Whats The Last Thing You Bought?

Congratulations on your new bike.

 

I use that very back protector, @learningtofly. I'm very happy with it. Loads of protection and it's very flexible and comfortable and does a reasonable job of flowing air. And, no, don't take chances any more!

 

If you've not already thought of this make sure any paintwork they touch is well protected to avoid it getting scratched. A few layers of gaffer tape will do if you're not going to use them much or some helicopter tape if yiu want a more robust solution

 

I use this stuff cut to size at the moment for my tailpack and where straps may rub paintwork.

 

I bought a new force field today......

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20438843...GsqUo9UTo-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

Bought another set of Raximo adjustable levers for my Street Triple a few weeks ago having felt the huge difference they made on the Honda. I had them fitted today and they feel (and look!) great on the Street Triple too. If I ever get another bike I think this will be one of the first changes I make - bike manufacturers don't seem to cater for the very small of hand .

 

A road map of Norway for next months trip.

 

I'm not surprised you bought a second set for your Triumph, @Mrs Visor. I did the same thing for my Fat Boy after installing and loving them on my Street Glide. I think levers are often something that are overlooked and "they are what they are" which is amazing because we use them continually!

 

This is not my latest purchase but it is "all in the family". Yesterday morning Steve traded his 2017 Street Glide for this 2021 Road Glide Special. It only has 2500 miles on it and he got a good deal on it and a more than fair trade. It was owned by a cop in the Tucson area who added some nice touches and clearly cared for it very well. Our sales buddy at Tucson Harley said that the guy's wife had a baby and it was "bye-bye bike". His loss, our garages gain.

 

That looks beautiful, @Sandi T - congratulations to Steve on his new toy.

 

Thanks! He’s very excited and will have it dialed in just in time for Sturgis.

 

@Sandi T that's a lovely low mileage bike that Steve got - wishing him many miles of happiness on it!

 

That’s a good point - perfect timing!

 

A pair of Halvarssons summer gloves for me and had a TTP jet kit fitted to the Scrambler. Both proving to be well worth the money!

 

2011 Thruxton to replace the Bonnie I stupidly sold

 

Wishing you the best with your new-to-you Thruxton, @PH1969. And just remember, if it makes you feel any better, we've all stupidly sold at least one bike.

 

New sprockets and a lovely gold DID chain for the Street Triple.

 

Sanity saved.

I love the lace wheels on the Speedy, but checking air pressure and adding air is a real pain trying to get the compressor fitting on the valves with the spokes always getting in the way. I'd usually end up losing more air due to the compressor fitting not seating correctly. This little extension makes it SO much easier. I considered the "L" shaped extensions you leave in the valve, but I figured that they were just one more connection to cause a leak. This has saved my sanity.

 

I'd buy one in an instant if it would save my sanity. Alas I think it's too late!!

 

I find the little compressors you get in your car now (rather than a spare) have a suitably flexible hose that gets round this problem.