pm
Fivers in the crowd fund  :punk: :beer2:
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Post by: Nibile on June 12, 2016, 03:25:49 pm
You've got an open invitation for accommodation if you get here nibs  :)
;D ;D :bow: :bow: :beer2:
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Post by: SamT on June 12, 2016, 11:01:11 pm

Bloody brilliant TT week....

This just popped up on my face book feed...

https://youtu.be/xAexXyzPdg0


 :lol: You wont get owt like that in the EurobollocksCup post match inane punditry.
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Post by: nik at work on June 13, 2016, 10:22:05 am
 :lol:
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Post by: Nibile on June 13, 2016, 04:00:28 pm
I don't get the hood reference...
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Post by: nik at work on June 13, 2016, 05:34:32 pm
Another term for foreskin.
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Post by: Nibile on June 13, 2016, 07:45:49 pm
 ;D
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Post by: cowboyhat on June 15, 2016, 10:52:03 pm
You were probably within sight of my dads my bike at some point Nik, he was there for two weeks working as a Marshall. He's also knocking around in the peak quite a bit so possibility to see it at some point. I'm not into bikes really but, well it's something else.

Not being up on these things I don't know what the difference is between the 'dominator ss' in your picture and his domiracer. They look very similar imho.
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Post by: Nibile on June 20, 2016, 09:19:28 pm
As you all know, a custom bike is a neverending project. I reckon that the weakest link - aesthethically wise - of my bike is, at the current state, the swingarm.
So, checking the website of the guy from whom I bought the rearsets, I found these beauties. Currently salivating.
Easiest and probably cheapest option: a reinforcing frame welded on standard swingarm. better looking anyway.
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7316/27718576011_69fc0cf373_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JeoWWX)image (https://flic.kr/p/JeoWWX) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

A real beauty, fully boxed aluminium swingarm. Maybe not completely coherent with the bike's look, but otherwise very powerful look.
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7390/27693099942_fbf3e1f34a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Jc9nNo)image (https://flic.kr/p/Jc9nNo) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

Absolutely astounding, trellis swingarm in various fashions.
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7530/27793560255_21c477346c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Jm2g9K)image (https://flic.kr/p/Jm2g9K) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7606/27182600483_4601ccf7e7_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Hq2W6z)image (https://flic.kr/p/Hq2W6z) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

Advices welcome.
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Post by: nik at work on June 20, 2016, 10:38:42 pm
I'm not a massive bike geek either cowboyhat so also don't know the exact difference between the two bikes. They both look very similar (which is obviously astounding) and in common with all nortons I'm sure they both sound staggering. Does he come over/Marshall every year?

Nibs of those choices my preference is the first trellis, but I also quite like the simple aesthetic of your existing swing arm, it seems suitably minimal. Fully boxed wouldn't work with your bike IMHO.
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Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on June 21, 2016, 11:02:58 am
Lore!

That's dirty and underhand.

I've been trying to avoid all the discussion about who's name should remain in the guidebooks, and you go and post these. So I've logged back in. Swine.

If you've got the spondoolies, how about these from Spondon?

Beautiful.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7324/27812796465_a94075657f_b.jpg)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7674/27737107291_9012a9dba0_b.jpg)

Pure filth..

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7539/27737108751_1d808e411f_b.jpg)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7454/27737133231_ab1552517b_b.jpg)

More filth here:
http://raresportbikesforsale.com/tag/spondon/

You bugger  ::)
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Post by: Nibile on June 21, 2016, 01:33:58 pm
Super pr0n in all its two stroke splendor.
Astounding.
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Post by: Fultonius on June 21, 2016, 01:52:58 pm
Not convinced by the quality of the welding on that box section swingarm Nibs...
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Post by: Nibile on June 21, 2016, 08:51:02 pm
I concur that it's not the cleanest of jobs. Must work though, because that bike has won multiple championships in its category.
I don't know how a swingarm of that kind would fit with the rest of my bike. Trellis is prolly better looking and more coherent.
They'll cost thousands I'm sure.
 :wall: :wavecry:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on July 04, 2016, 09:54:28 am
Can't think about an uglier bike, neither about a more dangerous place to attempt this record, but the acceleration is mental.
http://youtu.be/6aIjDY-bReQ
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Post by: nik at work on July 11, 2016, 05:16:10 pm
Just got my new toy home. A 2005 Honda Hornet, white (white bikes look amazing, I'm sure you'll agree Nibs :) )with a few bits and bats added here and there but fairly standard. It's not immaculate, but suits my purposes. Obviously no picture as a 10 year old standard-ish hornet is NOT bike pr0n, but there wasn't really anywhere else to post this rather tedious and uninteresting post...

The only stumbling block now is passing the test so I can ride the thing... (something about cart before horse is probably relevant here...)

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Post by: Whyatt on July 11, 2016, 05:37:41 pm
Round headlight or triangle style? Hornet is a reliable bike, the only problem with white is keeping it clean
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Post by: nik at work on July 11, 2016, 06:52:16 pm
Round light.

Keeping vehicles clean is why adults invented children and picked money  :)
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Post by: Nibile on July 12, 2016, 08:52:45 am
Brilliant!
I don't like clean bikes. If it's that kind of dirt that comes with riding them - mosquitos, some oil drops, and the likes - I never wash mine.
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Post by: Nibile on July 12, 2016, 08:55:03 am
Anyway Nik I started this thread for "normal" bikes and building projects, so post a pic!
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Post by: nik at work on July 12, 2016, 10:21:38 am
As you insist...
https://flic.kr/p/K1dG2b
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Post by: Nibile on July 13, 2016, 11:23:15 am
Neat bike. Good choice! And an excellent base, should you start some heavy customization!
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Post by: Nibile on July 16, 2016, 06:41:03 pm
The devil is in the details.
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7281/28347243075_3f892e3b4e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KbX2Lg)IMG_20160716_173802 (https://flic.kr/p/KbX2Lg) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

I also tweaked the clip ons: lowered them a bit more and gave them more angle.
Brilliant.
In the meanwhile I ordered a new tail section, same model but longer narrower to connect better with the fuel tank.
I also found a new radiator in aluminium and a new CNC machined ergal top plate.
 :dance1: :devangel:
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Post by: Nibile on July 16, 2016, 07:02:07 pm
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7608/28065200250_759c1072d0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JL2ufW)IMG_20160716_173733 (https://flic.kr/p/JL2ufW) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr
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Post by: Nibile on July 22, 2016, 09:33:23 am
Managed to track down and contact the guys who did this:
http://www.mastercycles.it/63387829 (http://www.mastercycles.it/63387829)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on July 22, 2016, 09:38:55 am
I like that nibs. The simplistic boxy fuel tank is especially pleasing to me, definite less is more.
My wife thinks I'll be selling my ybr125 once I get my bike test (halfway there, passed the theory test this morning) however I have started making cafe racer conversion plans...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on July 22, 2016, 10:50:52 am
It's stunning innit?
Bear in mind that it's completely painted, not a single decal even for the number or the flags or the Japanese!
Don't sell the Yamaha! It's an excellent base for a cafe racer! You'll miss it!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Whyatt on July 24, 2016, 08:34:15 am
(http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r604/ianwhyatt/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0365_1.jpg) (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/ianwhyatt/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0365_1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Whyatt on July 24, 2016, 08:35:40 am
My set up triumph street triple 675r aka Nina
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on July 24, 2016, 10:44:53 am
 :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on July 25, 2016, 08:32:34 pm
I very much like the look of that.
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Post by: nik at work on July 25, 2016, 08:36:38 pm
Seem to remember you might be interested in something like this dave:
http://manx.net/classifieds/Motors/bikes/advert/765504/1992-kawasaki-kr1s-250cc
Manx registered though so a bit of a ball ache to sort out...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on July 25, 2016, 10:46:58 pm
Seem to remember you might be interested in something like this dave:
http://manx.net/classifieds/Motors/bikes/advert/765504/1992-kawasaki-kr1s-250cc
Manx registered though so a bit of a ball ache to sort out...

Thanks for the link!

"Top Tips on how to look after dry summer skin"  ;)

Yes, always a problem. I'm more interested in the KR1S, which looks like a reasonable deal for £3k - which I don't have right now, but.. That's really reassuring to see.

I got pulled for speeding on mine, post track, with a pattern fairing and no lights. None of that got a mention, unless it was somehow covered in the 2 month ban..  :whistle:  I met a guy at Cadwell who was racing a tidy looking FZR 600, which he'd picked up from the island, and obviously raced, for £600. Looked like you couldn't go wrong with something like that.

It's funny, I was talking with a friend tonight, on the way back from the Peak, about getting another bike. Well, seeing as I didn't die the first time..

Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on August 10, 2016, 01:39:52 pm
Lawn mowing made fun.
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8878/28815136381_e675c1a5b0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KUi79e)image (https://flic.kr/p/KUi79e) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Bubba on August 10, 2016, 03:54:23 pm
Seem to remember you might be interested in something like this dave:
http://manx.net/classifieds/Motors/bikes/advert/765504/1992-kawasaki-kr1s-250cc
Manx registered though so a bit of a ball ache to sort out...
That's depreciated about £500 in 24 years.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on August 10, 2016, 10:56:41 pm
Lawn mowing made fun.
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8878/28815136381_e675c1a5b0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KUi79e)image (https://flic.kr/p/KUi79e) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

and hedge trimming!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on August 10, 2016, 11:17:00 pm
Manx grand prix in a couple of weeks  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on August 11, 2016, 01:58:31 am
Lawn mowing made fun.
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8878/28815136381_e675c1a5b0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KUi79e)image (https://flic.kr/p/KUi79e) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

That's a great shot Nibs! It also reminds me of an excellent short piece Bubba wrote many years ago, about razzing out into the Peak - which would be great to read again - something about clipping trees with your helmet to mark your turn in point IIRC.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on August 11, 2016, 08:50:18 am
I've found a couple more. Will post them.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: SamT on August 11, 2016, 09:09:51 am
Manx grand prix in a couple of weeks  :2thumbsup:

Ulster GP this weekend too - coverage on BBC NI "Bikes!", Monday and Tuesday night.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07pmtkt
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on August 11, 2016, 11:04:10 am
 :dance1:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Bubba on August 11, 2016, 08:29:12 pm
It also reminds me of an excellent short piece Bubba wrote many years ago, about razzing out into the Peak - which would be great to read again - something about clipping trees with your helmet to mark your turn in point IIRC.
Christ, was that in Percy's fanzine thingy? Would love to see them again...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on August 15, 2016, 06:18:20 am
It also reminds me of an excellent short piece Bubba wrote many years ago, about razzing out into the Peak - which would be great to read again - something about clipping trees with your helmet to mark your turn in point IIRC.
Christ, was that in Percy's fanzine thingy? Would love to see them again...

It certainly was. I can't remember what it was called - before On the Hedge  ;D but after the Kwaka tag line "more flickable than a bogey in double maths" that he came up with..  ;D
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: gingerninja on August 19, 2016, 11:26:23 am
a few pics i got from the sunday at mallory bike bonanza http://www.domworrall.co.uk/dom/bb2016/ (http://www.domworrall.co.uk/dom/bb2016/)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on August 19, 2016, 03:53:23 pm
Brilliant! Some stunning bikes and some that I wouldn't ride even for millions (the drag racers)! Nutters.
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Post by: gingerninja on August 20, 2016, 11:33:34 am
one of the drag bikes had a v8 from a tvr!!
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Post by: Nibile on August 20, 2016, 04:05:49 pm
https://rideapart.com/articles/top-10-frightening-motorcycles (https://rideapart.com/articles/top-10-frightening-motorcycles)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: gingerninja on August 21, 2016, 10:43:18 am
like riding a motorbike itsnt enough of a buzz, i know ill stick a ruddy great v8 in one. that should be good for a laugh. a bit like the guy who put a merlin engine in a rolls royce.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on August 21, 2016, 03:02:39 pm
Just finished watching the MotoGP. The front tire of those who'd chosen the soft one at the end looked like it had been munched by a bunch of wild dogs.
Mental.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on August 21, 2016, 03:39:50 pm
Just finished watching the MotoGP. The front tire of those who'd chosen the soft one at the end looked like it had been munched by a bunch of wild dogs.
Mental.

Mental result too.  ;D xx

Never any mention of the Brits..  :whistle:

Tried this once.. and finished in the hedge:

Marc Márquez amazing save at Czech MotoGP: http://youtu.be/dkfIBcGvNMU
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on August 23, 2016, 11:27:48 am
https://twitter.com/crash_motogp/status/767344419276099584/photo/1 (https://twitter.com/crash_motogp/status/767344419276099584/photo/1)
Iannone's front tire after being chewed by a passing T-Rex.
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Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on August 23, 2016, 01:03:51 pm
https://twitter.com/crash_motogp/status/767344419276099584/photo/1 (https://twitter.com/crash_motogp/status/767344419276099584/photo/1)
Iannone's front tire after being chewed by a passing T-Rex.

Wow! Won't be stemming up no Dime edges in that rubber  :ohmy:

I think it's safe to big up Big Cal now!  :dance1:
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Post by: Nibile on August 23, 2016, 11:32:05 pm
Quote from: DAVETHOMAS90 link=topic=26839.msg531319#msg53k1319 date=1471953831
I think it's safe to big up Big Cal now!  :dance1:
Absolutely. Great decision to mount hard tire both front and rear. Paid off big time.
Anyway they are utter nutters.
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Post by: Nibile on August 24, 2016, 09:04:33 am
This is the one I was looking for. They were still doing 250+ kph on those tires. And on those big balls of theirs.
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7572/29089628892_e69af33379_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LjxXcJ)image (https://flic.kr/p/LjxXcJ) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr
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Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on August 25, 2016, 10:44:54 pm
Crikes! That really is horrifying!

 :o

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Post by: Nibile on August 27, 2016, 09:56:55 am
I find this absolutely brilliant.
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8234/29226504436_b8b72a537b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LwDtwU)image (https://flic.kr/p/LwDtwU) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on September 05, 2016, 03:11:54 pm
Installed this nice app on my phone, Geo Tracker. Tracks your route and makes funny and useless stats like these. Very useful for the cafe racer that has no tacho, no speedo, no nothing.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8311/28850187944_2d9e04383f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KXoKKw)image (https://flic.kr/p/KXoKKw) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr
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Post by: Nibile on October 15, 2016, 09:34:24 am
pr0nest of pr0n?
https://youtu.be/D_x0coaCPzg
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Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on October 15, 2016, 09:53:36 pm
Pervhaps Nibs  :blink:

That's an amazing transformation, apart from the seat unit, it's practically indistinguishable.

Glorious.

Oops.  :-[

The devil is in the details.
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7281/28347243075_3f892e3b4e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KbX2Lg)IMG_20160716_173802 (https://flic.kr/p/KbX2Lg) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

 ;D
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on October 15, 2016, 09:58:24 pm
I appreciate that this defiles the spirit of this thread, but this wonderful machine reminds me of the colour of Big Ron's trackies on The Prow:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QefjoIApDmg

Amazing
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Post by: kelvin on October 16, 2016, 09:24:23 am
"It's worth every single penny" - was this pre or post pound madness?

A 450k spend should come with an exclusion zone of approx 0.5k, you wouldn't want some numpty on their mobile getting anywhere near it.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on October 16, 2016, 01:04:24 pm
"It's worth every single penny" - was this pre or post pound madness?

A 450k spend should come with an exclusion zone of approx 0.5k, you wouldn't want some numpty on their mobile getting anywhere near it.

You must have an awful lot more money than me Kelvin, to be fretting over the numbers! I think it's a beautiful bit of kit.

Anyway, enough of this sacrilege!

I always had a thing for the old "slabby" GSXR.

https://youtu.be/Zi7PYMYIgGY

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7773/30272439131_fdcfd1d450_z.jpg)

I remember following one over the Denbigh Moor road to North Wales. He knew the lines, I didn't. I exited a blind right hander over a crest, and was showered with glass. It was like being in a Star Wars movie. He'd gone for it, overtaking over the crest, managing to wipe out the wing mirrors of the cars in both directions. Nutter!  :devangel:

http://www.bestbikingroads.com/motorcycle-roads/motorbike-rides-in-united-kingdom-/north-wales-/a543--denbigh--_4b339.html

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Post by: Nibile on October 16, 2016, 04:20:08 pm
Iconic.
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Post by: Nibile on October 17, 2016, 09:18:35 am
Another beauty, Honda Endurance with parallelogram suspension.
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5539/30344693446_33b8fc164d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NesuaL)What a beauty. (https://flic.kr/p/NesuaL) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on October 21, 2016, 02:50:56 pm
It's new, it's all shiny and most of all it's mine. I'm in love.
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5441/30170507670_63e9de383a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MY4JNJ)image (https://flic.kr/p/MY4JNJ) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5798/30351664702_49270b9c7c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Nf5dtQ)image (https://flic.kr/p/Nf5dtQ) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on November 03, 2016, 03:46:20 pm
Why the line right of "Slingshot"/Blind Vision at Froggatt should be called "Slabby". Would be excellent  ;)  :

http://raresportbikesforsale.com/tag/gsxr-1100/
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nigel on November 03, 2016, 03:50:10 pm
You'll have to ask Bonjoy what Ned called it.....!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on November 03, 2016, 04:35:44 pm
What a beautiful bike it was. Dangerous as hell though.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on November 14, 2016, 03:53:23 pm
Work in progress, removed the black paint from the radiator fan, only a few bits left where it's nearly impossible to reach. Will paint the cage with alu/silver paint soon.
It's already quite shiny!  :dance1:
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5666/30946410586_6328f26fed_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/P9CrHd)IMG-20161114-WA0005 (https://flic.kr/p/P9CrHd) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

(https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5818/30893539951_36f5952906_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/P4Xt7x)IMG-20161114-WA0009 (https://flic.kr/p/P4Xt7x) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on December 01, 2016, 03:18:45 pm
Mounted the new polished alu radiator and the painted fan, then moved the key block to the side.
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5480/30985259580_49181f8ac9_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Pd4yas)IMG_20161201_145447 (https://flic.kr/p/Pd4yas) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

Liking the look of it.
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5619/31210273622_dd89fb4a52_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PxWNZU)IMG_20161201_145200 (https://flic.kr/p/PxWNZU) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

The top is now clean, with the steering plate soon to be replaced with a new CNC machined one.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5494/31318035696_1729b0973b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PHt7UG)IMG_20161201_145235 (https://flic.kr/p/PHt7UG) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

Next moves are more on the mechanic side, new chain/sprockets, new discs and new brake pads.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on January 19, 2017, 11:05:14 am
Just in case anyone's interested, Yamaha is presenting the new bikes for 2017 MotoGP, live from Madrid on Facebook. Lots of talking until now, bikes still covered.
Link here: https://www.facebook.com/MotoGP/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED (https://www.facebook.com/MotoGP/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on February 17, 2017, 04:33:36 pm
Passed mod 1 today! OT but doesn't quite count as a YYFY until mod 2 is safely in the bag too. Still, psyched!
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Post by: Nibile on February 17, 2017, 11:34:57 pm
 :dance1:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on February 25, 2017, 12:30:01 pm
Visited the mechanic this morning, good progress! Very happy!

New seat and tail section, same line as the old one but narrower and connected to the tank.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/726/32978770621_7186eb2ab5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SfdPxt)image (https://flic.kr/p/SfdPxt) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

Another view of the tail section, plus new chain and sprockets.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2866/32978773061_f51235b659_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SfdQgx)image (https://flic.kr/p/SfdQgx) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

New discs and brake pads. Old seat and tail in the background.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2663/32978774481_0d0e412578_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SfdQG2)image (https://flic.kr/p/SfdQG2) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

New CNC machined Ergal top steering plate, soon to be mounted with a CNC aluminium top yoke nut.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3694/32978775581_d6013bb87d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SfdR1Z)image (https://flic.kr/p/SfdR1Z) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

Didn't manage to take pics, but also the aluminium side panels and bottom tail cover are almost ready!
YYFY.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on February 25, 2017, 12:41:54 pm
You bringing it to the TT this year  ;)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on February 25, 2017, 01:31:33 pm
Goddammit yes! That would be a dream come true.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on February 25, 2017, 03:49:22 pm

"Soon to be mounted..." Despite still not having the new CNC top yoke nut! As it seems, the mechanic's more impatient than I am... Good going!

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2572/32982058421_4e91c09bd9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SfvETF)image (https://flic.kr/p/SfvETF) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2813/32293617573_067ec6010d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RcFepT)image (https://flic.kr/p/RcFepT) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on February 25, 2017, 04:28:41 pm
Nice.
That steering plate is a tasty looking thing.
And I like the new seat unit, it definitely ties in with the tank more pleasingly than the old seat IMHO.
I had a look round a mates unit last week, it's rammed full of bikes and cars in various states of disrepair (the man is a serious hoarder). I was tempted to make him an offer on a Ducati languishing at the back. I could probably afford the bike, but not the subsequent divorce...

I've just got my bike back from it's pre-season service and fettle, the wife and kids are away for a couple of days....

and it's a weekend of wall to wall rain  >:(

Hey ho

I was serious about the open invitation for accomodation Nibs so feel free to take me up on it  :)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on February 25, 2017, 04:33:40 pm
Hey cheers!
It would really be amazing. I must start sorting things out right now if I want to have a chance of coming over!
 :beer2:

I'm glad you like the changes! More to come!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on February 25, 2017, 04:38:25 pm
I'd buy the Ducati saying it was for free.
And some flowers for your lady.
Job done.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on February 25, 2017, 04:51:42 pm
If I buy my wife flowers she'll definitely know I paid a lot for the bike...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on February 25, 2017, 05:57:04 pm
 :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Fultonius on February 25, 2017, 06:09:30 pm
Just buy it but leave it at his...."I'm just off to see dave"...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on February 26, 2017, 10:00:55 am
Which Ducati model is?
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on February 26, 2017, 10:00:10 am
Which Ducati model is?
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on February 26, 2017, 10:11:22 am
Hard to say definitively, it was very buried and i was in a rush. But i'd guess an early 750ss. I need to go back and dig it out (no exageration!) to have a proper look.

(I'm a sucker for anything Ducati tbh :))
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Post by: nik at work on February 26, 2017, 10:18:12 am
Sorry that should have been "an early 90's 750ss".
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on February 26, 2017, 10:25:03 am
They are beautiful! Full fairing?
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on February 26, 2017, 11:59:44 am
Yes. Wonderful looking thing, even when half buried by a trabant and half a dozen scramblers from the 70's...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on February 26, 2017, 01:05:53 pm
Get it.
Great bike, cool looking, easy engine.
Get it.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Eddies on February 26, 2017, 10:10:26 pm
I did my CBT a month ago, and bought my first bike a week later... I went for my first ride on it today. Two hours of quiet country roads and a brief stop to have a cigarette and admire my ride.
Good times :)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170226/06c4005238e1a7e2517f2893e2b8df86.jpg)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on February 26, 2017, 10:23:37 pm
Good times indeed  :2thumbsup:
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Post by: Duma on February 26, 2017, 10:49:33 pm
Nice one Eddies!
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Post by: Nibile on February 27, 2017, 11:45:44 am
Brilliant!!!
Model?
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Eddies on February 27, 2017, 12:13:20 pm
Yamaha DT125RE so its the off-road version of the DT125RX  ;D
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on February 27, 2017, 02:24:34 pm
Very nice! Must be fun as hell to ride!
Enjoy it!
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Post by: Eddies on February 27, 2017, 03:23:23 pm
Cheers lads  :great:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on March 02, 2017, 12:12:40 pm
Yesterday I went to a friend's pub, and we started talking about motorcycles.
He is a semi-pro Italian Championship competitor with a monster BMW RR.
But... He also runs a bike-hire at a local go-kart circuit, with these little beasts!!!
http://ohvale.com/eng/index.html (http://ohvale.com/eng/index.html)
Every Wednesday all year long, 50 Euros for the bike hire and three sessions!!!
So fucking psyched!!!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on March 02, 2017, 04:45:52 pm
Jesuschrist they must be fun as hell!
https://youtu.be/Av0fZFOqKPA
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on March 08, 2017, 08:23:03 pm
was bit dark but still...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170308/ca188e2106e0e297da9ef0ef24a53e35.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170308/087f3b058ce7b1ed6f37fe3f1f01d05d.jpg)
Is it obvious I turn 40 this year? ;-)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: lagerstarfish on March 08, 2017, 08:28:29 pm
you not worried that your flares or shoelaces are going to get caught in that exposed chain?

