Motorbikes are brilliant

[Daggers]

[Countryfox]

Some Indian lovers on here I think ..  saw this in Portugal ..  

 

 

[The Quick Brown Fox]

Contemplating getting a GSXR - 600 as a small commuter bike 😬. 

[SeCrEt FoX]

1 hour ago, The Quick Brown Fox said:

Contemplating getting a GSXR - 600 as a small commuter bike 😬. 

The GXS650F is a great bike for commuting, It's more of a sports tourer which you sit a little bit more upright. More comfortable than laying over the tank with your body weight on your wrists. And looks just as good as a GSXR. 

[davieG]

Not my thing but thought this was good.

 

[davieG]

Or even this one

 

[Tommy G]

Motorbikes aren’t my thing however I met a supplier at the triumph factory in Hinckley last week - the cafe is great, worth a visit. 
 

Lots of middle aged divorced men with dodgy beards stroking motorbikes and I believe the museum is free to look around after your coffee. 

[Daggers]

Thought my days of chopping and changing machines was gone and that the two Enfields would be the final bikes I own.

 

Found myself looking at Africa Twins online yesterday as a way of procrastinating. Today, agreed to chopping my brace in p/x for one. Never really bonded with the Himalayan but it'll be sad to say goodbye to the Interceptor.

[SpacedX]

4 minutes ago, Daggers said:

Thought my days of chopping and changing machines was gone and that the two Enfields would be the final bikes I own.

 

Found myself looking at Africa Twins online yesterday as a way of procrastinating. Today, agreed to chopping my brace in p/x for one. Never really bonded with the Himalayan but it'll be sad to say goodbye to the Interceptor.

I rode one last year. Despite the size and displacement, they are surprisingly nimble and agile - perfect for your green laning bar the tightest spots that you have visited. 

[Daggers]

1 hour ago, SpacedX said:

I rode one last year. Despite the size and displacement, they are surprisingly nimble and agile - perfect for your green laning bar the tightest spots that you have visited. 

Fancy some touring next year - up to Scotland and off around Europe. Neither of those suited to the Enfields. 
 

Used to have a Tiger 1200 which I got rid of for all the reasons I’m getting the AT 😂

[Daggers]

And that’s the deal done.

 

Just waiting on them to schedule the service and delivery.

 

 

[SeCrEt FoX]

23 hours ago, Daggers said:

And that’s the deal done.

 

Just waiting on them to schedule the service and delivery.

 

 

I would love an AT but as a short arse I'd need a step ladder and stabilisers. Anything over 830/840mm and Im struggling. 

[Daggers]

4 hours ago, SeCrEt FoX said:

I would love an AT but as a short arse I'd need a step ladder and stabilisers. Anything over 830/840mm and Im struggling. 

You can get a seat and suspension lowering kit

[Parafox]

On 24/09/2023 at 21:12, Tommy G said:

Motorbikes aren’t my thing however I met a supplier at the triumph factory in Hinckley last week - the cafe is great, worth a visit. 
 

Lots of middle aged divorced men with dodgy beards stroking motorbikes and I believe the museum is free to look around after your coffee. 

 

 

10 mins down the road from me and I've never been. Mainly as I'm not really a m/c enthusiast. 

 

Having looked on line:

 

Visits to the Triumph Factory Visitor Experience Exhibition, Café and Shop are free. Factory Tours need to be pre-booked and are £25 per head. 

 

Factory visitor experience | For the Ride (triumphmotorcycles.co.uk)

 

Think I'll make the "long" drive down the A47 and take a free look.

Edited 28 October 2023 by Parafox

[Tommy G]

1 hour ago, Parafox said:

 

 

10 mins down the road from me and I've never been. Mainly as I'm not really a m/c enthusiast. 

 

Having looked on line:

 

Visits to the Triumph Factory Visitor Experience Exhibition, Café and Shop are free. Factory Tours need to be pre-booked and are £25 per head. 

 

Factory visitor experience | For the Ride (triumphmotorcycles.co.uk)

 

Think I'll make the "long" drive down the A47 and take a free look.

Cafe is decent. Enjoy. 
 

 

[Daggers]

Bluetooth was sent by the devil. 
 

So much time spent attempting to get the lid to pair to my phone and bike. The fact that I finally managed it has left me feeling like a god. 
 

 

Edited 3 November 2023 by Daggers

[Unabomber]

Genuine question here is the speed limit the same for motorbikes as it is cars 

[Daggers]

31 minutes ago, Unabomber said:

Genuine question here is the speed limit the same for motorbikes as it is cars 

Yes

[Daggers]

That said, I’ve done training with da cops and you are encouraged to “make progress” when out of national speed limits. You get sorely bollocked for breaking 20/30/50 limits - but once you’re out of town all bets are off. 

[Daggers]

Went out for a blat on NYD. Took it down to the coast yesterday - bit nippy.

 

 

[jgtuk]

4 minutes ago, Daggers said:

Went out for a blat on NYD. Took it down to the coast yesterday - bit nippy.

 

 

You’re a braver man than me, mine’s tucked away until I see at least 10 degrees on the thermometer 🥶

[Daggers]

1 minute ago, jgtuk said:

You’re a braver man than me, mine’s tucked away until I see at least 10 degrees on the thermometer 🥶

Wife and girl planned a day of romcoms, it was an act of self-preservation

[SeCrEt FoX]