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General => Out & About => Topic started by: Johnwebley on January 01, 2020, 04:15:35 PM

Title: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on January 01, 2020, 04:15:35 PM
My first meeting of the year.

Charity biker meeting at Bishop Cleeve. Nor Cheltenham.

Also I have entered Welsh National Rally. Held on 2nd May.starting and finishing at Welshpool.

Contact www.clivemcc.co.uk for more details

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on January 05, 2020, 01:44:33 PM
Our first ride out of the year on the 250 SOHC Twins 😊 The roads are dry, the mud on the roads was dry, so good road conditions. Plenty of layers of clothing needed. Only just over 40 miles and the last 10 miles on my bike was done on 1 cylinder as a plug or lead or something gave up. Never mind, still does 45 mph even on one cylinder and got home no problem.

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: mike the bike on January 05, 2020, 06:58:48 PM
Haven't been out on the 400 yet, still needs cleaning from last week.
I fitted some LED spotlights to the VT.  Part of my journey home is through a lane that is Unsuitable for Motor Vehicles mainly due to the potholes and it's not lit.  I prefer the lane route to avoid traffic and 2 sets of traffic lights.
The main beam isn't that brilliant (pun intended) and the new spots make hell of a difference.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on January 06, 2020, 12:40:42 PM
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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: andy120t on January 06, 2020, 02:17:47 PM
One more CD and you'll have a display team!
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Green1 on January 08, 2020, 09:31:05 PM
Those old 250u's are improving with age. Funny I don't remember the handle bars being so high.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: philward on January 30, 2020, 09:19:12 PM
Not very often I post on out and about but grabbed a bit of sunny and dry road weather today to get out and do about 30 miles (same on ZZR earlier this week)
Pic is on my way out looking over home town and onto Winter hill. Dry roads - great! Rain tomorrow I think
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on January 30, 2020, 09:34:27 PM
Your K2 looks lovely Phil. That's the colour I'm having my K2😍😍😍
Do you have your side panel badges flying backwards for a reason 🤔🤔🤔
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: philward on January 30, 2020, 09:50:49 PM
1 knew someone would find something wrong! Its the badges that came with the my original basket case K2 Julie - I think I have 2 x the same badges so wrong on one side. Forks are wrong too (my 2012 ignorance when I bought bike- swapped proper K2 fork bottoms with Mick thinking 75 model should have k5 fork bottoms - know now that as its a UK K2, should have earlier bottoms on) and later cyl head on (for same reason - have earlier K2 head that I may put back on at some time)
When I retire and have more time, I will get round to changing it - maybe!
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on January 30, 2020, 10:11:17 PM
1 knew someone would find something wrong! Its the badges that came with the my original basket case K2 Julie - I think I have 2 x the same badges so wrong on one side. Forks are wrong too (my 2012 ignorance when I bought bike- swapped proper K2 fork bottoms with Mick thinking 75 model should have k5 fork bottoms - know now that as its a UK K2, should have earlier bottoms on) and later cyl head on (for same reason - have earlier K2 head that I may put back on at some time)
When I retire and have more time, I will get round to changing it - maybe!
I wouldn't worry about any of its individualities Phil, it looks lovely. Having seen a pic of your K2 in the past its the reason I'm going for Planet Blue on my UK K2 (That and Trig has a Candy Custom Gold one and I don't want to have the same as him 😊😊😊).
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Trigger on January 30, 2020, 10:15:46 PM
1 knew someone would find something wrong! Its the badges that came with the my original basket case K2 Julie - I think I have 2 x the same badges so wrong on one side. Forks are wrong too (my 2012 ignorance when I bought bike- swapped proper K2 fork bottoms with Mick thinking 75 model should have k5 fork bottoms - know now that as its a UK K2, should have earlier bottoms on) and later cyl head on (for same reason - have earlier K2 head that I may put back on at some time)
When I retire and have more time, I will get round to changing it - maybe!


The cylinder head is down to what year your UK K2 is ?
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: philward on January 30, 2020, 10:20:09 PM
And I'm changing my paint set to Candy Ruby Red this spring (almost certain I will anyway!) - as you say, it's all about what an individual wants. My bike is also full of stainless 13mm head 8 mm bolts as I'm pragmatic about my builds - not for the purists!

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on January 30, 2020, 10:26:18 PM
Maybe we should do a swap on paint sets Phil. Mine is currently red but needs a repaint and thats why I'm going to Planet Blue.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: philward on January 30, 2020, 10:29:57 PM
Going to keep the blue set Julie as it's the original colour (and my red set has Tap on left tank)

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on January 30, 2020, 10:31:34 PM
Going to keep the blue set Julie as it's the original colour (and my red set has Tap on left tank)
👍👍👍

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: philward on January 30, 2020, 10:33:34 PM
1 knew someone would find something wrong! Its the badges that came with the my original basket case K2 Julie - I think I have 2 x the same badges so wrong on one side. Forks are wrong too (my 2012 ignorance when I bought bike- swapped proper K2 fork bottoms with Mick thinking 75 model should have k5 fork bottoms - know now that as its a UK K2, should have earlier bottoms on) and later cyl head on (for same reason - have earlier K2 head that I may put back on at some time)
When I retire and have more time, I will get round to changing it - maybe!


The cylinder head is down to what year your UK K2 is ?
It's 75 Graham but had earlier head in basket case when I got it

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: kevin 755 on January 31, 2020, 10:51:07 AM
Hi Phil, I have a 76 UK  K6 which is a similar colour to yours,what is the name of your colour? Im based in Southport near you.
Kev.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: philward on January 31, 2020, 11:02:01 AM
Hi Kev, it's called 'Planet Blue' - not sure if K6 was Planet Blue but the experts will be along to confirm or correct me!

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on January 31, 2020, 11:25:54 AM
This is our UK K6, original paint, Candy Sapphire Blue.
The USA K6 is Flake Sapphire Blue.
Planet Blue was on the UK K2.

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: philward on January 31, 2020, 11:32:23 AM
Always consult the encyclopedia Nurse Julie!

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Moorey on February 06, 2020, 06:27:24 PM
Nice bright day today first time we have both been out together this year to Squires and quite a few there, Does nobody work these days.

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on February 06, 2020, 06:51:57 PM
Looks lovely Chris. It was a stunning day here, bloody cold but, I don't care as I'm confined to Barracks decorating for the foreseeable 😭😭😭😭
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Moorey on February 06, 2020, 07:20:22 PM
Looks lovely Chris. It was a stunning day here, bloody cold but, I don't care as I'm confined to Barracks decorating for the foreseeable 😭😭😭😭

We have been over in Lincs the last couple of days in Saxilby very hard frost this morning there. Saw the red arrows having a practice yesterday. :D
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Trigger on February 06, 2020, 09:52:30 PM
Looks lovely Chris. It was a stunning day here, bloody cold but, I don't care as I'm confined to Barracks decorating for the foreseeable 😭😭😭😭

We have been over in Lincs the last couple of days in Saxilby very hard frost this morning there. Saw the red arrows having a practice yesterday. :D


Why haven't you popped round for a cuppa ?
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Moorey on February 07, 2020, 12:18:25 AM
Looks lovely Chris. It was a stunning day here, bloody cold but, I don't care as I'm confined to Barracks decorating for the foreseeable 😭😭😭😭

We have been over in Lincs the last couple of days in Saxilby very hard frost this morning there. Saw the red arrows having a practice yesterday. :D
Let me know where you are and we will one day

Why haven't you popped round for a cuppa ?
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Andrew-S on February 07, 2020, 11:28:25 AM
Nice bright day today first time we have both been out together this year to Squires and quite a few there, Does nobody work these days.

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Busy sunny pic - I've been several times to my usual local bikes cafes during the week (taken by a mate in a car) and there were lots of bikes and people there, probably the privilege of age and retirement; the latter may be forced on me before I would like, but I could live with it.  :)
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on February 23, 2020, 02:19:42 PM
got all 3 bikes out in the last few days ,


  the little Yam and CB200 found the wind a little to much,would only pull about in 4th into the breeze,but both suffered in the gusts ,

but went very well downwind !!!


  the 500 went out,that ignores the wind,but does strengthen your arms and shoulders !!!.

  went for the 50 mile run for a burger lunch,Ocean Cafe,Abergavenny

  WoW ,it felt good !!!

 hopefully the roads will dry,and the temperature will rise ,Happy days to come .
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: mike the bike on February 23, 2020, 03:56:16 PM
We'll have to meet up in Abergavenny John. Dunno where the Ocean Café is though.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: mike the bike on February 23, 2020, 04:00:01 PM
I've just been out on the VT.   Replaced the front brake pads so I rode about 10 miles just to bed them in (my excuse).  Couldn't take the 400 because several important bolts are being re zinked and the exhaust clamps are being rechromed.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on February 23, 2020, 04:58:29 PM
We'll have to meet up in Abergavenny John. Dunno where the Ocean Café is though.


