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Ren - The Ed¹ said :-
Harsh Upt', harsh, however also funny.
nab301 - Pfffft. Right where to start.
Evening 1 - remove rear wheel, clean rear wheel, get into the usual battle royale with rubber, fit tyre, collapse in a sweaty heap.
Evening 2 - clean the cush drive and sprocket carrier, clean the swingarm, clean the rear brake, balance the wheel/tyre, work out how to use chain tool, break chain tool because you don't know how it works, cut chain with angle grinder, fit new chain, use the now broken chain tool to flare the soft rivet, collapse in a sweaty heap.
Evening 3 - fit new front sprocket, fit new rear sprocket, refit rear wheel, spend an age looking for a sliver of metal from the brake mount, look online to see how much a new one would be, kneel and injure oneself on the sliver of metal while looking for a bolt, cry quietly into a brew, fit brake pads and caliper, torque everything, collapse in a sweaty heap.
This lunchtime - refit sprocket cover.
Now all I need to do is worry about have I tightened everything up. No wait, oh no, have I overtightened anything?
18/04/2024 16:50:51 UTC
Ren - The Ed¹ said :-
This little sliver of metal. About £10. What the flip?!?!
18/04/2024 16:53:53 UTC
Upt'North ¹ said :-
That's a lot of money for a retainer. But of course you'll be paying for delivery from Belgium overnight, whether you want it or not, plus the profit of the Chinese manufacturer, Honda themselves, the dealer etc.
That must be a common part on other models too with Nissin calipers.
The metal is fairly funky too, like a spring stainless if memory serves me right.
But it's only money.
Upt.
19/04/2024 08:31:39 UTC
Ren - The Ed¹ said :-
That'll be the long and the short of it Upt' yes. It's only money, but without it we're screwed.
21/04/2024 08:38:52 UTC
Upt'North ¹ said :-
Got The B MOT'D at Berwick-upon-the-Tweed.
First ride this year, blummin freezin at only 46 of your f's.
I've decided there's only two weather seasons, I officially decree it! We now have Woolerumnal and Summer. Summer is optional. Woolerumnal at this moment has continued unabated since June 30th 2023.
Pffffffftttttt.
Upt.
21/04/2024 09:21:57 UTC
Rev. Mick! said :-
You do have to love cubs.
After a complete winter of neglect, due to the very good weather in Ireland currently, the Cub was wheeled out from the back of my niece’s husband’s shed.
Looks like a barn find but started 2nd kick. Battery not even flat.
The summer is coming.
First thinking a “Tour of Devon”.
21/04/2024 20:28:30 UTC
Ren - The Ed¹ said :-
Tour Of Devon Rev. Mick!? At the pace you went across The Outer Hebrides a Tour Of Devon should take you 2 days I reckon. Throw in a bit of Cornwall.
46f Upt'. I'm gunna have to google that. Ah, just under 8 proper sensible degrees Celsius (or centigrade). 8c is perfectly warm, you just forgot to put a jumper on after being in the nice warm car all winter.
23/04/2024 07:16:26 UTC
Glyn said :-
Both bikes are still tucked up in the garage for me. It's rarely more than 10°C at home but we're currently touring the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal in a 61ft narrow boat. Mrs Glyn is happy so that'll do for now. I have to say that a 61ft boat is a bit of a handful for two (elderly) persons and I can't wait to get home and back to some work on the bikes. A bit off topic I'll agree but my short story does come under the heading of "travels".
25/04/2024 17:20:07 UTC
Rev. Mick! said :-
Not sure what you meant there Ren.
It was unlikely I was doing me D.P.Gumby imatation with me ice cream and knotted hankie on a miserable pissing wet day in the Outer Hebrides. We wanted to whizz up the archipelago and get to the bothy, get fire going and have a single malt while looking out at one of the most amazing west coast views.
We’ve spent a lot of time up there and know what it can be like. Great blast of a ride though despite weather.
The Devon (and probably Kernow) tour might involve climbing gear too. There are a few routes I want to do or repeat as it may be the last time.
Commando Ridge at Bosigran.
Devil’s Slide on Lundy.
Doorpost at Bosigran.
Climbers’ Club Ordinary at the Dewerstone.
Plus I have a number of very good school buddies down there.
Also ideas for big trip this year, initially focusing west, Colombia, Jamaica or T&T. All very interesting and I have not been for years. Imagine rural Jamaica on a 50cc scooter.
However Albania has been suggested, looks very nice, very very cheap (for Europe), there seems to be good bike and scooter hire. So ideas are once more being tossed around.
https://www.madornomad.com/motorcycle-travel-guide-albania/...
25/04/2024 19:03:03 UTC
Glyn said :-
I just felt the need to post this picture of an old style motorbike shop that we found in Wales. The shop pictured even had a Triumph 21 (bathtub) 350cc for sale in the window. Price was a little higher than it was when new at £4k. I have to add it was next to a Yamaha R1 that was my particular favourite.
26/04/2024 18:31:44 UTC
Ren - The Ed¹ said :-
How would you go on with climbing gear on the bikes Rev. Mick!? Never having climbed I don't know what's required but there usually seems to be a lot of rope involved.
What were you doing in Crickhowell Glyn? I've found their website - check out the "about us" page, proper old skool garage.
https://castlegaragecrickhowell.co.uk/...
29/04/2024 08:06:17 UTC
Ian Soady¹ said :-
Like this? The renowned Don Whillans with Chris Bonington on the back of his Triumph complete with camping gear. Apparently off to climb the North Wall of the Eiger......
29/04/2024 10:29:56 UTC
Rev. Mick! said :-
That’s it, substitute Cub for Triumph and old hemp rope for Kermantle rope.
Also very famous full on climbers for a not really that good auld fella.
29/04/2024 14:17:22 UTC
ROD¹ said :-
Making use of the ICE before it's too late.
Holme fen post, the lowest point in England at 9ft below sea level and getting lower as the fens dry out.
02/05/2024 21:50:50 UTC
Rev. Mick! said :-
Wow! What county is that?
02/05/2024 23:36:05 UTC
ROD¹ said :-
I believe it is North Cambridgeshire.
Postcode PE7 3PT.
It's in the Holme Fen Nature Reserve.
03/05/2024 09:55:46 UTC
Upt'North ¹ said :-
OK you lot of wasters, what do you know about Auto Peage payments in France and Italy.
We've all been there, soaking gloves, frozen fingers, wet ticket, can't find your credit card etc.
So the question is, have you used auto payments on a bike and which agency did you use.
Ta me ducks.
Upt.
03/05/2024 16:11:36 UTC
Ian Soady¹ said :-
Not on the bike but I have a tag from ATMB for the car. It's very cheap and works perfectly although using the toll gates that allow you through at 30 kph can be a bit scary....
Although I think it's only France, there are others that also work in Italy.
https://www.atmb.com/telepeage-tarifs/nos_abonnements_telepeage_atmb/...
04/05/2024 10:07:32 UTC
Ian Soady¹ said :-
.. like this one.
https://www.fulli.com/en/fulli-nomade-plus...
04/05/2024 10:08:07 UTC
Upt'North ¹ said :-
Thanks Ian, I'll check them out.
Upt.
04/05/2024 12:56:19 UTC
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