Fallout-NL
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I think what we're trying to say, blackprophesy, is: have you tried a Street Triple? 
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He just wants to be different than every other Gaffer.....
Booked my Street Triple in for a valve clearance check next week, got to get 2 new tyres put on after that, and a new textile jacket for good measure... the season has definitely started, thank god for my motorcycle savings account.
Booked my Street Triple in for a valve clearance check next week, got to get 2 new tyres put on after that, and a new textile jacket for good measure... the season has definitely started, thank god for my motorcycle savings account.
blackprophesy
Member
Ha. No haven't tried the Street Triple yet. But guess I should given the pretty overwhelming positive views on them. It's partly I like the style of the BMW, having something a bit different, and I don't need the sharpness of the Triumph. But I will go check them out. I probably don't need the R version - I'm not that good, and it's a little taller for my short legs.
How tall are you? I'm 5'7" and can flat-foot the standard Triple, but not the R. I didn't have any real trouble riding the R, though.
I will say the one advantage on the R is those 4-pot brake calipers instead of the 2-pots on the standard. Not enough to make me regret not buying the R.
I will say the one advantage on the R is those 4-pot brake calipers instead of the 2-pots on the standard. Not enough to make me regret not buying the R.
Trust me. You want the R version. It's barely any more expensive, but has way better brakes and suspension.
I love my Street Triple. Once you ride one, I'm positive you will too.
blackprophesy
Member
I'm 5'7" too. I have sat on the R in the shop and was manageable. Might go check them out at the weekend. Didn't realise the brakes were also upgraded - thought it was just the suspension.
Not sure where you live but if you're in the London area Jack Lilley Ashford are recommended, they have a very large stock of bikes.
blackprophesy
Member
I'm in Kent. Was just browsing Jack Lilley. We've been to their Romford store before and very helpful. I thought their other store was Ashford Kent but it's Ashford Middlesex. Not as convenient for us.
maxheadwound
Member
Another good place to go and view a large range of Triumphs. The guys are really great and very helpful. I also agree that you have to go and look at the Triumphs and take them out for a spin. Really great bikes and they also do good deals.
http://www.bulldogtriumph.com/
This is going to be way to far to drive for you.....
http://www.bulldogtriumph.com/
This is going to be way to far to drive for you.....
maxheadwound
Member
do you use them for servicing?
They're doing my valve clearances (and spark plugs/air filter, because why not if I'm paying someone to remove the tank) next week. I generally do the basics myself now but they are pretty honest and used to do all the work on my Bonneville. Expensive but they are a main dealer.
Also if I take my bike there I get to take a demonstrator as a coertousy bike for the day, which is almost worth paying dealership prices.
I normally get my MOT done at a local guy very near to them, very honest and quick.
maxheadwound
Member
nice man, getting a demo for the day helps allot.
maxheadwound
Member
Dougald, Bonny for you
MARIAS STRIPPED-BACK BONNEVILLE (trial bike)
MARIAS STRIPPED-BACK BONNEVILLE (trial bike)
blackprophesy
Member
Wow nice.
maxheadwound
Member
Here is a little video of the BMW R1200r. Not as pro as the other guys but I had the sunshine on my side
http://youtu.be/OmeTrY8UH0I
http://youtu.be/OmeTrY8UH0I
thesoapster
Member
I'm just going to leave this here... <_<
http://www.sportrider.com/video-our-first-laps-2015-yamaha-r1
http://www.sportrider.com/video-our-first-laps-2015-yamaha-r1
Poindexter
Member
Welp. My exhaust leak still wasn't fixed. The nuts came loose again on my way home today. The position of the headers is cocked and keeping it from making good contact with the port so I said screw it. Its an excuse to change out the headers. So I order Vance and hines dresser duals for my bike and they get in Thursday.
I am taking Thursday off of work to install them. But for tomorrow and Tuesday I am... *sigh* taking my car. Its been over a year since I drove my car to work.
I am taking Thursday off of work to install them. But for tomorrow and Tuesday I am... *sigh* taking my car. Its been over a year since I drove my car to work.
blackprophesy
Member
Nice one. That's pretty much the route i take for test rides from there. I see Bahnstormer tweeted your video too. Very nice bike.
Drinky Crow
Banned
got my new mra windscreen coming in for the tuono tomorrow morning. hope it doesn't suck...
Fallout-NL
Member
That looks really solid. Seems to have quite a bit of bottom end torque too.