  Bus Station just off   A40
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Davelu88 on March 05, 2020, 06:30:54 PM
Out for a spin in Ravenscar North Yorkshire , was a bit chilly but worth it  :)
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: philward on March 05, 2020, 08:04:26 PM
Bike looks great Dave, hope my 500 looks that good (when I start the rebuild!)

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Andrew-S on March 05, 2020, 09:33:03 PM
Lovely bike and great scenery - it's been pouring down all day here with strong winds, you were lucky to be able to get out up there.
 
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on March 06, 2020, 01:06:47 PM
A lovely sunny morning.
Chance to take the 2 Hondas out.
Very enjoyable.
Bring on spring and summer

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on March 11, 2020, 01:31:41 PM
At last.... We managed to get out and about for a nice 75 mile ride this morning on the SOHC Twin twins . Roads still muddy around here but at least its dry mud at the moment. Windy and a bit chilly up on top of the Wolds but very pleasant nonetheless. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200311/6942488ac840dce47a647d66d471affa.jpg)

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Moorey on March 11, 2020, 02:24:36 PM
Make the most of it we could end up in lock down soon. The roads around here are noticeably quieter.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on March 11, 2020, 02:29:11 PM
Make the most of it we could end up in lock down soon. The roads around here are noticeably quieter.
The roads around the Lincolnshire Wolds are always quiet Chris. Today, I think we saw 8 cars, 15 tractors and a bloke hearding sheep along the road, that's about normal for around here really. Surely, even if we get to lock down stage, bike riding won't be included I hope 🤔🤔🤔🤔
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Moorey on March 11, 2020, 02:40:43 PM
I was in hospital yesterday seeing about a new hip and i ended up differing it for at least 6mnths.  Seems to me like the are wanting to clear the wards in readiness. Must say it was the cleanest i have ever seen it.  Back in tomorrow for CLL check and that should be me done there for 6mnths. God willing.  ;)
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on March 11, 2020, 02:48:47 PM
Yes Chris, let's hope we all have a healthy summer.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: MrDavo on March 23, 2020, 03:15:02 PM
I changed the rear shocks on the CL450, from the very original, but completely untroubled by damping, DeCarbon 1969 set to a new pair from TEC. As I explained to the wife, they were'nt going to test ride themselves, so had to leave her mowing the lawn single handed - she's bust her wrist so has an arm in plaster. She can't go on the back as her leather won't go over the cast, but she doesn't fancy it much anyway on the CL as there's no backrest or grab rail. She's been spoiled by the Sportster with it's backrest, you couldn't fall off even if you were unconscious (it's been tested).

So off up the valleys on the back roads to Standedge, where I stopped to admire the view. Although sunny the wind was freezing. The house in the background, behind the twistgrip, I'm told, was the 'local shop' in The League of Gentlemen.

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Looking down the valley, towards Diggle.

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When I got home, both lawns were mowed, no viruses caught, and the new shocks had been a worthwhile improvement so a result all round! :)

On seeing these pictures, I just cleaned the lens on my phone, the dust from living in my pocket adds to the 'soft focus' effect like people use on dating photos.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on March 23, 2020, 03:25:36 PM
That's Social Isolation at its best Dave. I'm doing plenty of that, dug the old flask out and we can have a great time out without catching anything untoward. Lovely photos, looks stunning up there.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on March 23, 2020, 03:30:41 PM
Very nice.

I am planning a ride to  north Wales tomorrow.

I can fill up using pay at pump.
With a helmet on .and stay 6ft away from others.

Pictures to follow

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on March 23, 2020, 03:38:04 PM
Evidently petrol pumps are a good source for catching the virus. Either wear gloves or sanitise after filling.
That apparently is an urban myth.

But It is worth being careful

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: taysidedragon on March 23, 2020, 05:41:08 PM
Evidently petrol pumps are a good source for catching the virus. Either wear gloves or sanitise after filling.
That apparently is an urban myth.

But It is worth being careful

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It's a point of contact.  Someone else has touched those buttons and hoses just before you.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: mike the bike on March 23, 2020, 06:47:12 PM
Leave your gloves on to fill up.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Woodside on March 23, 2020, 06:57:05 PM
And dont take them off using the teeth method
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on March 23, 2020, 07:02:53 PM
Be careful when buying a parking ticket for the car. Most of our machines around here are the type where you use a keypad to enter your reg number. I saw 17 people today get a ticket and not one wiped the keypad with an Anti Bacterial wipe. I didn't even bother getting a ticket and took a chance that I wouldn't get caught. I'd rather get a fine and argue the reason for not getting one at a later date than touch that keypad.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on March 23, 2020, 07:45:51 PM
Same with the self checkout at the supermarket.


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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: mike the bike on March 23, 2020, 09:07:13 PM
I started using the self scan thingy at Asda.  No people right up my arse in a queue.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Green1 on March 24, 2020, 12:54:38 PM
Be careful when buying a parking ticket for the car. Most of our machines around here are the type where you use a keypad to enter your reg number. I saw 17 people today get a ticket and not one wiped the keypad with an Anti Bacterial wipe. I didn't even bother getting a ticket and took a chance that I wouldn't get caught. I'd rather get a fine and argue the reason for not getting one at a later date than touch that keypad.

This is an easy one to forget the Hospital last night had a touch screen thing to pay for parking it looked like someone had coughed there guts up on it. I have become so paranoid I have hands of a 100 year old now.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Bryanj on March 24, 2020, 02:08:51 PM
At least the queue at tesco was only 10 people at 6am
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Erny on April 05, 2020, 10:22:58 PM
I don't want to irritate you who is locked down...
beautiful day here today, a short 70 miles ride around
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Spitfire on April 06, 2020, 09:40:28 AM
Great photos, looks like you are having fun

Cheers

Dennis
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: adespin on April 06, 2020, 12:09:07 PM

Erny, so no lockdown in Slovakia ??
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on April 06, 2020, 09:19:45 PM
Great photos, looks like you are having fun

Cheers

Dennis


   enjoy,

  green with envy
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Erny on April 06, 2020, 11:45:31 PM

Erny, so no lockdown in Slovakia ??

We don't have an real lockdown (yet), it is coming from tomorrow for 4 days (till MON modnight). Bad is that weather forecast is great!...
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on April 11, 2020, 07:05:15 PM
Just had to visit my garage/wine cellar.

And thinking the bikes look sad.on possibly the warmest day of the year so far.

But needs must.

We need to stay safe.
Hopefully we can get out and about for leisure soon

Best wishes all
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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Spitfire on April 21, 2020, 07:07:06 PM
I've done the decorating, raked and cut the lawn, tidied the borders transplanted some plants, painted the fences, so today I got the F1 out from it's slumbers and gave it a check up and it's yearly clean up. Of course I had to take a short ride on it which went great, but wonder of wonders the new knee has improved to the point that I can now operate the back brake properly, I was made up and it was nice to give the bike it's test run.

Cheers

Dennis
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 21, 2020, 07:22:27 PM
Well done Dennis, I bet that felt great.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on April 21, 2020, 08:12:09 PM


   this weather is taking the P .


  not riden any of the bikes for what seems ages .


  but I found a nice video of a sporty 500.


  volume up !!!


https://twitter.com/DomHerbertson/status/1252570296915288064
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 21, 2020, 08:41:30 PM
I was totally gutted today, I needed to do a 'big shop' so had to take the car 😭😭😭I forgot the milk on purpose so I can go out on the bike tomorrow to get some 😊😊😊😊
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Oggie400F on April 21, 2020, 10:13:36 PM
I’m commuting to work on mine so at least I’m able to be giving the 3 roadworthy bikes a run out at least once a week each.

