what have you done to your "bike" today

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Careful when boarding thou!

IIRC that footage is French and a total setup with a stuntman involved. It done the trick though and got publicity and folk talking about it. I'm sure I have seen the alternative footage of that which shows the rider landing on crash pads.
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macdee wrote:Washed and put to bed after a wet weekend
Still great though :thumbup:
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KermitLeFrog wrote:Not today but yesterday. A day trip planned around the Scottish borders. Some very fine roads up there. Oooo, I thought. Perfect for the first trip out on the R6 after burglar alarm surgery. Rolled out of the kitchen, dusted off. Oil and tyres checked. Warmed up, gear on, ready to rock. Snick into 1st and....... dead. Yes, my furry bunnies, it will only run in neutral..
Side stand switch???
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Pete.L wrote:
KermitLeFrog wrote:Not today but yesterday. A day trip planned around the Scottish borders. Some very fine roads up there. Oooo, I thought. Perfect for the first trip out on the R6 after burglar alarm surgery. Rolled out of the kitchen, dusted off. Oil and tyres checked. Warmed up, gear on, ready to rock. Snick into 1st and....... dead. Yes, my furry bunnies, it will only run in neutral..
Side stand switch???
Yup, I thought about that this morning. Starter runs in gear with SS up and clutch pulled in. Can't actually test it in the house as it needs to be fully warmed up before the clutch plates disengage. Here's hoping...
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Pete.L wrote:Side stand switch???
Thanks Pete. What a total plonker I am....
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New rear tyre on the Storm. Ran up the R6 and, yes, it does run in gear (with the sidestand up). And, finally, got invited to the first few days of the Classic TT. Never been to the IoM before so that should be a blast. A good day so far.
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Dumped the oil in the Storm ready for fresh Castrol Power 1. Just chillin now with a G&T while the mutton curry warms up.
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fitted silly coloured pipe to the blue one..

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and we natty harris hangers
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fabiostar wrote:fitted silly coloured pipe to the blue one..

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and we natty harris hangers

She looks so epic mate...just needs the engine in now and that's her
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Another years ticket and a nice ride ImageImage


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Kev L wrote:Another years ticket and a nice ride ImageImage


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Senior citizens rates at the test centre Kev :lol:
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Nice one Kev

Bike looks stunning. Always better in blue
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fabiostar wrote:fitted silly coloured pipe to the blue one..

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and we natty harris hangers
:erection: OMG That sets it off nicely 8)
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Kev L wrote:Another years ticket and a nice ride ImageImage


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Anothers years ticket??? You mean Buss Pass don't you :lol:

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You're all mean & nasty, apart from Rob. He appreciates the correct colour choice and isn't jealous! :lol:
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