I rode my friends brand new triple black 1250GS a couple of weeks ago, about 5 miles, it was a lowered chassis version so fitted me perfectly. They do shrink once you are on the move but they are still a heavy old bike. It was very nice, but not really my cup of tea.
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I rode my friends brand new triple black 1250GS a couple of weeks ago, about 5 miles, it was a lowered chassis version so fitted me perfectly. They do shrink once you are on the move but they are still a heavy old bike. It was very nice, but not really my cup of tea.
figbat
Slippery scientist
- Location
- South Oxfordshire, UK
Out on my bike today I came across this lot at a pub fete:
FrothNinja
Veteran
I do like the bathtub Twenty Ones & the idea of a Wankel Rotary bike amuses me, but I think I'll bags the AJS
I’ve had a 4 week break due to other commitments and a frayed clutch cable which I finally swapped over last weekend. So great to be out today on the mighty S1000R. 100 miles through the Cotswolds and ended up getting drenched about half a mile from home, but a great morning on brilliant roads.
StuAff
Silencing his legs regularly
- Location
- Portsmouth
The Mod 1, as redesigned by an evil genius…
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qf1j1shZi20&ab_channel=RevZilla
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qf1j1shZi20&ab_channel=RevZilla
Got fed up with traffic jams so done CBT and bought this one:
Motorini Misano 125cc. Very basic, automatic transmission and I absolutely like it's agility.
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Think if I lived and worked in the city or town . I’d be tempted to do something like that myself. Had a 125 many moons ago but absolutely horrid in crosswinds and lorry passing. My commute was on very open roads and bridge !! Started cycling instead .
keithmac
Guru
I've worked onba few of these over the years, no diagnostic computers it's a breath of fresh air!. Replacing the charging regulators for solid state jobbies is a common occurrence.
figbat
Slippery scientist
- Location
- South Oxfordshire, UK
I have just got home from long weekend on the bike. Started south of Oxford, stopped over in Burton-in-Kendal (Cumbria) then on to a property on Loch Awe, NW of Inverary. Then two full days of riding around west and mid Scotland, then a day’s riding through the Borders back to B-in-K then home. Around 1,500 miles all in, with incredible roads, amazing views, lots of weather but best of all, a great craic with like-minded mates.
My bike was on about 700 miles when I left, so I’ve well and truly run it in now!
My bike was on about 700 miles when I left, so I’ve well and truly run it in now!
figbat
Slippery scientist
- Location
- South Oxfordshire, UK
I modified it slightly to help with the distance and weather - bigger screen, hand guards, comfort seat. I also have a heated gilet that plugs into the bike, although didn’t need it today as I came south! Cruise control is a revelation. And I relocated the satnav to above the instrument panel, making it much easier to see at a glance compared to its original location on the handlebar clamps. And a Cardo Packtalk intercom meant I could join in the group chat on the ride outs - this not only allows for the chatter but allows people to share warnings and updates on traffic, hazards etc. It does mean that some drivers will have thought us suicidal, as we go for an overtake around a blind corner, them not knowing that the bike just up the road has given the all-clear.
Fuel economy in the mid- to high-50s ridden enthusiastically. 200+ miles to a tank.
That Fireblade is a cracker 👍