It’s the only benefit of being a key worker at the moment.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Green1 on April 21, 2020, 10:32:59 PM
I have managed to get materials for the first time in 4 weeks so I'm back to work tomorrow.
After being ill for the first 2 weeks the remaining 2 passed far to fast.
I still can't use work as an excuse to use the bikes as I need to take the truck and scaffolding   :'(
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Arch stanton on April 21, 2020, 10:33:27 PM
In the last week.
I have been out on my 750k1,T500,Tdr250,Cb175,Cd175a
And Ke100. All been through the Trough of Bowland.
Wear work clothes & rucksack. Try to look like you're not enjoying yourself. Keep away from the obvious places.
And nobody will bother you.
Doing what a am told. Never has been my strong suit.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Green1 on April 21, 2020, 10:37:47 PM
There are loads of lanes near me that all the local bikers use so panda cars aplenty.
Not a bad thing though as last week there were loads of cars and bikes out giving it the beans 
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Spitfire on April 22, 2020, 04:50:13 PM
Well done Dennis, I bet that felt great.
It certainly did, hope to get some more riding time in when permitted, when I was out I automatically headed for the A550 Welsh road, but realised that was not a good idea and turned around.

Cheers

Dennis
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: royhall on April 22, 2020, 06:48:24 PM
Been out today on the 750F2 only did about 20 miles but it was great. Covidiot. Had to laugh, was waiting at traffic lights and a bike cop went through. He slowed right down and I thought he was going to pull me. But he just had a good look and gave me the thumbs up. Probably another classic biker in his off duty world.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Rob62 on April 27, 2020, 09:35:47 PM
The only excuse I have to use any of my bikes is the 1.5 mile trip to see my 94 year old mum.... so I make the most of it. And of course i have to clean and polish in between trips. Currently I’m swapping between the CB and the RD 😎
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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: adespin on April 28, 2020, 11:47:26 AM

 Your bikes look really nice Rob, the Honda very shiny, you must spend all your time polishing. I notice double padlocks on your garage doors, you can never be over cautious.

                               Adrian.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Rob62 on April 28, 2020, 01:39:45 PM
Thanks Adrian. The photo’s always hide the minor issues like scratches in the paint or pitting on the CB’s original chrome..but they are nice tidy “riders”.. not show winners.  Yes triple padlocks actually..but it is impossible to beat the determined thief.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: MrDavo on May 04, 2020, 05:58:50 PM
Just been reading how two bikers from Rochdale got fined for nipping out for an essential meal of fish & chips - to Whitby!!

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-52532267
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Rob62 on May 04, 2020, 09:05:04 PM
Serves ‘em right! .... taking the piss and giving us all a bad name
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Moorey on May 05, 2020, 12:46:38 AM
That explains why Whitby was empty all weekend if they were turning folks around and sending them home. Not that I was there I looked at the web cams.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: royhall on May 05, 2020, 06:49:19 PM
Crikey how bored do you have to get to be looking at an empty Whitby on a webcam.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: paul G on May 05, 2020, 07:16:28 PM
 ;
Crikey how bored do you have to get to be looking at an empty Whitby on a webcam.
;D :D ;D
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Spitfire on May 06, 2020, 09:22:34 AM
I can see their point the fish and chips I had there were delicious, I could do with some now for tea.

Cheers

Dennis
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Moorey on May 11, 2020, 07:24:12 PM
According to the MCN.

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/coronavirus-impact-motorbikes/?fbclid=IwAR1OAkspzQ-HtlbTAmr7vwxrJuPgQ4rWhAJk--Mb7jTBBjPpNZX_PzFqw_A
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on May 12, 2020, 07:07:59 AM
We should rename this thread “Out and About 2020 13/5-“


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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on May 12, 2020, 10:00:34 AM
According to the information. I can ride 12 west to the border. And almost limitless to the other directions.
So a few potters around the cotswolds seem favourite.

Wonder if the road side cafe are open?

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on May 12, 2020, 10:38:07 AM
The burger van on the main road is open every night so I guess similar cafes would be.

Just not the go in and sit down type.


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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Moorey on May 12, 2020, 02:12:29 PM
You would be better off with Coronavirus than eating at 90% of burger vans.  ;)
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on May 12, 2020, 03:03:40 PM
But. The virus is tasteless.

At least a greasy bun
With fried egg.bacon.ketchup.
Or

Burger. Fried unions. Sauce.

What a way to go.

It always tastes better in the fresh air with a hot motorcycle nearby

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on May 14, 2020, 03:59:24 PM
Out today. In the depths of Oxfordshire.


Picturesque little village Shilton. Just south of Burford

160 miles round trip. Just under 13litres used.

Although the last 40 miles was in economy mode.
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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Andrew-S on May 14, 2020, 04:05:51 PM
Nice backdrop for the photos.

Is that the ford where Henry Cole bogged down his Landrover?
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on May 14, 2020, 04:06:41 PM
Lovely John , great to see you and your lovely bike back out and about. I did a quick 45 mile sprint around part of what is known locally as the Lincolnshire TT circuit, on my 400/4. Roads still pretty empty but that's normal for here. Blimey, it felt good to have a fast blast......
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on May 14, 2020, 04:27:48 PM
Nice backdrop for the photos.

Is that the ford where Henry Cole bogged down his Landrover?
Think so.



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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: MrDavo on May 15, 2020, 02:47:30 PM
Another biker sent me this, it tickled me no end. He knows I have a large framed poster of Steve McQueen on this bike (which I've seen in the flesh).

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Anyhoo, I've not been out on the bike other than occasional essential booze shopping, so yesterday evening I did a bit of green laning on the CL450.

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I might take the wife out on the Sportster tomorrow - sadly she's not a fan of pillion on the CL, she doesn't like the small seat and the lack of a grabrail. Her ankle got twisted gardening (!) so no more long walks for now - going lame out on the moors is not an option. What I'll miss about a ride out is somewhere to go to - usually there is food, an attraction or a drink at the other end, so I guess it will have to be a circular tour instead.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on May 16, 2020, 06:55:21 PM
Out today on the CB200. Running quite nicely. Comfortable cruise about 60.

Light and nimble.
Thoroughly enjoyable

And it just sips fuel.

Next time I must remember to take some pictures

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Bryanj on May 16, 2020, 07:34:56 PM
Does that 200 need the optional anchor or have you got the rarity of a cable disc that works?
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on May 16, 2020, 07:39:14 PM
Does that 200 need the optional anchor or have you got the rarity of a cable disc that works?
Surprisingly. After a decent rebuild and new cable. It works as good as a drum brake.



But hardly progress

I can actually slow down

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Green1 on May 16, 2020, 11:40:58 PM
My dad and I have been commuting on the 750 and 550 all week its been great to get out on the bikes again.
There have been a few snags though and both are now of the road for awile.
The 550 had a missfire on 2 it turned out to be a loose HT lead to plug cap. Sorted that and then 2 days later it stopped sparking on 2+3. Turns out the coils duff its also still running very rich as the plugs are black.
The 750 has had a stutter at about half throttle for awile. The carbs are clean and the tap is now clear running so the stutter has gone.
When cleaning the tap I noticed the paint on the tank has bubbled around the head stock and a clip nut has fallen out from behind the Honda emblem.  ::)  The bike still suffers from clutch slip when you give it the beans and no amount of adjustment seens to sort it.So I will be pulling that out at some point too.

The little ER6 has sprung a leak so thats out too.
But even with all the issues its been good to get out.
Next week we are going Aprilia and Guzzi so quite likely more issues to come. ;D
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on May 19, 2020, 03:56:13 PM
Great ride out today on a pair of 750's
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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on May 19, 2020, 04:14:19 PM
I haven’t fought my way as far back as the 500 yet.

But I do have this.

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on May 20, 2020, 08:07:46 PM
This picture just doesn't really show how stunning beautiful it is up on the Wolds this evening. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200520/a3325f7bcd1236255d2ce0db761bf8e6.jpg)

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on May 20, 2020, 09:28:52 PM
This picture just doesn't really show how stunning beautiful it is up on the Wolds this evening. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200520/a3325f7bcd1236255d2ce0db761bf8e6.jpg)

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It does look lovely.

Your lucky you can get to the coast.

Since Wales is still in quarantine.
My nearest coastal area is almost as far as Mablethorpe

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on May 22, 2020, 11:11:51 AM


  The Raven Cafe .Nr Whitchurch is a biker regular meeting venue,

 It recently closed ,prior to the Virus problem.

 it has now reopened at a NEW venue.

