Yep, the saddle does become a real bum burner when in the sun for even a short time, @Oldskool! We here in southern AZ in the summer become what I call "Shade Buzzards". I put an R & G "foot" on my side stand in part because of the tar issue you mentioned so it wouldn't sink (as much anyway) into the asphalt when I park. One year awhile back it was so hot at Phoenix International Airport that they had to pull the planes off the tarmac because they were sinking in. Here's what my car dash indicated the temperature late this afternoon when I was driving home from running an errand. Even I was stunned to see this reading.
I can 100% vouch for the givi tanklok bag as being quick and simple! I agree that it's never nice having a bag on the rear as it ruins the lines but the givi is definitely worth the price and is sooo easy to remove and stow stuff in. https://www.givi.co.uk/my-motorcycle/bike/triumph/speed-triple-1050-18--20 Thanks for the write up taco lady!
111 is emergency number in NZ and I’m sure it would be for me in a riding jacket good to reconnect while the world is healing after COVID enjoy reading your ride write ups
As we used to say in the Army - "It was 116 degrees in the shade. - So, fuck that, we sat in the sun". Today I vas mostly getting down and sticky wiv ze twin carburettors on ze Bonneville. It's running quite well after getting some baffles into the Megadron zorsts - sounds miles better. It's got that deep rumble of a fast moving twin, which was undeniably fantastic watching them race passed the tea shop on Chelsea Bridge in the ye olden days. Nothing beats that sound. However, tick over was a bag of spanners. Twiddling with the screws didn't help much so probably pilot then. Carbs off, check float levels and pilot circuit. Right hand carb blocked. Luckily these newer carbs have the removable screw so cleaning out is made slightly easier. (I've had detatched retina - too many thumps in the head - and therefore cataracts so replaced lenses make it difficult to see close up even with the £1 specs from the local pound shop). All done now though and running much better. Thank you very much. Over.
Hey, there, @Ducatitotriumph. Thanks for the info on the give tanklok bag. If I didn't already have my Nelson-Rigg tailpack I'd give it a go. I've put the straps (modified by my seamstress friend) under the pillion seat so it's on there that way when I snap that on. When I'm not using the tail bag I put the painted plain piece on which I prefer the looks of. But sometimes functionality wins out.
Took my first "real" ride on my new 2021 Rocket 3 GT today. Just rolled past 1300 miles on my way up the Blue Ridge Parkway outside of Asheville, NC. Just a picture perfect weather day here in the south and one of the last before full on summer settles in. I should say that I couldn't get a direct side shot of the bike as I had to squeeze in between a bunch of Harley owners that had the same idea I did today.
Great run today on the Rocket, did a loop of Aviemore, stopped off at the Mountain Café as i wanted to taste their famous Millionaires shortbread as shown on James Martins tv show, he was raving about it, if you are worried about calories this is not for you! mountains of Butter & Sugar go into it, but it is the best I've tasted The café is above the shop in Aviemore
Here's the recipe RECIPE: James Martin’s Millionaire’s ‘best ever’ Shortbread recipe | Yorkshire Post
Yep, those are the ones I saw frequently this morning... And it's just so much quicker with that seat cowl...
Took a run up to Ballater, stopped off at Farquharson's bar in Braemar, it's only recently opened after being shut for years, the food looks tasty and very good value, i just had a cup of tea £2.00 which is not bad for a restaurant A Great Pub-Kitchen with a lot of soul in the Heart of Braemar - Review of Farquharson's Bar and Kitchen, Braemar, Scotland - Tripadvisor view from the outside area saw some stags opposite the fuel station in Braemar, they were a bit far away to get a clear photo with my phone
T120 - Exhaust Recently installed the TEC X-Pipe and now the British Customs Predator Pro All I can say is "What a difference!" First impressions after ONLY a couple of short runs around town are: 1. Idle and normal running emphasizes a deeper "rumble" - dB killers are installed & seems acceptable when on the highway. Can't hear the camchains/valves anymore! It's no longer a Honda! 2. Open the throttle and she nicely cracks open - but no popping or f@rting etc. 3. The throttle response also feels better - she revs up very nicely and when closing the throttle it also seems a bit quicker - rather than the "longer" run down before (if you know what I mean) 4. Overall she now sounds like the old Brit Twins I used to hear revving up in the pits at Cadwell Park - MANY years ago! Very happy with the set-up. I did let the bike/ECU do it's "heat cycle" a couple of times. Will make a few longer runs over the next few days (and, for curiosity, will check the mpg / L/100km) Steve T. P.S. Already getting those tyres squared off - need to find some twisty roads!
Kelston Round Hill above the River Avon between Bath and Bristol. And, more importantly, just up from the Jolly Sailor. Arrrrrrrgh me Hearties!
Fitted the Raisch Headlight and speedo lowering brackets to my Thruxton R. Happy with the look of this Before and after……