 :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on March 08, 2017, 09:17:53 pm
Very nice sir  :)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on March 09, 2017, 08:47:03 am
Jesus! Well fucking done!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on March 09, 2017, 11:04:46 am
And since she's never on here anymore, here's red_rhodesha's (http://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php?action=profile;u=8478) 959 (with Chloe trying it for size...)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170309/b5fd977e9ae1480f1f293fb9df66452e.jpg)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on March 09, 2017, 11:38:43 am
Sweet jebus!!!
 :w00t:
That's a strong bike for a lady. Or for a man, for that matter.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on March 16, 2017, 03:45:34 pm
Lunchtime was pretty sweet today
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Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on March 17, 2017, 04:19:02 pm
Brilliant!!! Glad you're enjoying the beast!!!
For my part, it seems that we're getting quite close to seeing the bike finished. Yesterday I received the new headlamp, smaller and less thick, and the front mudguard should be almost done.
Unluckily the seat unit is still far from being finished, it's received only the base paint...

I'll see the mechanic tomorrow, will take some pics.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on March 17, 2017, 08:05:11 pm
Loving it, there's some great roads in striking distance of work. Went to Avebury for lunch today with a couple of mates, Yamaha R1 and  Ducati Monster 1200R, the triple was def not the beast in that company...
No fun on the way home though, 20 mph gusty headwind makes the motorway hard work and pretty stressful.
Look fwd to seeing the pics lore, reckon the slimmed down tail unit will look great.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on March 18, 2017, 01:29:38 pm
Latest news, side panels and bottom cover are mounted! The line is now clean and tidy with everything hidden underneath.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2821/33125050920_44eb3164dc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/St9xzA)image (https://flic.kr/p/St9xzA) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

Closer view.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2923/33125136530_22461e3d66_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/St9Z2C)image (https://flic.kr/p/St9Z2C) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

CNC machined from billet aluminium. The devil's in the details.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/772/33352356592_531a2dfa62_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SPexCU)image (https://flic.kr/p/SPexCU) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on March 18, 2017, 02:04:13 pm
And the new headlamp!
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2819/33509763265_17f972829c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/T49ia4)image (https://flic.kr/p/T49ia4) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on March 18, 2017, 09:18:22 pm
Looking good Nibs, esp that headlight
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on March 18, 2017, 10:11:07 pm
Agreed, that front view is sweeeeet  8)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on March 19, 2017, 11:16:28 am
Cheers guys, I'm glad you like it! The new headlamp really  does  the trick. It's a bit smaller and less thick,  so it sits lower and  closer to the frame. Gives really a nice side wiew also! More aggressive But also more balanced overall.
More to come!
 :smart:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on March 23, 2017, 11:48:36 am
Lost my track virginity yesterday. Those little bikes are a big big fun! Dragged knees for an entire afternoon!
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3835/32761346034_a4a54d3910_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RV1sMG)pista gp0 (https://flic.kr/p/RV1sMG) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on April 06, 2017, 07:54:26 am
Disappointing setback on the bike side. Took the new seat unit to a friend's body shop to be painted, and after almost six weeks (!) I he gave it back to me painted in a darker shade of grey (you see what I did there) and asymmetric, bended lines. All for a lot of money. And he had the old one to compare!
He obviously offered to repaint it, but I'm a bit pissed with him and don't want to give it back to him, also I don't want to wait anymore.
So for the moment I'll use it like that, after mounting the seat rubber maybe a little cosmetic adjustment will do the trick.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on April 10, 2017, 04:41:06 pm
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2946/33915363856_cd57fb7d24_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TEZ75G)freccia (https://flic.kr/p/TEZ75G) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr
There you go, turn signals mounted on the radiator side, via a custom made aluminium plate. Also, painted the lower triple clamp to match the top plate.
 8)
Nearly there. Quite excited to be honest.
On a side note, a few days ago rode into a storm with my two stroke. Nasty experience. High beams were useless, I got to follow a truck and its rear lights. Heavy heavy rain and then hail. Fucking hail!!!
Did everything I could to avoid touching the brakes and twisted the throttle as delicately as I could. Made it back home completely soaked but safe. Changed into my suit, went to work, got washed out again by a rain bomb.
 :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on April 12, 2017, 04:13:00 pm
Like that Nibs, very neat.
Mine's pretty much done now, very happy with the new mirrors, both better looking and much more effective. Taking the pillion pegs off tonight now the blanking plates have arrived, that'll be it I reckon.

Wiltshire was pretty fine today:(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170412/9a2d7d73ce22bbc5799eb217a6759e11.jpg)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on April 12, 2017, 04:24:06 pm
Like that Nibs, very neat.
Cheers Duma, glad you like it! There will also be custom made aluminium supports for the (custom made aluminium) front mudguard!
that'll be it I reckon.
Ahahahahah! Yes, sure! I wouldn't be so sure about it!
Wiltshire was pretty fine today:
Very fine. Very envious. I was stuck in fucking boiling, traffic jammed, stinky Florence.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Eddies on April 12, 2017, 05:49:55 pm
Went green laning for the first time after work yesterday... some nice steady sections like in the pic, then some steep and heavily rutted technical sections. Foot down a couple of times but no 'offs'  [emoji39][emoji106](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170412/68d7a0a174c0bcbe01dea43abd016223.jpg)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on April 12, 2017, 07:34:00 pm
 :punk: :punk: :punk: :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on April 15, 2017, 05:25:34 pm
Cheers Duma, glad you like it! There will also be custom made aluminium supports for the (custom made aluminium) front mudguard!
Model plate.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3928/33209692564_b6776cfbc6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SACmAh)image (https://flic.kr/p/SACmAh) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

And the chainguard, to be properly cut and treated.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2923/33209691884_c1c6450073_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SACmoy)image (https://flic.kr/p/SACmoy) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr
Insane levels of excitement.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on April 22, 2017, 02:43:28 pm
Chain guard is finished!
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2842/33812459500_6babfb0051_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TvTGcE)image (https://flic.kr/p/TvTGcE) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

New front mudguard support.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2881/34155914346_d4530673c9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/U3eZmW)image (https://flic.kr/p/U3eZmW) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

And the front mudguard.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2844/33385805763_3cde38ec37_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SSbYUK)image (https://flic.kr/p/SSbYUK) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

If all planets align, she could be ready for next week!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: cowboyhat on April 24, 2017, 01:43:26 pm
Its for sale. Slightly annoying since the long term motivation for doing my bike test was to get on it. Although I doubt he'd let me.

Its the right time for him to sell, I do understand.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/motorcycle-Norton-Domiracer/322485014074?_trksid=p2481888.c100678.m3607&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908131621%26meid%3D3f17ec5dd7e5408f84a6775ceca876e9%26pid%3D100678%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D3%26sd%3D401013745210&_trkparms=pageci%253Aca5a045e-28e8-11e7-aac1-74dbd1809b77%257Cparentrq%253A9fea771f15b0ab6174367455fffcdea5%257Ciid%253A1
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on April 24, 2017, 02:18:08 pm
I can't really understand why a man should possibly want to get rid of this magnificence.
I wonder which sort of other magnificences he doesn't want to sell.
The mind boggles.

P.s. I'd like to meet him when I'm over for the TT!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on April 27, 2017, 08:57:24 pm
Found a friend at the wall last night...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170427/d43a9619212ca0e5650d511acebf4c82.jpg)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on April 28, 2017, 10:12:26 am
 :icon_beerchug:
 :hug:
 :kiss2:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on April 28, 2017, 10:19:12 am
On a side note, my bike seems to be ready!
Hopefully I'll collect her from the mechanic's in a few days. Well, hopefully tomorrow.
Can't wait.
In the meantime, I've planned a nice tour for next week, 390 kms of turns in the Appennines.

https://goo.gl/maps/mYKTPMyGLvG2 (https://goo.gl/maps/mYKTPMyGLvG2)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on April 28, 2017, 10:41:40 am
Pics when you collect her please!

That route looks ace - weirdly I'm pretty sure I've ridden a bit of it south of Firenze  a couple of years ago on a vespa tour thing
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on April 28, 2017, 10:52:08 am
Ahahahah that's brilliant!
You could have easily done the part in the Chianti south of Florence, maybe around Gaiole or Panzano!
Classic.
Unfortunately during "the season" it's terribly crowded by fools in full leathers and liter bikes trying to kill themselves on the road. I tend to stay well clear of them and try to ride those roads only during the week. Weekends are awful.
But then there are always the Winter months.
Whenever I read posts like "Taken the battery off, washed the bike, put her on the stands until next season" I really really grin because I know I'll be having those roads all for my pleasure for a few - cold - months!

I'll be posting pics fo' shizzle.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on April 29, 2017, 05:06:46 pm
She's back home.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2856/33957470160_f9d969cf62_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TJGUPs)image (https://flic.kr/p/TJGUPs) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

The super hi-tech cockpit, giving all info.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2884/33957460310_7d71913650_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TJGRTC)image (https://flic.kr/p/TJGRTC) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

Front. Neat and tidy.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2847/33957449750_9eff5def4f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TJGNKy)image (https://flic.kr/p/TJGNKy) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

Handmade.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4166/34183073202_abb90b865d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/U5DbK5)image (https://flic.kr/p/U5DbK5) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

Rear frame cover.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2829/33499683704_3064685105_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/T3fCRw)image (https://flic.kr/p/T3fCRw) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

Other side.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2888/33499691824_35ffbd7592_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/T3fFgw)image (https://flic.kr/p/T3fFgw) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

Quite happy to be honest.
And with the new top steering plate, smaller headlamp and all the wiring well arranged under the tank, she's become even lighter to drive.
Today I really had to force myself to drive back home at some point.
It's been great.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on April 29, 2017, 10:21:02 pm
I like that :)

That instrument panel looks confusingly complex though ;D
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Eddies on April 30, 2017, 09:30:39 am
[emoji44] that's a lovely bike, good work
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on April 30, 2017, 06:12:33 pm
She looks fantastic Nibs, great job!

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Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nai on April 30, 2017, 11:19:02 pm
That's the most beautiful thing on two wheels.

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Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on May 01, 2017, 09:48:47 am
Cheers guys, I really appreciate it!  :dance1:
I'm really glad you like her!
 :wub:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on May 05, 2017, 09:48:24 pm
Not really motorbike pr0n but something to whet Nibs appetite...

This is the early stages of the new winners podium we are building for this years TT
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4177/34088708140_7bd8c54d62_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TWixif)20170505_115809 (https://flic.kr/p/TWixif) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on May 06, 2017, 02:47:07 pm
 :dance1:
When I think that I'm coming over I can barely sleep at night.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on May 10, 2017, 02:43:04 pm
Went back on track today with the GP0 bikes!
I'm getting better, really pleased!
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4176/34187499930_3a7ec70af0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/U62SDY)image (https://flic.kr/p/U62SDY) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4162/34443195441_e43a0e495d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UtCo2g)image (https://flic.kr/p/UtCo2g) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

There were also two other guys riding with us, one works for Ducati as a tester, and the other one works as a GP0 tester! They both ripped away the paint from my bike with every overtake! Impossible to follow them, I tried but immediately missed a turn and went straight!
Big fun though, saving money to buy some leathers!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on May 10, 2017, 03:19:54 pm
 :great: :punk:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: cowboyhat on May 10, 2017, 04:35:54 pm
Hero.

And the bike looks fucking boss.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: cowboyhat on May 10, 2017, 04:38:58 pm
Not being well up on these things, a member of a bike forum etc, I'll put my foot in it now and ask:

what do you define the style of your bike as; Streetfighter or Cafe Racer, or...?
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on May 11, 2017, 01:38:23 pm
It's absolutely cafe racer inspired. Of course the base is a modern bike, so I'd say a modern cafe racer.
I call her La Bianchina. The Little White One, female.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on May 11, 2017, 03:01:39 pm
That's a beautiful bike Lore! Very evocative. I've not logged in for weeks, and when I do, this treat is top of the list. I trust you won't be wearing anyting as vulgar as knee sliders - that just wouldn't do! A good espresso though.. Watch those elbows ;-)  Great work  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on May 11, 2017, 08:29:14 pm
Looks like McGuinness is out of the TT, broken leg at the NW200  :(
I wonder if he'll come back next year...??
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on May 11, 2017, 09:01:58 pm
Dammit! He's never been a crasher, what happened?
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on May 11, 2017, 09:38:39 pm
Hey Dave, thanks, I'm glad you like her! I have to say that some cool ideas come from the guy who did the job. The aluminium panel under the seat is one of these, and also the front mudguard.
I have to admit, though, that I intend to buy a racing suit with knee sliders and all. I'd like to keep going on track with the GP0 bikes, and for that I need a suit, but I think that I'll be using it also on normal roads on log rides, because it's the safest equipment available.
I'll still remain Captain Slow...
 :lol:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on May 11, 2017, 09:46:33 pm
Dammit! He's never been a crasher, what happened?
Not sure but Honda are having a nightmare, McGuinness (almost certainly) out and the bike seemingly way of the pace. Its not looking like Martin will be getting his TT win this year...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on May 13, 2017, 11:20:28 am
 :( :( :(
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on May 18, 2017, 10:22:52 am
Broken leg, ribs and vertebrae for McGuinness...  :(
https://www.iomtt.com/News/2017/05/12/John-McGuinness-update.aspx (https://www.iomtt.com/News/2017/05/12/John-McGuinness-update.aspx)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: SamT on May 18, 2017, 11:14:42 am
NW200 is on BBC NI Bikes! at the moment (on BBCi player).

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b00kj9xh?suggid=b00kj9xh

They barely mentioned McGuiness's accident.  The final Suberbike Race 2 is just mental.  Hutchie looked like he was riding out of his skin. Well worth a watch.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: SamT on May 18, 2017, 02:43:25 pm
 :(

https://uk.yahoo.com/sports/news/nicky-hayden-remains-apos-extremely-091318120.html
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on May 20, 2017, 08:49:37 am
Yes, sad news.
Ain't life a bitch sometimes.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Whyatt on May 23, 2017, 09:38:24 am
RIP Nicky hayden 🇺🇸 69 legend
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on May 23, 2017, 09:44:07 am
Poor guy.
 :(
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 04, 2017, 11:16:54 am
Here. We. Go.
MotoGP at 2:00 PM, TT at 3:00 PM.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 05, 2017, 03:04:29 pm
Poor Guy!!! He's really really shaken in the video...
https://youtu.be/8eCv-hnDCK0
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Whyatt on June 06, 2017, 05:14:00 pm
The Italian gp was great nice to see an Italian bike and rider win there home gp and liking zarco style too top rider, TT has been good too shame Michael Dunlop bike retired on the first race but took the super sports like his attitude makes me laugh
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 07, 2017, 08:31:27 am
I really like Michael Dunlop as well, the anti-media rider prototype! I'm positive that, weren't he obliged, he would not show up at any press conference!
I prefer him to Hutchy, mostly because of his bad show at last year's Senior press conference, but also because he's far too rational and controlled for my likes. Almost to the point of being boring.

Mugello was great. Sorry for Rossi, but he was in hospital just 6 days before...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 07, 2017, 12:47:02 pm
What a debacle for Honda so far...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Whyatt on June 07, 2017, 03:30:03 pm
Should be game on today for the stock race weather is hit and miss this week hopefully they get to complete the weeks races
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 07, 2017, 08:10:04 pm
This TT has been a frustrating affair so far. Various things have conspired to mean I haven't yet actually seen any racing, the weather has been a nightmare. One race today, but the lightweight and zero both cancelled. There was supposed to be a race tomorrow, pressumably after todays cancellations they will be planning on scheduling more races for tomorrow. But the weather doesn't look good so I'd be surprised if anything starts tomorrow. I know you're gutted not to have made it over this year Nibs but tbh its not been a classic.
Even the bike pr0n has seemed sub-par this year. Obviously the Nortons still look and sound amazing, but off the race track the visitors bikes on the whole fall into 4 categories:
1 - reasonably nice but nothing special/exotic race bikes (obviously this is a relative assesment)
2 - Pimped honda C90s ridden by people in very expensive race leathers (this years "thing" it would seem...)
3 - Big touring bikes lolloping around the island
4 - Triumph Street Triples. No offence Duma, I think these are lovely great bikes, but seriously I reckon every 3rd bike on the island right now is a street triple (ok an exageration, but there are LOTS of street triples)

A distubing lack of cafe racers, very upsetting. I did see a bonkers looking Victory, possibly some sort of custom job?? And a few MV Roadsters which I really like the look of. Anyway if Friday is decent I should be at the paddock and will try to remedy my woeful lack of photographic contribution to this thread.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 08, 2017, 08:03:00 am
Cheers for the update Nik, I was starting to wonder what had happened to you, the lack of pr0n on this thread was alarming!
I've been following basically every race while at work, via TTLive and Manx Radio, brilliant so far.
Quite gutted for Bonetti and his Paton, was solid in third.
Hope that the weather plays ball and every race can be, ahem, raced.

Already planning for next year, definitely want to come over with my bike.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 08, 2017, 08:49:20 am
Looking very wet and miserable here...  :(
I'd be amazed if anything goes out today

The paddock was very subdued yesterday for obvious reasons.

Hopefully tomorrow the weather will perk up and things can end on a good note.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on June 08, 2017, 08:59:41 am
4 - Triumph Street Triples. No offence Duma, I think these are lovely great bikes, but seriously I reckon every 3rd bike on the island right now is a street triple (ok an exageration, but there are LOTS of street triples)

Ha ha!

#commonasmuck
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 08, 2017, 09:21:03 am
#commonasmuck
#probablybecausetheyarebrilliant
#iwishihadone
#justjealous
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on June 08, 2017, 09:32:19 am
They are certainly brilliant [emoji1] (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170608/246bbafb08f2c9feb7bb683e9f8d4140.jpg)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 08, 2017, 09:43:08 am
Just realised I was wrong, the lightweight did run yesterday. Sorry for misinformation.
Sounds like there might be an outside chance of something running later today, but looking out of the window I'm not holding my breath...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 08, 2017, 03:46:13 pm
Sadly no racing, the webcams show terrible weather.
TT Zero due to happen tomorrow, I really hope so, admitting the he is fit to race I have good hopes on Guy Martin for this, apparently the Mugen is faaaaaast!
Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 08, 2017, 03:56:57 pm
Was talking to the mugen honda guys a couple of days ago. They win it every year. They were saying that if another big manufacturer (bmw?) decided to get serious about the zero it would get a bit of competition going. Then Honda would get serious about pushing development. Their opinion was we would see a 130+mph lap in the zero next year  :o

I really hope it runs tomorrow.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on June 09, 2017, 12:30:30 am
Cheers for the update Nik, I was starting to wonder what had happened to you, the lack of pr0n on this thread was alarming!
I've been following basically every race while at work, via TTLive and Manx Radio, brilliant so far. 
Already planning for next year, definitely want to come over with my bike.
Lore, you managed to get that stream to work then. Broken my phone, and can't connect. Good updates on the Road Race website. Sounds like your bike would be just the sort of machinery needed. Can we have a shot of you on it please? That would be great  :punk:  .. Three down for good so far this year, which is always really sad.  Gets harder to get my head around, as I get older. Interesting skill/risk ratio.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 09, 2017, 10:24:58 am
Hey Dave!
I'll post a pic of me riding my bike, as soon as I'll have one! The ups and downs of riding on one's own! Last Friday I went out with a group of Harley riding friends, nice day out with 370 kms under the belt (ass).
Lots of turns in the morning, then a far too big lunch, then a boring return ride on the motorway.
Was great though, when we got back home we visited a friend who couldn't come, he was doing hospitality at the Speed Skating Nationals in Siena (he was serving beer). It was gorgous to finally be able to relax and down a couple of beers, a thing that I'd wanted to do for the whole day but avoided, because of the driving.

On the other side, yes, three deaths already this year. Very sad.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 09, 2017, 11:01:56 pm
Best press conference ever from Guy Martin!
http://youtu.be/jb3pptYyU-Q
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 12, 2017, 10:49:33 am
TT 2017 over now... Really happy for Martin's second place in the Zero and for Dunlop's win in the Senior, shame about Hutchy's accident, that was a big one also. Hope he heals fast.
I'm so sad I couldn't come over in the end, I must learn to assess priorities: TT first, work second.
 :)
I'd really like to thank Nik, Fatneck, Monolith, Crouchy and Cowboy for offering hospitality beyond the imaginable kindness, and being psyched for meeting up!
Sorry guys. Here's to next year. With my bike.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on June 12, 2017, 03:36:31 pm
bloody hell.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46KuqaehOHc
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 14, 2017, 11:16:43 am
Bloody hell. That's Rodeo, not motor racing.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: SamT on June 14, 2017, 11:25:25 am
That hillier moment was massive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQRZCBqVL0M

Hutchie was very lucky not to get collected by Davo Johnson after his off. Hope he recovers more quickly than last time.

Reckons it was a puncture on the front.

 :no:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 27, 2017, 08:52:26 pm
After a busy few weeks I thought I'd put my TT thoughts together.
First off sorry for the lack of pictures, but honestly this year the spectators bikes didn't seem as interesting as usual, not sure why  :shrug: I blame the current fad for modded C90's....
Lore you didnt miss a classic year so don't feel too sad. Obviously the event is still epic even on a damp squib of a year like this one, but in many ways it wasn't a bad year to miss out on.
My thoughts:
The weather was pretty crap, most of the racing got done but quite often in less than ideal conditions (aside from the rain it was generally quite windy). Perhaps more importantly though was the lack of practice sessions...
Which in other years might not have been so bad, but this year there were several people on new, relatively untested machines.
The obvious stand out case is Honda (god what a nightmare for them) who had a bike that just seemed to want to kill its rider. I hope they can get something sorted out with that thing or they won't have a long queue of riders next year...
But also Dunlop had a new bike (or two??)...
...which meant that the much hyped (over-hyped) Hutchy/Dunlop grudge never really ended up in an actual contest. It was always one or the other.
The good thing is that some other players got amongst things, Hickman the stand out obviously.

