The Random Rideout Pictures

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by MrOrange, Jan 24, 2016.

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  1. dilligaf

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    #181 dilligaf, Apr 3, 2017
    Nah it doesn't
     
  2. MrOrange

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    #182 MrOrange, Apr 3, 2017
    With Crispey on this one. Even if I had a guage, still would reset trip 2 and use it as mileage guestimator, always found that works well.

    I know the America will do 180 miles easy, and 200 if needed and work it out from there.
     
  3. dilligaf

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    #183 dilligaf, Apr 3, 2017
    Aye but if like me you don't always know how much is in the tank before setting off a fuel gauge gives a good idea!
    Quarter tank--50ish miles
    Half tank--100ish miles etc
    Head wind
    Riding style
    Traffic conditions
    Fat lass on the back etc etc
     
  4. MrOrange

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    #184 MrOrange, Apr 3, 2017
    But you'll have reset it last time! So you'll have a good idea if you've got 50 or 100 miles left.
    If you always fill the tank, you've always got a good idea of mileage remaining in the tank, because you know that a tankful will generally give you 180 miles plus, regardless of wind or a pillion.
    Just offering advice, please ignore if you wish ;):)
     
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  5. dilligaf

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    #185 dilligaf, Apr 3, 2017
    Can you reset them?
    Just messing with you!
    I'm not the brightest spanner in the box
    Gauge would be handy
    Less work for my brain
    Thinking sometimes hurts
     
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  6. Scoot65

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    #186 Scoot65, Apr 3, 2017
    I'm with Crispey and MrOrange too.
    I use the trip, always resetting it to zero once I've filled the tank. ...... (I agree that fuel gauge would be nice though)
     
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  7. andypandy

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    #187 andypandy, Apr 3, 2017
    It's all well and good being a clever dick and using your trip meter but there comes a time in your life when you just forget to reset it. :rolleyes:
     
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  8. MrOrange

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    #188 MrOrange, Apr 4, 2017
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    Wee run up to Alloway in Ayrshire, birthplace of Rabbie Burns.
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    Brig o'doon, from Tam O'Shanter poem. Scots will understand.
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    Electric Brae, near Ayr. It seems like your bike rolls up the hill. Actually an optical illusion. Looks like bike is facing down hill or up?.
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    Croy Shore, see we do actually get sunshine in Scotland. :cool::D
     
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  9. Scoot65

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    #189 Scoot65, Apr 4, 2017
    Nice pics MrOrange. I've to Electric Brae a few years ago. A few of us from a scooter did a tour of Scotland and passed by Electric Brae.
     
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  10. GaryM

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    #190 GaryM, Apr 4, 2017
    Never found fuel gauges to be that accurate on bikes. I always go by resetting my trip meter.
    Just next time set one of the trips to zero and try to see how many miles you can go before you have to refill the tank.
    Then just refill at 30 miles less in the future.
     
  11. dilligaf

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    #191 dilligaf, Apr 5, 2017
    Hi Gary
    Only one trip on my bike
    I always forget to re-set
    Putting gloves on checking pockets closed pull away
    Next thing halfway to wherever I'm going and bugger me i forgot again !!
    I'm struggling to think of one of my previous bikes not having a guage
    Gonna have to learn though cos I'll be keeping the speedmaster for quite a while yet
    Obviously a guage is more reliable than my brain
    Wor lass says it's a good job my balls are in a sack otherwise I'd forget them as well
     
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  12. GaryM

    GaryM It's him, you know who. Him from you know ....

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    #192 GaryM, Apr 5, 2017
    @MrOrange do you use you phone for taking pictures or do you use a decent camera?
    Just interested ..
     
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    #193 TEZ 217, Apr 5, 2017
    I would guess with the seniority Mr O has, he is always followed by a professional photographer :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
     
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  14. MrOrange

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    #194 MrOrange, Apr 5, 2017
    Just my mobile phone, a Sony Experia X compact.
     
  15. Scoot65

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    #195 Scoot65, Apr 5, 2017
    Just try to get into the habit of resetting the trip either as soon as you pull up a petrol pump and remove your gloves OR just after you've put the petrol cap back on after filled up.

    Once in the hobbit you won't be forgetting as often...... (hopefully)
     
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  16. MrOrange

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    #196 MrOrange, Apr 5, 2017
    Don't think the hobbit will be very pleased!!!!! :D:D:D:D:D
     
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  17. crispey

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    #197 crispey, Apr 5, 2017
    Yeah but he won't forget in a hurry
     
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  18. dilligaf

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    #198 dilligaf, Apr 7, 2017
    IMG_0208.JPG IMG_0209.JPG Took my speedmaster to work today
    Mate turns up on his rocket
    Triumph owners club. !
    Then girlie gladioli turns up spoiling the view
     
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  19. Scoot65

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    #199 Scoot65, Apr 7, 2017
    Nice pics!!
     
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  20. J911

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    #200 J911, Apr 7, 2017
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    A typical sunny sunday in the Vallée de Chevreuse (outskirts of Paris), nice ride, nice drink and ....not for cruisers - some speed checks :(
     
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