Great video, Bahnstormer Maidenhead really is in the perfect location for a test ride, nice twisty roads, motorways and filtering.
maxheadwound
Member
Need to sort out my gopro's angle on the helmet as it looks like I am leaning around a bend the whole time.
maxheadwound
Member
damn that bike changes direction like a missile. Looks and sounds awesome. Yamaha has a winner here
maxheadwound
Member
this a higher screen?
maxheadwound
Member
Tips for removing GoPro mounts
To apply GoPro adhesive mounts please follow these 3 steps:
- Apply the mount to a smooth, and fully cleaned surface. A textured surface or any imperfections to a smooth surface can keep the adhesive from making a strong bond.
- Firmly press the mount into place ensuring full contact over the entire surface area.
- Be sure to apply the mount at room temp, and also allow at least 24 hours for the mount to properly adhere to the surface.
NOTE:
To remove the adhesive mounts, you can use a hairdryer or heat gun to soften the adhesive and slowly peel it back.
Please note that you will not be able to reuse an adhesive mount once you remove it.
To apply GoPro adhesive mounts please follow these 3 steps:
- Apply the mount to a smooth, and fully cleaned surface. A textured surface or any imperfections to a smooth surface can keep the adhesive from making a strong bond.
- Firmly press the mount into place ensuring full contact over the entire surface area.
- Be sure to apply the mount at room temp, and also allow at least 24 hours for the mount to properly adhere to the surface.
NOTE:
To remove the adhesive mounts, you can use a hairdryer or heat gun to soften the adhesive and slowly peel it back.
Please note that you will not be able to reuse an adhesive mount once you remove it.
maxheadwound
Member
Link for the screen?
I had one of their "Vario Touring" screens on both bikes. They have the variable section on the top, very good at redirecting airflow
Just received my new Textile jacket, RST Adventure II to replace my battered 4 year old Hein-Gericke jacket
It's nowhere near as good as a higher-end jacket from BMW, Rukka or the like, but a good compromise. I have the matching Trousers already and they are really great for all-season use. Huge vents in the summer and really warm in the winter.
Just received my new Textile jacket, RST Adventure II to replace my battered 4 year old Hein-Gericke jacket
It's nowhere near as good as a higher-end jacket from BMW, Rukka or the like, but a good compromise. I have the matching Trousers already and they are really great for all-season use. Huge vents in the summer and really warm in the winter.
blackprophesy
Member
I've got a BMW Neon Shell jacket and it has been superb over winter, except the neon parts are getting filthy, and it looks silly on the Harley.
Will be getting this Rev'it at some point
Will be getting this Rev'it at some point
maxheadwound
Member
That is a nice looking jacket. I got the cheaper buffalo jacket and been very happy with it. Damn man that leather jacket looks awesome.
Drinky Crow
Banned
the screen's a bit fuggo, but it gets the job done. i can go 100+ now without having my helmet tear my head off, although OBVIOUSLY i would never go that fast because it is ever so irresponsible
maxheadwound
Member
post a photo so we can see. Like the fast comment lol
Fallout-NL
Member
It's been raining as well as freezing (by night) here for a couple of days now. Which, sometimes, leaves the roads tantalizingly free of salt and then absolutely filthy with it again when there's even the slightest hint of frost.
Getting there...
Getting there...
Drinky Crow
Banned
maxheadwound
Member
it looks good and any little bit of screen helps for longer rides.
Damn this weather.
Usually, we'll have a random nice day or two during the season where I can take the bike out for a quick spin to keep it running right during the winter months. At least that's what I did with my Ducati the past couple of years. But this season has been so consistently brutal with the freezing temperatures and snow that I haven't had a chance to take the STR out for over 3 months
So today I tried to start it to at least let it run in the garage, but seems the battery is dead. Just heard a bunch of clicking noises, no ignition.
RIP little triple. You were so young with only 600 miles on you. ;_;
But seriously, what am I supposed to do? Is it possible to jump start it with a car or is there another option?
Also, is it better if I start it now to let it run while stationary or wait until the weather warms up in a month or so when I can actually ride it?
Usually, we'll have a random nice day or two during the season where I can take the bike out for a quick spin to keep it running right during the winter months. At least that's what I did with my Ducati the past couple of years. But this season has been so consistently brutal with the freezing temperatures and snow that I haven't had a chance to take the STR out for over 3 months
So today I tried to start it to at least let it run in the garage, but seems the battery is dead. Just heard a bunch of clicking noises, no ignition.
RIP little triple. You were so young with only 600 miles on you. ;_;
But seriously, what am I supposed to do? Is it possible to jump start it with a car or is there another option?