Next year however will be a classic, so get that bike booked on the boat.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on July 16, 2017, 11:06:29 am
Yesterday I went back on track with the GP0 bikes, on a new circuit! Had lots of fun and learnt a lot: the first time it was all about dragging knees, the second time it was all about dragging the boots sliders, yesterday it was all about going faster. I discovered that I don't even need to open the knees out, the bikes are so low that you immediately touch the asphalt. So, knees almost tucked, body out and low, I swear I could see the asphalt grains on a "fast" righthander.
Had my fire baptism at the end of the third session, when I pushed things a little bit too much and crashed while exiting a lefthander. Weird sensation, one that I didn't like. In one second I went from being there in line, to sliding, feeling a couple of hits, hearing something grinding, and finally stopping in the dirt.
No damage luckily apart from achey elbow and wrist.
Oh well.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on July 18, 2017, 02:36:03 am
Sounds like good fun Lore, but how was the bike? Always seems to be the first thought when hitting the deck - then you check your bones!  Here's a sticky from a different forum, to help you feel better:  http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?194541-Picture-Gallery-R-I-P-250-Grand-Prix-Bikes&s=49a891f8bfa1f6d2a783cfd3b33073a8  Be careful to not get addicted, or you'll find it difficult to get anything down in the real world!  ;) 
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on July 18, 2017, 09:24:26 am
Ahahahah you're right Dave!
Yesterday my girlfriend told me "It's a long time you don't buy anything for the bike!" So I told her that I have more than 1000 euros worth of works already booked...
Anyway...
The bike was basically fine, lots of scratches, the left handlebar slightly bent and left lever broken... (I had to pay for it...).
Unfortunately it was brand fucking new.  :oops:
On the riding aspect I found it very difficult. Seemed to be a bit unpredictable and less stable, and had a new filter that made it cough and jump at a certain point of throttle. This made things a bit spicy in a quick right-left because the bike would cough and then suddenly explode forward in no time entering the second turn. I tried to solve this problem by pulling up to fourth gear before the turn and riding it along.
Good good fun!
On a side note, the first session was a monster one: 30 minutes with all categories in. Complete chaos: pit bikes, mini motard, mini bikes, GP0, tuned Vespas and scooters, a girl with a two stroke pit bike, three guys with the GP0 190 were wheeling the whole straight... Mayhem.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on August 04, 2017, 09:35:28 am
So, being a complete idiot I commissioned works on the bike for a lot of money, to be done in Autumn, as soon as I have everything.
Progressive forks kit (the actual forks stay the same, everything inside gets changed).
Hydraulic clutch (one day - maybe - I'll also put a dry clutch: love the rattling).
Slimmed and customized fuel tank.
New tail frame, slimmer, with adapted seat unit and tail.
Trellis swingarm.

Then, I will rest.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on August 05, 2017, 10:14:32 am
The best of them all?
(http://cdn.deuscustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/AgoTT-GarageHiRes-04585.jpg)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on August 24, 2017, 11:07:42 pm
Had a pretty good motorbike pr0n day today. It's practice week for next weeks Manx grand prix and today I had a very nice Vincent in the workshop so I could fabricate a ally guard for some exposed pipework the scrutineers had picked up on.
Then spent the evening pit crew-ing for a friend, basically bike pr0n central. Whereas the TT is all modern sports bikes (which are nice but a bit same-y) the grand prix has all sort modern stuff back to okd school and everything in between. And it is loud, i thought the TT nortons were loud but they are nothing compared to some of the screamers here...
Ace day :)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on August 26, 2017, 05:31:21 pm
Hey Nik!
Hadn't seen your message before! Cool!
Pics please!

On a side note...
To hear your engine die suddenly at a stop is a heart stopping moment.
To press the starter button and hear no reaction at all is heart breaking.
But to push the bike uphill (without dying in 35 degrees and full leathers), bump start it downhill and ride it safely home for more than 60 km of turns and hairpins, timing every crossing so that you won't have to come to a complete stop, well that's frankly quite cool.
Proud of myself.
Now I only have to find out what's wrong with her. Surely some electrical issue.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nigel on August 29, 2017, 09:16:40 am
Now I only have to find out what's wrong with her. Surely some electrical issue.

Good effort getting it home! I've had to do something similar before, pretty nervy! Bound to be an electrical fault if absolutely nothing happens when you press the starter. If the bike still runs fine after bump starting then I'd imagine most of the "ignition" stuff is OK i.e. plugs, leads, coil, ignition ECU. If the engine died "suddenly" as you say and nothing at all happens when you try to start (not even a click from the relay?) it might be a short somewhere in the starter circuit. If it made your engine die when running I would put my money (well, my first bets anyway!) on something to do with the kill switch. Might be worth opening up your lever and checking it out as a first step as its a simple fix and shorts in the lever are "hidden" and can be intermittent.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on August 29, 2017, 01:22:23 pm
Hey Nigel!
Yes it's been pretty nervy. The engine wouldn't idle, and it died again in a very slow hairpin with some traffic in front of me. Luckily I was downhill and I bump started it again without stopping. But then there were a few crossings, roundabouts and even a traffic light closer to home, so I had to rev it hard to avoid it stopping. I completely ran a red light though, but only because the road was deserted in each way.
Anyway, I removed the battery and found out it's dead. I tried to put it under charge but the charger wouldn't even start, sign of a faulty battery. My mechanic told me they gave me a wrong one, 12 V but 8 Ah instead of 11 Ah.
So I'll change the battery and then hopefully everything will be sorted. I wanted to put a Lithium one anyway because of future works to do: we'll make a brand new rear frame, much slimmer, to give a more aggressive look, so we need to reduce the available space. Can't wait.
Cheers for the inputs.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on August 30, 2017, 11:01:31 pm
Here we go! New lithium battery installed, bike started first go.
Chuffed, will celebrate with some turns tomorrow!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on August 31, 2017, 01:04:44 am
Nice work there Lore  8)  Enjoy the bends.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on August 31, 2017, 07:59:27 pm
Hi Lore

Here's the Vincent:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4399/36762788811_dc925a973e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Y1AUjp)Vincent (https://flic.kr/p/Y1AUjp) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr

The ally guard we made is the rough looking thing in front of the foot brake. In my defence I only had 30 minutes to come up with a design, fabricate and fit it before they had to go back through scrutineering or no racing (they made it, and the scrutineers passed it :2thumbsup:)

This is my mate Andy Hayes on the start line for a practice session:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4345/36731779042_cc201076e6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XXRYcd)Andy (https://flic.kr/p/XXRYcd) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr
He's wearing a high vis because he's a newcomer. Managed a best lap in practice of 110mph, had to pull out of his first race at the start of lap two with rear wheel issues. An all night rear end re-build and he finished the second race with a best lap of 109mph. Unlike most of the young hotshots in the newcomers class he's very much the far side of 40...

And this is another Vincent, which is shiny:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4385/36731776382_db44fa7480_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XXRXpm)Norton (https://flic.kr/p/XXRXpm) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr

If you like older bikes, two stroke bikes and a more relaxed vibe Manx Grand Prix over TT every time (although nothing beats the TT for sheer lunacy)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on September 01, 2017, 12:53:07 am
Sweet machinery there Nik!    Also, this: http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/41117834 Pooh  :( Get well soon Vale.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on September 01, 2017, 10:13:18 am
Yes, bad news!  >:(
Nik, that is brilliant stuff, absolutely stunning machines. Must be quite a honour to work on one! The classy look of classic bikes remains unparalleled.
On this side of the pond, after replacing the battery, yesterday I broke yet another clutch cable, the second in two months or so... Either they are bad or I am bad...
So yesterday night - to avoid traffic issues - I rode the bike clutchless to the mecanic's shop, again timing the crossings to avoid coming to a stop. It was obviously closed so I parked the bike just in front. I'm going to get her right now, hoping to find her where and how I left it. Leaving the bike out for a night... Terrifying.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on September 14, 2017, 10:41:04 pm
Got the bike back today, with the new hydraulic clutch! Managed to mount the adjustable lever via an adapter that I've been given by the guys who make the levers and also the oil tank!
The mechanic had the brilliant idea of mounting the two oil tanks on the steering plate, an unusual place, and it gives a nice touch, leaving the clip-ons slicker.
Here she is, me likes a little bit of symmetry.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4389/36409705403_409f839f1d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XtpfVr)frizione idraulica 1 (https://flic.kr/p/XtpfVr) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on September 30, 2017, 03:30:03 pm
So today I was riding my bike, with my mind drifting towards all the seafood I was going to eat, when I felt a sudden loss of power and then a loud pop, and the bike was dead. I was just out of a righthander, so I quicly put it into neutral and stopped, only to see a massive, thick cloud of smoke coming out from under the seat.
For a second I thought about dropping her and running, then I put her on the kickstand and thought "Right, now I will sit on the other side of the road to watch her burn, and I'll cry."
Luckily it's hunting and mushroom season, so there was a bit of traffic in the woods, and two or three cars stopped by.
One had a few bottles of water, so we poured it under the seat, it was obvious that the battery had exploded. When the smoke diminished a little, with some tools that a guy had on his car, we managed to pull off the seat and reach the battery to take it out. Unfortunately it was almost melted, so we no other chance than cut off all the wiring.
The smoke stopped, the guys left, I called the rescue service and I waited.
Quite sad at the moment, but glad it all went kind of fine.
NNFN.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on October 05, 2017, 10:42:29 am
Hope shes ok Nibs  :(

on a brighter note, I found this video of you  ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leo0PcLlr_U
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on October 05, 2017, 11:56:25 am
He goes a bit too fast for my likes but the position is nice.
On a side note, the bike came back to life. The alternator broke and overcharged the battery, causing it to explode. She'll be out for a while though, next week I'm taking off the tank to have it modified!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on October 16, 2017, 03:27:40 pm
So, a few days ago I took the seat and tank off and brought the tank to the guy who's going to modify it, hopefully by the end of the month it should be chez moi.
Then, in the very same day, I went and collected this beauty that I've been waiting for for more than six months. It was worth though, it's a beauty.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4473/23881484208_d00084cfe0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CojReJ)forcellone bianchina (https://flic.kr/p/CojReJ) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr
Can't wait to see both parts on.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Eddies on October 20, 2017, 11:23:26 pm
De-restricted ewd Sanchez a few weeks ago... Felt like the right time to do it and the difference it's made is quite remarkable. It's opened him right up (no more rev limiter) and put a huge smile back on my face :) (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171020/54c11f9c483261011e4bb816bcea33a0.jpg)


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Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on October 21, 2017, 08:16:14 am
 :dance1: :dance1:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on October 24, 2017, 07:40:25 am
(http://cdn.rideapart.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/spirit-03.jpg)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Eddies on October 24, 2017, 12:18:01 pm
 :jaw:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on October 28, 2017, 01:45:31 pm
https://vimeo.com/119259448
Nice interview of an old Italian master of hill races.
Passed away recently.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Falling Down on November 10, 2017, 02:24:17 pm
Got my steed fixed and back on the road today  :great:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on November 11, 2017, 08:50:34 am
Pics please.
In the meanwhile, I got my tank done!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on November 13, 2017, 10:44:39 pm
Work in progress. Got the tank back after having it slimmed down on the sides and with a nice concave on top. Currently taking the old paint off, before repainting it.
Can't fucking wait but must be patient.
Probably going to buy a new mono shock before mounting the new swingarm.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4518/37686183364_b3b4322c50_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Zqcxm9)image (https://flic.kr/p/Zqcxm9) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on February 08, 2018, 10:24:09 am
McGuinness. Norton. TT2018. Nibs?
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on February 08, 2018, 02:54:20 pm
Sweet jeebus!!! What a couple!!!
Must come over.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on April 11, 2018, 03:34:34 pm
You not celebrating having a Brit leading the Moto GP Lore?

 :beer2:  :thumbsup:

Makes a change from all these Italians and Spanish, heh  ;D

That said, would also be celebrating if Rossi could pull it out for one last hoorah.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on April 27, 2018, 08:19:24 am
Hey Dave!
Sorry, I've only just seen this!
Cal winning and getting the lead was a surprise for sure, sadly a bit overshadowed by Marquez taking Rossi down.
I don't know, I have mixed feelings about Crutchlow, he's a british racer, so this is obviously a good thing, but he always seems angry about something and always too ready to blame others for his faults.
In any case, yes, Rossi getting the tenth title would be amazing, also because it would shout a lot of mouths (not that he needs another title to do this), first of all Agostini's one.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on May 01, 2018, 02:11:47 am
And just like that, he loses the front end of the championship  ;)

Sorry for the delay Lore.

I'm not sure I'd say I see Cal as angry, but he does have the luxury of being on a satellite, so he gets to moan, with some of the pressure removed.

Sadly, as for Rossi, I don't see it happening  :( But his continued fight is amazing. I wish he wouldn't be quite so damning about marqez though. Vale has pulled his fair share of strenuous moves in his time too.

I'm so keen to get back on two wheels again. Been too long. Haven't had a car for a few years, and a bike could well be much cheaper, and won't feel like a waste of money. Perfect excuse!

How about you, any update on your own? This thread's been a bit quiet recently.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on May 01, 2018, 11:23:05 pm
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/907/26966859717_a19259ebc0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H5YcTc)image (https://flic.kr/p/H5YcTc) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

This is the current state of my bike, at least visually. Unfortunately, it's down waiting for a new clutch slave cylinder... I put a hydraulic clutch on over last Summer, but I bought the slave for cheap on eBay, and it broke after just a few thousands of kms. So now I'm waiting for a new slave cylinder to arrive, same model of the previous one. I decided to buy the same one because with my mechanic we thought that maybe - just maybe - the slave could have been made for mineral oil instead of brake/dot fluid, which we used. So, we're trying with mineral oil, and if it breaks again, I will shell out properly for a Magura or a Venhill slave cylinder... But hopefully there will be no need.
Then, in Autumn I took the tank to a guy who works with rally cars, I got it slimmed down and with a nice concave on top, then I had it sanded, brushed and coated transparent, and the result is - in my opinion - magnificent.
On that same trip, I also collected the new swingarm, made in aluminium trellis frame. Unfortunately I've been wating to see it mounted - along with the new mono shock - since February the 1st. On that occasion I discovered that one of the lateral supports was too narrow and the mono would not fit. I sent it back, and when I mounted it again we found out that one of the reinforcement welds on the main pivot was too thick and the mono would not fit again. I sent it back again with the mono, it got back - hopefully now properly measured and arranged - but my friend has no room in the garage for my bike, so I am on the waiting list. And now that I also have to wait for the slave cylinder, things are going to be even slower.
Luckily I have the two-stroke Yamaha to go around.
Unluckily, on my latest trip, I dropped it twice in a minute while stopped in a parking lot, probably due to something under the kickstand. Result, a cut on one of the fairing decals, a few bruises to the mirros and a bent clutch lever.
I wanted to post a pic on here with the bike finished, but since you asked...
In Italy we say "Donne e motori, gioie e dolori" which translates roughly into "Women and vehicles, joys ans pains"...
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on May 02, 2018, 02:37:48 am

"Luckily I have the two-stroke Yamaha to go around."  :thumbsup:

Always great to hear about the passions and pains of your life Lore!

Bike's looking great, and yes, totally dig the polished tank. The trellis swing arm will complement this beautifully.

If you open the image in Flickr, you can see your chalky mitt prints on the rear tyre  ;D

Will pm you x
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on May 02, 2018, 11:29:00 am
Dave thank you very much!
Also for the PM!
I can't wait to have the bike complete!
And... absolutely get a bike yourself!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on May 24, 2018, 08:38:46 am
Just two days left until the action starts in the Isle of Man!
Another year without going, lots of work committments and a conference on June the 9th!
I would like to go in August for the Classic, although I already know that I will not be able to stay for the races... I do think that it's worth nonetheless!

Hopefully Nik will delight us with lots of bike pr0n!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on May 24, 2018, 09:15:06 am
Is that my subtle reminder Nibs  :lol:

Come for the practice sessions of the classic and I'll get you in the pit lane and trackside at the start line.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on May 26, 2018, 12:49:01 pm
Nik, my friend, this is an amazing offer. Tomorrow I will start arranging things!
And now...
IT'S TT TIME!!!

What's the weather like?
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on May 26, 2018, 01:32:15 pm
Weather is pretty good. Has been very sunny but now slightly overcast but dry.
Spent the morning putting final touches to the Fynoderee Gin pop up bar that we've built in the Bushy's Beer Tent 'village' (Bushy's Beer Tent is a TT institution). We've also installed the new podium. First practice this evening should be good if the weather stays like this.
I can hear the bikes on the Southern 100 course having a practice session for the pre-TT classic while I sit here eating my lunch.

The island is getting busy and the buzz in definitely starting. Here's hoping we get the weather and the racing.

Photos to follow...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on May 28, 2018, 01:39:33 am
I was at a party yesterday, and my dear friend Andrea offered me her old Guzzi 500 - if I can get it running.

Oh Lordy  :bounce:

This one sounds glorious:

https://youtu.be/J4uSg-tWVhw

Not that I need the inspiration.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on May 28, 2018, 09:53:58 am
Dave, you lucky bast***!
Brilliant!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on May 28, 2018, 11:13:19 am
Yes, it's exciting.

It shouldn't be too expensive to put back into running order first.

Ahhh  ::)

I hope you make it over to the island this year Lore  :icon_beerchug:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on May 30, 2018, 11:37:56 am
 :icon_beerchug:

On another note...
This looks promising!!!
https://www.iomtt.com/news/2018/05/29/harrison-smashes-17-minute-barrier-in-qualifying (https://www.iomtt.com/news/2018/05/29/harrison-smashes-17-minute-barrier-in-qualifying)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: duncan on May 30, 2018, 09:31:03 pm
I was at a party yesterday, and my dear friend Andrea offered me her old Guzzi 500 - if I can get it running.

That takes me back! My dad was an early example of a born-again-biker (c.1980) and this was his re-entry into the two-wheel world after a 40 year gap. Thankfully he survived, though I suppose almost anything would be safer than a BSA on slippery wooden cobbles in east London. Seems well thought of as a real world classic (http://www.realclassic.co.uk/motoguzziv50.html). Not sure about the seat in example above, it was never a cafe-racer despite the heritage.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on May 30, 2018, 09:52:28 pm
:icon_beerchug:

On another note...
This looks promising!!!
https://www.iomtt.com/news/2018/05/29/harrison-smashes-17-minute-barrier-in-qualifying (https://www.iomtt.com/news/2018/05/29/harrison-smashes-17-minute-barrier-in-qualifying)

Today less so.

RIP Dan Kneen  :(
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on May 31, 2018, 02:44:05 am
Thanks Nik.

That's very sad, as it always is.

https://www.iomtt.com/news/2018/05/30/statement-issued-by-acu-events-ltd


Duncan, thank you for the very good info on the V50. I like the stock look. I was talking to a friend earlier. Insurance will probably make the two wheeled option so much more affordable.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: SamT on May 31, 2018, 08:49:54 am

 :(

He was commentating on the Cookstown just the other week.

Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on May 31, 2018, 01:36:32 pm
Very sad news indeed.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on May 31, 2018, 11:15:40 pm

Will be interesting to see how the Suter performs. Back at the TT with Ian Lougher.

https://youtu.be/1icPV3i06Z0

Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on June 01, 2018, 02:06:56 am
Sorry, somewhat obsessed.

https://youtu.be/fe-8RMHm3RE

F'ing glorious.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on June 02, 2018, 09:25:40 am
(https://www.iomtt.com/~/media/Images/News/2018/01/gulf-bike-818.jpg?mh=620&mw=620)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on June 02, 2018, 09:28:24 am
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Deo4JswXcAAV0wN.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on June 02, 2018, 09:33:22 am
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DecQbmvX4AADRqf.jpg:large)

I'll stop now.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on June 02, 2018, 09:47:16 am
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DejAw8rXcAED66e.jpg:large)

I know I said I'd stop but the Gulf colours on this bike are just awesome
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: cheque on June 02, 2018, 01:04:27 pm
It's up there with this 90s Swansea City kit.  ;)

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/mmAAAOSwOyJX3AV4/s-l500.jpg)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 02, 2018, 01:54:00 pm
Spoiler Alert
NSFW  :
first lap first race outright lap record!!

134+mph lap from a standing start, the world's gone mad.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on June 02, 2018, 02:29:22 pm
mental isn't it?!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Steve R on June 02, 2018, 09:24:14 pm
TT highlights on itv4 now just in case anyone interested and not already aware of the coverage on there
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 03, 2018, 11:56:23 am
I did tell you it looked promising!!!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 03, 2018, 12:43:50 pm
On a (track)side note: Rossi. Mugello. Pole. Track record.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 03, 2018, 01:02:15 pm
Harrison must be ever so slightly irked.

Rumour has it when Dean got back to the paddock the head honcho at kawasaki got a lengthy lecture about the numerous failings of his company and the bikes it produces delivered at considerable volume... mind you the bikes can't be that bad if they can manage a 134mph lap!!! (I say rumour, Deans dad told me. Chris says hi :wave:)

Pleased for Connor.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 03, 2018, 05:29:23 pm
 ;D
What was the cause of the retirement?
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 03, 2018, 05:48:14 pm
He didn't tell me. He was too busy being amused about this big cheese executive been verbally abused by his son to go into details  ;D
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Steve R on June 03, 2018, 09:30:31 pm
;D
What was the cause of the retirement?

Just saw a brief interview with him - slipping clutch
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 04, 2018, 10:20:51 am
 :slap:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 05, 2018, 08:26:56 am
New record!!!
https://www.iomtt.com/news/2018/06/04/superstock-tt-press-report (https://www.iomtt.com/news/2018/06/04/superstock-tt-press-report)

But also another loss.
 :(
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 05, 2018, 08:43:03 am
A new lap record in every race so far this year!! And if the weather holds...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: SamT on June 05, 2018, 09:02:42 am

Can we be careful of spoiler alerts on here please.  :thumbsup:

ITV  has only so far screened SB1, Sidecar 1 and supersport 1. 

Super stockers not on till tonight.  Luckily, I only know that its a new lap record, not who did it or who won it. Spoils the TV/Build up if you already know who won.

Its been scary watching this week.  Given the good conditions, the guys are pushing really really hard. Dean and Conner on the first lap of SB1 looked so close to the ragged edge.  It won't surprise me if there are more big accidents this week,  :'( :no:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 05, 2018, 09:16:22 am
Sorry Sam  :wavecry:

I did write a longer piece about the supersport (which I watched  ;D) but then deleted it realising the coverage is on tonight... Didn't quite twig about my lap record comment, sorry.

I'll shut up now and stick to photos...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: SamT on June 05, 2018, 09:35:41 am
Sorry Sam  :wavecry:

I did write a longer piece about the supersport (which I watched  ;D) but then deleted it realising the coverage is on tonight... Didn't quite twig about my lap record comment, sorry.

I'll shut up now and stick to photos...

No worries Nic, - it was more Nibs comment - but no harm done. Its not exactly a surprise that another lap record has fallen.

New record!!!
https://www.iomtt.com/news/2018/06/04/superstock-tt-press-report (https://www.iomtt.com/news/2018/06/04/superstock-tt-press-report)

But also another loss.
 :(

I daren't even check the tv coverage schedule since I know there'll be some un-avoidable headlines.

Could someone post up the Race schedule, along with the ITV coverage schedule ...

I'm guessing tonights episode will cover Super Stocks Race 1, and or Supersport Race 2.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 05, 2018, 10:19:54 am
Saturday was:
Rst superbike - coverage saturday night
Sidecar race 1 - coverage sunday night
Monday was:
Supersport race 1
Superstock

I missed the coverage last night but i'd guess one of these would have been on last night and the other tonight?

Then weather permitting
Wednesday:
Supersport 2
TT zero
Lightweight
Coverage is usually supersport weds night and zero and lightweight combined on thursday

Friday:
Sidecar 2
Senior
Senior coverage is I think friday night and then i think it's sidecar/overall summary saturday.

The tv coverage is my best guess and the race schedule is clearly down to the weather.
Hope that helps.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: SamT on June 05, 2018, 10:25:44 am
Thanks Nik

Yeah - Supersport coverage last night.  Super Stock presumably tonight.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 05, 2018, 12:07:21 pm
Sorry Sam,
not having access to the coverage I always check the news and wrongly presume everyone else does so.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: SamT on June 05, 2018, 12:34:37 pm
No worries Nibs,

I dont check the live news/twitter/radio etc since I want to watch the race on the TV, without knowing who's won, as it can be a bit boring if you know the result. Its just a bit of a pain that the coverage is sometimes a day or two behind.

