What have you done today

[2112]

Good stuff but you encorage spider corners, I see...... Missus OK with that too? 

We have a cleaner...

[Brockett]

2112 - Re the new helmet. What are these "warm days" you spoke of. Remind me please.

[2112]

I may have jumped the gun a bit with that statement. It appears to be as wet as an otters pocket at the moment, maybe it'll come in handy when I'm overseas ?

[Brockett]

As of the 10th of june the local  14 day forecast showed rain every day except one Thursday 13th. Last night the Central heating, which is set at 18 degrees, came on for the first time since the 5th of May. The Jet stream is turning the weather into a stream of yellow.   Hats off to everyone who has a daily commute on a motorcycle.

[2112]

The rain is definitely warmer at the moment mind. A lady from work is getting married on Saturday, It's not looking too clever on the weather front for her and her future hubby sadly...

[Ianmc]

   About 100 miles on the bike today, first time on the road since new fork oil (7.5W) and increasing the air gap by 10mm.I have done this on my two previous Vstroms and it makes a very noticeable difference to the ride quality on the front.The bike has only done 5000 mls.now but it is 10 yrs.old and the old oil was quite thick and
”metallicy” looking(if that is a correct word ?) plus it was way lower than Suzuki specify by about 50mm,plus one of the springs was in upside down,so I am suspecting that the assembly person at Suzuki cocked up when they built the forks.Quite cool this morning over the Snake but it has been a nice day to be out.

[2112]

Today saw a lot of internet searching to book just over a weeks holiday in Scotland. The prices for accommodation have gone through the roof and I categorically refuse to pay £180 for a Travelodge! So after a lot of searching we are staying at Glenrothes for a night, Ballater for 3 nights (afternoon tea at Balmoral Castle on our wedding anniversary, like you do), Aviemore for two nights, a night in Oban and then a night in Peebles on the way home. Should be a good trip and I've designed it around EV charging too.

[Upt North]

2112, check out the tea room inside the old Ballater station, plus the carriage and Royal waiting room. Very plush.
I do like Peebles. Especially the chocolate cafe.
Enjoy.
Upt.

[2112]

Yes, the tea room is very nice indeed. I've had quite a few trips to Ballater over the years and it's a nice place to stay. It's got a cracking Indian restaurant too 

[The Doctor 46]

I haven't done much today, I was awake most of last night with indigestion but I did take a ride to the supermarket between showers. I parked as close as I could to the entrance of Lidle. When I came out with my shopping there was a lady sitting 3ft away from my bike and had a baby girl in a pushchair. I asked the lady would she please move away while I start my bike because it's loud and would frighten the baby.

I was told that the little girl loved bikes so don't worry. Sure enough, when I started the bike the little one sat up and watched with  big smile. I revved a couple of times and she loved it. I wonder if one day she will be a biker?   

[2112]

Today saw a mad-dash to get the grass cut before it rained. It just about worked and I got wet for the last little bit of the back lawn. Happy & relieved in equal measures.

[kwackboy]

Gave my scooter a wash ... it took 5mins ..

Now what ... 

[nigel s]

See if you can shoehorn on that spare FJR tyre on the scooter ?
Expanding foam sounds good?
Just for shits and giggles 
Ho Hum

[mr_diver]

Picked up the new to me scooter yesterday.

Today I started by striping the panels off and sprayed ACF50 on everything.
Some of the panels had the normal screws replaced by long wood screws 
Replaced with proper screws and a few exposed ones were replaced with stainless bolt and locknut.
Tidied up the little screen mounts as my OCD was going mental this the haphazard setup/alignment.
Also took the exhaust baffle out and bodged a fix to make it slightly quieter.... it certainly is writing very large cheques the bike can't cash. 
Gave the brakes a once over.

Next came a good scrub, something I think it hadn't had in a long time judging by the mess under the seat.

Took it for a spin, 20 miles and discovered the speedo is a bit optimistic, 50mph is more like 40mph.

[purplebikeunicorn]

I've been stripping the engine out of an old 1989 Honda GB250 today after finding lots of metal bits in the oil and a jammed up transmission... clutch and everything else seems fine. Can you bloody believe it but the exhaust nuts/studs came clean out, didn't even have to swear at them.

That normally means something else is going to become a problem, like finding bloody parts!

Self tappers for side cover screws? Even I wouldn't stoop that low!

[Rusty Nuts]

"50mph is more like 40mph."

Still double the limit for Wales, then.

[mr_diver]

Yeah, but we're cutting down the speed cameras at a fast rate 🤣🤣🤣

[Rusty Nuts]

  keep up the good work!

[Pannier Down]

I finally rode my late father's Honda Cub which I have been restoring for about 3 years. 1974 vintage but it had sat in a garden for about 30 years. Economically it was well past saving, but it was the first bike I ever went on as pillion,  probably aged 7 or 8. I was quite keen on getting it going for Father's day.  Still some fettling to do, but she's back together and looking  good. Semi auto box is interesting,  and the chain is catching somewhere, so I've only done a few hundred meters,  but that was the best ride ever. Rest in peace Dad.

[2112]