 I am cutting and pasting from Lynnes Facebook site



16 May at 19:59 · Public
LYNNS RAVEN CAFE IS NO MORE.  I AM NOT ASSOCIATED WITH PREES HEATH CAFE IN ANY WAY.  NEW CAFE ON A49  B5476 TILSTOCK TO WEM ROAD. SY13 2RB.  AT COTTON GARAGE. THE PHOENIX CAFE.  BE THERE TOMORROW.  OPEN 9am TAKE AWAY ONLY.  SOCIAL DISTANCING APPLYS.  PLEASE SHARE.  MOVED OUR BIKE NIGHT THERE STILL THURSDAY.  PLEASE SHARE. 💋💋💋💋🏍🏍🏍🏍



perfect venue,just outside the Welsh border .
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on May 25, 2020, 04:33:58 PM
Just visited Lynne cafe.

Treading myself to lunch.
140ml round trip for a bacon and egg sandwich

Social distancing in operation

Nice crowd and some nice bikes
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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on May 27, 2020, 06:35:19 PM
Just back from a lovely day out.... We have been to Flamborough Head up in Yorkshire. John (Cooleronthecoast) and his wife Yvonne live very close by so we stopped off to meet them and they made us very welcome with lovely cups off coffee.
I was pillion on the 750 K6 today as most of you will know, that's my least favourite position on a bike but it was very comfy and I quite enjoyed taking in the scenery without having to concentrate on the road (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200527/5fd50fb676b7803acd8f54de2b741abc.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200527/01a7da5eaa7a7f735376961929455c43.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200527/de814633e64dd34d021cc74901147f54.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200527/a08c3c9645c58c200711181a4dc5e65a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200527/e9a75b8f3d926ba929f34a3c49e482d2.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200527/b2567f1d582caf5be4956d7361b873fd.jpg)

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on May 27, 2020, 07:33:01 PM



  lucky you.I haven;t seen the sea for ages ,

  can't visit Wales.

  I suppose I could try North Devon,

  not over keen on Weston S Mare.

 enjoy .

 I envy you.have fun
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: cooleronthecoast on May 27, 2020, 08:13:28 PM
It was great to meet you both today Julie.  Its always a few degrees cooler here during the summertime, hence my name on here; cooleronthecoast.  Lol.   ;)
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on May 28, 2020, 06:31:51 AM
I was going to say is it cloudieronthecoast ?

It has been hot and sunny in Berkshire. I have been digging a large hole in the garden for the wife’s water feature.

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Bryanj on May 28, 2020, 07:00:52 AM
You sure thats a water feature Steve and not somewhere to hide the "evidence"!!
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: cooleronthecoast on May 28, 2020, 08:43:13 AM
I was going to say is it cloudieronthecoast ?



We had the sunshine yesterday Steve, its the sea breeze that keeps the temperature down here.  We live on the Flamborough peninsula so we have sea on more or less 3 sides, its like living on a small island at times.  The sea keeps the coastline cooler in the summer months, but the bonus is it also keeps us warmer than a few miles inland during the winter months.  Its rare to get frost here.  The thing to do when its cooler-on-the-coast is to jump on your bike and head inland!   :D
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on May 28, 2020, 08:45:05 AM
I was going to say is it cloudieronthecoast ?

It has been hot and sunny in Berkshire. I have been digging a large hole in the garden for the wife’s water feature.

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It was only slightly cloudy up there Steve but the temperature was definitely a few degrees lower.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on May 28, 2020, 05:48:29 PM
My perfect day. Just me, a bike, glorious sunshine, perfect temperature, a bottle of Orange Fanta and fantastically quiet Lincolnshire roads to ride on.
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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: paul G on May 28, 2020, 07:22:21 PM
My perfect day. Just me, a bike, glorious sunshine, perfect temperature, a bottle of Orange Fanta and fantastically quiet Lincolnshire roads to ride on.
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You locked him in at home😂 managed to get out ok the K1 this morning before it got to hot.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Trigger on May 29, 2020, 06:45:41 AM
Is that your K1's annual outing Paul  :o
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Moorey on June 02, 2020, 08:47:47 PM
We have finally come out of lockdown and went out over Saddleworth today before the rain tomorrow. Kept well away from everyone.  ;D

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: paul G on June 03, 2020, 07:42:39 AM
Is that your K1's annual outing Paul  :o
Three outings in three days ::).
I have too many bikes to keep them all happy.
400/4 out soon as this is now back to original every nut and bolt  ;D
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Spitfire on June 03, 2020, 09:13:43 AM
Got out finally yesterday as the weather was due to change today, quick trip up the Wirral but hit the car queues to the seaside areas so turned back inland, no ice cream this time. As usual the bike ran better than me.

Cheers

Dennis
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: mike the bike on June 05, 2020, 07:22:29 PM
 For the first time in months, I  went on a rideout of sorts. There was a full blown bikers funeral (no one I know) , complete with sidecar hearse.  There must have been over a 1000 riders in attendance.   It's a shame that it takes a funeral to give us an excuse to get out on the bikes.  We're thinking that with a full tank of juice,  a flask of coffee and a pasty, we can have an enjoyable 60 miles, be socially distant, and have some sense of normality.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: cooleronthecoast on June 09, 2020, 12:17:12 PM
The weather has been unexpectedly good here this morning so it would've been rude not to get out on the 550 for a bimble around the parish.



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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on June 13, 2020, 04:03:19 PM
Glorious day here in Lincolnshire, so a nice ride out. I took Millie the Mongrel and Graham was on the K6.  Stopped at Southrey on the River Witham. Disused railway line now and a footpath from Woodhall Spa to Lincoln. The platform is stiil there with the original bricks.
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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on June 13, 2020, 04:10:18 PM
Out on the 500 yesterday. Just a run around about 50mls..and out on the little RD today about 40mls.

Both fun.but so different.

Hope the weather gets better again and I can cover some miles.

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on June 13, 2020, 04:16:19 PM
Out on the 500 yesterday. Just a run around about 50mls..and out on the little RD today about 40mls.

Both fun.but so different.

Hope the weather gets better again and I can cover some miles.

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At least like yourself, we are getting some rides in John..... I always think life feels so much better being out and about on 2 wheels 😊😊
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on June 13, 2020, 04:19:47 PM
Out on the 500 yesterday. Just a run around about 50mls..and out on the little RD today about 40mls.

Both fun.but so different.

Hope the weather gets better again and I can cover some miles.

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At least like yourself, we are getting some rides in John..... I always think life feels so much better being out and about on 2 wheels
Totally agree

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: adespin on June 13, 2020, 07:44:38 PM
Out on the 500 yesterday. Just a run around about 50mls..and out on the little RD today about 40mls.

Both fun.but so different.

Hope the weather gets better again and I can cover some miles.

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 What little RD do you have John ?
 
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on June 13, 2020, 08:21:26 PM
Early 125 drum
With AS3 matching numbers (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200613/a6e750fb738ffc8478b525db27506aae.jpg)

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: SPR on June 15, 2020, 06:17:47 PM
From Sunday .... what a handsome bloke  ;D

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on June 15, 2020, 06:28:52 PM



  out today,I flirted with the Welsh restrictions ,riding to Monmouth and Chepstow,
over the M48 Severn Bridge to Thornbury,
up the A38 to Glos,

  then to Ledbury,Ross-On-Wye  to home,

  about 115 miles,

 very enjoyable,

 but I am unfit ,my shoulders,wrists and Bum ache

 need to ride more to get fit.

Golf tomorrow and thursday,so more riding wednesday
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: mike the bike on June 21, 2020, 09:43:50 PM
Enjoyed my trip to visit my Dad in Govilon, by Abergavenny, on the 400.  On the way, went via Pontypool,  Varteg,  Blaenavon and over the Blorenge into Govilon.
Dry and sunny on the way home.  I needed that.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on June 21, 2020, 10:00:49 PM
Enjoyed my trip to visit my Dad in Govilon, by Abergavenny, on the 400.  On the way, went via Pontypool,  Varteg,  Blaenavon and over the Blorenge into Govilon.
Dry and sunny on the way home.  I needed that.
I assume you rode up the fiddlers elbow.

Nice run.
I also like the run over the top from Beaufort to Llangyndre

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: mike the bike on June 21, 2020, 10:26:23 PM
I like the Llangynidir road too.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on June 24, 2020, 05:52:12 PM
Out and about at the seaside today and a couple of hours sunbathing at Anderby Creek. Water too cold for a swim. Took the little Honda CD250u's. Mike the Bike.... I didn't have fish and chips, I had an ice cream instead
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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on June 24, 2020, 06:10:16 PM
Went for a run. Stratford on Avon to Morton in Marsh and home via Worcester.

Not much traffic. Good fun.

