Motorcycle and Scooter appreciation

From experience nothing is cheap and doesn't need work, and the reason is when looking at paying someone the bike isn't worthwhile might as well sell it on and get something else.

Thanks for keeping us updated @pdlouche

I know! The concept and the tail were pointing it in a great direction, but now I think it's going to be a super elaborate version of his rat bikes from back in the day.

Wasn't sure about the rectifier cover, nor why he didn't source a cooler rectifier and relocated it (a mosfet rectifier swap and relocation is common for the aircooled bonnies).

@M_V

No way to join steel and brass?

I think the point wasn't well articulated, but he's talking about brass mesh. You'd know better than me, but wouldn't there be a risk of blowing through the brass mesh if brazing?

Hence my asking Chak. I know he paid next to nothing for his but has looked after it

I too thought it was going off-piste when he made the reg-rec cover. Don't normally get too annoyed about anything, let alone on the internet... but he's obviously got the skills to produce something special but the often simple stuff like clean styling are obviously subjective...

That rat bandit 'Damage' comes to mind with the mask mounted on the front fairing, I think his styling taste would be best described as 'Robot Wars'.

But I guess even new bikes out the showroom are still in need of something doing, considering return rates and first service intervals and stuff.

After sitting on loads of bikes I’m really torn what style or power I should consider once the unrestricted license is in my pocket. Keep coming back to the low naked cruiser-cum-tracker style though. Probably just need to find the right street fighter, and move away from little-sized bikes.

The little bike really earned its space in the shed today though. Took off the windshield recently but already regretting it. I felt serious bobblehead being a few lengths behind a lorry at 50mph for 20 minutes, so sod that ever again.

Took it to the mechanics to ask what they thought the rattly noise was, apparently nothing major (valve or some other clearance). Then straight along the A420 from Swindon to Oxford, kept left. Stopped at the BP/M&S for hot chocolate then cut through to get on the A44/A34 and back to A420.

Pinned it as much as possible, got over 70mph downhill on the way. Speedo maxed out on the 80 mark down into Oxford so must have been a true 70mph.

Didn’t enjoy low sun in my eyes the whole way back, almost misjudged a tight right turn because of it. Must plan these things better to avoid it.

Still, considering the engine ran out of puff at a steady 60-ish, it was kinda fun.

Sod rush hour though. Sod those idiot car drivers. Sod urban traffic.

wouldn't there be a risk of blowing through the brass mesh if brazing?

Not if you know what you’re doing. Just got to control the heat.

styling taste would be best described as 'Robot Wars'.

Ha! That's pretty on the money. But then the street fighter looked sick at the end... altho I guess there was still a touch of Alien about it.

@m_v - that's the thing tho. If all your experience is mig then brazing something delicate might be a hard place to start.

Totally, I just took umbrage with his “canny change the laws of physics, has to be steel to steel”.

I want to laugh, but having done it with a road and mtb, I can totally understand it. But pulling a caravan in race leathers?

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Wonder if you could still get a knee down?

On a single wheel you could even build a pivot with a mannequin knee and slider.

Followed by your elbow then arse?

Agree with you.

Anybody fitted the cheap ebay heating elements to their grips/bars?

Don’t fancy investing in Oxfords on the 125, and don’t mind a challenge. So long as they work.

Have you got bar muffs? I found they made a huge difference.

Heated grips were a bit useless without muffs. heated gloves would have been better.

I have decent heated grips on my 250 scooter, in autumn and spring they’re great but tbh in the depths of winter I find them a bit meh as they can’t heat through my winter gloves. Muffs or heated gloves may be a better choice.

What muffs are people using?

Tucano, as they attach to the bar end and keep the shape and don't press on the brake or clutch lever as the floppy oxford ones can.

Cheers!

Couldn't find a FMX thread.
Dirt bike on a hand rail
Skip to 4:30 for the action
https://youtu.be/dGimdQelERI

anyone interested in one of these?

Its in good used condition, still has all the straps I think. I'll get some photos tonight.
£50 posted in the UK.

I've used it without any problems on some great trips across ireland, france, etc.
Works on a bicycle rack as well.

I've got a 10yo Kriega 30. Still in near perfect condition.

Proper quality item and would definitely recommend them to anyone.

Pics please, after a bag for stuff that doesn't mean using a scooter top box thing, also Scotland proof would be nice.

You have pm

@BrickMan Buy @n3il bag as @hugo7 says they are quality bits of kit and well worth the money. One of the best bags for keeping your kit dry.