There was 3 of us one time riding the fire break roads all giving it laldy, we stopped after about five miles when noticed there was only two of us, we panicked a bit and went looking for our mucker. He had lost it on a corner at about 40ish and went into a ditch. Luckily he only had scrapes and bruises, we took it a lot easier after that
Joined Oct 2011
4K Posts | 66+
COUNTY DURHAM
Joined Aug 2009
5K Posts | 62+
Sunderland
Cracking pics Aldo. I'd love to have a bash at that, but don't think me bod would be able to cope these days.
Enjoy it while you can mate.
Enjoy it while you can mate.
Joined Oct 2010
2K Posts | 3+
Bridgend, S Wales
Joined Jul 2008
1K Posts | 26+
Adjusted the valves on my Hornet 900....first time in 26000 miles.
Got a fork seal to replace.
Some new front brake pads to go in
And some fresh coolant.
Oh yeah...and some fresh oil with a filter too...:yes
Then it's MOT time ready for Scotland :thumbup
Plugs!...plugs!....yeah almost forgot....put new ones in....26,000 miles too...I likes to get my moneys worth:lol
Got a fork seal to replace.
Some new front brake pads to go in
And some fresh coolant.
Oh yeah...and some fresh oil with a filter too...:yes
Then it's MOT time ready for Scotland :thumbup
Plugs!...plugs!....yeah almost forgot....put new ones in....26,000 miles too...I likes to get my moneys worth:lol
Joined Jul 2008
1K Posts | 26+
Yeah Ali...Islay it is....9th year this time with my mate....the Bruchladdich has 1 more year to go until it can be bottled....3 casks.....he's gonna have a lot of friends next year I recon!
Rocker cover gaskets appear to be ok....I haven't nailed the lid back on yet, but when I do, I'm thinking of using some high temp silicone sealant.
Fingers X'd it should do the trick.
The Honda is a bit fiddly to work on, (needs smaller hands...peado's would have no probs with all their little helpers :lol
but to be fair, it's nicely put together.
Rocker cover gaskets appear to be ok....I haven't nailed the lid back on yet, but when I do, I'm thinking of using some high temp silicone sealant.
Fingers X'd it should do the trick.
The Honda is a bit fiddly to work on, (needs smaller hands...peado's would have no probs with all their little helpers :lol
but to be fair, it's nicely put together.
Joined Jul 2009
1K Posts | 35+
Harrogate
Got a ride in a recovery truck !
Blew the fuel pump fuse (same as last year) only this time it blows the replacement straight away. after 3 hours wating at the side of the road i guess i should be pissed off but im not. the number of people that stopped to offer help, cars & bikes kinda restores your faith.... that + the grin i had from the short ride before it packed in...
She might be sat on the naughty step today... but she's worth it.
Blew the fuel pump fuse (same as last year) only this time it blows the replacement straight away. after 3 hours wating at the side of the road i guess i should be pissed off but im not. the number of people that stopped to offer help, cars & bikes kinda restores your faith.... that + the grin i had from the short ride before it packed in...
She might be sat on the naughty step today... but she's worth it.
Got the gixer lump rolled over so that I can clean off the crap & prep for paint - it only seems to be the front of the sump thats crap.
Its a big lump - no wonder they wobble & wallow.
Its a big lump - no wonder they wobble & wallow.
Joined Mar 2013
180 Posts | 6+
lancashire United Kingdom
My mucker phoned last night and declared himself unfit fir work today so I had an enforced day off. I'm up to date with paperwork and pricing so I decided to venture into a forest I'd spent time looking at on google earth.
I printed off a few maps of the area and off I toddled. It's a three hour drive to the target area and the forecast wiz fir rain all day so I flung in another pair of boxers, socks and a towel.
When I got there the rain had stopped, a quick change of gear, bike out and fuelled, the chain lubed and off I went.
I managed nearly 60 miles of mostly forest road but a fair bit of fire breaks and footpaths, some of which wiz fookin hard work. :yes
I'm so glad I bought my Orange it's a fookin brill machine. :yes
Also need to get out on it more, my old bod is fooked, sore right wrist, loupin left forearm and ma legs are like jelly. :lol
thats one hell of a clever bike that .it gets everywere .every time i see a picture of it theres never any fechter on it
Mr A, Mr F,
When are we gona get these off-roaders used ?
We need to formulate a cunning plan.
Plus of course, any others who are up for it who can beg, borrow or get their ands on a suitable bike (best be road legal for most green lanes).
When are we gona get these off-roaders used ?
We need to formulate a cunning plan.
Plus of course, any others who are up for it who can beg, borrow or get their ands on a suitable bike (best be road legal for most green lanes).
Joined Dec 2008
6K Posts | 84+
Usually at the top of the apple tree.
Just say when OT and I'll do my best to shirk my responsibilities and join in. :flip :whoop :roost
O, do yer know if it's a legal requirement to have mirrors fitted to yer bike while on the road down in Englandshire or anywhere else in the UK fir that matter? :thumbup
O, do yer know if it's a legal requirement to have mirrors fitted to yer bike while on the road down in Englandshire or anywhere else in the UK fir that matter? :thumbup
Joined Jul 2009
1K Posts | 35+
Harrogate
Alas twill be a fair while for im able to ride off road again.....
Mr A, I dont have to have any mirrors for the MOT, but mine is an older bike and never had any from new. Come to think of it, ive never seen an off-roader with mirrors on me travels.. so think ya should be ok
Mr A, I dont have to have any mirrors for the MOT, but mine is an older bike and never had any from new. Come to think of it, ive never seen an off-roader with mirrors on me travels.. so think ya should be ok