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Woodside on June 24, 2020, 07:18:37 PM
Not far but a shake down on this old girl. 30 miles
A very oily rag user

Behaved real well
Rides fine and  very smoth except chain rattle at low rpm...
Dare I ask how long I would expect the cam chain to last ?
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Bryanj on June 24, 2020, 07:47:44 PM
Cam chain lots longer mate, primary not putting a time on.
Nice setting
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Woodside on June 24, 2020, 07:56:15 PM
Bloody warm today
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: philward on June 24, 2020, 08:10:12 PM
Not far but a shake down on this old girl. 30 miles
A very oily rag user

Behaved real well
Rides fine and  very smoth except chain rattle at low rpm...
Dare I ask how long I would expect the cam chain to last ?
Bike looks great in that colour - mine is planned to be done in black as per my original 500 but waiver towards gold whenever I see one
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Woodside on June 24, 2020, 08:43:08 PM
I must admit to always liking the brown.
I was never that taken by the black but now I've
Got one in black  they do look very smart in that Contrasting black / silver ..
This If I remember correctly is the lighter gold and  its lost its candy effect some what but does look good showing its age.....in my opinion anyway .
Its all abit grubby really
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Moorey on June 24, 2020, 08:48:29 PM
We had a ride up to Knaresbourgh today to check out the market for future work.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Woodside on June 24, 2020, 09:36:29 PM
That's the colour..
And yeah to k0
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: paul G on June 25, 2020, 12:21:09 PM
Out and about at the seaside today and a couple of hours sunbathing at Anderby Creek. Water too cold for a swim. Took the little Honda CD250u's. Mike the Bike.... I didn't have fish and chips, I had an ice cream instead
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Looks a bit different to Southend beach.
Cant believe the fecking idiots
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: mike the bike on June 25, 2020, 02:44:15 PM
Went on a 90 mile rideout to Porthcawl with a dozen guys from the bike club.  I'd almost forgotten what fish and chips taste like.🍟🍦
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on June 25, 2020, 03:05:56 PM
How did you manage that??
I thought the Welsh government had ruled no more than 5 miles.

Glad you enjoyed it

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: mike the bike on June 25, 2020, 04:53:37 PM
I disconnected the speedo
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Trigger on June 26, 2020, 08:37:41 PM
A little 60 mile blast round the Wolds on the K6. Just starting to like this bike as, all the niggles are sorted out.


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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Bryanj on June 26, 2020, 08:53:31 PM
You had niggles Graham?
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on June 26, 2020, 08:55:31 PM
You had niggles Graham?
I never find / found any niggles when I ride it, Grahams just being Graham, ultra fussy 😁😁
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Bryanj on June 27, 2020, 07:41:42 AM
I thought his big niggle was me, damn must try harder!!

Might get there end of October Julie, depends if Jane is back in one piece and moving!!
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on July 06, 2020, 05:13:58 PM
Out today. First trip into Wales. Visited Builth Wells and Llandrindod Wells.
Just over 90 mile trip.fare few bikes about.

Really enjoyed it.

Of to the coast soon.

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 06, 2020, 06:38:08 PM
Out and about in the Peak District. Although the Classic Bike show at Crich was cancelled, we have still come away for a few days as planned. Weather was bloody awful this morning, a ride to Buxton was very, very wet. The sun came out late this afternoon, so off we went up hill and down dale. Trig is on the 750 and to be honest, he says it's a bit of a handful around the small tracks / lanes up in the Dales but my 550 Millie, is not too bad. Ideally we would be better off on the CD250u's on some of these routes. Stunning scenery up here.
Great to catch up with Tim (Rozerbikes Tim) for a cuppa....Its always great to see you Tim.

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on July 06, 2020, 07:55:48 PM
Ta for 't' tea and 't' chat.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Laverda Dave on July 06, 2020, 08:08:40 PM
Stunning scenery Julie, worth getting a soaking for.
That's not Trigs 'Build a sohc for under a grand' is it, looks great if it is👍.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 06, 2020, 08:38:51 PM
Stunning scenery Julie, worth getting a soaking for.
That's not Trigs 'Build a sohc for under a grand' is it, looks great if it is👍.
Haha, no Dave, this isn't that bike, this is a UK 750/4 K6.... He has finished the 'less than a grand' bike and its bloody stunning but I haven't finished making the seat cover for it yet (as Trig reminds me daily 🙄🙄🙄) so not on the road quite yet.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: paul G on July 07, 2020, 07:52:00 AM
Stunning scenery Julie, worth getting a soaking for.
That's not Trigs 'Build a sohc for under a grand' is it, looks great if it is👍.
Haha, no Dave, this isn't that bike, this is a UK 750/4 K6.... He has finished the 'less than a grand' bike and its bloody stunning but I haven't finished making the seat cover for it yet (as Trig reminds me daily 🙄🙄🙄) so not on the road quite yet.
You need to get your finger out Julie and get that seat finished  ;) Have you got used to going UP/DOWN the hills as you don't get much practice where you live.
Great pictures.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: cooleronthecoast on July 07, 2020, 02:24:41 PM
A 50 mile jaunt around the wolds this morning before the rain came.

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 07, 2020, 09:33:51 PM
Still in Derbyshire, got bloody soaked again today but still great riding. These 2 bikes just run so well in all weathers.
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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 08, 2020, 08:45:52 AM
Sooner be on the 750 in the rain, having no rear mudguard must mean the back of your jacket gets filthy
No Ken, it's me rucksack that gets filthy 😁😁😁
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Bryanj on July 08, 2020, 09:42:36 AM
WHAT cant have that the sarnies will get soggy!!!
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 11, 2020, 09:02:49 PM
We survived the deluge riding back from Derbyshire on Wednesday 😁😁😁 It was still very nice to get away for a few days even though the weather was typically British at time 🙄🙄🙄
Out and about in the Wolds this evening and a stop off for a Coca-Cola at Revesby.

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: mike the bike on July 12, 2020, 07:17:41 PM
After MOTing,  insuring and taxing my GPZ500S,  which hasn't run for about 7 years,  I decided it needed a good run.
Me and 15 other riders went on a 220 mile trip to Aberystwyth.   It ran OK, except the balance pipe between the 2 exhaust pipes was blowing and got progressively louder as the day went on.  I'll fix it tomorrow with some stainless sheet and some jub clips. 
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on July 20, 2020, 01:19:46 PM
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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 20, 2020, 04:55:30 PM
Lovely blue sky where you were John. A fair amount of cloud up in the Wolds today and the low temperature made it feel decidedly Autumnal. Nevertheless, a very nice bimble on the little bikes, with a stop off for a pie and a pint to celebrate Grahams Birthday.

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on July 20, 2020, 05:24:46 PM
Lovely blue sky where you were John. A fair amount of cloud up in the Wolds today and the low temperature made it feel decidedly Autumnal. Nevertheless, a very nice bimble on the little bikes, with a stop off for a pie and a pint to celebrate Grahams Birthday.

You do spoil the old man!
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 20, 2020, 05:38:56 PM
Lovely blue sky where you were John. A fair amount of cloud up in the Wolds today and the low temperature made it feel decidedly Autumnal. Nevertheless, a very nice bimble on the little bikes, with a stop off for a pie and a pint to celebrate Grahams Birthday.

You do spoil the old man!
I think so Tim 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I'm lucky I suppose that he's so easy to please, I'm even baking him some cakes at the moment, so I think he's really being spoilt 😊😊😊😊
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on July 20, 2020, 05:54:33 PM
Out at the seaside (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200720/a4fcfeaa2227abfa619296629a74f7bc.jpg)

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240 miles round trip.welsh coast.
Borth.
Aberdovey.
Fairbourne.

Lynn peninsula in the distance
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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on July 20, 2020, 05:55:39 PM
PS.

happy birthday Trig.

You do spoil him

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: mike the bike on July 20, 2020, 07:23:03 PM
Nice roads and scenery round there, John
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on July 20, 2020, 07:56:10 PM
Nice roads and scenery round there, John
You notice how flat it is.

Reminds me of Norfolk. Lincolnshire and Suffolk

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on July 20, 2020, 09:18:14 PM
Out at the seaside (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200720/a4fcfeaa2227abfa619296629a74f7bc.jpg)

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240 miles round trip.welsh coast.
John, you really get about on the old girl - more than most it seems. You've had it a long time too. How many miles has it done?
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on July 20, 2020, 09:20:07 PM
72,500 .


