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Introductions / Re: Mikiboy
« on: November 07, 2024, 07:56:27 AM »
Morning Miki 
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For Sale / FS: VFR800 A5 VTEC Blue, Full Luggage, FSH
« on: August 25, 2024, 11:23:27 AM »
VFR800 A5. Full Honda Luggage, All keys, Will have 12 months MOT and full servcie. New stainless exhaust with GPR cans (will be fitted in the next few days), original exhaust available if wanted although there's a blow in the collector (I'll weld it if I get time), new battery, new Angel GT2s covered about 200 miles, MZS short levers (fitted since pics taken). 26632 miles.
Only selling due to lack of use and I now have the FJR.
£3000.
Only selling due to lack of use and I now have the FJR.
£3000.
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For Sale / Re: FireBlade and Foxeye up for sale
« on: August 25, 2024, 11:12:51 AM »
Foxeye sold
FireBlade staying.
FireBlade staying.
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General Bike Chat / Re: New EU Toy
« on: August 18, 2024, 03:17:25 PM »
Finally got my , stuff, together and got the bike out on Tuesday for an 80 mile round commute to work and back. Then the summer disappeared 
MOT yesterday and she passed with flying colours 
MOT yesterday and she passed with flying colours
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The Bikers Cafe / Another "Not Been Well" Thread
« on: June 25, 2024, 10:11:26 AM »
Not been around much recently.
Woke up Sunday morning on the 9th with my left arm like a dead weight. Assumed I'd slept on it and it would be OK. By lunchtime, it wasn't back to normal so I asked mum to drop me to the hospital after some online research that scared me crumpetless (I put that bakery item in, didn't know if the filter would pick it up).
Turns out I'd had a minor stroke overnight. I'd been to see my witch doctor on Saturday afternoon for a deep tissue massage which they reckon triggered it. There's a tear in the main artery leading to the brain in my neck. This had allowed a clot to form and, luckily as it turns out, the massage had broken this clot up. It was a ticking timebomb according to the specialist and is likely due to stress (the main reason I left my previous job in March so I blame them). I have been extremely lucky and I am recovering quite well. I've been going stir crazy for the last two weeks and I've another two weeks minimum off work. I have full motor function again but my muscles are getting tired so quickly at the moment. I've managed to do some light gardening (more like deforestation) in the past few days but it's wearing me out.
Worst thing is I'm not allowed to drive/ride until I've had another MRI and been given the all clear
Perfect weather for it too Oh well, plenty of opportunity for cleaning them.
Woke up Sunday morning on the 9th with my left arm like a dead weight. Assumed I'd slept on it and it would be OK. By lunchtime, it wasn't back to normal so I asked mum to drop me to the hospital after some online research that scared me crumpetless (I put that bakery item in, didn't know if the filter would pick it up).
Turns out I'd had a minor stroke overnight. I'd been to see my witch doctor on Saturday afternoon for a deep tissue massage which they reckon triggered it. There's a tear in the main artery leading to the brain in my neck. This had allowed a clot to form and, luckily as it turns out, the massage had broken this clot up. It was a ticking timebomb according to the specialist and is likely due to stress (the main reason I left my previous job in March so I blame them). I have been extremely lucky and I am recovering quite well. I've been going stir crazy for the last two weeks and I've another two weeks minimum off work. I have full motor function again but my muscles are getting tired so quickly at the moment. I've managed to do some light gardening (more like deforestation) in the past few days but it's wearing me out.
Worst thing is I'm not allowed to drive/ride until I've had another MRI and been given the all clear
Perfect weather for it too Oh well, plenty of opportunity for cleaning them.
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General Bike Chat / Re: What have you done with your bike today?
« on: May 17, 2024, 04:15:44 PM »So if I sale the other 3 I have and just have the Harley then maybe in time I would by a 2nd cruiser type bike ??
See? Having three other bikes is saving you from the downward spiral into Milwaukee dildo ownership
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General Bike Chat / Re: Disgusting behaviour by Cheshire Bike Breakers
« on: May 04, 2024, 07:12:03 PM »
Ah well, the Repsol is now sold and being collected tomorrow by a bloke from Leeds who only deals with 125s.
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For Sale / Re: TRIUMPH 1200 Trophy 4
« on: May 04, 2024, 07:10:00 PM »
Where abouts are you? I have a mate in Goole who may be interested.
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General Bike Chat / Re: What have you done with your bike today?
« on: May 04, 2024, 07:07:39 PM »
Sent Ruby (Foxeye) off to start a new chapter of her life down in Tiverton, in the back of a bright red Vivaro, with her new owner. She will be getting a full nut & bolt restore.
125 Repsol is being collected tomorrow by a bloke from Leeds who deals only with 125s.
That's made space for Elvira, the FJR1300A I picked up a couple of weeks ago.
As of tomorrow, I'll be down to only 5 bikes
125 Repsol is being collected tomorrow by a bloke from Leeds who deals only with 125s.
That's made space for Elvira, the FJR1300A I picked up a couple of weeks ago.
As of tomorrow, I'll be down to only 5 bikes
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General Bike Chat / Re: Disgusting behaviour by Cheshire Bike Breakers
« on: April 27, 2024, 08:13:02 PM »
Don't get me started. I had the 125 Repsol up on eBay listed as a non-runner/light project as all it needs is a new battery and MOT - I just don't have the time and space with 7 bikes. Had an offer which I acceted. Turns out it's Motorcycle Giant in Shepherd's Bush. anyway, courier comes to collect bike, gets on phone to buyer and confirms condition, all OK. Then he wants to hear it running so the courier pops a little jump pack on it but it won't start (no surprise considering the battery voltage is well under 3v so it'll just soakthat up). Then he tells the bloke to walk away because it won't start! FFS! I listed it clearly as a non-runner! 
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General Bike Chat / Re: Faulty ECU?
« on: April 19, 2024, 05:20:57 PM »
Are you sure that the wire you have concluded is the diag wire definitely is the diag wire? Maybe try connecting it to it's own bulb so you're not shorting two circuits together.
I doubt the ECU is at fault, they rarely fail and when they do it's usually down to user error.
I doubt the ECU is at fault, they rarely fail and when they do it's usually down to user error.
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General Bike Chat / New EU Toy
« on: April 13, 2024, 11:58:31 AM »
Picking her up next weekend. Purchased recently by a mate who found her too heavy. Before that one owner from new, always garaged. 54608 miles, full history. I thought she'll be ideal for Europe over the VFR because she's a shaftie rather than chain drive and she has factory panniers with Givi top box; plus at £1700 she's a steal. Comes with the OEM exhaust as well plus extra screen. She's even got all three keys including the red master key :shock:
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General Bike Chat / Re: First ride of the year for me
« on: February 09, 2024, 04:37:42 PM »
I suppose it's the right weather for riding a tractor
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General Bike Chat / Re: INNOVV K3 camera system
« on: February 09, 2024, 04:37:02 PM »
Ooh, goody. I've been toying with the idea of a K3 for the VFR. Nice to see some pics of it installed.