Anyhow,  Does anyone agree that the presenting team on ITV this year qualify as #dullestpresentersevverrr

Matt is just Matt, just a bit dull with out the charisma of Craig Doyle,
Jodie Kidd adds absolutely zero.
Steve Plater is ok but he's not James Whittam (who I know is ill and I'm sure would much rather be there presenting)
And I'm really disappointed with Cam Donald as I was expecting a little more insight to the course, technique etc from a recent top level rider, but all he does is exclaim :
"look at [insert rider/bike] absolutely [screaming/pinned/squirming] as they go through [insert corner]" over and over again
in a kiwi accent
 

Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 05, 2018, 01:00:03 pm
Definitely missing Craig Doyle.

Jodie Kidd adds a lot of height but not much besides (which is in many ways a great shame as she doubtless has motorsport 'racing' knowledge and could have worked really well and a female member of the presenting team is a good idea)

The Cam Donald comment seem pretty spot on, again a shame

Didn't see last nights coverage so can't comment on that.

On a seperate note I suspect that Dean Harrison will be very glad that his gentlemanly letting Dunlop through to finish 'first' didn't cost him second place (which it very nearly did, I don't think he realised that the Hickman/Hillier battle for third had them both still on fliers). As had he dropped the place his tirade to the kawasaki big cheese on monday would have come back to haunt him... :)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: SamT on June 05, 2018, 01:29:29 pm
Jodie Kidd adds a lot of height but not much besides (which is in many ways a great shame as she doubtless has motorsport 'racing' knowledge and could have worked really well and a female member of the presenting team is a good idea)

Yeah - at first I thought WTF, then remembers she's actually a proper petrol head with real racing experience. so yeah a shame.

Quote
Didn't see last nights coverage so can't comment on that.

More of the same to be honest.


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On a seperate note I suspect that Dean Harrison will be very glad that his gentlemanly letting Dunlop through to finish 'first' didn't cost him second place (which it very nearly did, I don't think he realised that the Hickman/Hillier battle for third had them both still on fliers). As had he dropped the place his tirade to the kawasaki big cheese on monday would have come back to haunt him... :)

 :lol:

I was surprised as they crossed the line just how close Hicky and Hiller were.   Psyched for Superstock race coverage tonight. .. no spoilers!!!!   Guessing it'll be a close one.

What's happened to Rutter this year, he had a great NW200, but just hasn't featured so far. 
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Steve R on June 05, 2018, 06:05:34 pm
Sorry Sam,
not having access to the coverage I always check the news and wrongly presume everyone else does so.

Found this site: https://easyview.eu/itv4/ to work reliably and painlessly so far with decent sd quality, no ads and no vpn required.  I'm watching in France so might/should work for you?

Been enjoying the itv4 coverage but yeah, it's hard to avoid the results, especially for the races shown the next day.
I really want a motorbike.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Wood FT on June 05, 2018, 06:54:41 pm
Sorry Sam,
not having access to the coverage I always check the news and wrongly presume everyone else does so.

Found this site: https://easyview.eu/itv4/ to work reliably and painlessly so far with decent sd quality, no ads and no vpn required.  I'm watching in France so might/should work for you?

Been enjoying the itv4 coverage but yeah, it's hard to avoid the results, especially for the races shown the next day.
I really want a motorbike.

No
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Steve R on June 05, 2018, 08:15:02 pm
It''ll be fine - already cut my teeth on an inherited Team Honda cub 50 when I was 12/13.  Sadly it got half-inched from the garden shed and never owned a bike since.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 05, 2018, 10:30:51 pm
Found this site: https://easyview.eu/itv4/
Utterly brilliant! It worked fine and I just watched the coverage!
Duly wadded!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 05, 2018, 10:44:06 pm
On a side note, checked the qualifying sessions and couldn't find McGuinness.
 :shrug:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 05, 2018, 11:38:24 pm
He's not riding. Broken leg. He did however watch the red arrows with me this evening. Chris says hi etc...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 06, 2018, 08:33:25 am
 :no:
Ah dammit. How did it happen?
And, is Hutchy still recovering from last year's accident?
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 06, 2018, 09:07:45 am
Can't remember exactly what happened but he broke his leg last year on the demon bike I think. He was supposed to be racing this year (for Norton) but had a set back/re-broke his leg. He did a 'parade' lap on the Norton this year but can't race.

Hutchy re-broke his already very broken shouldn't really have healed leg last year. When you see the x-rays it's amazing he's even walking again!



Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Eddies on June 06, 2018, 09:34:47 am
Last nights superstock race was the motorbike best race I've seen... Proper edge of the seat stuff!

Personal news; On Sunday I took my first lesson on a 650cc bike, after 16months riding my Yamaha DT125.
It went really well and I passed a mock Mod1 test and so been given the go-ahead to take the test proper, which is now booked for the 18th  ;D
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: SamT on June 06, 2018, 09:45:49 am
I think we can talk about the stoke race now can we ?!?

As I suspected, really close race.  Feel a bit gutted for Dean, though he seemed happy enough with a podium. And is there any point in having a full Superbike these days, if the stockers are literally only a second off the pace.
Rutter there or thereabouts.
As Hicky, what a result!!,  9th back to 1st.
Whats with the trophy though, it didn't look like the normal silver lady. Or are they only for certain races??

Cam Donalds main contribution... "and look at Michaels rear suspension working hard on that rear facing camera"  x 5  :yawn:

Though to be fair, I liked the comment about them using the O of the SLOW sign as their marker. That's the kind of stuff I'm wanting to hear from him.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: SamT on June 07, 2018, 01:11:51 pm

More of the same last night!

Assume the senior coverage will be on Friday night, when I have a prior commitment. (in the pub with old friends so not all bad).

Weather looks to be sticking for tomorrow too. 

Is 135 possible??
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 07, 2018, 02:01:52 pm
Yes, I think it is.
The best times of each sector add up to a 16:40 lap and 135,6 mph.
Dean Harrison did 16:50 I think, from a standing start and losing 11 seconds for a mistake, so probably a good 15/16 seconds to save...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 07, 2018, 05:52:35 pm
I agree woth Nibs that it is certainly possible. It would be remarkable, but definitely possible.

I also wouldn't be surprised if the sidecar lap record got re-broken tomorrow.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 07, 2018, 07:20:10 pm
A few photos...

First for me the Nortons:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1729/41737737315_986ba66156_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26AdPbB)Well worked... (https://flic.kr/p/26AdPbB) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1724/40828988520_bff5725452_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25cVePW)Well worked... (https://flic.kr/p/25cVePW) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr


And for Duma:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1731/28763933908_a250691fbc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KPLFqY)Well worked... (https://flic.kr/p/KPLFqY) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1732/42637195331_f9d1b6686c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27XGLHr)Well worked... (https://flic.kr/p/27XGLHr) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr

Planning on being in and around the paddock most of the day tomorrow so will try and get a few more shots.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on June 07, 2018, 09:21:22 pm
 ;D  :great: thanks Nik!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 07, 2018, 10:56:49 pm
Dat shiny Nortons...
 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 08, 2018, 02:12:27 pm
Following it live, the Norton sounds amazing.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 08, 2018, 03:01:45 pm
They sounded even better in the flesh  ;D

No spoilers but...

Oh my days!! Cancel any plans you had tonight and watch ITV4...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Teaboy on June 08, 2018, 03:24:29 pm
Spoiler Alert
NSFW  :
first lap first race outright lap record!!

134+mph lap from a standing start, the world's gone mad.

Am I reading that right? People go over 130mph around the TT circuit as an average?
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 08, 2018, 03:26:52 pm
Yes
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Teaboy on June 08, 2018, 05:43:58 pm
Fuck me, I'm agog, I had no idea. If asked I'd have guessed 90h average and that still seems crazy. How is this even allowed never mind encouraged! The margins must be nonexistent.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on June 08, 2018, 10:17:46 pm
They sounded even better in the flesh  ;D

No spoilers but...

Oh my days!! Cancel any plans you had tonight and watch ITV4...
Bloody hell!

The Nortons do sound brilliant, not sold on the shiny though.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 09, 2018, 08:45:52 am
Can we talk about the Senior now?
 :dance1:
What a race!

P.s. I was wondering: what's with the "silver replica" and "bronze replica" trophies? I don't get how they are awarded.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 09, 2018, 10:31:22 am
I'll hold of on senoir Race chat for now.

Duma the shiny doesn't photograph well (with my limited skills...) but in the flesh they look amazing, and the workmanship on the bikes (the race bikes and the road bikes) is incredible. There's some very tidy welding going on there.

Anyway on with the photos...

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1732/42639386582_361cd8a160_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27XU16C)Senior Race Day 2018 (https://flic.kr/p/27XU16C) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr
Norton at St Ninians, first lap of Senior

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1748/41970022234_4a2176c94c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26WKkp1)Senior Race Day 2018 (https://flic.kr/p/26WKkp1) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr
The back end of a Norton at Quarterbridge (prob lap 4 or 5?)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1728/41775339385_59f2f66783_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26DxwYa)Senior Race Day 2018 (https://flic.kr/p/26DxwYa) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr
Connor Cummins at Quarterbridge (prob lap 4 or 5?)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1742/28801379638_36356c8008_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KT5AK1)Senior Race Day 2018 (https://flic.kr/p/KT5AK1) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr
Connor Cummins at St Ninians, first lap of Senior

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1745/41956375514_b2cb28779c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26VxoGJ)Senior Race Day 2018 (https://flic.kr/p/26VxoGJ) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr
Hickmans superstock race winning/lap record tyres.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1728/41956375204_5344073199_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26VxoBo)Senior Race Day 2018 (https://flic.kr/p/26VxoBo) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr
The Gulf BMW going in to scrutineering

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1743/41956374114_7503507854_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26VxohA)Senior Race Day 2018 (https://flic.kr/p/26VxohA) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr
Hickmans Superstock bike

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1736/42674075081_58fd8910fa_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/281XMMc)Senior Race Day 2018 (https://flic.kr/p/281XMMc) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr
Harrisons Supersport bike

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1750/42674072521_4562fe4077_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/281XM24)Senior Race Day 2018 (https://flic.kr/p/281XM24) by Nik Jennings (https://www.flickr.com/photos/140746835@N06/), on Flickr
Mugen TT Zero bike

Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 09, 2018, 12:23:06 pm
Brilliant!
P.s. Me loves a little bit of Iron Maiden stuff. I bought a "Trooper" t-shirt in Carnaby St. while I was over to study English, I was probably 12, and I still have it. It's basically transparent now.
P.p.s. Just a while ago, while I was putting my helmet and gloves on while seated on my bike, in a very central parking lot in the city centre, I heard "Congratulations!" So I turned around, and a few rows down the parking there was a girl starting her scooter. She added: "It's very beautiful!" So I thanked her, we had a brief chat about the modifications and then we parted. Quite cool to be honest.
 8)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: SamT on June 09, 2018, 10:21:13 pm
I think we can talk senior.. Lordy!!

Just incredible.  Just so fast from the get go.

What happened to Michael! That bike looked so unstable at speed.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 10, 2018, 09:12:46 am
Amazing race. Mind blowing to think that after nearly 380 km it all boils down to 2" in the final sector of the final lap.
And here we go with 135 and then some.
Best TT ever?
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on June 11, 2018, 11:55:42 am
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DfFmgfsX0AQBYAF.jpg:large)

for nibs

(and me, cos its a 675  ;D)

Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on June 11, 2018, 12:04:56 pm
https://trooperhelmet.peterhickman.net/

here you go nibs, got a spare £800 knocking around?
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 11, 2018, 07:52:44 pm
Ahahah brilliant!
Anyway, don't talk about money... I've entered a seemingly bottomless pit of expenses: new lithium battery; forks kit (to make them hydraulic); new oil rings; new tyres...
 :wavecry: :wavecry: :wavecry:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 20, 2018, 06:39:26 pm
And the trellis swingarm is on!
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/883/42919740711_cb9e4d0414_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28oETBv)image (https://flic.kr/p/28oETBv) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on June 21, 2018, 01:33:00 pm
Hey, cool Lore.

 :punk:

A beautiful bit of kit.
Goes well with the naked tank.
Would look great if you can fit a smaller plate. Don't know what the regs are over there.

Can we please have a start up/rev and walkaround?  :thumbsup:

Old FZR 6 in the garage too?

I checked out insurance on the Guzzi V50. £100. Brilliant ☺️
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 21, 2018, 01:44:02 pm
Cheers Dave!  :-[ :-[ :-[
Unfortunately I cannot change the plate...
And yes, as soon as I can I will make a little video!

The other bike in the garage is my Yamaha TZR 125 R!
Great news on the insurance front! Get in!  :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on June 22, 2018, 01:39:52 am
Ahh!

Some music

https://youtu.be/vO6QZ-M_NwE

Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 22, 2018, 12:44:06 pm
Indeed!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 23, 2018, 02:17:03 pm
Can we please have a start up/rev and walkaround?  :thumbsup:
https://youtu.be/ZWWJg04jK3I
There you go.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on June 24, 2018, 10:23:00 am
 :great: :punk: :icon_beerchug:
She's lovely, great work Nibs!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 25, 2018, 11:42:07 am
Cheers Duma, much appreciated!!!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on June 26, 2018, 02:05:30 am
Hey Lore, fantastic! Yes, she's beautiful.
 :punk: :2thumbsup:

That's a real treat and inspiration for us. Thank you! xx

And great to see you.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 26, 2018, 02:01:43 pm
Cheers Dave!
Thank you very much!
 :-[
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: SamT on June 27, 2018, 01:39:01 pm
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Just been for quick blast on the back of my mates Triumph Triple R.

Holy Jesus Fcuk.

First time on the back of a bike for probably 20 years.

Cheeks are aching from grinning, like that first pill feeling.

Totally realised that I'm just too old and scared to actually ride a bike though. 
Young mans game that.  I'll stick to the armchair biking.

Still  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D though.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 27, 2018, 02:46:53 pm
Sam, I disagree.
It's probably too late to ride hell for leather on a 150 hp bike, but it's surely not,  to ride around on a cool bike that suits you, grinning like a mofo and smiling at everyone.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: SamT on June 27, 2018, 04:54:06 pm
Yeah - but Nibs - I have no self control what so ever so no matter what I was riding, I'd probably end up riding hell for leather. (albeit grinning like a mofo  :lol:).
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 27, 2018, 10:26:56 pm
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on July 06, 2018, 08:58:13 am
Upgrade kit for front forks is on!
New linear springs, new Ergal pistons and new lamellar valves!
Oh yes.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on July 07, 2018, 07:57:30 pm
William Dunlop RIP
 :(
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: SamT on July 07, 2018, 10:49:50 pm
 :( :no:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on July 08, 2018, 02:19:43 pm
Sad news indeed.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on July 11, 2018, 07:01:36 am
Yes, just picked that news up.

Didn't sound as though he'd been super motivated for a while.

Very sad.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on July 11, 2018, 01:41:34 pm
Hey Dave!
I was thinking the same thing. Not that it matters at all, but I was wondering if his retirement from the TT could have had something to do with his accident (about which, of course, I know nothing).
Maybe, as you say, he still wasn't 100% mentally ready.
Anyway, again, it does not matter at all.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: SamT on July 11, 2018, 03:54:43 pm
Yeah - really sad story.

Crashed at the NW200
He pulled out of the TT to be with his pregnant wife, who was having some concerns with 20 week scans etc.  Tough couple of weeks. 
Now this. I just can't imagine what his wife/family are going through.   :no:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on July 11, 2018, 11:44:30 pm
Yes, especially sad when other things in life offered so much.

I was wondering if this happened because he lacked the total commitment needed.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on July 17, 2018, 02:17:17 am
https://youtu.be/ROJ7Nsa7yvk

Lore, I spotted a few styling cues that I thought might appeal  ;)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on July 17, 2018, 08:23:54 pm
Girl + motorcycle + SoCal = Me Gusta.
Cool video and cool bike. Way too refined for my likes, but really nice indeed. Also, I'm very envious about the mechanic skills.
The only thing that I don't fancy that much is the saddle with no structural tail section, just the saddle. I prefer a fiberglass or aluminium tail section with some kind of cushioning on, be it leather or 2 cm of foam like in my case.
The two high mufflers are really cool.
On a side note, it would be well cool to have some female company in my group of riders. Maybe the conversations wouldn't be as nonsense as they are now.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on July 23, 2018, 12:05:19 pm
I got back yesterday from a four days motorcycle trip to the Dolomites.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/839/43587109881_2b17324fd9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29pDkdv)war horse (https://flic.kr/p/29pDkdv) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr
It's been huge.
1.300 kms, of which just 270 on motorways, the rest on normal roads and mountain passes...
First day, 560 kms of normal roads to get to Corvara. Epic. We got lost a thousand times, both in terms of directions and between ourselves. I rode on my own for about 150 kms, then while I was running up a long stretch of valley road, my friends just pulled in on the same road from a crossing, 50 meters in front of me! Incredible coincidence! Knackered.
Second day, lots of mountain passes. On the way down from Sella, while parking, I put my right foot on a small rock and dropped my bike. Broke both mirrors (I wonder how???) and also the muffler (goddammit). We let the muffler cool down then we drove down to Corvara with my bike with a direct, completely open exhaust. I was like a screaming dragon from a fantasy novel. Beautiful. In Corvara I found a mechanic that welded it back on for 30 Euros. Success. Taped back on the mirrors. Hell heah.
Third day downed cloudy. We went for a walk, then played our odds with the weather clearing. Bad choice. Huge storm at the Valparola pass. We put on our rainsuits, but we were already quite soaked.
Fourth day. The return. I found out that misteriously my rear light had stayed on during the whole night. I wonder how it's been possibile, without the key. Probably a false contact due to the rain. Anyway, had to jump start it, and I managed to do it first go. Then we did again a few passes (Pordoi and Sella and drove down to Canazei, then the motorway. Pulled out at Rioveggio for lunch and then went for the Futa Pass in the Appennino, which we did under a constant storm. Pools of water, rivers crossing the road, the full monty. Luckily we had time to dress properly before the worst came. Once down, we followed again normal roads into Florence and then Siena, where I got triumphantly.
I was by far the slowest of the group, and the most prudent. Never in four days I crossed the white middle line.
The bike behaved wonderfully, and the only mishaps were totally my fault.
Will sort out the clip ons later, must open them a little, they're too closed.
Anyway, a great experience.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on September 01, 2018, 01:48:16 pm
Some nice iron (and aluminium, and carbon fibre...) from the Isle of Man.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1884/43494374735_af17542b15_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29gs3hF)image (https://flic.kr/p/29gs3hF) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1885/43684985254_5920dce231_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29yhY9W)image (https://flic.kr/p/29yhY9W) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1880/43684990654_3dbe295149_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29yhZL3)image (https://flic.kr/p/29yhZL3) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1873/30534403688_6d75ccea9d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NwdNq1)image (https://flic.kr/p/NwdNq1) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1857/30534405058_9f664b166c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NwdNPC)image (https://flic.kr/p/NwdNPC) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1887/43685005914_949a5e1a26_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29yi5i9)image (https://flic.kr/p/29yi5i9) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1887/44352459942_3b9bf512a5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2azgX8d)image (https://flic.kr/p/2azgX8d) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1850/43684981424_cb6cdc9083_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29yhX1U)image (https://flic.kr/p/29yhX1U) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1875/29465011657_1ebc41d1ba_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LTHTqn)image (https://flic.kr/p/LTHTqn) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1841/29465013517_05b18e64b6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LTHTYr)image (https://flic.kr/p/LTHTYr) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1849/43685015274_65926ffb79_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29yi85w)image (https://flic.kr/p/29yi85w) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1842/29465016817_26f68bf7cb_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LTHUXk)image (https://flic.kr/p/LTHUXk) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1886/30534412788_0d6abc9879_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NwdR7U)image (https://flic.kr/p/NwdR7U) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1846/29465018207_d107113c6b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LTHVni)image (https://flic.kr/p/LTHVni) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on September 01, 2018, 11:37:05 pm
Lore, some utterly glorious machinery there!  :2thumbsup:

Particularly like drool over the TZ. Dunlop's RS is a poignant shot.

The old Honda looks rather fetching from behind  8)

I cycled out to the Peak the other night, down the hill past Gardom's to Baslow roundabout. First time I've approached that roundabout on two wheels for many, many years.

It's been resurfaced, and is indeed "knee down heaven"! Brings back a few memories - as Bubba will attest. I'll have to get some photos.

Hope you're having a great time on the island. Must be fantastic!!  :beer2:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on September 02, 2018, 11:43:06 am
Hey Dave!
I'm glad you liked the pics! The Honda and the Suzuki are for sale... I took the numbers if you're interested... The Honda is a 1976 CB F1 and the Suzuki is based on a 1997 Bandit...
I am back home, one week already, but we had a glorious time on the Isle. From full English breakfasts to walking miles to admiring the bikes it was gorgeous and I can't wait to go back!
Missed my bike there...
But my girlfriend bought me a pair of new knee sliders with the Isle thre legged emblem (which, by the way, is the same of Sicily island, the land of my grand-grandparents from my father's side).
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on September 02, 2018, 01:50:35 pm
Good to hear you has a great time over there.  :thumbsup:

The Honda sounds interesting, but I can imagine some numbers are more important than others!

I'm still negotiating on my friends Guzzi - her 15 year old son doesn't want to see it go, unsurprisingly. There are some great value sport bikes out there, which might be the way to go. Early R6 for e.g.

Interesting to hear about your ancestry. Perhaps you should head to the Scillies for some bouldering! I'd come along  ;D
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on September 02, 2018, 02:30:54 pm
Interesting to hear about your ancestry.
Indeed!
I am very proud of my Sicilian origins, but doing some research on a website dedicated to Italian surnames I found out that my surname comes actually from... France!
Nowadays it's mostly common in the Gironda region in France, and it probably comes from the term "frustier" or "fruster" that meant "carpenter" or "woodworker".
Maybe it comes from the Normans that occupied Sicily ages ago.
We still have our family house in a small village called Capri Leone, in the hills above Capo d'Orlando.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on September 02, 2018, 03:18:43 pm
Now I feel like I should  have taken you to our local pizza place. They have Sicilian heritage and have both the Manx and Sicilian three legs flags in their restaurant.

Oh well, next time...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on September 03, 2018, 12:33:13 am
Interesting to hear about your ancestry.
Indeed!
I am very proud of my Sicilian origins, but doing some research on a website dedicated to Italian surnames I found out that my surname comes actually from... France!
Nowadays it's mostly common in the Gironda region in France, and it probably comes from the term "frustier" or "fruster" that meant "carpenter" or "woodworker".
Maybe it comes from the Normans that occupied Sicily ages ago.
We still have our family house in a small village called Capri Leone, in the hills above Capo d'Orlando.

Lore, I completely misread your original post! Sicily island!

Because of your recent trip to the Isle of Mann, and what you were saying about the emblem, the relative proximity etc, I thought you were referring to the Scillies - I presumed there must have been a connection I was unaware of.

That's a bit of a  :slap: moment for me! I'd be proud of being either a Scillian or Sicilian.

I now have images of you in your workshop, carving out perfect 6mm edges!

Nik, maybe you should go out to visit Lore, and have him take you out for pizza  ;D
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on September 03, 2018, 10:03:26 am
 :lol: :lol:
Great! I thought about a typo!
Nik, as you and everyone else here, is more than welcome to come over and have some pizza: my cousin Filippo runs a pizzeria!
No pineapple pizza, obviously.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on September 05, 2018, 07:47:41 pm
More action from the Turner Racing TZ:


https://youtu.be/KPmyEFZ_d30

Lore, you are clearly someone lacking in psyche and motivation, so I've posted this up for your benefit.