When I got it in 77.it had 11k

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: philward on July 20, 2020, 10:36:49 PM
Lovely blue sky where you were John. A fair amount of cloud up in the Wolds today and the low temperature made it feel decidedly Autumnal. Nevertheless, a very nice bimble on the little bikes, with a stop off for a pie and a pint to celebrate Grahams Birthday.

You do spoil the old man!
I think so Tim 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I'm lucky I suppose that he's so easy to please, I'm even baking him some cakes at the moment, so I think he's really being spoilt 😊😊😊😊

Wish Graham Happy Birthday!
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 26, 2020, 01:45:28 PM
Lincolnshire is back to normal as far as biking is concerned. No joke, I reckon there were 10 bikes to every 1 car on the roads today. Out on our pair of Mongrels, Millie and Ruf, racing each other over the Wolds like a pair of 21 year old nutters, brilliant fun as both these bikes handle exceptionally well. Brekkie up near Brigg and quick pit stop at Willingham Woods and then another race all the way home. I always let Trig win by the way, I couldn't handle the fall out of me winning 😁😁😁

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on July 29, 2020, 07:43:33 PM
Out at Stratford on Avon.

Nice relaxed bikers night. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200729/3e93c62a227fe75f1ec808b6501be524.jpg)

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Spitfire on July 31, 2020, 07:01:52 PM
Escaped the DIY jobs and took the F1 out today, just a jog around the Wirral, nothing exciting though the traffic for the seaside type places were heavy and boy it was hot. All went well until I got home and put my foot down, something did not feel right below is the cause and I have only had them for 12 years.
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Cheers

Dennis
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: MCTID on July 31, 2020, 07:08:11 PM
Oh dear. As our Scottish Members might say 'Are you missing aboot' ?
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on July 31, 2020, 07:12:38 PM
So you rode hot foot home

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 31, 2020, 08:14:26 PM
🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣
Dennis, a new knee joint deserves a new sound footing.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnny4428 on August 01, 2020, 09:10:13 AM
I had a similar problem with my 25 year old belstaff boots. Gorilla glue was my saviour, seems to have stuck well! What? What? 😂😂  I like them! I will find myself a new pair of course.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Rob62 on August 01, 2020, 09:36:35 AM
Lincolnshire is back to normal as far as biking is concerned. No joke, I reckon there were 10 bikes to every 1 car on the roads today. Out on our pair of Mongrels, Millie and Ruf, racing each other over the Wolds like a pair of 21 year old nutters, brilliant fun as both these bikes handle exceptionally well. Brekkie up near Brigg and quick pit stop at Willingham Woods and then another race all the way home. I always let Trig win by the way, I couldn't handle the fall out of me winning 😁😁😁

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Very nice, i like the “brat style” especially the 750 with the black barrels... And it looks to have a nice looking set of cross over style marshall exhaust headers  8) Strange how I was saying on another thread recently that they seem rare and then another set shows up... I’d love to do a brat style honda like yours (or the ones on classic octane YouTube channel) but i simply cannot fit a sixth bike in my garage  :-\
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Spitfire on August 01, 2020, 09:42:03 AM
🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣
Dennis, a new knee joint deserves a new sound footing.

Yes and the knee is working great, after reading up on the subject on here I think I'll pop down to Screwfix and get some rigger boots.

Cheers

Dennis
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: davefirestorm on August 02, 2020, 07:23:04 PM
Saw this beauty at the “Super Sausage” cafe A5 Towcester,Anyone on here own it? Sounded as nice as it looked  :D

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: cooleronthecoast on August 03, 2020, 10:09:39 AM
Nice paint job!
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on August 03, 2020, 04:14:04 PM
Out and about for a late breakfast.

On the A38.near Tewkesbury just north of the M50 junction

Good food.

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Bryanj on August 03, 2020, 09:25:48 PM
I can feel my arteries hardeninging from here, and salivating too
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 04, 2020, 12:35:04 PM
We've been out and about quite a bit over the past few days. Friday, the CD250u's had a day out at the seaside, Saturday, the 750/4 and 550/4 Mongrels had a 250 mile round trip to Milton Keynes, yesterday I got out on both the 250 and Grahams 750 Mongrel for a couple of short rides and today the K6 and the 400/4 went to the beach for brekky.
Grahams ride today was a bit lively at one stage as a wasp managed to get down the neck of his jacket and stung him on the back twice 😳😳😳😳. Graham has done about 1200 miles on the K6 since March, which isn't bad considering he's been very busy at home doing some serious DIY.

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: paul G on August 09, 2020, 07:22:09 AM
Managed to put a few more miles on it yesterday morning before it got too hot  8)
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: cooleronthecoast on August 09, 2020, 08:40:44 AM
Very nice Paul  8)
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Oggie400F on August 09, 2020, 06:21:07 PM
After much fettling to get back to full roadworthy condition I had my first shake down run out (only 20 miles) after I finally got my DVLA documents.

Thanks to James for selling this to me.

Runs fine just had to rock it a bit to free off the clutch and there’s a bit of exhaust smoke but not bad for an 49year old engine that doesn’t look like it has ever had any of the engine covers removed.

Happy days
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Rob62 on August 09, 2020, 07:13:04 PM
Had a run over to the inlaws caravan on Spurn Head yesterday. I intended to video the run back but forgot to turn my camera on when I set off, i realised this and pulled over in Skeffling to turn it on... Then my battery ran out just as I was leaving Hull... here’s the movie, nothing too exciting I’m afraid... a steady two-up ride
https://youtu.be/KPWb8Xvh4po (https://youtu.be/KPWb8Xvh4po)
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 20, 2020, 10:07:50 PM
Had a lovely little ride out this morning , well, about a 100 miles , with a stop off at Cleethorpe for a cuppa (pier in the background) . Himself took his 750/4 Mongrel and I took Hettie, the 400/4. The weather was absolutely perfect. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200820/815bf9ce2417d4e5fb90b98dcba3e773.jpg)

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Erny on August 21, 2020, 09:56:01 AM
Yesterday I started short 4 days trip with my brother.
Weather perfect, bit too hot early afternoon
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: paul G on August 21, 2020, 12:15:54 PM
Had a lovely little ride out this morning , well, about a 100 miles , with a stop off at Cleethorpe for a cuppa (pier in the background) . Himself took his 750/4 Mongrel and I took Hettie, the 400/4. The weather was absolutely perfect. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200820/815bf9ce2417d4e5fb90b98dcba3e773.jpg)

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Did you not call in Papas for some fish and chips they are very nice  ;D
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 21, 2020, 12:30:01 PM
Had a lovely little ride out this morning , well, about a 100 miles , with a stop off at Cleethorpe for a cuppa (pier in the background) . Himself took his 750/4 Mongrel and I took Hettie, the 400/4. The weather was absolutely perfect. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200820/815bf9ce2417d4e5fb90b98dcba3e773.jpg)

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Did you not call in Papas for some fish and chips they are very nice  ;D
Unfortunately not Paul. I was very tempted but:-
1. Graham won't eat fish
2. The queue was very long and Graham would have got the hump waiting for me.
3. The 'day out' budget is set at £7.50 (excluding fuel for the bikes) so I couldn't afford it as well as 2 coffees.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on August 21, 2020, 01:17:55 PM
Spend thrift

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 21, 2020, 01:21:16 PM
Spend thrift

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Yes John, words to that effect 😁😁😁😜😁
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Harold 400/4 on August 22, 2020, 08:22:07 PM
Quick blat down to a Goodwood today. One of the cafes has just reopened which is great news as it’s been closed since March. No bikes there, but some interesting cars including an immaculate e type and an RS6 which the owner reckons is close to 800bhp??!! Bonkers!
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 22, 2020, 09:27:58 PM
Had a lovely little ride out this morning , well, about a 100 miles , with a stop off at Cleethorpe for a cuppa (pier in the background) . Himself took his 750/4 Mongrel and I took Hettie, the 400/4. The weather was absolutely perfect. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200820/815bf9ce2417d4e5fb90b98dcba3e773.jpg)

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Did you not call in Papas for some fish and chips they are very nice  ;D
Unfortunately not Paul. I was very tempted but:-
1. Graham won't eat fish
2. The queue was very long and Graham would have got the hump waiting for me.
3. The 'day out' budget is set at £7.50 (excluding fuel for the bikes) so I couldn't afford it as well as 2 coffees.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

2 words Julie


"Crowd Funding"
😆😆😆😆 I was thinking about that to pay for my new exhausts Ken but I managed to save up for them out of the house keeping money 😊😊😊😊
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Bryanj on August 23, 2020, 08:57:15 AM
1 Bikes is far more imortant than house

2 Graham supplies house keeping, must have taken decades at 99p a week
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: paul G on August 24, 2020, 12:38:24 PM
Out for a run Sunday morning and a walk along the canal  8)
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on August 25, 2020, 12:59:11 PM
Out and about ..... or not!

