OUT AND ABOUT 2023

[Nurse Julie]

Yes Dave, that is my gold 500K1. I also have Millie the Mongrel, the black 550/4

Doesn't she have a name too? 

She does George, it's Kitty 😊😊😊

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

No photos to post - I had a run out to Newhaven this afternoon on my 400 as the forecast was dry today, it is starting to run very nicely, hot idle was 1200 rpm.

Rear brake needed some adjustment on my return as the new rear brake shoes are starting to bed in. Only issue I had was with my big feet, twice the right hand foot rest decided to stay in the up position after coming to a stop at traffic lights before moving off. I'm not very good at looking down to flip the footrest back down when moving at 15-20 mph. A stop was needed to flip the foot rest back down.

Not a biggie but front brake decided to make some Pig squeal noises under light braking just as I came to a stop, as I can't wear my hearing aids when my helmet is on not sure how loud it is. Might need some adjustment on the front calliper screw as it all feels rather solid.

[Honda enthusiast]

Out on the K3 at Shiel Bridge after a lovely ride from Oban to Fort William then Invergarry in past Cluanie Dam and down Glen Shiel. Then back for the 17.15 ferry , bike ran well but I was aching for the last forty of the 214 miles. [ Guests cannot view attachments ]

[Nurse Julie]

That sounds like a lovely ride Hubert, not many places where you have to catch a ferry as part of a day trip.

[Laverdaroo]

Great effort, what a fab day out.


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[Honda enthusiast]

Yes, thanks both it was a nice day and warm too. I was running in with only 160 miles on the engine so was going slowly. That sort of distance is the limit of my endurance at 66 and timewise between the 0835 ferry in and the 1715 ferry back

Love your candy gold 550 Julie, what a nice bike . I'd kinda like to have one too 😁

[Trigger]

You have a very nice 550K3 and looks to be in a good original condition. Nice to see members out on bikes 

[Honda enthusiast]

I've had it since 88 and my wife bought it off me for a Pound just in case I lost my mind and sold it 😜

[Johnny4428]

Lovely looking K3 there Hubert and looks like you had nice weather too for your trip! I’ve had mine since 87, sorry to “Black Cat “ you! 🤭🤭🐈‍⬛

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Impressive journey 214 miles, my 75 yr old body starts to ache after 20 miles only I do not notice it until I get off & walk like an ape for the first few yards.

[Johnwebley]

Impressive journey 214 miles, my 75 yr old body starts to ache after 20 miles only I do not notice it until I get off & walk like an ape for the first few yards.

Lol

Agreed

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[Honda enthusiast]

Lovely looking K3 there Hubert and looks like you had nice weather too for your trip! I’ve had mine since 87, sorry to “Black Cat “ you! 🤭🤭🐈‍⬛

Fantastic 🤩 since 87! Great bikes and we both 👍 agree

[Honda enthusiast]

Impressive journey 214 miles, my 75 yr old body starts to ache after 20 miles only I do not notice it until I get off & walk like an ape for the first few yards.

But you're still biking and that's what matters, it's something deep down to be out on a motorcycle 🏍️💨😁👍

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Impressive journey 214 miles, my 75 yr old body starts to ache after 20 miles only I do not notice it until I get off & walk like an ape for the first few yards.

But you're still biking and that's what matters, it's something deep down to be out on a motorcycle 🏍️💨😁👍

True, I certainly find the road surface a big factor, a good two way "A" road is so much more comfortable compared to a minor road full of potholes and ridges.

The only part of my 400 that I did not rebuild was the front forks as they had clearly had new seals fitted before I bought it. If I keep the 400 when my 500 project is done I will at the very least drain out the fork oil to see what condition it is in.

[Skoti]

Just back from touring around Norway.

Nowt much to grumble about up there, but if you do visit and expect pot holed roads you'll be disappointed.

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