Motorcycle and Scooter appreciation

As above, go for a cotton cover that just keeps the dust abd filth off, you want it to not become a boil in three bag affair.

Go crazy with acf50 or similar product, leave old oil in it, new when you get it back. Battery aswell put it on trickle evry month or so for a few hours.
Some dedicated storage places will start it and ride It from one side of room to the other every month to keep things like tyres in a state of roundness though unless it's on some exotic tyres I don't see it being massive problem. Most tyres de - flat spot themselves as soon as they are up to temp.

Starting to ride from one room to another just sounds bad to me. Best just not start it at all, unless for a proper ride.

Cheers. It'll be with a mate. He's made jokes about thrashing it, so I'm still umming and ahhhing over draining the fuel. My gut says drain and he can fill it up if it needs moving / riding.

Can't remember the bike, I'd wash the bike. Then let it dry. Is it carb or injection?

Me, I'd get the bike on stands, keeping the tyres off the ground. I'd knock back the brake pads to stop them sticking to the disc. I've been known to stick the bike in a tent/gazebo to keep stuff off the bike.

EFI Triumph twin.

Good idea on the breaks.

Guess how I worked that one out ;)

I'd empty the tank and pour in a little two stroke oil and swill to get the oil all around the tank. Disconnect battery and move somewhere warm. Big locks on the bike.

Unfortunately I can't control the temperature - it's going to be London garage lockup temperature.

Meant the battery, as temp variation is a thing now.

@inchpincher amazing, thanks for the tips and direction. I'll account for the Guggenheim in there somewhere.

Thanks bru. I'm actually riding down then taking ferry to Mallorca to hang out there for a while (stop fucking around, take your bike, don't store it)
From what a local friend says, Autumn is the most stable season weather wise, but I'll be taking full waterproof textiles as precaution cos mountains = wtf is this weather.
Wasn't thinking of stopping off at Bilbao, but now you mention it, no harm in some more twisties. Pamplona is for sure though as respite.

Time isn't limited per se, but thinking about where to stay, as this isn't a credit card trip but a lug towards Mallorca.
Saying that, if I get to San Sebastian and my my face is stuck in a constant smile, I reckon I'll looselyb base it on your directions and go from there.
Really appreciate the input btw, I'll probably bombard you with more questions closer to leaving.

Just changed my oil.

Forgot to put the washer on before the sump plug.

Any thoughts on what I can do or what the risk is?

Cheers

not seal properly.

Take the plug out, stick your tumb in, get someone to put the washer (new if copper) on the plug and then put it back in, shouldn't loose much.

Cheers. Luckily it's alu.

It's all ended up being a bit of a mission. I was doing it in the street and I looked up while I was decanting the oil from a makeshift drip tray and poured it all over myself.

Had a sump bolt drop out of a 400 on the M3 once - first thing I knew about it was clouds of smoke behind me in the mirrors as it fell onto the exhaust.
Pulled the clutch in and coasted into the hard shoulder with a thankfully unseized engine.
Baking hot day, but could see a slip road about half a mile away so started pushing.
Within a few minutes a guy on a GS1000 stopped, we decided to look around for a bit at the debris on the edge of the hard shoulder on the offchance there may be something to plug the drain hole. Amazingly found something a little too narrow but wrapped a rag around it and wound it in a few mill so as not to stuff up the thread. I really had luck that day because the guy had a few litres of 10/40 in his saddle bag, so we dropped it in and there were no leaks - wouldn't take any payment and he took off with his front wheel in the air.
It held all the way to Leyton, bloody marvellous.

M3 does seem to bring out all the bad luck for me. Every mechanical I've ever had has been on that stretch of pain. Scariest was massive judder under full throttle. Stopped and checked chain. One link was on by a single plate only.
Last time, the goddamned gear lever rod came undone coming down the slip road.

In other news. New tyre jiggles. Decided to spruce out for something expensive and sticky. I know they won't last a year, but worth it for the cornering balance.

What you riding?

When bits started falling off? A triumph.

Now back on an SV for daily and a VFR for distance.
How's life with the time machine?

Too fast. But perfect for commuting. Doing 650miles a week at least!

You've 2 bikes now!

650! To flipping where, the Alps and back every week?

Yeah kinda got the chance at two cheap bikes, both of which turned out to be in remarkable nick. Saying that, the SV is shit for long distance, and the VFR is too heavy for my liking, so come spring will be looking into other options.
Will be looking at GSXR 1000's I reckon. Or a zx10r.

You rode any Pyrenees perchance?

Cheap helmet deal, use code agriustmix for another 10% off.
Has a 4/5 sharp rating, looks like a good spare.
https://www.ghostbikes.com/51016-agrius-rage-sv-recon-motorcycle-helmet.html?awc=2695_1508057496_63f8308583516e9382d9649e2d5ce948&source=aw

I’ve recently inherited my first motorbike, after my grandad sadly passed away. I grew up helping him in his work shop and he taught basic bike maintenance when I was a kid. I always thought he was a little crazy that he had 10 motorbikes and continued to build more.

He left me this 1936 Triumph L2/1 250, which he restored back in the 80s. It’s a bit rough at the moment as I don’t think it’s been ridden for some time. But I’ve been told it started up last year.

I intend to tidy it up and work on it as much as I can which I think is what he would have wanted.

The only downside is I don’t have a bike license. Always wanted to learn but never go round to it. So his has definitely given a kick in the right direction. I’ve ridden scooters and dirt bikes in the past and I’m looking into buying a learner/daily soon, after my CBT is done and out of the way.

Any advice and tips would be greatly appreciated!

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That's a beauty! (Sorry about your grandad.)

Pre-war Brits are the best. It'll take a bit of getting used to if you're used to newer bikes, but just take it slow, learn a bit about ignition advance and retard, how the top end oils and enjoy.

Looks in great shape from the pictures. Perfect for some windy country lane bimbling when the sun is out.

J.

A beautiful bike and a beautiful way to remember your Grandad.

It'd be amazing if you could sit your test on it!

Yeah totally do your test on it. Guaranteed pass surely?

Sadly I don't think it would have the required bhp to take the full test on but even if you keep it in your living room (which you should) until you can ride it it's all win.

Get hold of a CB125 for practice and pass the test asap. Get shot of the tax disk holders too!

What a beautiful looking motorcycle. Sorry for your loss. Do him proud, get your licence and get this classic on the road.
No Road Tax and cheap insurance...... YAY!