Been to France, now returned to no out and about of any description for 14 days :'(
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on August 26, 2020, 03:52:21 PM
Just been for a run out.

Abergavenny. Usk, Chepstow, Monmouth.

About 80 miles.

Given me a wide smile


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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: mike the bike on September 02, 2020, 11:14:23 PM
Off to Sammy Miller's on Saturday with the local bike club.  I'm taking the 400four.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on September 05, 2020, 11:03:45 AM
Out at Sammy Millers.

Nice and sunny. Expecting to see Mike soon (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200905/390ad35d710cdeb5d639c3ac41ccc7ae.jpg)

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on September 05, 2020, 11:07:15 AM
That's nice John, I hope you all have a good day.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: mike the bike on September 05, 2020, 10:15:28 PM
About a dozen of us went...
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: mike the bike on September 05, 2020, 10:17:27 PM
And I bumped into this John
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on September 05, 2020, 10:19:32 PM
Ah, Mr Wembley looking as livy as ever but, no ice cream in his hand, that's not right 😁😁😁😁
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on September 06, 2020, 09:54:24 AM
Ah, Mr Wembley looking as livy as ever but, no ice cream in his hand, that's not right
Here's one I took earlier. Thursday.

At the Lizard
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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on September 06, 2020, 03:38:14 PM
Ah, Mr Wembley looking as livy as ever but, no ice cream in his hand, that's not right
Here's one I took earlier. Thursday.

At the Lizard
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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Moorey on September 06, 2020, 06:17:52 PM
Out at Sammy Millers.

Nice and sunny. Expecting to see Mike soon (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200905/390ad35d710cdeb5d639c3ac41ccc7ae.jpg)

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Some special bikes in there John, I was in there last week. In Newquay  at the moment.  :)
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on September 06, 2020, 09:08:24 PM


  I agree,

  its the 2nd time I have visited,the first was about 4 or 5 years ago,

  lots of the forum members showed up.

  well worth visits ,you find something new every time.

  another couple of good museums are Shuttleworth,and Cosford,

 not so many bikes in those
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on September 06, 2020, 09:26:55 PM
Shuttleworth is brilliant. Ironically staying 20mins from there now!
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on September 06, 2020, 09:28:58 PM
Shuttleworth is brilliant. Ironically staying 20mins from there now!
They had a display today.

Flew the really old aircraft.

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Moorey on September 07, 2020, 07:09:09 PM
I came across this today what must be the ultimate garden ornaments.

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Bryanj on September 07, 2020, 07:55:54 PM
WANT ONE
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Spitfire on September 08, 2020, 09:57:08 AM
Me too, that's most impressive though the wife would not like it and the tail would end up in the garden behind us.

Cheers

Dennis
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: taysidedragon on September 08, 2020, 10:33:40 AM
I came across this today what must be the ultimate garden ornaments.

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Just outside Newquay, Cornwall? That belonged to my friend Barry Wallond, unfortunately he died not long ago.
It's a Spitfire replica used in the movie Dark Blue World. He had another one that he used to take to shows or rent out for events.
Barry was a talented artist and quite a character!
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: ewanhughes on September 08, 2020, 12:35:14 PM
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@55.330603,-3.4460262,3a,75y,339.71h,90.36t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1szXeVVaOH_mSPGa9UizKTRw!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo3.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DzXeVVaOH_mSPGa9UizKTRw%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D83.5678%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en

I've always meant to stop and photograph my bike beside this in Moffat. It's owned by the local retired doctor who has some very nice classic cars in his garage too. 
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on September 13, 2020, 05:37:25 PM
Nice ride out today to Spurn Point on the North side end of the Humber, with a stop off for a nice Roast dinner for lunch. Its about a 180 mile round trip from home.

You can just see Spurn Point in the background.

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: ewanhughes on September 14, 2020, 07:42:43 PM
Nice ride out today. I haven't done many miles this year so it was back to my favourite run along the River Nith to Glencaple. Criffel in the background
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on September 16, 2020, 07:59:30 PM
Out in search of ice cream.

Had a problem. Forget a mask.

So only managed a Magnum (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200916/44116edecfa8801f466d86b7e8357e16.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200916/5d0ed9e305bd7dd96baab4571fea4652.jpg)

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: mike the bike on September 16, 2020, 09:28:52 PM
Been there a few times
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on September 19, 2020, 04:35:50 PM
Had a lovely ride out yesterday to Ely. Beautiful weather, quite warm in the sun but that autumnal nip was in the air later in the day.

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: heli_madken on September 21, 2020, 05:22:06 PM
On the road just outside Llangollen, dropped down to Bala then back along the A494 through Ruthin and Mold, lovely weather and a great ride -
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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: mike the bike on September 21, 2020, 09:57:55 PM
There's a cracking, unspoilt motor/motorbike museum in Llangollen, about a mile out of town, by the canal.  Not sure if open at the mo.
We went there last year on our 400fours,  left our helmets and jackets there while we went on a canal trip.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: heli_madken on September 21, 2020, 10:53:58 PM
I went there a few years ago, amazing place there was a section that was full of NOS parts and set up like a 1960's dealership, I could have spent my life there just looking through the shelves
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on September 22, 2020, 03:22:43 PM
Riding around Lincolnshire this morning getting prices for a new Haldex pump on my Freelander 2. The new exhaust system I bought recently for my CB750/4 K2 was cheap in comparison to this piddly little pump (£1900 supplied and fitted 😱😱😱😱). Anyway, Hettie, me little 400/4 turned 50,000 miles en route. As Graham reminded me, it's actually only the numbers on the speedo that have done 50k. Some restoration work had been done by a previous owner years ago and I have had the clocks rebuilt by Peter, we overhauled the front forks and then there was that major engine overhaul + lots of other little bits done to keep her in fine fettle. She is still an absolute pleasure to ride.

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: JamesH on September 22, 2020, 03:35:01 PM
Happy 50th Julie x
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on September 22, 2020, 03:38:00 PM
Happy 50th Julie x
Thanks James. I wish it were my 50th, my next one is my 60th 😁😁😁😁
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Bryanj on September 22, 2020, 09:45:25 PM
Snapperwhipper!
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: paul G on September 23, 2020, 07:51:02 AM
Happy 50th Julie x
Thanks James. I wish it were my 50th, my next one is my 60th 😁😁😁😁
So you will have a nice little box coming from the NHS then lol  :o :o :o ;D ;)
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Andrew-S on September 23, 2020, 10:16:44 AM
Happy 50th Julie x
Thanks James. I wish it were my 50th, my next one is my 60th 😁😁😁😁
So you will have a nice little box coming from the NHS then lol  :o :o :o ;D ;)

Oh dear, sadly I understand this and have for the last 3 years...... :-[ ;D ;D
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: cooleronthecoast on September 23, 2020, 12:19:22 PM
Happy 50th Julie x
Thanks James. I wish it were my 50th, my next one is my 60th 😁😁😁😁
So you will have a nice little box coming from the NHS then lol  :o :o :o ;D ;)

Oh dear, sadly I understand this and have for the last 3 years...... :-[ ;D ;D

Me too.  :'(
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: AshimotoK0 on September 23, 2020, 02:19:23 PM
Haldex Hydraulics that takes me back .. really close to Fenner Fluid Power (SPX)  who I worked for in Rockford Il.USA  and our arch enemy competitors.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on September 23, 2020, 02:45:04 PM
Haldex Hydraulics that takes me back .. really close to Fenner Fluid Power (SPX)  who I worked for in Rockford Il.USA  and our arch enemy competitors.
Seeing that you know so much about Haldex Ash, what you doing Saturday, I've got a heavy duty trolly Jack 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: AshimotoK0 on September 23, 2020, 04:19:05 PM
Haldex Hydraulics that takes me back .. really close to Fenner Fluid Power (SPX)  who I worked for in Rockford Il.USA  and our arch enemy competitors.
Seeing that you know so much about Haldex Ash, what you doing Saturday, I've got a heavy duty trolly Jack 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Confused
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: mike the bike on September 23, 2020, 05:43:11 PM
HB Julie 🎂🍺🍺
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on September 23, 2020, 06:19:19 PM
Haldex Hydraulics that takes me back .. really close to Fenner Fluid Power (SPX)  who I worked for in Rockford Il.USA  and our arch enemy competitors.
Seeing that you know so much about Haldex Ash, what you doing Saturday, I've got a heavy duty trolly Jack 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Confused
There's no need to be confused Ash, what I'm saying is if I lift the car up on the jack you can remove and overhaul my Haldex pump as you understand them and I don't 😁😁😁.
To be fair, it's past an overhaul, its toast, so I need a new one. I'm just pissed off at the thought of paying nearly 2k, of which only £107 is labour, to have a new one supplied and fitted 😭😭😭😭😭
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on September 23, 2020, 06:22:54 PM
What is a Haldex pump?

