Got the bike out for the first time since lockdown today. Just as lockdown was relaxed I hurt my back turning the compost heap over on the allotment, then as that improved I went and hurt my ribs... Anyway now ok for riding and the sun is still out..... Just before lockdown I had a new front tyre fitted. I'd only put 20miles on it up to now so I went for a ride around the local b and unclassified roads. I find it gives the tyres, suspension and me a good workout. There were a lot of people out on pushbikes on the same lanes, I never knew the uk had so many cyclists... Also found out that my new polarised sunglasses don't play well with my visor creating rainbows all over the place. They work perfect for the car though, cutting out internal reflections on the windscreen. Back to my normal non sunglasses for the bike I think. Bike (trophy 1200 2002) ran great, hard to think of a better bike for my use, but I'll keep reading just in case..... It was good to be out on it after a couple of months off. Thankfully the summer biking trousers still fitted, just.... Sorry no pictures as I didn't stop and the onboard video jumps all over the place and isn't worth watching.
Popped down to the south coast this morning stopped for a coffee. Is that George Clooney posing with my bike, the cheek of these celebrities
Is your bike a street triple? If it is try taking the slack out of the cable as it goes a long way to reduce snatching .
You got me - the Rocket 3's are fecking beautiful. But, and its a Rebel Wilson size butt, I love my Speed Twin to pieces and I definitely can't afford two bikes. So I'll admire them from a distance and enjoy them vicariously.
Took the SS on a byway for the first time today. I was expecting a lightly gravelled path, but instead found a heavily rutted, potholed dusty track with deep gravel, flint and similar, with lumps large enough to send the front wheel darting wildly off course. And sufficient gradients and slopes to unnerve the beginner. Still, all the walkers and cyclists I encountered were very friendly and offered genuine words of encouragement, I didn't drop it and I can now feel justified in replacing the flimsy original plastic sump guard with a more substantial ally one as I managed to give it a good thump at one point. The Marlborough Downs made it all worthwhile though.
Had an amazing ride out today. Went through Leek over to Whaley Bridge and Snake Pass. Managed to whittle down my chicken strips a bit On the way back to Buxton had a few miles of playing with a Ferrari. And then back home through Congleton. Beautiful weather, lovely roads. Lots of numpties in cars and on bicycles though.
Been chucking mine about in the countryside today. First time I've used a camera on a bike so if you're interested, have a watch.
Ordered new rear rubber for the T595 at 5.30 this morning having forgotten current tyre well knackered. Was going to try Conti Attacks but Pilot Road 4 was cheaper (even though it doesn't go out in the rain).
Took my Triumph to New York and the east coast That's New York (Lincolnshire) and east coast (Mablethorpe area) About 3 hours each way via the back roads, was a lovely ride. Did it to see how busy beaches are (they were pretty quiet) as Mrs Mouse likes to have a swim in the sea at least once a year. A treat, as we live about as far away from the sea as it's possible to get in the UK. Now we just have to wait for the good weather to return...
40 miles of country and woodland A & B roads for me yesterday. Ranging from nice, smooth and sweeping to surfaces that felt like someone had taken a garden rake to it. Liking being able to wind the 1050 triple on in 3rd and 4th now the 1st service is done and the sound it makes through the twin Arrows is addictive. The whole transmission and engine are so smooth. Having owned 2 strokes, inline 4s and twins I think this is the best road engine I've used. Having the Ohlins setup is probably the best cash I've spent, other than the petrol. This one is feeling like it could make it into the top 3 alongside my big bore 1998 Aprilia RS125 and first 954 Blade.
I accessorized my Scrambler 1200 XE with a Ruroc Atlas 2.0 helmet. It's almost like Ruroc made this color combo for this bike. I'll post a short review on a thread I created in the Clothing & Gadgets thread. Also for some reason I can't clean all the mud off my bike, it feels like it should be that way all the time.