What a delicious piece of machinery. 100kg !

Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on September 06, 2018, 09:48:44 am
 :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:
I saw and heard them in the flesh on the Isle of Man!
Best ever.
I think I'll ride my two stroke this weekend.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on September 23, 2018, 06:19:27 pm
Go to the blackboard and write 1000 times:
"I'll never think again about selling the two stroke."
Did 130 kms today, a hell of fun!!!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on September 23, 2018, 11:54:16 pm
Lore,

that's fantastic!

Nnnnning Nnnnning Nnn.. n . n. n. n. n. Nnnnning!

 ;D  :2thumbsup:


Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on October 30, 2018, 01:33:22 am

I saw this and thought of you!

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1960/45574444322_63542ce829_k.jpg)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1914/43807273390_a4f932365e_k.jpg)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1935/44900459874_eab38d5a6c_k.jpg)

All reproduced without the kind permission of Built magazine  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on October 31, 2018, 09:00:01 am
 8)
Brilliant pieces of metal. I love the caption “Stage 4 is for racing. 3 is insane enough "...
The Honda is really nice. I would only run the exhaust under the tail, there's so much space there!
Probably my choice would be the Yamaha endurance though.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on October 31, 2018, 12:48:38 pm
Me too - re the Yam. Sweet isn't it.

The Honda is mean! Love it.

I'll have a look to see if there's an online magazine.

https://www.builtmag.co.uk/
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on October 31, 2018, 02:03:29 pm
Already installed the app...
There goes my afternoon job schedule.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on March 14, 2019, 04:16:03 pm
The devil is in the details...
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7919/46655506274_9ed989174a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2e5MEyA)buttons (https://flic.kr/p/2e5MEyA) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr
The list of the modified parts is so long that it's easier to say what's left original...
 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on March 17, 2019, 04:12:43 am
Loving the levers there Lore  :2thumbsup:

Details!:


(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4839/33523916508_093f8247a4_c.jpg)

https://youtu.be/q5ZH37M3UWc

https://www.rolandsands.com/blog/593/2-stroke-attack-born-free-7

Those cans sound lovely  :wub:

Unfortunately it's a crap video, so have some of this ;)

https://youtu.be/D-ymc4ec7so
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on March 17, 2019, 09:37:36 am
Haha Dave, that's a video that I know all too well! Unfortunately as you said, crap video for a bike so lovely.
I am especially envious of the dry clutch, something that I would love to have on my SV. But the amount of work needed is monstrous.
I am flirting with the idea of getting a bespoke metal tail section for my bike... If only some of my clients paid me...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Eddies on March 18, 2019, 09:31:48 am
A choke on the handlebar, that's a handy feature... wish id had that on my 2-stroke!
This is my new ride, and my first 'big' bike after passing my test  :thumbsup:

(https://by3302files.storage.live.com/y4pOuMNeDNk2tVEHRYTH9WRTU2Lu_RD39YGuTIXueaxjUTdhaOX28bdCusorviB8r9PDKt5yq2OQe5U_sa25GVlAYB3CjGpKXkQWLHbxGX8dspkCEZWBBfAdqCSAK2FH9waLX4Fism47xzAy2GjQNI3YlL8O5ubLWKBjHUotaE_vB_-rizZoTZzwzE_xZz1Jolq/Sanchez%202.JPG?psid=1&width=740&height=555)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on March 18, 2019, 11:13:20 am
On my two stroke the choke is on the frame indeed!
Pic doesn't work, fix it please I'm curious!!!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on March 18, 2019, 11:29:30 am
Looking nice Lore. What are you thinking for the tail section? Might be able to help you out. You could collect when you're over for TT this year... ;)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on March 18, 2019, 12:03:00 pm
 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on March 18, 2019, 12:13:07 pm
The idea is to carbon copy the tail section that I have now, only trimming it on the front, to make it concave on the sides to match the tank side concaves.
Then leaving it without paint and just brushed as the tank...
A monstrous work.

P.S. the Master I'm attending has no lessons in the first week of June. Be ware.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Eddies on March 18, 2019, 12:15:52 pm
Can you see it this time!?
(https://by3302files.storage.live.com/y4pOuMNeDNk2tVEHRYTH9WRTU2Lu_RD39YGuTIXueaxjUTdhaOX28bdCusorviB8r9PDKt5yq2OQe5U_sa25GVlAYB3CjGpKXkQWLHbxGX8dspkCEZWBBfAdqCSAK2FH9waLX4Fism47xzAy2GjQNI3YlL8O5ubLWKBjHUotaE_vB_-rizZoTZzwzE_xZz1Jolq/Sanchez%202.JPG?psid=1&width=1134&height=851)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on March 18, 2019, 01:40:57 pm
Yes, and I really like what I see.
Get in!!!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on March 18, 2019, 03:17:42 pm
 Great choice there Eddies!  :2thumbsup:

Great to see some more action on this thread.

I hope I sell my car soon! Can't wait.

#2wheels2many or something..  ;)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on March 18, 2019, 03:24:32 pm
 :lol:
 :dance1: :dance1: :dance1:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on March 19, 2019, 12:58:42 am
More inspiration for Eddies in Built magazine this month  :2thumbsup:

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7905/33540423818_a4fd07cc8c_h.jpg)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7803/33540427278_2b56c46fae_h.jpg)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Eddies on March 19, 2019, 07:56:45 am
Ha, that custom bike is cool, funny lil front mudguard!

I had my mind set on a Suzuki DRZ for my first bike after my Yamaha DT for a long time... Was looking for a good off-road one with a set of supermoto wheels; but I decided the road is where its at for now, and decided to get a proper supermoto version and spend more time on the road for a bit.
I really fancy taking it to Scotland
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Yossarian on March 25, 2019, 01:59:40 pm
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sx-eMZuL6Vw (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sx-eMZuL6Vw)

New custom bike film coming out soon (not sure when)... Quite a few UK builders like UMC, DeBolex, etc as well as Shinya Kimura / Chabott Engineering, Maxwell Hazan, El Solitario...

Alas, my plan to do an illustrated thing along vaguely similar lines has been stalled for about a year. Along with plans to actually get a bike licence.

(https://cdn.fabrik.io/images/11wb/911b01a042ded2f9.png)
(https://cdn.fabrik.io/images/11wb/cbbaecb94a5381ef.png)
(https://cdn.fabrik.io/images/11wb/6dabd35eea0b01b.png)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on March 25, 2019, 02:26:07 pm
Yoss ;) I love the graphic for the BMW.

That's cool. I'll watch the trailer.

Edit: OMG fantastic stuff!

:2thumbsup:


Lore will explode ;)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Yossarian on March 25, 2019, 02:42:54 pm
The BMW is by Union Motorcycle in the US.
http://www.unionmotorcycle.com/bikes.html (http://www.unionmotorcycle.com/bikes.html)

It’s nice and simple and quite sparse.

(http://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/custom-bmw-k100-motorcycle.jpg)

Quite like this K100 too, which is at the other end of the meatiness scale. (Not by the same builders...)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on March 25, 2019, 02:49:09 pm
Ha ha! That K100 reminds me of many climbers I know, now they've hit 50  ;D

The R100 is lovely. So is the Duc 900 low pipe.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on March 25, 2019, 03:29:52 pm
Meanwhile, in the other side of the world:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/motorsport/47696809


https://youtu.be/k0kb39khHbQ

;D
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on March 25, 2019, 06:32:19 pm
Yoss ;) I love the graphic for the BMW.

That's cool. I'll watch the trailer.

Edit: OMG fantastic stuff!

:2thumbsup:


Lore will explode ;)
Brilliant stuff!!!
 :dance1:
 8)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on March 25, 2019, 06:35:17 pm

Alas, my plan to do an illustrated thing along vaguely similar lines has been stalled for about a year.
Lore is very sad about it.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Yossarian on March 25, 2019, 10:44:13 pm
https://youtu.be/Ig8GYIgl8Ok (https://youtu.be/Ig8GYIgl8Ok)

I’m assuming you’ve both seen The Greasy Hands Preachers, but maybe not.]

Shinya Kimura is in that too. His bikes are amazing...

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ViZV6AKYwrQ/VyF5rZ8YdTI/AAAAAAAARA8/obDsOtgGfrAUHii9tRGL9WDn6Wn0RMspwCLcB/s1600/Shinya-Kimura-Spike-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Yossarian on March 25, 2019, 10:47:32 pm

Alas, my plan to do an illustrated thing along vaguely similar lines has been stalled for about a year.
Lore is very sad about it.

Fingers crossed, I’m about to start working on a new project with a publisher who might be interested in this idea too. So it might end up happening eventually!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on March 26, 2019, 12:09:12 pm
Good luck with it beast!!!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on April 03, 2019, 12:35:00 pm
https://www.pipeburn.com/home/2017/06/29/pride-ride-plan-b-motorcycles-benelli-354-sport-resto-racer.html
Pure pr0n here.
Endurance bikes are the best.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: SamT on April 03, 2019, 01:14:12 pm
Now that is one good looking bike.. as you say Nibs.. pure Pr0n!!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on April 07, 2019, 08:47:20 am
I have finally unpainted the frame!  :dance1:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7898/32611831137_68a2f87871_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RFNadD)image (https://flic.kr/p/RFNadD) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/7861/47554230291_2a60a23884_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2fscRUg)image (https://flic.kr/p/2fscRUg) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on April 21, 2019, 10:50:47 am
It's coming!!!
https://youtu.be/LkSYg5oilL8
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on May 27, 2019, 11:45:58 am
What?
No live timing this year???

"I'm sorry to say that after nearly a decade of providing a very well used and well-liked free service to thousands of TT fans around the World, the Isle of Man Government Department for Enterprise has decided not to license Duke/IOMTT to use the data that TT Live relies on.

We're extremely disappointed that this is the case, especially as there were over 100,000 users of the service last year. We're told an alternative service will be provided but we don't have any details on that.

Thank you for your interest. We hope you've enjoyed using TT Live over the years.

Please contact the Motorsport Team at the Isle of Man Government Department for Enterprise if you would like them to reconsider their decision."

From here: https://www.iomtt.com/ttlive/signup (https://www.iomtt.com/ttlive/signup)

EDIT: live coverage here: https://www.iomttraces.com/ (https://www.iomttraces.com/)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 04, 2019, 10:37:29 am
Hopefully this isn't a spoiler for everyone but yesterday Lee Johnston (a close personal friend of Nibs  ;) :lol:) won his first TT in the supersport  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: SamT on June 04, 2019, 10:39:14 am
Yep - just spoiled it for me  :wall:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: SamT on June 04, 2019, 10:40:30 am
ITV coverage is well behind, so only showed the super bike race last night.  Presumably saving supersport coverage for tonight. 

I'll avoid this thread from now on.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on June 04, 2019, 10:41:54 am
Oh God, sorry Sam :(. I won't post anymore results here, just photos.

Also weather through practice week and today has been rubbish. Hopefully things will improve the the schedule is getting squeezed quite hard by time constraints. I've got grandstand tickets for Friday so I hope the weather plays ball...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: SamT on June 04, 2019, 10:45:25 am
No worries  ;D - should have known better than to look at the thread.

Its a nightmare trying to avoid results - When I open a new google tab on my phone, it aways puts 'headlines' at the bottom and since I read a lot of motogp/roadracing articles, it cherry picks them for me and often spoils my planned watching.  Busy time of the year for viewing.  Haven't caught up with all the races from Mugello yet.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 04, 2019, 12:29:42 pm
Hopefully this isn't a spoiler for everyone but yesterday Lee Johnston (a close personal friend of Nibs  ;) :lol:) won his first TT in the supersport  :2thumbsup:
Ahahah yes it was really good to hear about the win!!! Good lad!!!
(Chris says hi, etc.)
 :punk:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 05, 2019, 03:22:32 pm
Really p***ed about the weather.
I was hoping to listen to some motorcycle racing commentary while at work this afternoon...
 >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 05, 2019, 06:03:06 pm
Really p***ed about the weather.
I was hoping to listen to some motorcycle racing commentary while fingerboarding this evening...
 >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 06, 2019, 02:46:19 pm
Live timing doesn't work for me...
 :no:
The other website was much better.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on June 12, 2019, 01:12:10 pm
Really enjoyed catching up on the TT via the ITV Hub.

Highlights for me, definitely the Supersports, and the interviews with the likes of Todd, Jordan, West etc - great insight into what it's like to be cutting your teeth as a privateer!

Oh, and the Paton (lightweight) is a beautiful machine. I just wish it didn't sound like a wet fart - or cost £25k for the strada.

Not too big for Sam either  :P

https://www.paton.it/it/
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 12, 2019, 01:39:23 pm
 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
The Paton is a beautiful machine indeed. I'd love one.
I'm really happy that they managed to have all the races - although some of them in a shorter fashion - it seemed really impossibile at some point!!!

On a side note, I am extremely excited to announce that the one and only Master Welder Nik of this parish, has started building my new, custom made, aluminium seat unit.
 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 12, 2019, 03:29:59 pm
Eye candy!!! Highlights from all the races!!!
https://www.iomttraces.com/videos?fbclid=IwAR0P5gLkISvh-AuFPC6sVeHoNJUFZQpfvxZ8fnPUO5MqBFPnoOXK-w-E4PI (https://www.iomttraces.com/videos?fbclid=IwAR0P5gLkISvh-AuFPC6sVeHoNJUFZQpfvxZ8fnPUO5MqBFPnoOXK-w-E4PI)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on June 12, 2019, 07:12:41 pm
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
The Paton is a beautiful machine indeed. I'd love one.
I'm really happy that they managed to have all the races - although some of them in a shorter fashion - it seemed really impossibile at some point!!!

On a side note, I am extremely excited to announce that the one and only Master Welder Nik of this parish, has started building my new, custom made, aluminium seat unit.
 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

Fantastic stuff Lore. The seat unit on the Paton - very similar to your's, and of course there's the stripped tank too. Where did they get the inspiration?  ;D
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: cowboyhat on January 30, 2020, 10:41:58 am
Norton have gone into administration.

Dad reckons he hasn't lost his deposit on the V4RR because he paid it on his credit card. As a fairly accomplished businessman he also has some strong opinions about Stuart Garners mismanagement.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on January 30, 2020, 01:05:33 pm
Sad news indeed.
That goes also to show that he shouldn't have sold the Domiracer.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on January 31, 2020, 08:38:06 am
Just seen this...
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/jan/30/taken-for-a-ride-how-norton-motorcycles-collapsed-amid-acrimony-and-scandal
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: tomtom on January 31, 2020, 09:38:10 am
That’s a sad tale Lore.

More to come like that now we’ve left Europe I suspect :( 😢
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on May 04, 2020, 02:20:53 pm
Hopefully good news?
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-52331528 (https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-52331528)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 11, 2020, 01:32:05 pm
Here we go, latest updates.
New subframe, shorter and with all the good stuff (battery, cables, tension regulator, etc.) duly hidden under the seat.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49994917702_b42941d0a0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jaT2eG)image (https://flic.kr/p/2jaT2eG) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

Closer look.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49994917567_529a1ae5cd_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jaT2cn)image (https://flic.kr/p/2jaT2cn) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

Neat and tidy now.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49994697881_f8683fc7d1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jaRTTF)image (https://flic.kr/p/2jaRTTF) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: lagerstarfish on July 23, 2020, 06:34:45 pm
who rides a machine like this?

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EdoK69fWkAAlb_L.jpg)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on July 23, 2020, 06:39:15 pm
Jasper? Or is Bubba recapturing his youth?
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: lagerstarfish on July 23, 2020, 07:21:01 pm
Close.

Keep thinking thrill seeking natural blonde
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on July 23, 2020, 10:02:23 pm
Surely not jb?
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on July 24, 2020, 03:18:59 am
who rides a machine like this?

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EdoK69fWkAAlb_L.jpg)

Thank you very much indeed Rob, for posting up the photo. I just need to spray the lavender red/black to match.

I've been thinking about another bike for a long time, and after a year of selling old vacuums and other things I'd found in skips - seriously - I had enough for this little baby.

It's a '97 ZX6R in beautiful condition; 1 owner, 10k miles  :2thumbsup:

I hadn't ridden since '92 and fully expected I'd drop it negotiating the speed bumps, leaving a castings business just outside Sheffield, sold by a certain Mr R Cook. No relation to ours  ;D

I was wearing bicycle gloves to begin with, and helmet and jacket that I'd also found in skips. Quick stop at a bike shop, before heading out to the Tor  :punk:

I'm going to be beg, borrowing and steeling (if anyone will let me!) any kit that I could use for a while.

Nice to share with everyone here. Thanks guys  :bounce:  :2thumbsup:

Dave.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on July 24, 2020, 10:09:46 am
Are you fucking kidding.
Fantastic news Dave.
 :punk:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on July 24, 2020, 12:26:47 pm
 :bounce:  :dance1:  :punk:

Nope, not kidding Lore! xx

I've been muttering about getting something for a long time, as you know.

My first four stroke, as it happens.

Hope everything is good where you are  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on July 24, 2020, 01:51:45 pm
As above..

"Quick stop at a bike shop, before heading out to the Tor" - where Dawid's son Joachim Skoczylas did Mecca  :punk:

and others resorted to plenty of excuses  ;D

Hope it's ok to mention  :)
Nice work Joachim  :2thumbsup:

Edit: OK, just seen in Effort Yoof too.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on July 24, 2020, 02:49:06 pm
Great stuff Dave, be careful(ish) out there.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on July 24, 2020, 05:54:00 pm
Hope everything is good where you are  :2thumbsup:
Yes Dave thanks, we can  have a good quality of life  now, and I can ride my motorcycle! Although with a dodgy knee...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on July 25, 2020, 01:08:20 am
Thank you both  ;D

Definitely falling into the "no heroics" category! - but all coming back quickly. Need some leathers! I'll try to update with "bike at crag" photos too  :thumbsup:

Lore, I'd forgotten about your knee; really sorry. Are you OK on the bike then? But climbing not?
And thank you for the updates on your bike. Looking really sweet. Love the stubby can and naked rear tyre set up. Bet it sounds great too.

Time for people to share their steeds!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on July 25, 2020, 09:13:23 am
Hey Dave, the knee is not too bad at the moment, still a bit swollen, so complete flexion is not possibile, and quite weak. I can't move on the bike, so I ride even slower than usual...  :lol:
Climbing - on my board obviously - is out: just weights, fingers and bar work.
It could be worse...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on July 25, 2020, 06:15:11 pm
But you'll be looking cool  :punk:

Weights, fingers and bar work sounds like the standard Covid-19 protocol. Yes, things could be worse. We need a new thread; "Training is the new climbing"  ;)

Maybe throw in some flexibility work - could help with load through the knee?
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on July 26, 2020, 04:25:34 pm
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50155285306_acf6b9a466_c.jpg)

Simes303 nicked my bike in 2004! The scoundrel  ;D

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50155290671_ba2e9e2f4f_h.jpg)

Me outside Simon's house. It's not actually the same one; mine just looks newer  ;)
Simon has given me a lock and jacket, and was going to lend his Haynes manual, but we can't find it. I'm going to shamelessly ask if anyone else has one?

Off to the Tor, via Matlock (as I often would with Bubba back in the early 90s):

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50155657832_ee4e7e4386_c.jpg)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: simes on July 26, 2020, 05:19:51 pm
"...mine just looks newer" ?

You cheeky bastard.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on July 26, 2020, 09:07:57 pm
"...mine just looks newer" ?

You cheeky bastard.

 :lol: it's just phone camera technology sharpening things up  ;) x
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on September 05, 2020, 10:21:58 pm
Nails!

Well, this b****** actually:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50302691208_0af8cbd506_n.jpg)

Never had a puncture on a motorbike before, but picked this up about half a mile from home the other day. Made a right old racket smashing into the tyre hugger, and I thought it was far more serious.
Still, a real pain in the backside, given that my sticky Bridgestones are less than 900 miles old.

Really lucky it happened when it did, but expected this to be expensive!

There's a great little performance bike service shop just up the road from me, and John at Techmoto reckoned he could plug it for a bargain £30 if I took the wheel in.

Usual business of turning the yard and kitchen into a workshop:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50302689173_5782fb59cd_c.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50303527097_577fdacef5_n.jpg)

Got the wheel back later that day - a great effort, thanks John.
https://www.techmoto.co.uk/

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50302692753_69e2c4d8ec_z.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50302691793_477de64486_h.jpg)

Wheel back in the bike, and back on the road:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50308899128_85113ea0b4_h.jpg)

No problems since  :2thumbsup:
Yay  :dance1:

I also managed to pick up some Alpinestars leathers and Sidi boots, in great condition, for £80. Another bargain.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on September 17, 2020, 10:14:09 pm
Well, the rear tyre is holding pressure, so that's a fix  :2thumbsup:

Getting used to carrying minimal crag gear. Stoney - great session in Tom's last night, Matlock, Raven Tor early this morning.

This evening was perfect for one thing - getting my knee down again , which hasn't happened for 28 years  ;D

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50353817437_b669f40afd_n.jpg)

(That's a plastic puck, which is Velcroed to the knees, so they slide rather than grab.)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Wood FT on September 17, 2020, 10:16:27 pm
Well, the rear tyre is holding pressure, so that's a fix  :2thumbsup:

Getting used to carrying minimal crag gear. Stoney - great session in Tom's last night, Matlock, Raven Tor early this morning.

This evening was perfect for one thing - getting my knee down again , which hasn't happened for 28 years  ;D

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50353817437_b669f40afd_n.jpg)

(That's a plastic puck, which is Velcroed to the knees, so they slide rather than grab.)

Congrats!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on September 17, 2020, 11:47:15 pm
Well thank you, Wood  :bow:  ;D

It really was a fantastic Sendtember day out there today, too.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on September 18, 2020, 09:32:05 am
Knee down on public roads!!!
 :o
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on September 18, 2020, 11:48:47 am
These are mine!
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50354796998_23d617b42a.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jHFuP9)tt sliders (https://flic.kr/p/2jHFuP9) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

Now scraped.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: SamT on September 18, 2020, 12:42:32 pm
 :lol:

I'll never forget being behind Bubba (of this site) when he has his sparky knee sliders.  Very off putting if you're behind.  (ps, I was riding pillion on Nic's ZX-6R who would also be getting his knee down)   Scary times!!

https://youtu.be/_J9EdMAY8HY?t=52
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on September 18, 2020, 09:25:24 pm
Hey, cool stuff everyone!  :dance1:

Yes, Bubba's sliders with titanium bolts  :2thumbsup:

Sam, I think I heard about you and Nic. But of course, you probably compressed the suspension - to make up for his shorter legs  ;D Nutters :great:

Lore, I love the Manx sliders  :clap2: very cool too! Go and get some track action!
Sorry, sounds s though you have! How's the bike? And the TZR?!

Without a doubt, I'd say getting some practice on a closed circuit, makes for so much safer riding on the roads.

Baslow roundabout is a great place to practice though, and you get to go through Owler Bar there/back from Sheffield too.

All the above said, I reckon the sticky Bridgestones my ZX6R is wearing, have saved the day a few times already  :whistle:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on October 18, 2020, 01:47:45 am
Tonight, I'm feeling unfaithful, and have a need to share the problem.


https://youtu.be/RwaU61K9L1M
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on October 18, 2020, 08:20:10 am
Get. It.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on October 18, 2020, 12:52:10 pm
Get. It.

Oh Lore, if I could!

I'm having a think about different ways of doing the bike thing. Winter coming along; wet/salted roads etc.

Something like the KR1S would be great to keep running sweetly, thrash in the summer, although I did run mine through the winter, when Bubba and I had our respective steeds back in '91/2 - that's nearly 30 years ago!

I think it's best to have a plan with these things, and budget.

