Motorcycle and Scooter appreciation

Thanks , I’ve yet to connect my phone to it , but the TFT screen is actually very clear and bright

You can put them in for a test and two strokes pass as the emmisions tested are NOx not others.

OMG

Actually unbelievable.

I only used a very small amount which I activated with an old toothbrush.

I'd recommend putting some in a small bowl as opposed to liberally squirt it out the bottle.

It works immediately so you don't even need to wait, by the time you start one end, it's good to rinse the other end.

Where has this been all my life???

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That’s super impressive.

Miracle goo.

Need to get me some.

Doesn’t ANPR fine you in the central zone then ?

No, as you have proof.

https://www.bikerandbike.co.uk/how-to-get-a-motorcycle-emissions-test-and-beat-the-ulez-charge/

Doesn’t ANPR fine you in the central zone then ?

That’s brilliant.. and arguably greener

Looks great.

I don't really need to worry about congestion charge as I'm in glasgow but we have got a Low Emission Zone thing coming in for the city centre soon actually.

I found a dealer in Newcastle with a few 2 stroke type Vespas in and was going to drive down and have a look but then I found a 1955 Ariel Red Hunter on ebay for same as they were asking for the scoots and now I'm torn again. Bigger bike, takes up more garage space, more what I'd want to be riding though...

I think until I can settle on what I want, or see something and think "Yeah, that's the one." I'll probably just leave it.

The chase is half the fun

Have we discussed Long Way Up yet?

Electric Harleys .....

I know right, sounds a bit product placementy. I've resisted the urge to try the AppleTV free trial until all episodes are up but a friend said they're constantly looking for places to charge.

Absolute beast 2019 Harley was getting new pipes and a few bling bits fitted at the mechanics when I swung by the other day. So loud it asks to get pulled over.

Mechanic pointed to the left handlebar switches and said ‘guess’.... it had cruise control.

Facepalm.

Having cruise control is face palm?

Cruise control is amazing. Wouldn’t have a bike without it unless it was a track bike or dirt bike.

Sure it’s pointless if all you do is 30 mile loops on country roads but you try doing an 800km day on french toll roads without it / without wrist surgery.

More facepalm that I’d never have expected it of Harley creeping into the 21st Century.

Ha.

They’ve had cruise control for years tbf. The Americans wouldn’t buy anything without it.

Fair enough. Never had it on a bike but wish I did when it's ~5 hours to ride to my parents. The hand cramp is real

Another vote for cruise control... especially as my hands and wrists are a bit fucked from getting older and various damage over the years.

When BMW first stuck it on the S1000RR I thought it was a stroke of genius. Speaking of which, saw my first new one the other day and it's undoubtedly the only BMW I've ever had a bit of a lust on for...Carbon wheels from the factory. Hmm.

Yeah, the new M Sport one with carbon wheels looks amazing.

All reviews seem to put it top by a long way, on road and track, and it’s the cheapest litre bike in its competition set.

44t on youtube did a great breakdown on them. Hands down the best bike all around. Daily, usability and performance. Oh yeah, standard heated grips to boot

But is it fun enough (runs away)? Only joking, think I'd go for the bimmer too.

It's the cheapest and the best! I'm not really in the market but if I was, I'd find that impossible to ignore....might have to book a test ride just for shits and giggles.