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by podman
Wed Mar 14, 2018 4:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
Replies: 22501
Views: 1881750

Re: what have you done to your

Gradually getting the Tuono into shape. Tank cover, levers, GPS mount. Screens arrived today for the ridiculously exposed rad and oil cooler. Just over 200 miles now. Might try full throttle some time in the near future. The roads are improving but still a nasty mixture of gravel and snow run-off. ...
by podman
Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
Replies: 22501
Views: 1881750

Re: what have you done to your "bike" today

Best style belly pan by miles, but in yellow it looks sh1t, paint it black.. And while your there the wheels !, either paint them another colour or black the out rims, the smooth bit up to the rough cast would look very good. And while I'm picking holes in it :lol: The high levels yuk ! Blade front...
by podman
Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:10 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Engine mark/ number
Replies: 14
Views: 2060

Re: Engine mark/ number

I also have numbers just like yours on my bike, look like they are from a breakers yard I first thought but they are from the factory, so a dealer told me. [url] https://thumbsnap.com/s/g4zaMZPh.jpg How clean is that! 8O Do you actually use it? Not for commuting or riding in the Winter , I just kno...
by podman
Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:04 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Engine mark/ number
Replies: 14
Views: 2060

Re: Engine mark/ number

I also have numbers just like yours on my bike, look like they are from a breakers yard I first thought but they are from the factory, so a dealer told me.

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by podman
Sun Mar 11, 2018 7:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What's annoyed you today??
Replies: 3330
Views: 241636

Re: What's annoyed you today??

Got well and truly blizted by a VW Golf type R, past 120 it just pulled briskly away...sometimes 107BHP aint enough...mmmm I remember a jag that had me and Amcq !! Fuk that was a fast car The Storm is a great bike for the money but it does lack some bollox when you get into 4th and into the bigger ...
by podman
Sun Mar 11, 2018 5:11 pm
Forum: Racing
Topic: RIP Ralf Waldman
Replies: 3
Views: 2009

Re: RIP Ralf Waldman

That was a real surprise to read that, far too young.

RIP
by podman
Sun Mar 11, 2018 2:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What's annoyed you today??
Replies: 3330
Views: 241636

Re: What's annoyed you today??

Got well and truly blizted by a VW Golf type R, past 120 it just pulled briskly away...sometimes 107BHP aint enough...mmmm
by podman
Thu Mar 08, 2018 5:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Whats cheered you up today...?
Replies: 2006
Views: 189161

Re: Whats cheered you up today...?

Delivered today,this, to me anyway, very cool 1981 UK team Transatlantic Trophy jacket , seller informs me it was owned and worn by Dave Potter , who that year was up against the US team of Mamola, Spencer , Wes Cooley, Skip Askland , his team mates include Sheene, Haslam, Huewen,Mick Grant and a ho...
by podman
Thu Mar 08, 2018 9:18 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: anti-anodising!
Replies: 11
Views: 2452

Re: anti-anodising!

Soda or aqua blasting these parts will achieve exactly what you want...

These guys will know what your after and down your neck of the woods I think.

http://www.ctc-powder-coating.co.uk/aqu ... -cleaning/
by podman
Wed Mar 07, 2018 4:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what have you done to your "bike" today
Replies: 22501
Views: 1881750

Re: what have you done to your "bike" today

Inspired by some sun and warm(er) temps, fired the Storm up today, re-fitted mirrors, checked fluid levels, pumped the tyres up & gave it a polish ... maybe get out this weekend eh? [url] https://thumbsnap.com/s/RrNsH1Hg.jpg Moved the 500 out for an airing, fired that up and took a nice deep bre...
by podman
Tue Feb 27, 2018 8:31 pm
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: Super Sausage Meet 2018 - Sunday 8th April?
Replies: 24
Views: 7899

Super Sausage Meet 2018 - Sunday 8th April?

Anyone fancy getting a wee meet up at the Super Sausage on the above date?

Hopefully the weather will be as nice as last years day.

http://supersausagecafe.co.uk
by podman
Tue Feb 27, 2018 8:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 'Kin weather
Replies: 46
Views: 7840

Re: 'Kin weather

You did the right thing not going any further Mac, no point in injuring yourself.

Almost disappointed we have had none at all here so far(Northants), forecasters been over cautious round our way I think.

As long a it doesnt fook up my Chopper meet at the weekend, ill cope..
by podman
Mon Feb 26, 2018 9:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: what textiles
Replies: 16
Views: 4931

Re: what textiles

Textiles have got some much better in recent years and , IMHO, paying a premium price doesnt seem to get your much more in terns of water proofing and quality, in fact, a cheapo pair of trousers I bought from J&S lasted many years longer and where far more waterproof than a Dainese set which the...
by podman
Mon Feb 26, 2018 9:01 pm
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: OP STORM SW Scotland Mk6, Aug 10th to 13th 2018
Replies: 245
Views: 63631

Re: OP STORM SW Scotland Mk6, Aug 10th to 13th 2018

Put my name down for a burger as well, they sound fab!
by podman
Sat Feb 24, 2018 9:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Brrrrrr broken down and frozen
Replies: 23
Views: 3395

Re: Brrrrrr broken down and frozen

Lucky esacepe I'd say. Imagine doing three figures and having a chain let go, wrap itself up and lock off. :eek2 Not a chain but I tied a jumper to my luggage rack on my then GSXR as I boarded the ferry several years ago, forgot about it in the excitement of disembarking into a sunny France and tha...