It looks as though you're pretty well set up, re storage/maintenance. I have a couple of kind offers of garage space over the winter, and went to bed thinking that I can't wait for March!

My ZX6R is in great condition, but currently only under a cover. Unfortunately, I think it's drawn water - from condensation - into the tank/fuel. The fuel filter won't stop that getting into the carbs, and it was choking when I got back from a ride the other night. Going to have a go at draining the carbs.

Maybe it needs a Mediterranean climate and a bit of sun ;D :whistle:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: tomtom on October 18, 2020, 02:04:39 pm
Maybe it needs a Mediterranean climate and a bit of sun ;D :whistle:

Don't we all :D
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on October 18, 2020, 02:37:19 pm
Maybe it needs a Mediterranean climate and a bit of sun ;D :whistle:

Don't we all :D

Ha ha, yes! .. although it might get sweaty, wearing all that rubber  :P

Bike started fine, so going to head out on that, if the rain holds off  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on October 19, 2020, 11:09:56 am
Maybe it needs a Mediterranean climate and a bit of sun ;D :whistle:

Don't we all :D

Ha ha, yes! .. although it might get sweaty, wearing all that rubber  :P

Bike started fine, so going to head out on that, if the rain holds off  :2thumbsup:
:dance1: :dance1: :dance1:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on October 21, 2020, 12:19:42 am
Almost exclusively for Doylo  ;D :2thumbsup:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50510596628_ac0e9b14f8_h.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50511505072_4029ca7152_c.jpg)

https://quickthrottle.com/introducing-the-latest-project-from-the-louis-garage-crew/

I suspect Lore may appreciate too..

And then there's this:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50510140966_a060689036_c.jpg)

Sorry, I'm struggling. This is the R, not the S. Modified front fairing, USD forks. Rear wheel that looks like it's come from Luca Cadalora's 1992 250GP bike.  :wub: :wub:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on October 21, 2020, 02:22:48 pm
You're doomed Dave!!!  :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: :w00t:

With regards to the KTM, Lore likes the pic a lot. My only complaints are about the angle of the seat and tail, that's too steep for my likes, and the front fairing, that's inspired to the Ducati Streetfighter, and that I don't like on either of the two bikes.
Other than that, "bel mezzo".
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on October 21, 2020, 07:26:55 pm
Doomed to get another 'stroker, yes, I can suffer that gladly!

About the KTM, I was taken by the headline, from Built magazine - From Brute to Ballerina, with reference to the Louis Garage crew, as well as Doylo's travails in Parisella's obviously!

Agree with you about the aesthetics, although the KR1R, I love. Nnnninggggg nnnninnggg !
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on November 11, 2020, 03:10:55 pm
Love this guy's YouTube channel:

https://youtu.be/EgLWnqFvCfE

Only raced in the wet twice (Aintree, Cadwell), but loved it.

Lore, obviously worth checking out his Italian racing channel too. So much fantastic detail and analysis.

 :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on November 11, 2020, 05:02:29 pm
Ahahahah Dave, I know that channel!
I have to say that I used to follow him, although as of late I changed my mind.
He's a good guy overall, but some of the ideas that he professes are quite far from my mindset at the moment, and this really put me off.
For instance, the old "I am an engineer but I sacked normal life and now live the dream of riding bikes." seems really naive and a bit empty, especially if you end up being just a fast amateur who crashes a lot. This season he crashed out the first race and had a really close call with broken vertebrae, smashed heel and ankle, and other nasty stuff.
But the thing that really pissed me off, was when in April he made a video complaining that the pandemic had ruined his first official racing season, and went on for ten minutes rambling about the tragedy of not being able to go on track.
I mean, really is that all you can say?
On another video, with a fellow rider they went on for a few minutes with silly jokes about gay attitude, that were just too lame.
So I decided that I'd had enough, and that he wasn't going to earn money from my clicks anymore.
But I have to agree with you, he knows some shit about bikes, and surely he knows how to make really good technical videos.
You should check his analysis about the F1/MotoGP comparison in Mugello!
Mental.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS0OmH5UORU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS0OmH5UORU)

P.s. I had a subscription to Built Magazine!  :w00t:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on November 11, 2020, 05:17:01 pm
Yes, good points there Lore. I get what you mean, but I find his enthusiasm - and analysis - something that might help me while I'm waiting for Spring!  :2thumbsup:

Disappointing on the other points - "gay attitude" (?) and the impact of Covid-19. Fantastic to be in a position to be so affected by it!

When I started watching, I assumed he was an enthusiastic amateur, and not necessarily a racer, but good detail, all the same.

I used to crash a lot!  :lol: but not on road after going on the track  ;D

How are things over there? Are the roads still dry?

I watched the Mugello/F1/MotoGP video. There's just so much less rubber between bike and asphalt.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on November 12, 2020, 01:34:20 pm
Hey Dave!
Don't get me wrong, as I said he's a good guy, and a great video maker. Lots of details and hints.

The roads here are dry-ish... Not after today's showers... But we are under mild restrictions now, so I can't drive outside the city border... Oh well, I'll suit up in my best attire and I'll cruise around town as Joe Cool eyeing chicks in the campus.

I'm already missing the hot and sticky Summer asphalt.
On a side note, with a friend we are planning a 2021 Tourist Trophy visit, hoping that CoVid-19 gets kicked out of everyone's lives once and for all.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on November 12, 2020, 06:41:43 pm
Lore, that's not how it came across. You practically accused the guy of riding a four stroke  ;D

.. that said, I hadn't been able to start mine, following a ride home through a bit of a storm, and letting it stand for a while.

Tried a battery charger I'd found in a skip a little while ago, and managed to get it running today. Going to order some Red Line fuel additive, to get water out of the fuel system - that, or just drain it. It's just been under a cover for a few weeks, and it's time to put it away for the winter.

 :boohoo:

I've had a very kind offer to garage it from a certain Mr Sellars.

Would welcome any thoughts on best prep for Winter, use of WD40 to protect metal bits etc. All needs a very careful going over.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on November 15, 2020, 12:55:04 am
Lore, did you watch this video?
Hats off to him:

https://youtu.be/cXW2t2AdDoE

 :bow:  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on November 15, 2020, 09:36:40 am
 ;D ;D
I'd seen that, really cool.
Sugary as hell, but well thought and realized.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on December 01, 2020, 09:11:17 am
TT2021 cancelled 🙁
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on December 01, 2020, 09:22:09 am
Goddammit.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on December 01, 2020, 02:17:31 pm
Don’t know about the Grand Prix yet...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on December 01, 2020, 03:03:02 pm
Let's put it this way: more time to plan a motorcycle trip over there...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on December 01, 2020, 03:16:00 pm
Who knows, by 2022 I might have a bike again and I could join the trip 😁
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on December 02, 2020, 03:55:28 am
Let's put it this way: more time to plan a motorcycle trip over there...

Yeah, fingers crossed for the Classic Lore. Hopefully that'll still get the go ahead. Something I need to follow more closely too.
Good luck getting a ride for 2022 Nik.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on December 02, 2020, 04:20:20 am
https://youtu.be/6boeZvkpfp8

Some good footage from the 2017 Classic.

Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on December 03, 2020, 04:41:49 am
Feast your eyes on these from 2018 Lore:

https://youtu.be/LsEATMU5Lr4

Pick a favourite  ;D
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on December 04, 2020, 08:53:25 am
 :dance1:
I'd say the Yamaha TZ 250!
It's the year I was there with my girlfriend, I added Nik's place to the long list of UK friends' houses that I have invaded!
Good times.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on December 04, 2020, 10:40:29 pm
:dance1:
I'd say the Yamaha TZ 250!
It's the year I was there with my girlfriend, I added Nik's place to the long list of UK friends' houses that I have invaded!
Good times.

Lore, I completely agree with you there. They're F'ing gorgeous, and thanks to the Classic, the 250 GP bikes can still race. So pure.

I love the rattle of a good set of cans!  :wub: :2thumbsup:

There's some wonderful machinery in this vid too. His filming can be a bit slow, but he spends time covering all the other aspects of race day, spending more time with the bikes too.

https://youtu.be/LZNHNePmCQk

I love the feeling of waiting to head out of the paddock for practice.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on December 06, 2020, 11:14:14 pm
https://www.kawasaki1ban.com/special/43287/


https://www.kawasaki1ban.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1992_X-09_01.jpg


Deliciousness
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on December 07, 2020, 09:01:52 am
Cheers Dave, great finds those videos! I very much like the "slow" filming style, it captures a lot!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on December 08, 2020, 02:05:54 am
https://www.kawasaki1ban.com/special/43287/


https://www.kawasaki1ban.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1992_X-09_01.jpg


Deliciousness

I agree with you a lot there Lore. There are so many "fast lap" videos out there. It's great to capture more of the overall atmosphere, build up, the variety, smells  ;D .. fingers crossed for later in the year.

I think you might agree with these:
(from the Kawasaki site above)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50692528073_60c23355c6_c.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50693267421_18292c3c11_c.jpg)

It doesn't sound as though the X-09 was particularly successful, but it's stunning.  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on December 29, 2020, 04:08:28 am
Lore, in amongst the second hand toasters, three piece suites and garden swings, was this little baby.

I saw it, and thought of you  :-*

https://www.gumtree.com/p/suzuki-motorbikes/snt-suzuki-xr-69-1216-classic-race-bike-track-top-spec-excellent-v5-/1393114999

Bike was built new for the 2020 classic TT
This is the spec of the xr69
Chassis, SNT frame kit with quick change rear wheel setup, k tech front and rear suspension, Titanium bolts throughout, 24 litre alloy fuel tank,
Brembo calipers front and rear, Accosato controls at the front.
Ignitech adjustable ignition with quick shifter, and pit lane limiter, race battery.
Full Race fit titanium exhaust system,
Keihin fcr flat slide carbs.
Motor is a bandit engine with wiseco high compression pistons, knife edged and balanced crank, rods and pistons, Kent camshafts, flowed head
Producing 152 bhp..

It's a little bit late for this year, but if you're a really, really good boy..  ;D

			
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on December 29, 2020, 01:38:43 pm
Thanks Dave, I'll have it cheers!
Stunning.
On a side note, since I don't have anything left to modify or customize in my motorcycle, as of late I've started flirting with the idea of getting rid of the airbox and install open cone filters.
Then again, thinking that the V-twin would place the filters straight in the middle of the V, with all the subsequent carburetion problems (hard breathing, hot air from the engine, new jets, etc.), I decided to leave the airbox and buy a new CNC machined, quick release fuel cap.
 :smart:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on December 29, 2020, 04:27:09 pm
Yeah, difficult breathing for carbs by the sounds of it. I'm not much of a mechanic, but have some things to look after on my bike - possibly a bit of water in the carburettors - so I'm trying to get my head around all of this.

It would be easier if my bike was in the dining room! but I couldn't get it in the house, and Nic Sellars has very kindly offered to garage the bike over the winter. Different part of town.

Sorry I couldn't upload a photo of the Classic TT Suzuki. Interesting choice of frame. The old "slabby" GSXR road bikes are also favourites of mine. I'm thinking that something older - that I'm not afraid to fettle with - may be the best way to go. It'll probably be April before I get the ZX6 out again.

Always good to see developments of your bike, if you have any photos  ;D :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on December 31, 2020, 08:12:51 am
I haven't done much as of late, mainly because there's nothing left to modify except the engine, and I don't want to touch that. 70 bhp are more than enough for my riding likes and skills, plus, it's a bike that draws quite a lot of attention from policemen, so having a stock engine is a strong point in my favour when I get stopped...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on December 31, 2020, 08:19:14 am
The only thing I've done is to have the swingarm "repaired". The guy who made it made it too narrow on the left side (fucking idiot it's his fucking job) and so the chain had eaten through the metal. I took it to the guy who made my new subframe and he slimmed the part, reinforcing it with from the inside. Now it's more or less perfect.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on January 04, 2021, 11:20:07 pm
I haven't done much as of late, mainly because there's nothing left to modify except the engine, and I don't want to touch that. 70 bhp are more than enough for my riding likes and skills, plus, it's a bike that draws quite a lot of attention from policemen, so having a stock engine is a strong point in my favour when I get stopped...

I think you're probably right there Lore, about 70bhp being sufficient. More likely to focus on skills than speed, too  :thumbsup:

Whether it affects how you're dealt with "when"! you get stopped, is a different matter. I was only ever stopped once on my motorbike (KR1-S ~60bhp?).
It was nice of the officer to comment that I "clearly new how to handle my machine". I thought there was then going to be some sort of "Biker Bro Bearhug", but instead got a 2 month ban for doing 90 in a 60  :whistle: Ooops!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on April 01, 2021, 02:08:16 pm
A couple of pics from last Sunday.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51002830104_5474b393af_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kGWQtJ)motina 1 (https://flic.kr/p/2kGWQtJ) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51087845707_cdbe8b3721_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kQsyDZ)motina 2 (https://flic.kr/p/2kQsyDZ) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on April 01, 2021, 02:22:11 pm
glorious
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on April 01, 2021, 03:26:23 pm
Indeed.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: SamT on April 02, 2021, 10:58:53 am
 :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on April 04, 2021, 06:22:12 pm
Wow. That does indeed look glorious.

The bike looks the dog's too  ;D
 :2thumbsup:

Just going to get mine out!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Falling Down on April 04, 2021, 07:42:15 pm
That’s absolutely mint Nibs  :great:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on April 04, 2021, 09:17:05 pm
Cheers guys!
 :hug:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Liamhutch89 on April 06, 2021, 01:35:21 pm
Someone talk me into or out of getting a project bike. I've never worked on motorbikes before but I am generally OK with tools and happy to take my time and learn. Will this be a bigger money pit than its worth? I would probably be looking at a motocross or enduro bike
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on April 06, 2021, 01:59:50 pm
A project bike is the coolest thing ever, especially if you can do the job by yourself. I don't think a motocross/enduro bike make good projects though, but I don't know which kind of project you have in mind.

Having said that, a project bike will eat out your heart, mind and wallet.
You will lie awake at night obsessing over metal shapes, lines, brakes, components and everything in between.
It will not run.
It will break.
Nothing will turn out as drawn on paper.
It will never be finished.
If it will be finished, it will never been truly finished.
You will regret it.
Your pals will take the piss out of you.
You'll find yourself thinking about all the brand new motorcycles you could have bought will all the money you spent on it.

Then one day, after a lot of time and tribulations, at a parking lot a girl will approach you saying: "Is that yours? It's wonderful, congratulations." and life will be good again.

Disclaimer: all the above may or may not have occurred to the author.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Liamhutch89 on April 06, 2021, 08:20:03 pm
My vague line of thinking was to buy a non running ktm 2 stroke, beaten up and a few years old, but still a relatively modern platform that could perform well when sorted. My naive expectation was that I could completely strip it down and spend 6 months rebuilding it with YouTube as my guide and end up with a good performing bike for a couple grand less than a good one would have cost, and had some fun building it along the way.

I guess I'll wait a few years until I have a bit more disposable income and then go the tried and tested route of building a cafe racer or something with a bit more soul than a dirt bike!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Yossarian on April 06, 2021, 09:10:58 pm
I think there are some people doing quite cool stuff with weird and wonderful dirt bikes.

I saw this (https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/movie-motorcycle/mad-max-fury-road-motorcycles/ (https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/movie-motorcycle/mad-max-fury-road-motorcycles/)) a while back about the bikes they used in Fury Road.

And I was looking at this earlier which I thought was really nice - https://mythmotor.com (https://mythmotor.com)

Max Hazan did a crazy KTM https://www.bikeexif.com/supercharged-ktm-motorcycle-hazan-motorworks (https://www.bikeexif.com/supercharged-ktm-motorcycle-hazan-motorworks)

And this Walt Siegl is pretty cool too https://www.bikeexif.com/ktm-450 (https://www.bikeexif.com/ktm-450)

I had a similar idea to yours, but using something like an XR600R or a DR350. I might well reboot this plan when my midlife crisis really takes off later this year.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on April 07, 2021, 10:54:35 am
I think there are some people doing quite cool stuff with weird and wonderful dirt bikes.
Ahah Yoss you must be kidding there! You mentioned some of the most famous customizers in the world! If Liam is nearly as good as to have them as an inspiration, he should do it for a living!
On a side note, I love Hazan's work, but I think that bikes should be first rideable things, and only secondly objects of art. His work is simply amazing, his shapes perfect, but you'll not be able to ride those bikes anywhere, at least the most part of them. I find this is a big factor.
As for Siegl, again excellent work, but I think that he's found a formula that he's applying to every bike. Take the seat unit, for instance, all his Leggero models share the same seat, and possibly fuel tank, and that's something I don't like. I would not spend a fortune to customize my bike to find another similar at a traffic light.
Again I have the deepest admiration for their skills.

With regards to Liam's project, to quote Gennady Golovkin: "Man, are you serious?"
A non-running 2 stroke?
It will be a nightmare. My 2 stroke needed three different professional mechanics to start running properly, and the one who finally fixed it is a former KTM mechanic in motocross European class.
I don't want to sound too negative, I'm only playing the devil's advocate here, because I know how frustrating it is to look at an unfinished bike with no clue on what to do.
Much better to find a nice donor and start your apprenticeship on something easier to customize, bearing in mind that the only way to save money is to not customize it. On the market our bikes will never be worth the money we put into them.
I think this link is quite useful.

https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/building-a-cafe-racer/10-mistakes/ (https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/building-a-cafe-racer/10-mistakes/)
In any case, keep us up to date!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Yossarian on April 07, 2021, 11:10:37 am
I kind of agree about MH actually - he's a sculptor stuck in a motorcycle customiser's body...

I realise that you're the greasy-handed man Lore and we're just some punters looking at pictures of cool stuff thinking that they'd be fun to have in the garage.

This is the parking lot girl that I think we're all hoping to meet btw...

(https://static.fabrik.io/11wb/4f29a43f361c19d1.png?auto=format&lossless=1&w=2880&h=5120&fit=max&s=14080c10fa6d49b0deee9b683ba2d764)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on April 07, 2021, 11:35:38 am
I kind of agree about MH actually - he's a sculptor stuck in a motorcycle customiser's body...

I realise that you're the greasy-handed man Lore and we're just some punters looking at pictures of cool stuff thinking that they'd be fun to have in the garage.

This is the parking lot girl that I think we're all hoping to meet btw...

(https://static.fabrik.io/11wb/4f29a43f361c19d1.png?auto=format&lossless=1&w=2880&h=5120&fit=max&s=14080c10fa6d49b0deee9b683ba2d764)
;D ;D ;D
Yoss you're too kind really.
I'm just another punter who'd love to have one of those bikes in the garage, plus, I'm only good at stripping bikes down, unfortunately not at rebuilding...
But a few weeks ago, on a rainy Sunday I cut and shaped an aluminum rear fender, that I will never mount... I would love to be able to shape metal and weld. Not to talk about electronic stuff... I only know that electricity is a mistery.
Now I'm cutting my teeth with fiberglass, I'm reshaping my seat unit to use it as a mold for an aluminum one, hopefully.
Being really OCD I obsess over shapes and proportions, and it's not easy for me to find a bike that perfectly suit my likes, even the most stunning ones, like the Norton Domiracer or the MV Superveloce 800.
I could talk about them for hours.

As for the parking lot girl, she looks indeed perfect. 
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on April 07, 2021, 12:02:31 pm
PS. your drawings are really really cool.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Yossarian on April 07, 2021, 12:22:26 pm
I know these BMWs have been a bit done to death, but I always liked this one...

I really like bikes where there's some space around bits, and it looks like things have been removed / made more pure, rather than adding "personal flourishes" like horrible steampunk-inspired headlamps converted from watering cans, etc.

(https://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/union-motorcycle-classics-bmw-r100-cafe-racer-4.jpg)

(https://static.fabrik.io/11wb/cbbaecb94a5381ef.png?auto=format&lossless=1&w=2880&h=5120&fit=max&s=64060e33eb7d292202378ff9d2c7283d)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on April 07, 2021, 01:33:17 pm
Yes, absolutely. Those BMW are a bit common right now but that's because they make good donor bikes. Especially with the half fairing and endurance look.
People tend to forget that for cafe racers "less is more" is the key.
Most projects are far too overkilled for my likes. You should keep things minimal.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on April 07, 2021, 04:08:40 pm
You should keep things minimal.
Like, a sweater, some tape, tin foil helmet, and 150 mph.
Bonkers.

https://youtu.be/iVNozc6qh3M (https://youtu.be/iVNozc6qh3M)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Yossarian on April 07, 2021, 05:15:17 pm
That's hardcore. These guys are just down the road from me. Weird and wonderful mixture of stuff they do. This is not exactly my cup of tea, but I appreciate the work that went into it...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy5Q7J3e9sM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy5Q7J3e9sM)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on April 08, 2021, 11:45:04 am
I'm currently addicted to this channel.
Mesmerizing stuff.
https://www.youtube.com/user/shiroh73/videos (https://www.youtube.com/user/shiroh73/videos)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Yossarian on April 08, 2021, 04:58:18 pm
I'll watch those tonight.

I really liked the Greasy Hands Preachers. I've not seen Oil in the Blood yet.

This is quite good...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlAuUmDUHBM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlAuUmDUHBM)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on April 09, 2021, 08:32:48 am
Nice video! Now I want to go for a ride.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on April 23, 2021, 06:34:44 pm
This one came out quite nice.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51134671970_9c3a4fee71_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kUAytm)20210221_172603 (https://flic.kr/p/2kUAytm) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), su Flickr
P.s. my new Pirelli Diablo Rosso III are brilliant.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on April 23, 2021, 09:43:13 pm
Sweet!
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Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on May 04, 2021, 01:04:55 am
Sweet!

Nik, you absolutely took the word out of my mouth!

Sweeeetness  8)

Bellissimo.

Bellissimo.  ;D

Thank you for sharing with us Lore.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on May 04, 2021, 06:34:51 am
Hey guys thank you.
I really appreciate and most of all I'm glad that the pic sends positive vibes, that was the purpose.
We've had some gorgeous days as of late and I've ridden every weekend!
Cheers!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on May 31, 2021, 01:16:22 am
Lore, I was going to post up, first "scrapes" of Summer.

Death in moto3 qualifying yesterday for Mugello  :(

https://www.bbc.com/sport/motorsport/57299665.amp
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on May 31, 2021, 08:16:41 am
Hey Dave!
Very sad news from Moto3, a real tragedy.  :(


It's great to know the season has started! This should have been TT week!
Last Friday I took the day off and went for a ride in the Appennini mounts, I did four or five mountain passes and 320 kms of twists and turns, amazing. No crowds, brilliant.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on May 31, 2021, 12:06:33 pm
This is Friday's tour!
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51215717340_ae52066424_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m2KWrj)Screenshot_20210528-175033_Maps (https://flic.kr/p/2m2KWrj) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), su Flickr
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on May 31, 2021, 03:40:24 pm
Lore, that really does sound fantastic, and I can appreciate the added enjoyment factor on your bike.

I don't like saying I'm jealous, but really, the route looks amazing. Get some pics!  ;D  :2thumbsup:

Yes, very sad news about Dupasquier/moto3 as it always is.

I came back in last night with the visor fully splatted - that's when you know it's TT week of course.

I'll be heading out again this evening. Might take boots/chalk bag this time .. or just not bother!
I haven't been for a decent long ride yet, apart from picking up my leathers last autumn, so that's something to look forward to. Could go for a blast over to Wales!
Actually, that's a great idea  ;D

Been thinking a bit more about getting a two stroke though. I just love the purity, light weight etc, and would be great for the track of course.

I was looking at someone's ZX10 down in Matlock last night. Amazing looking machine, but just so much bigger/heavier.

