I spoilt myself today. I had a hospital appointment this morning so took the tiger to avoid the nightmare of trying to park the car. When I got home I had some lunch and then went out on the Thruxton. What is there not to like about triumph bikes and being retired so you can enjoy them.
Installed new EBC brake pads, front & rear, on my T120 Bonneville (2020) after 19k kms. What an incredible difference... it now stops! …and much more "feel" To say the least, the brakes were a little disappointing since new. I thought it was just the change from more "performance" type bikes that I've had. Just wondering how long the rotors/disks will last???? If you haven't changed the pads yet - I recommend it.
"Out of stock" seems to be the way of the world these days, @brown mouse. Perhaps you'll get lucky and get it sooner rather than later.
Good for you, @Wessa! Two Triumph rides in one day! That makes for a good day, even with and in spite of a hospital appointment. Speaking of retirement, today was officially Mr. Sandi's last day of his 42 year career as a school psychologist. I'm so happy for him! And already jealous.
Hi there @brown mouse ! I have one of those connections that you are welcome to have. Pm me your address and I'll pop them in the post for you.
Here's to a long and happy retirement, Steve! And soon be your turn @Sandi T * *Disclaimer. I no way saying you seem ready for retirement Sandi!
Thanks very much for the kind offer As I have new working grips I may hold out for getting new connector parts as I'd hoped to also use some highly flexible wire with them with the idea that would last longer. If getting parts look too tricky then I may well come back to you and take you up on your offer. Thanks again. Edit: It also just occurred to me that I may want to use wire with a high temperature insulation. The original wire looks different to the average stuff, with two layers and doesn't feel like PVC.
@Glenn2926: I love this sight. My wife an I will be there in a few weeks! On the 4th of June we start towards France with our TIGERs for a 10 day tour.
Today I did the last check up on our Bonnies. Tomorrow morning we start a long weekend tour to Italy to visit Venice.
Thanks, @Dawsy! I'll pass your good wishes along to Steve. Thanks for that disclaimer, too. I do have to say that I'm closer to retirement sooner than I imagined I'd be when I was younger. Life goes by very fast.
I had an idea for a cheap, strong top box for the scrambler after coming across an old 30 cal ammo box, from my shooting days, in the loft. It wasn't quite big enough so I bought a 50 cal one on ebay and it works fine for me. Big enough to hold a full size padlock and chain, disclok plus petrol can and a few more small bits and pieces if need be. Easily detached from the carrier in a minute os so after opening it of course. Maybe not SOTA luggage but cheap, strong and very practical.
Mont Ventoux will resonate with British cycling fans as one of the top riders of the time, Tom Simpson, from Harworth near Worksop, collapsed and died of exhaustion on the mountain during stage 13 of the 1967 Tour de France. As well as the memorial to him on the mountain itself there's also one in Harworth village.
Picked up my Speedy from bike shop with new clutch lever and alternator cover after last week's mishap. Now snugly back in the garage The Arrow badge on LH can, the can itself, pillion foot peg bracket and LH headlight lens !!all have slight scuffs but for the cost of replacement I will live with them
Taped up the indicator that snapped when I dropped it, fuel up and ready for the ride Saturday for my mate who couldn't beat the rust this time. Funny how you don't actually believe that a BIG, tough bloke, that you've done so much with for so many years can fade away like an average person ? R.I.P Tonz.