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on September 23, 2020, 06:32:31 PM
What is a Haldex pump?

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The Haldex Unit is like a sort of clutch that distributes drive to each wheel automatically to maintain traction. On my Freelander it controls the drive ratio to all 4 wheels. There is a pump in it, pumping oil and that's all I know really John. On mine, not only has the internal pump packed up but it's also sort of eaten itself, so I can only drive in 2 wheel drive now (not a problem) but the drive ratio is all cocked up, and scrubbing out tires, so I need a complete unit. I'm still driving the car 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on September 23, 2020, 06:57:33 PM
Wow.thats nasty.

But an oil pump!

It should last forever.
I assume it is sealed for life.and no oil changes needed.


Bit like auto boxes.

I was told change auto box oil every 40k miles.

It does deteriorate.


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Title: Out and about 2020
Post by: AshimotoK0 on September 23, 2020, 07:00:28 PM
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There's no need to be confused Ash, what I'm saying is if I lift the car up on the jack you can remove and overhaul my Haldex pump as you understand them and I don't .
To be fair, it's past an overhaul, its toast, so I need a new one. I'm just pissed off at the thought of paying nearly 2k, of which only £107 is labour, to have a new one supplied and fitted

ah I see now .. not available Saturday  but could come Sunday ... need to get stuff off Graham anyway & pay him !  :)
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on September 23, 2020, 07:16:12 PM
Wow.thats nasty.

But an oil pump!

It should last forever.
I assume it is sealed for life.and no oil changes needed.


Bit like auto boxes.

I was told change auto box oil every 40k miles.

It does deteriorate.


Best wishes

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According to Land Rover its a sealed, non serviceable item and therefore there is no mention in the service schedule of cleaning the filter out and changing the oil every 2-3 years. But, Audi, Skoda, Volvo etc use the same unit and the dealers service them and repair them ( there's an overhaul kit you can get but that's still about £600 parts and labour). I could get the local independent Land Rover specialist to do the overhaul on the pump and filter but there's a very high chance I could drive up the road and the same problem occurs as the actual metal internals of my unit are knackered, so a false economy really. I suppose its the same as fitting a bike oil pump with new seals and O rings, if the working parts inside are shot, it's not going to solve the problem. Its a pain in the arse TBH.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: K2-K6 on September 23, 2020, 07:57:53 PM
It's one of those items that they say are "filled for life"  when the life of it is when it breaks !  :) as long as it's past warranty they don't really care.

Usually when a transmission locks like that (scrubbing tires etc) advice is to remove the rear propshaft and run it just driving the front wheels, else it'll start taking the CV joints at the wheels out too from torque windup.

Unless you drive round an equal number of left and right hand corners  ;D
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Windycorner on September 23, 2020, 08:18:47 PM
Try bellengineering.co.uk they do new pumps, I have never used them but they are freelander specialists, I have a Freelander 2 myself, so I would be interested to see how you get on.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: K2-K6 on September 23, 2020, 08:45:35 PM
https://youtu.be/uv4PLa1ZPpQ
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Laverda Dave on September 23, 2020, 09:15:43 PM
Talking of sealed for life........Did you hear about the guy who bought a very expensive new watch with a lifetime guarantee on the main spring. Five years later when he was wearing it the main spring broke with such force it slashed his wrist and he died.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: mike the bike on September 23, 2020, 10:00:54 PM
That's probably covered under warranty.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: mick on September 29, 2020, 09:11:33 PM
I managed to get out for an hour today on my 750 , cheers Mick  ;)
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: philward on September 29, 2020, 09:18:56 PM
Bike looks great Mick!
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: cooleronthecoast on September 30, 2020, 07:31:52 AM
That blue is my favourite colour on the 750's.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on September 30, 2020, 09:19:49 AM
Bike looks great Mick!
Very nice

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Spitfire on September 30, 2020, 09:48:27 AM
Looking good Mick looks just like my old one

Cheers

Dennis
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: paul G on September 30, 2020, 10:12:43 AM
Nice looking bike Mick :D
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on October 07, 2020, 02:34:46 PM
Took advantage of the fine weather today.

Each of the bikes on an identical run.

South of Hereford towards Monmouth.

Photos taken just south of St Weonards on the A466.

Perfect bike road all the way to Chepstow. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201007/afdc9f1b77f514a3cf125a6ce4aa2864.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201007/8b45a019cdca2571009017b28f2b6837.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201007/c2329e6732887430d1ac39a10dfda78f.jpg)

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: adespin on October 07, 2020, 05:31:05 PM
Took advantage of the fine weather today.

Each of the bikes on an identical run.

South of Hereford towards Monmouth.

Photos taken just south of St Weonards on the A466.

Perfect bike road all the way to Chepstow. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201007/afdc9f1b77f514a3cf125a6ce4aa2864.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201007/8b45a019cdca2571009017b28f2b6837.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201007/c2329e6732887430d1ac39a10dfda78f.jpg)

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  Hi John,
  I have a set of four new generator brushes for a Yamaha YCS1 that i no longer have, they should fit your RD200 as they are almost the same motor.
  PM me your address and i will send them to you, better you have them than leaving them in my will ;D
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on October 08, 2020, 09:40:08 AM
Thanks. But mine is the 125.
Different electrics.

I could advertise them on the AircooledRD forum. Or you could

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on October 19, 2020, 01:29:44 PM
Managed a couple of hours out this morning, combined with a trip to the Post Office and Hermes Drop Off Shop to get all my weekend ebay sales posted. Stopped off for breakfast in a local café. The back lanes on the Wolds are now getting very muddy what with farmers doing their work, so took the little go anywhere CD250u's.

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on November 22, 2020, 08:09:24 PM
Went out for a ride this morning, via Tesco, blimey, it was chilly at times even with all the winter gear on and a bit of winter sun but still very nice to be out.
Stopped off for a cuppa and saw the perfect side stand on an old Royal Enfield, does the job perfectly 😁😁😁

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnwebley on November 22, 2020, 08:15:54 PM
How did the British motorcycle industry crash with quality engineering like that.

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Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Erny on November 22, 2020, 10:15:54 PM
Went out for a ride this morning, via Tesco, blimey, it was chilly at times even with all the winter gear on and a bit of winter sun but still very nice to be out.
Stopped off for a cuppa and saw the perfect side stand on an old Royal Enfield, does the job perfectly 😁😁😁


Great side stand! Just wondering where owner stores it while riding :)
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Erny on November 22, 2020, 10:24:45 PM
Could not resist today too, sunny day.

Started quite late (before 3PM), rode ~50 miles. but it was soooo cold 🥶🥶🥶
Usually place on 2nd photo is full of bikers, today I was alone. Temperature there bit above 0 celsius degree  :(
Finally beautiful sunset  8)


Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: heli_madken on November 23, 2020, 12:03:12 AM
Gorgeous pictures Erny thank you
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on November 23, 2020, 07:56:46 AM
Those pictures are stunning. What is your day job, photographer??!!
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Nurse Julie on November 23, 2020, 08:01:52 AM
Stunning photos Erny.
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Johnny4428 on November 23, 2020, 09:16:52 AM
I’m a tad envious, this time of year in Orkney it’s just too cold. (for me anyway) I could run the Pan but if we do get dry weather it’s usually caused by a northerly air flow, also local authority are already spreading salt on roads. So bikes tucked up until probably March 21. Yes Erne top picture wouldn’t look out of place in a sales brochure, just 40odd years too late. 😂😂
Title: Re: Out and about 2020
Post by: Erny on November 23, 2020, 11:36:01 PM
Those pictures are stunning. What is your day job, photographer??!!

Thanks  :)

no, I'm not photographer  ;)
I just enjoy riding on old great bikes and sky yesterday was so beaufiful, I had to take some pics. And especially nice sunsets are like magnet for me  8)
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