Please keep us posted about your travels! x
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 01, 2021, 11:27:10 am
Hey Dave, I took just a couple of pics, here's one:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51217693733_f2c9fd8551_w.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m2W4X4)IMG-20210528-WA0004 (https://flic.kr/p/2m2W4X4) by Nibile (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70381658@N00/), su Flickr
The other one is of myself pigging out on a giant piadina with ham and cheese, which I think it's not of much interest!

I really understand you about the 2stroke. After fuc**** up the engine I was really close to either selling her or putting her in the living room, but then again I opted for riding her! I am more and more convinced that - track riding apart - the key for road enjoyment is lightness and agility. It's also the best way to improve.
My lottery win dream would be to get the Suzuki to a guy in Turin and just ask him to make her as light as possible: pistons, rims, nuts and bolts, etc. He did a 650 SV like mine at 143 kg dry, with the engine tuned up to 90 bhp at the wheel! Imagine riding that on a twisty road!!!

On a completely different note, I watched a video yesterday about Dupasquier's crash, on a YouTube channel called The Talking Helmet, which always does amazingly detailed analysis about races. He pointed out that - apparently - there was a discrepancy between the time shown on Mugello start line board and on the official time sheets.
When the official time sheets already had a chequered flag for the second rider who caught Dupasquier, the start line board showed still one second to go, so that the rider who later was involved in the crash just kept going at full speed for a last ditch effort.
Basically, he offers the possibility that this discrepancy allowed the second rider one full speed lap too much, while otherwise he should have slowed down because the qualifying had ended. Indeed, the last lap of those riders, before the crash, was not appearing in the time charts with the clock going.
Here's the video, apparently no subtitles but images are quite clear (the crash is not shown luckily).
https://youtu.be/P2Q_9eP1wF4 (https://youtu.be/P2Q_9eP1wF4)

Of course it's speculation realm, but not so much. It's minimal details that can make a huge difference.
Still a tragedy, I don't think that they should have allowed the MotoGP to start. I think that the unwritten rule is that the show must go on...

Keep us posted on your rides as well!

Edited for clarity.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on June 01, 2021, 04:30:42 pm
.. I've never seen Cheedale looking quite so verdant!  ;D
Love the nakedness of your bike, and the simplicity. I used to love the old Rotax singles too. So pure.
I'm going to be having a really good look around ;)

Something for your delectation:

https://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2016/10/r-650-suzuki-sv.html?m=1

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51217289912_f1cb9005eb_z.jpg)

Interesting video about the crash too, and some really good points raised. Thank you for that. It sounds highly plausible. Getting T-boned in track sessions, by random fallers is always a risk. There was someone recovering in his tent during my first Cadwell session, from exactly that. Super dangerous if some riders are out on a hot lap, and others think the session is over.

By the way, someone should do a "lookalike" with your Flickr profile pick. You look like Frank Zapper!  :P
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on June 02, 2021, 04:45:59 am
https://cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/classics-j/JJ-Cobas-1990-Rotax-BMB-MRi.htm

 :smart:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: steveri on June 02, 2021, 03:27:08 pm
This is the bike I would have drawn age 12:

(https://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/custom-suzuki-st250-tu250-volty-heiwa.jpg)

Or maybe this:
(https://kickstart.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/yamaha-sr250-1.jpg)

Honourable mention to the vintage trials bike (Valenti for me please):
(http://www.bsaotter.com/media/images/user-images/14844/Image29-12-2015at11.592.jpg)
http://www.bsaotter.com/five_very_rare_italian_trials_bikes.html
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 02, 2021, 04:37:04 pm
Nice bikes on here! The SV is sweet! Slim as they should be! And the trials must be a hell of a fun to ride!
Just got back from 160 kms, it's national holiday here!  :dance1:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on June 07, 2021, 04:29:36 am
I've missed some stunning riding days recently. Had a few things to sort out on the bike.

Late last year, I managed to give the step up to the alley way beside my house, a very hard "thwack" with the sump plug on my bike  :(

Realised how badly damaged it is now, when I discovered the obvious crack, while doing an oil/filter change.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51230596703_c64faea525_c.jpg)

Now I'm scouring EBay for a replacement ;)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 07, 2021, 08:47:28 am
Wow!
How tall is that step???
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on June 07, 2021, 01:24:22 pm
So, I've sourced a second hand oil sump pan.. and it's on it's way!

I made a ramp to get the bike into the alleyway/back yard, but it was set too low initially, and the sump plug caught the step, one day last year.

It made a really horrible sound, and took a small lump out of the step. I was obviously gutted, and worried about damage, but there were no actual drips of oil, just occasionally a light "misting". I thought I'd got away with it.

When I replaced the plug the other day, the crack opened up, and the thread stripped too.

The new pan should be here tomorrow. Fingers crossed!

It's a good excuse to speak to a few breakers, and find out what other parts they have .. for the KR1S project  ;D

Lore, I'll keep you posted  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 19, 2021, 07:57:02 am
So here are the latest updates.
I took the day off on Thursday, and with a friend we headed again towards the mountains. We had done already two passes (including a new one that neither of us had done before), when, going towards the mighty Muraglione, my bike started spluttering, leaping forward, and making loud bangs from the exhaust. I managed to go back to - some kind of- civilization somehow, partly riding party pushing. There was a mechanic but he only did cars and had no parts. More terrifying riding and pushing (a few miles) brought me (in a pool of sweat) in front of a bike mechanic. He had five bikes to work on, so my friend and I borrowed a few tools and worked on the bike on the side of the - 5 meters wide - road, while big lorries flied past.
No go.
I had to leave the bike there, and with tears in my eyes I rode pillion on a Buell XB9 with no footrests until home, 120 kms later. I can barely walk still now.
 :'(
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 19, 2021, 02:48:45 pm
* flew past, obviously. No idea on how to change language on the phone, sorry.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Fultonius on June 19, 2021, 10:26:43 pm
Sounds grim bud! Hope you get it fixed up and back on those twisting Italian passes soon!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on June 20, 2021, 02:17:40 pm
No! Lore.
That's sad to hear about the bike.
 :(

I'm sure it's unrelated, but I was having problems at the back end of last year, with my bike.

Your "bangs" sound a bit more significant than mine. I've had a lot of problems with water in fuel. It seems that anything left standing for long results in water getting drawn into the fuel system.

That ends up in the carbs, and obviously can't be burnt, leading to choking, and various bangs and pops. Is your SV on carbs or injection?

I'm glad to read that it didn't involve anything getting thrown down the road!

I hope you can recover it properly. I'm predicting a much easier fix than you might think  ;D (I hope!)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 20, 2021, 02:27:36 pm
Cheers guys, much appreciated.
I'm really disappointed and curious on the other hand.
The guy thought it could be a loose intake that let too much air into the carbs... the spark plug was really white. I really have no idea.
It was strange, she could idle no problem, then she would turn off when engaging gear, but then she could start again with the clutch engaged...
I really hope it's an easy fit!
It's been a tough spring, first the blown engine on the TZR and now this...
 :'(
The garage is empty, really sad sight. Likewise for my wallet.
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Post by: nik at work on June 20, 2021, 05:17:08 pm
 :(
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 22, 2021, 07:42:43 pm
After a very frustrating day at work, I bought a pair of front calipers from a Cbr 600 F for my bike!
Radial master cylinder sooner or later.
Hopefully she'll be fixed tomorrow.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 23, 2021, 07:27:20 pm
Latest news, the mechanic just called, she's apparently fixed!
It was just a broken ground wire, badly fixed probably by the previous owner to shorten the tail...
Tested on the dyno, on the road tomorrow!
I hope all is good!!!
The white plug is due to a dry carburetion, courtesy of a sport air filter that was advised to me...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on June 23, 2021, 07:37:45 pm
Good news nibs! Glad it wasn't anything major. Took the street triple out for the first time in months today, bit rough at low revs which I'm hoping is just old fuel. Tank was nearly empty so have brimmed it with new stuff, seems a little better already after just a few miles, so hopefully a run down the m4 to work tomorrow will clear her out.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on June 24, 2021, 08:17:26 am
Hey Duma!
Glad to know you're back in the saddle!
Send pics of the beast!
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Post by: Nibile on June 24, 2021, 08:22:37 am
On a side note, I am a bit undecided about the sizing of the new radial master cylinder I'm about to buy. Lots of conflicting infos out there really.
So, diameter will be 19 because of double disc. Right.
Now, pivot.
Some say 18/19 is better for road use, some others say 20.
I know it's a matter of leverages, but do anyone have personal experience to share on here?
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on July 05, 2021, 09:47:17 am
Here you with the latest news.
On the bus right now to reach an isolated village at the foot of the Appennines to collect the fixed SV.
The new brake master cylinder affair is on hold, because I bought new calipers from a Cbr 600 F.
They need new brackets and a rebuild kit, but there's no hurry. Word on the street is that they fit perfectly with the original axial master cylinder. A new one would be just too much for road use.
Then.
Yesterday I collected the 125 after total engine rebuild. She runs like sh*t. Does not rev, does not go beyond 8.500 rpm.
Very pi***d. Took her back to the mechanic.
Will keep you posted.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Liamhutch89 on July 05, 2021, 10:20:34 am
Yesterday I collected my new 2014 ZX-6R! I don't have any great photos yet as the ride home was a torrential 2.5 hour motorway journey, but I snapped this one in its new home:

https://ibb.co/tC1Qn8Z

It's a previous Cat D, so I got it for a really good price - I intend to do some track days so I wasn't looking to spend loads. It's mostly running really good, there's just one leaky fork seal which I got some money knocked off for and cosmetically there's a small ding in the tank and some scratches, but otherwise not bad at all.

I'm considering having a go at the fork seals myself, but can't find any guides for this ninja model and looking at tools needed, i've noted some spring compressors stating 'does not work for Showa big piston fork', so i'm not sure what I will need!

Other jobs that i'm tempted to have a go at:

fill the dent and respray the tank.
valve clearances in the next couple thousand miles.

If Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance taught me anything I'll start working on my own supply of gumption before picking up any tools.





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Post by: Nibile on July 05, 2021, 11:04:40 am
 :dance1:
Brilliant stuff.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on July 05, 2021, 11:33:17 am
Good to hear the bike was an easy fix nibs 👍
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on July 05, 2021, 03:45:28 pm
Cheers guys, finally back at home.
While I was in a bar having a quick snack, some c**t stole my gloves.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on July 09, 2021, 05:33:25 pm
Very quick update.

First Nibs, great that things weren't so bad. I think it's generally the way; thinking the worst when something goes wrong.

Liamhutuh89. Fantastic  :dance1:
Happy to compare notes. Drop me a line if you like.

I've managed to put mine back together, and popped out for a few scrapes on my first ride in weeks yesterday. Will give a proper update later.

Hopefully the worst of summer wetness is behind us for a little bit.
LH89, your ride back sounds epic.
 :fishing:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on July 09, 2021, 09:38:54 pm
It's pissing down.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on July 10, 2021, 01:28:51 am
I've been a bit hunkered down during the best spell of weather we've had until recently.

Getting the bike back on the road has taken a bit of time. Although my bike is in fantastic condition, it's an older model ZX6R and parts are hard to come by.

Managed to pick up a second hand sump pan from a breakers in Cheshire. I'd cracked the original when I caught the alley-way step with the sump plug last year (see above). The crack only appeared in full sight when I tried to replace it for an oil/filter change. Although fine, it was in a bad way externally. Found a guy near Chesterfield who does vapour blasting, and £40 later, I had this (thanks Trevor):

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51301232986_f1e5ebace5_c.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51302246245_506774fef7_c.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51302244410_c2b1098b3d_c.jpg)

Resprayed the exhaust downpipes while I was at it. I've been slightly gripped that I might have dislodged one of the O-rings while replacing the pan, but no flicker from the oil pressure light, so reckon I'm probably OK.

Took the bike out for a spin and headspace last night. Beautiful out there too.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51302242725_53753c41b4_c.jpg)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: steveri on July 10, 2021, 09:14:19 am
I haven’t ridden a bike in forever but do like popping by this thread. A mate of mine has just rebuilt a vintage Bultaco
https://www.instagram.com/p/CRCmzavnOs9/?utm_medium=copy_link

4 stroke envy. Bouldering with wheels
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on July 10, 2021, 10:08:49 am
Good stuff all around!
Don't get me started on cross or trial...
I am surrounded by woods for miles and miles, it could be amazing to have a(nother) bike here...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on July 13, 2021, 12:48:55 am
Here's an other bike  ;)

Completely ridiculous in my opinion, and at £100,000 this offering from Aston Martin is not cool at all:

https://youtu.be/njaecnXaKSc

It's a track only bike too. Maybe the set up would work at Santa Pod, certainly not flicking through the bus stop at Mallory.

I remember meeting a guy at Cadwell Park (in '91) who'd just bought his FZR600 (Yamaha. Like Bubba's  ;)) for £600 from a chap at the TT. A bit taped up, but properly sorted in all the right places. That was a cool bike

An other bike:  :great:

https://youtu.be/8IAMdlGVkq8
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on July 13, 2021, 09:05:32 am
Good links Dave.
The AM isn't bad at all, but it looks more a design experiment than anything else. It also looks very similar to this thing from the past, that many of us will remember well, the mythical Suzuki Falcorustyco:
https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/suzu/suzuki_falcorustyco_concept.htm (https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/suzu/suzuki_falcorustyco_concept.htm).
Surely something that will end up in big Saudi Arabian garages or London living rooms?
If we think that a Ducati Desmosedici fully tuned with all the original parts come at 75K... and that's the closest thing to a MotoGP bike you can possibly have!
Or a 1098 SBK tuned for 15K!!!
In any case not an ugly top line, but the Predator-like front is horrible.
Would still get the Yamaha though.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: cowboyhat on July 13, 2021, 09:37:38 pm
I haven’t ridden a bike in forever but do like popping by this thread. A mate of mine has just rebuilt a vintage Bultaco
https://www.instagram.com/p/CRCmzavnOs9/?utm_medium=copy_link

4 stroke envy. Bouldering with wheels

Ha funny, my dad had a that Bultaco Sherpa when i was a kid, 84-90 sort of time. Used to take it up to Conisborough quarry and i'd accompany him on my bmx. Also had a Maico 400 that he was scared of.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on July 15, 2021, 04:22:45 pm
Ha, yes! Hub steering bikes.
They've all tended to look the same, but remember this one.

My eyes homed in on RG500 Gamma - words that still do funny things to me  ;D

Going to pop out for a blast in a little bit. Some wind, but nice and dry.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on July 16, 2021, 08:56:35 am
I follow quite a few bike forums, and you couldn't believe how many 250 and 500 2stroke replicas people build here in Italy. Apparently there are quite a few engines available.
There's one guy who, whith others, is building an OW01 replica from scratch. I mean, he even built the frame!
Enter the white rabbit's house here http://www.2t-special.it/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=5700&sid=1d9f2cf75c2937342ab2a94936484a9d (http://www.2t-special.it/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=5700&sid=1d9f2cf75c2937342ab2a94936484a9d)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on July 16, 2021, 03:02:21 pm
http://www.2t-special.it/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=5476&start=120#p88137 (http://www.2t-special.it/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=5476&start=120#p88137)
Another one, simply stunning.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on July 17, 2021, 01:03:03 am
That is truly amazing devotion to detail. Amazing welding, and machining. You have to wonder though, if there are better ways of investing those talents.

The RG is delicious! Yes, stunning.

Good blast out into the peak in the hot weather this evening. Might make a day of it tomorrow. Great way to clear the head at the moment.

Here's the OWO1 though. One of my all time faves. (FZR 750R). I love the squared off tank.

https://raresportbikesforsale.com/tag/ow01/

I had to check. I remember it being the "pin-up girl" on Graeme Alderson's wall, back in 1992. I thought Fogarty won the TT on it in 1992, but had fastest lap.

This video is glorious:

https://youtu.be/a1cI880wAXc

https://www.islandracer.co.uk/2016/04/21/video-1989-owo1-yamaha-full-on-at-the-classic-tt/

Going to clean my visor  ;D
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on July 17, 2021, 10:30:27 am
Fantastic, Dave!
Thanks for the video, it's indeed glorious. I think that more or less at half time it features the famous lefthander on which Milky Quayle clipped the wall with his right shoulder and exploded.
Now I'd better go and buy a lottery ticket for those auctions.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on July 18, 2021, 01:06:33 am
Hot out there today.

You'll like this one:

https://youtu.be/9ihbMOFh2f8
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Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on July 18, 2021, 02:40:58 am
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51319135740_5779fc8fdb_h.jpg)

Arrived in Matlock as things were thinning out. Fourth from R is a Triumph Rocket 3 (2500cc!).
Had no one there to help me, so was pathetically defeated by a large portion of chips. Plenty of seagulls (Terns) about, making it sound more like Llandudno. Matlock Bath is more random than quantum fluctuations at the birth of the cosmos.

Phat Harley:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51319135935_372d1fe523_h.jpg)

I think I counted six ZXRs. This one's wearing it's 24 years pretty well  ;D

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51319134560_200edf86f4_h.jpg)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: steveri on July 18, 2021, 08:58:42 am

Ha funny, my dad had a that Bultaco Sherpa when i was a kid, 84-90 sort of time. Used to take it up to Conisborough quarry and i'd accompany him on my bmx. Also had a Maico 400 that he was scared of.

Phil’s brother reports: it’s heavy and sh*t, just looks good. Phew.

Is that Harley a hard tail? Oof.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on July 18, 2021, 01:17:48 pm
Cool scene at Matlock Dave!
Checked out the Triumph, not my cup of tea but a nice line.
On a side note, if all stars align I could be able to go on a roadtrip to the Dolimites!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Liamhutch89 on July 18, 2021, 08:30:41 pm
Did 6 hours round the peak today with my mate on my first big ride out! My upper back is feeling it, but it's proof of concept that a longer ride is not implausible. Thinking of trying the North coast 500. Is it worth it?

Photos from today's ride:

https://ibb.co/YhRWPxK

https://ibb.co/6mf0PH6

https://ibb.co/mDxBtXD

https://ibb.co/HThPZy7
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on July 19, 2021, 12:01:42 am
A road trip to the Dollies. That sounds great Lore.
Would you try to climb too, or just tour around? Would be amazing in fine weather.
I need to sort something for carrying a little bit of gear, but generally prefer to go light, for a scratch around the Peak. Will have to head over to Wales for a day trip, but saving pennies at the moment.

Great shots from your ride around the Peak there Liam.
Sounds like you had a great time. Must have been super hot. Side stands were sinking into melting tarmac yesterday.

Fine looking bike you've got there.
Hope it's OK. File's a bit big, but should display OK  ;D

(https://i.ibb.co/Wfx3GLd/ZX6-R-14.jpg)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on July 19, 2021, 07:38:51 am
Thinking of trying the North coast 500. Is it worth it?
Hey I reckon it must be like 400 miles from Sheffield just to get to the start of the NC500!
I'd say that if you can take your time it's surely worth it. If I were you I'd like to take one and half or two days to get there, then another two for the NC then equal time to get back.
A few friends of mine go every year to a bikers' fest in Faaker. Not the kind of situation that I like at all, but apart from that it means 600 kms of highway, a few hundreds of kms there, 600 kms of highway back...
You should sort your clothing really well for Scotland!
I say take a few days off and go and enjoy it.
As for the Dollies, a very close friend of mine has a house there in Madonna di Campiglio, the plan is to get there via normal roads, try to climb a couple of days, and drive back.
Fingers crossed.
Another plan is to go to Le Castellet in September for the 24h Bol d'Or...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Paul B on July 19, 2021, 10:41:34 am
Isn't the NC500 routinely clogged by car clubs and campervans these days (who contribute very little to the local economy)?

I spoke to someone up that way and asked about doing it on a road bike and his suggestion was as above.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on August 12, 2021, 02:13:33 am
Being a bit lazy here. I don't know if anyone has posted these up already, but this is the first episode of the "TT Lock-in" series from 2020. Loads of others in the series, if you want to gorge yourself on the feast.

This one starts with an amazing description from Milky Quayle, of a lap by Hickman in the Superbike race from 2019:

 https://youtu.be/P0rWgcuXHm4

 :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on August 12, 2021, 05:29:01 am
Day 6 of "TT Lock-in" is a real treat.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on August 12, 2021, 09:12:33 am
Fantastic!!!
Thanks Dave!!!
On a side note, I bought new front calipers for my SV. 4 pistons Nissin from a CBR 600 F.
Grinning like a mofo.
P.s. Milky Quayle is the ultimate TT junkie!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on August 12, 2021, 02:06:34 pm
Fantastic!!!
Thanks Dave!!!
On a side note, I bought new front calipers for my SV. 4 pistons Nissin from a CBR 600 F.
Grinning like a mofo.
P.s. Milky Quayle is the ultimate TT junkie!

Fab about the new stoppers  :2thumbsup: :punk:

Re Milky. Isn't he just. What a nutter. "I crashed there too. And there. Broke a couple of toes here. This one wasn't so good; some smashed up legs, that sort of thing.. This is what we call the Carlsburg Corner; it's beautiful.. Yeah, bit close to the kerbs there.."

 :slap:

Reminds me of a corner through Owler Bar near Sheffield. Beautiful rising RHander, with a negative camber change just after the apex. Nearly threw me into the kerb on my KR1-S 30 years ago. Now one of my favourites.

Still wrestling with fueling issues on my bike. May just have to drain completely, but trying a fuel additive at the moment.

Re the above vids, can't believe 2000 was so many years ago!
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Post by: Nibile on August 12, 2021, 02:23:46 pm
Indeed!!!
I think we all have a special corner that we like to ride in a certain way!
I'm thinking about buying a cheap action camera to put online some videos about my trips around here...

I hope you fix your fuel issues!
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Post by: Liamhutch89 on October 06, 2021, 08:33:40 pm
Had my first track day today at Oulton Park! We got very lucky with the weather considering its been raining for weeks and had a brilliant day!

First session out, I didn't enjoy it. Was pushing too hard before I knew the track, making lots of mistakes and felt like I stayed on by the skin of my teeth on more than one occasion.

Second session I decided to start away from my mate to eliminate trying to burn each other off and took it steady, getting my lines and technique right. Much better! Riding smoothly and a lot quicker by the end of the session.

I got 7 sessions in total and my riding improved in each one. By the end of the day I was overtaking almost everyone in novice except the quickest few. It's such a good feeling hunting people down and passing them in the corners  :devil-smiley:

As brutally quick as the bikes are, it feels almost serene when you are riding at your quickest. Everything has to be very smooth and its a great feeling when you're pushing in the corners playing a delicate game with the amount of right hand you can wind on as you pass the apex and pick the bike up! Would recommend to anyone who's not done one, you learn a lot about what the bikes can really do!
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Post by: SamT on October 06, 2021, 10:45:13 pm
Nice.  So jealous.

I've been isolating with Covid (not feeling too bad though) and bored out of my scone working from home, so have been watching a few of Taylor MacKenzie's YouTube channel stuff, (and some of Lee Johnston's too. )

Some of the "Mac chat" interviews Taylor does are pretty cool.. All totally amateur, but hilarious.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL43hUdGnlW9FjF_Py5h0pt-wuIMMp3J0_
(The Steve Parish, Neil Hodgson and Jonathan Rae ones are pretty good

The "Mad Mark" videos are just bonkers.  :lol: - Niall MacKenzie - what a legend. 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL43hUdGnlW9GEhVbYDr2LUwweWGYJWyjo
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on October 06, 2021, 11:10:46 pm
Liamhutch89.

That's fantastic. Great to hear you had a good break with the weather.

Bubba always raved about Oulton. I did a lot at places like Cadwell - worth looking out for when the National circuit is open.

You learn so much on the track, with the room to make some mistakes, that you just can't easily get away with on the road.

Would be good to drop you a line sometime.

Sam, I've been checking out some of the action from Oliver's Mount.

Check it out!  ;D 

https://youtu.be/D1fRvL4dxr8
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: nik at work on October 07, 2021, 12:06:16 am
The guy who me and Nibs pit crewed for at the Manx Grand Prix a couple of years ago is one of the owners of Oliver’s Mount.

Chris says hi etc…
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: SamT on October 07, 2021, 08:59:42 am
Olivers Mount/Gold Cup is a funny one for me.  Great that its still going but I find the coverage and the track a bit boring to watch.  Bet its great to actually be trackside for the Gold Cup though.  Bet its a great atmosphere.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on October 07, 2021, 09:13:53 am
The guy who me and Nibs pit crewed for at the Manx Grand Prix a couple of years ago is one of the owners of Oliver’s Mount.

Chris says hi etc…
Great experience Nik!!! Terrifying at times.
Good to hear about the track time Liam, I am enjoying some as well, but in short tracks with miniGP bikes.
Normal tracks are too expensive and too crowded for me at the moment. Plus, I don't want to scratch my bike, so I'd always ride very tense and not fully committed.
MiniGP bikes are awesome, you can learn so much, especially how to carry speed through the corners, instead of the classic brake hard/full gas.
Recently I went to a track that's owned by the father of Lorenzo Dalla Porta, former Moto3 world champion and now Moto2 pilot. It's a micro track with lots of corners, I did three sessions and the following day my legs were still cooked.
Brilliant.
Can't wait to go back.

Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on October 08, 2021, 06:18:48 am
Somehow I lost my reply to Liam, but great to hear about the track action.

Here's something Lore may find easy to understand:

https://youtube.com/shorts/kdO8Yrj2oMk?feature=share

Check out the videos of Millyard making his bikes, if you want something a bit more difficult to get your head around  ;D
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Liamhutch89 on October 08, 2021, 10:11:57 am
Liamhutch89.

That's fantastic. Great to hear you had a good break with the weather.

Bubba always raved about Oulton. I did a lot at places like Cadwell - worth looking out for when the National circuit is open.

You learn so much on the track, with the room to make some mistakes, that you just can't easily get away with on the road.

Would be good to drop you a line sometime.

https://youtu.be/D1fRvL4dxr8

I'm already planning when I can next get on track and cadwell looks great. Unfortunately I'm riding to the track at the moment so its difficult to book in advance at this time of year. 2 hours on the motorway in the rain and then trying to ride a wet track on normal road tyres is not ideal.

I'm already looking into these package deals to Cartegena for a few days! I'm a complete newbie with bikes so feel free to drop me a line and impart any wisdom.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on October 09, 2021, 06:47:36 pm
Wisdom? That's funny!  ;D
I'd consider myself a long term newbie.

Sounds hardcore with the ride there/back in the rain. Great effort.

I'll PM you. Will be great to check out the bike. I could do with sorting out some decent winter storage for mine.

Just checked out the track day packages. Sounds fantastic.
Warm, dry asphalt and sticky rubber - not something you'll find much of here at this time of year  ;)

These guys?:

https://trackdays4all.com/cartagena/
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Liamhutch89 on October 15, 2021, 01:04:31 pm
Still buzzing from the track day last week, I've gone ahead and booked the trip to Spain for 4 days on track in February at Andalucia:

https://eurotracks.nolimitstrackdays.com/euro-tracks/andalucia.aspx

Cannot wait!

Now for mods:

tank grips - already purchased from stompgrips
suspension setup - done, stock springs were ok for me
quick action throttle - done, bought an R6 throttle tube for 20 quid (I think it's 1/6 turn instead of the standard ZX6R 1/4 turn)
Supercorsa tyres - will put these on fresh before I go
steering damper - I think I'll need to bite the bullet on this and go for an ohlins at around 330 quid.
rearsets - half tempted to go for ebay/amazon specials on these. Bad idea?

Nice to have items that aren't necessary so probably won't buy:
quickshifter
shorty levers

And things I should do but probably won't:
aftermarket fairings to save my OEM's
clip ons for easy replacement
remove passenger pegs and seat - I loathe having to spend nearly 50 quid for an exhaust hanger in place of the passenger pegs.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on October 15, 2021, 03:09:45 pm
Still buzzing from the track day last week, I've gone ahead and booked the trip to Spain for 4 days on track in February at Andalucia:

https://eurotracks.nolimitstrackdays.com/euro-tracks/andalucia.aspx

Cannot wait!

Now for mods:

tank grips - already purchased from stompgrips
suspension setup - done, stock springs were ok for me
quick action throttle - done, bought an R6 throttle tube for 20 quid (I think it's 1/6 turn instead of the standard ZX6R 1/4 turn)
Supercorsa tyres - will put these on fresh before I go
steering damper - I think I'll need to bite the bullet on this and go for an ohlins at around 330 quid.
rearsets - half tempted to go for ebay/amazon specials on these. Bad idea?

Nice to have items that aren't necessary so probably won't buy:
quickshifter
shorty levers

And things I should do but probably won't:
aftermarket fairings to save my OEM's
clip ons for easy replacement
remove passenger pegs and seat - I loathe having to spend nearly 50 quid for an exhaust hanger in place of the passenger pegs.

Absolutely fantastic Liam  :2thumbsup:

Of the above, I'd be more inclined to go with the pattern fairing, than some of the other mods - and keep it on for the road too  ;)

£50 for a slightly bent bit of metal with a few lightening holes drilled in it? - make one  :thumbsup:
Or:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/193499624198?hash=item2d0d79f306:g:0-UAAOSwvCRe2gWI

Tyres are amazing these days.

I used to get slappers all the time while riding my KR1-S - very commonly on the road - but the ZX6 seems so stable in comparison. If you've had the suspension set-up checked over, you may find it's more stable now anyway. Just a thought.

More pics of your bike please  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on October 15, 2021, 05:34:29 pm
I should have had an afternoon of classes for work, but they got cancelled, so I jumped on my bike and rode a few (four) hours. In between I visited the biggest Bimota museum in the world which happens to be here near Siena.
Mesmerizing.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on October 15, 2021, 05:38:00 pm
This place here.
https://youtu.be/z6k2jFEpeNQ (https://youtu.be/z6k2jFEpeNQ)
I don't know if there are subtitles available, but I think the images speak for themselves.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on October 15, 2021, 08:35:38 pm
What a feast.
All that naked billet Lore  ;D
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on October 15, 2021, 10:14:34 pm
Don't tell me...
The owner told me that, despite current machinery could provide a better finish, they still use original CNC machining to exactly match the original parts, with the same cutting patterns on the metal.
The 835 numbered white YB4 is due to race at - hopefully - next year's TT with Stefano Bonetti. One intimidating machine.
He also showed me another YB4 that was used for illegal road races in Sicily, the former owner won a building with that bike, 194 bhp for 135 kilos, in 1994. Mental.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on October 16, 2021, 11:05:53 am
Edit: 150 kilos, and the year was 1991.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on October 19, 2021, 06:24:59 am
https://www.practicalsportsbikesmag.co.uk/features/special-brews/blue-blood/

Plenty of great articles.

The current edition of the magazine is a "Two Stroke special". Worth seeking out  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on October 19, 2021, 09:32:42 am
Very cool.
On a side note, my tribulations with the TZR are not over yet.
I had to replace the oil seals in the forks, 30 years old rubber innit, and I decided to take to another mechanic, not the one who rebuilt the engine after I blew it past April.
So, I had the engine rebuilt, got the bike back, she ran like shit. Completely blocked at 8.000 rpms, barely managed to make it up my garage steep ramp, much to the amusement of the neighbours. Gulped big mouthfuls of bile and took her back. Turns out it was a badly set YPVS valve...
Went to collect her, had a little run (bad forks and oil on the disc - but this I knew), not too bad but not as before. Got stuck in the garage ramp, I am probably laughed at on YouTube. Nearly dropped her. Buckets of bile again.
So I went to this other guy, driving like a madman because she runs properly only above 8.000 rpms this time...
The new mechanic found some other bits and bobs to be fixed (new front brake line, etc.) and confirmed the carburation is shit.
So, hopefully she'll be fine soon, but I am quite pi**ed. Not for the faults in themselves, but because clearly the other guy didn't even try her - twice - and doesn't care.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on November 06, 2021, 08:19:29 am
https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Racers/crighton_cr700w.html
 :o
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Liamhutch89 on November 06, 2021, 09:02:19 am
https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Racers/crighton_cr700w.html
 :o

That is a fine machine, but who is actually going to be able to ride it? All that power and no mention of electonic rider aids / traction control  :o
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on November 06, 2021, 03:09:02 pm
I'd never dare, personally.
On a side note, I'd love to see MotoGP ban all electronics.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on November 08, 2021, 04:35:01 am
I'd never dare, personally.
On a side note, I'd love to see MotoGP ban all electronics.

Tempted to say I'm with you there Lore. Worth remembering that street bikes are putting out 50% more power than the two stroke monsters of yore - although their power delivery is a good argument against the electronic aids now.
Development in rubber is staggering too.

I hope your woes with the TZR are getting sorted. Sorry, I thought I'd replied.

Had a good chat about grey imports earlier. Rare autumn blast out to Matlock for chips on Sunday evening. There are a lot of riders on older machinery - nothing here post 2000, which is good to see.

Just wondering what you're running the TZR on Lore? For bikes on carbs, the E10 fuel is bad news. Mine could do with a strip down/clean.

I'll post up some more "Two Stroke Heaven" later.

Ciao.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51663175891_c0d028ba54_c.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51664053215_3c246da7a9_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on November 09, 2021, 06:18:53 am
Cool scenes there Dave, I'm a bit envious, it's been raining lots here as of late...
I usually put the 98 octane fuel in both bikes, but can't sincerely notice any difference while riding...
The TZR should be ready in a few days, hopefully! I can't wait to have her back home and running properly!
On a side note, I found a nice CNC machined lower clamp for the SV on internet...
 :devangel:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on November 09, 2021, 04:09:07 pm
Cool scenes there Dave, I'm a bit envious, it's been raining lots here as of late...
I usually put the 98 octane fuel in both bikes, but can't sincerely notice any difference while riding...
The TZR should be ready in a few days, hopefully! I can't wait to have her back home and running properly!
On a side note, I found a nice CNC machined lower clamp for the SV on internet...
 :devangel:

Brilliant re the clamp  ;D
Sorry, being very quick here. I'll post up some billet later for you.
Re the fuel, it's not so much for the running, but protection of the internals, carbs etc.
I hadn't realised how damaging it is.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on November 14, 2021, 03:47:39 pm


46

 :bow:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on November 14, 2021, 06:05:25 pm
 :bow:
Things won't be the same.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on November 21, 2021, 04:42:16 pm
Just in case anyone's interested, there's this excellent pair of Goldtop Trophy boots for sale at a very good price on eBay.
https://www.ebay.it/itm/GENUINE-VINTAGE-60s-GOLDTOP-TROPHY-LEATHER-MOTORCYCLE-BOOTS-SIZE-UK8-/224703796417?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 (https://www.ebay.it/itm/GENUINE-VINTAGE-60s-GOLDTOP-TROPHY-LEATHER-MOTORCYCLE-BOOTS-SIZE-UK8-/224703796417?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0)
They really are the dog's.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on November 21, 2021, 05:08:31 pm
Very swish  ;D

I have to say, I'm less taken by some of the vintage helmets  ;)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on November 22, 2021, 02:08:51 am
"If that doesn't f'in put a smile on your face, there's something wrong with ya. How good does she sound?"

https://youtu.be/ZCr1mibzQBA

Lee Johnston  ;D  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on November 22, 2021, 09:09:30 am
I like the smell of oil in the morning.
Brilliant.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on December 14, 2021, 11:05:46 am
Bought a cheap action cam the other day, and tried it this past Sunday on the first sunny day in ages.
17 minutes of Tuscan roads. Now I can't wait to take it on track.
P.S. sound starts at 2:20.
https://youtu.be/dtQxPN1HLqg (https://youtu.be/dtQxPN1HLqg)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on December 19, 2021, 01:55:58 am
Hey Lore, I love the sound of your bike rolling on/off throttle. 
They look like great roads. The surface looks a bit dodgy in places, but good bends.
I enjoyed watching that. Thank you  :2thumbsup:

Roll on Sumner.

How much was the camera? I'll have a look online ;)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on January 07, 2022, 12:09:44 pm
Hey Dave! Sorry for the late reply, I've only just seen your post!
Yes, the roads' surface is a bit dodgy in places, mostly good but in some areas it's getting worse year after year: the problem is that the roads sit on a sort of clay ground which moves a lot with sun and rain...
In any case it's just another good excuse for me going very slow...  ;D

The action camera was only 29 Euros on eBay (this one https://www.ebay.it/itm/252364783259 (https://www.ebay.it/itm/252364783259)), and it shows. It does the job and sincerely the image quality is good (I can't remember which resolution I chose, I think 30 fps at 1080 pixels but I'm not sure). The main issues are that I still haven't learnt how to make a continuous video, so it films for 10 minutes, then stops and automatically starts another video of 10 minutes and so on. It's no big deal, but then I have to join the videos together online and it takes forever.
The other problem is that the battery doesn't last long at all. On the day of the video it only lasted for one our or so, while I had 5 hours of video memory. It was very cold though. I'll try again very soon with higher film quality!
I thing I'm probably going on track next week, weather permitting, so I'll try to make some more exciting videos...
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on January 07, 2022, 05:54:37 pm

I thing I'm probably going on track next week, weather permitting, so I'll try to make some more exciting videos...

You jammy bugger  :great:

Thanks for the info about the camera. I was going to ask.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmGiCZcvIlQ

Watching this last night made me think very carefully about my own bike. I could do with upgrading the front I think, but a bit of closed tarmac action would make a bigger difference to my riding  ;D

Check out the two strokes at the beginning. The 350LC @ 1'45" sold for over £12K ! Look after your TZR  :2thumbsup:
I'm going to do some serious hunting around.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on January 08, 2022, 02:00:01 am
I've just discovered the folk at The Bike Specialists are in Sheffield  :2thumbsup:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9XSsE68B4Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpawiqVVEWU

https://www.thebikespecialists.com/

 :jaw:

https://www.thebikespecialists.com/stock/used-bikes-in-sheffield#search-wrap

.. right, back on the fingerboard.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on January 08, 2022, 10:50:38 am
 :lol:
The 750 ss Ducati was even featured in a Chanel advert with a leather-clad Keira Knightley. Good stuff, amazing bike! And the others obviously are as stunning. The AJS is absolutely fantastic, I think she still has the all time record for highest auction sale.
As for my TZR... well she's still at the mechanic's... I'm a bit scared to call him for updates...
I often check The Bike Specialist's website for what I call psicho-shopping, in which you just drool over things you can't afford. The last time I checked they had lots of stunning bikes, even a few Desmosedici and the Domiracer. Sadly no Bimota, which is an old crush of mine.
Right, time to ride now, it's sunny out there.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on January 09, 2022, 04:12:13 am
Hope you had a good ride Lore  :2thumbsup:
Probably a bit warmer where you are!

This one. Beautiful bike. Good to see she gets flat hair from wearing the helmet  ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiO2o1NChAU&t=200s
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on January 09, 2022, 05:30:30 pm
Yes.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on January 17, 2022, 04:00:15 pm
There you go.
https://youtu.be/8QAAXBHj4WY (https://youtu.be/8QAAXBHj4WY)
Even worse roads than last time... my friend lost the rear twice, doing 50 kph...
Still good fun though.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on January 17, 2022, 11:03:00 pm
You'll love the bike Lore  ;D

https://www.automology.com/a-beautiful-female-biker-with-24000-twitter-followers-is-actually-a/
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on January 18, 2022, 05:49:39 am
I confess, I've not watched your video properly yet Lore, but the weather is looking fabulous there.

Warmer here too:

https://youtu.be/ccYOWz_Qlx4
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on January 18, 2022, 09:15:19 am
I confess, I've not watched your video properly yet Lore, but the weather is looking fabulous there.

Warmer here too:

https://youtu.be/ccYOWz_Qlx4
Ahah there's not much to watch in my video Dave apart from the sun and the landscape!
On a side note: do not buy that action cam unless you can keep it plugged to a charger. Battery life is extremely short, especially in the cold. I think I'm going to buy another one soon.
Now then.
Endurance style bikes are probably the ones I like most. Those are stunning. I think it could be that long distance riding requires less extreme designs.
And finally the TZ... that's the perfect bike.
But imagine having a crush for the girl and then finding out the truth!
 :'(
Going back to bikes, I really like XTR Don Pepo's ones, that are also endurance-inspired, but definitely extreme! Alas some of them are a bit copy/paste...
And then there's this:
https://www.google.com/search?q=segale+moto+endurance&client=ms-android-samsung-gj-rev1&prmd=isnxv&sxsrf=AOaemvLgfpbbwcLtOS9jru5n1KoSVksAtw:1642497244169&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiwvqGG-7r1AhVYhf0HHfN_DkMQ_AUoAXoECAIQAQ&biw=412&bih=757&dpr=1.75 (https://www.google.com/search?q=segale+moto+endurance&client=ms-android-samsung-gj-rev1&prmd=isnxv&sxsrf=AOaemvLgfpbbwcLtOS9jru5n1KoSVksAtw:1642497244169&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiwvqGG-7r1AhVYhf0HHfN_DkMQ_AUoAXoECAIQAQ&biw=412&bih=757&dpr=1.75)
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Liamhutch89 on January 31, 2022, 06:43:53 pm
2 weeks until we meet again in Andalucia!

https://ibb.co/ZBDzvCb
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on January 31, 2022, 07:39:48 pm
Ahh :wub: You lucky bugger Liam ;D  :2thumbsup:

Lore, I've always been a "slabby" Gixr fan, but in blue, obviously  ;D ..etched into my memory after racing one over Denbigh Moor to North Wales.

https://www.bestbikingroads.com/motorcycle-roads/united-kingdom/north-wales/ride/a543-denbigh-pentre-foelas-denbigh-moors

https://raresportbikesforsale.com/tag/endurance-racing/

https://iconicmotorbikeauctions.com/auction/1986-suzuki-gsx-r-750-limited-edition-with-10-miles/

Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on January 31, 2022, 08:43:18 pm
Ironically, I've just picked up a new rain cover for my steed.

Just wanted you to feel jealous.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on February 01, 2022, 08:59:43 am
2 weeks until we meet again in Andalucia!

https://ibb.co/ZBDzvCb
Mofo. That hurt a bit.

Dave I love the Gsx 750, the slabby one, but I prefer following models, like the 1990 one, just for the line of the tank, that I like to be more parallel to the groud.
Lovely bike, would love to have one.
On this matter, every time I bump into a sport bike I'm always a bit "scared" by how big they are in the flesh. I don't think I'd be comfortable to ride one...
My Sv seems and feels very small.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on February 02, 2022, 04:03:22 am
NSFW  :
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51857390823_85b666ca93_b.jpg)

I hope this makes you feel better  ;D
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Nibile on February 03, 2022, 07:41:54 am
Ohhh yes!!!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Liamhutch89 on February 17, 2022, 08:32:27 pm
Back from Spain after 4 days at Andalucia circuit. Wow what a trip! Blue skies and 20°C for the whole time. It was brilliant for my riding and its great for the social too!

I started in the intermediate group but was bumped up to advanced before the end of the trip and just about managed to keep up at that pace on my street ready bike, pegs scraping and all! Unfortunately I found the limits of my street tyres on the final day and lost the front pushing hard on a hairpin. I was OK (it was actually quite a buzz!) and the bike has sustained mostly cosmetic damage so a perfect excuse to make it a pure track bike going forwards  :devil-smiley: Next time out I'll be on slicks with warmers and rearsets.

I'd love to do one of these trips every year now and would definitely recommend.

Here's a selection of photos I purchased from the photographer:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1er74JtiMoo1esMhgs2bLkqf815fWe_m6/view?usp=drivesdk

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fl0s6fNGWx1dOErkY3Cx-gt62qhQKvJf/view?usp=drivesdk

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ehACfuRgflqRpcbZbKqjGq0Byf4J3HUw/view?usp=drivesdk

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fcPgNgs9pAQzj5Y7ryYWauTnDbzqG-vc/view?usp=drivesdk

And one my mate took on my camera:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fpeDx-1zsZASiSU4lPAUeaMPhfK5zFNC/view?usp=drivesdk

Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Duma on February 17, 2022, 08:58:12 pm
Nice Liam! Looking good!
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on February 17, 2022, 09:20:19 pm
Fantastic. Thanks for posting Liam.

You must be pretty chuffed with the photos too.
Good to hear the bike survived :2thumbsup: Presumably it was just a low speed washout on the front. Saved one of those on my knee back in the summer, which I'm sure I wouldn't have, using older rubber!

I used to get frustrated by hairpins and other low speed corners, but then again, it's something you'll even hear top riders at the TT saying. You're more likely to gain/lose time in the faster corners, and possibly more likely to lose the bike pushing for something marginal in the slow stuff.

Great you could escape the UK winter and make us all a little jealous.
Hopefully you'll still be on the roads too. I used to ride my (legal) track bike in the Peak, but got pulled for speeding once.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Liamhutch89 on February 21, 2022, 09:58:50 pm
That's an interesting thought that you don't gain/lose as much time on the slow stuff but it makes sense. I'll consider that in future when i'm chasing lap times but trying to keep rubber side down! It does feel good to nail technical sections though!

The bike is back home now, here's a photo of the damage.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g2PcTI58fJEPE_A02XmUsPWlLgbXEpv6/view?usp=sharing

Fortunately the tank hasn't pierced so i'll just put a fibreglass tank cover over it as I should have done already  :wall: Fortunately the rest of the damage is mostly stuff I wanted to change anyway - rearsets, track fairings, and levers. I've also ripped the fitting out of my master cylinder so i'm hoping that won't be too painful to rebuild and bleed. The crash bungs saved the engine casings at least! I'll be getting some covers down there too.

Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on February 22, 2022, 02:59:34 am
Your poor pup Liam!

Good you're thinking purposefully about it.
Yes, a pattern fairing, a good idea.

I watched this video of some guy with patches strapped to his knees.

https://youtu.be/PjXPKrxB9DI

Looks useful, but maybe a bit grabby on the tarmac!  ;D
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on February 22, 2022, 03:20:42 am
A few useful tips - and none worth as much as getting out there and doing it :2thumbsup:

https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/lessons-learned-20-pro-motorcycle-roadracing-riding-tips/

"15. Kenny Roberts
GO FAST IN THE FAST PARTS

Three-time 500cc World Champion Kenny Roberts doesn't believe in coasting--you're either on the gas or on the brakes. The most important corner on any racetrack is the one that leads onto the longest (and thus fastest) straightaway, so Roberts would put a priority on getting that section right. Trying to go fast in slower corners is not only pointless, it's risky, because you don't have momentum on your side. If the front tire loses grip in a fast turn, you've got time to save it. If it lets go in a slow one, it's game over."

That reminds me of a tip I read from one of Ron Haslams racing schools - to learn the limit on the front, just grab a handful of front until it loses traction, and then just release the brake.

Let us all know how you get on with that!  ;D
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: DAVETHOMAS90 on February 23, 2022, 11:18:45 pm
https://youtu.be/ihH5uDUaqRE

Apologies if posted already. This is a great video, with some amazing footage.

Proper popcorn material.
A 1hr 40min feast.
Title: Re: Motorbike pr0n
Post by: Steve R on June 03, 2022, 10:41:17 pm
TT coverage on ITV4 every night at 9pm.  First races tomorrow.
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