Also, is it better if I start it now to let it run while stationary or wait until the weather warms up in a month or so when I can actually ride it?
Buy an Optimate, stick it on that to recharge/recondition, then just ride it. They're not super cheap, but it's better than buying a new battery every year or so.
Leave it on the Optimate when it's parked and your battery won't die in the cold/from lack of use again. My Wife still hasn't bought one, so I have to swap mine over to her bike every 2 days.. No dead batteries this winter!
Leave it on the Optimate when it's parked and your battery won't die in the cold/from lack of use again. My Wife still hasn't bought one, so I have to swap mine over to her bike every 2 days.. No dead batteries this winter!
First off, don't jump it with a car. I've heard bad things about the differences in power output and frying electronics or something. I don't know, I ain't no scientist.
I would throw the battery on a tender first. They're cheap, and good to have. They've got auto-storage settings that keep the battery charged without overcharging.
You could run it now, but to be honest, the bike isn't going to charge the battery up enough in just one ride, so it would be dead again in a month.
edit: If you do need a new battery, and have the money to spare, look into Shorai. I'm too cheap to buy one but I've heard great stuff about their weight and their power.
And yeah, I'm like Dougald. I have three batteries (2 bike, 1 mower) on my tenders right now. Keeps them charged throughout the winter when I'm not using them, and the vehicles start up perfect first time when the warm weather rolls around.
I would throw the battery on a tender first. They're cheap, and good to have. They've got auto-storage settings that keep the battery charged without overcharging.
You could run it now, but to be honest, the bike isn't going to charge the battery up enough in just one ride, so it would be dead again in a month.
edit: If you do need a new battery, and have the money to spare, look into Shorai. I'm too cheap to buy one but I've heard great stuff about their weight and their power.
And yeah, I'm like Dougald. I have three batteries (2 bike, 1 mower) on my tenders right now. Keeps them charged throughout the winter when I'm not using them, and the vehicles start up perfect first time when the warm weather rolls around.
I'd love a Shorai, especially as the standard acid battery in the Street Triple is very small and dies pretty easily, so it would be a lot more battery in the same space
But again, I'm cheap. Yuasa and a tender it is. I found the easiest thing to do on the street triple is run the cable out under the seat and ziptie it to the frame under the seat. Looks a little ugly but it's hardly noticeable and easier than taking the seat off every time.
But again, I'm cheap. Yuasa and a tender it is. I found the easiest thing to do on the street triple is run the cable out under the seat and ziptie it to the frame under the seat. Looks a little ugly but it's hardly noticeable and easier than taking the seat off every time.
Yeah if your bike is going to sit for a few months a battery tender is pretty much a necessity.
I've jumped a bike with a car before but not really recommended. Car alternator throws out a lot of power and you can blow fuses and fuck up the ECU.
You could also roll it down a hill and pop start it, again dangerous and should really only be attempted in emergency stranded in the middle of nowhere situations... if the battery is super dead on a fuel injected bike this will not work.
I've jumped a bike with a car before but not really recommended. Car alternator throws out a lot of power and you can blow fuses and fuck up the ECU.
You could also roll it down a hill and pop start it, again dangerous and should really only be attempted in emergency stranded in the middle of nowhere situations... if the battery is super dead on a fuel injected bike this will not work.
maxheadwound
Member
Second that... optimate or CTek. They connect to the battery and you just plug in and forget. They also work with the BMW canbus system. Also the new models has a winter cycle to keep the battery in good condition during the cold days in the garage.
QualityPixel
Banned
I've jumped my DR650 several times with my Honda Accord but when I tried to jump it with my parents Mitsubishi Montaro it blew the fuse in my battery tender adapter. We ended up having to remove the side panels, seat, and battery bracket to get at the battery directly.
So I guess the lesson here is don't jump start off a car/truck that's running. I forgot about that rule but was fortunately saved by the fuse.
Edit: Stumbled across a photo I took of my Dad's Harley when I borrowed it for a day-ride last summer and thought it was too good not to share.
So I guess the lesson here is don't jump start off a car/truck that's running. I forgot about that rule but was fortunately saved by the fuse.
Edit: Stumbled across a photo I took of my Dad's Harley when I borrowed it for a day-ride last summer and thought it was too good not to share.
Fallout-NL
Member
Jump started my old 998 a couple times with my brothers Citroen Saxo back in the day. Was all good .
Man, that bike went flat if you left it sitting for more than an hour.
.Man, that bike went flat if you left it sitting for more than an hour.
Poindexter
Member
Waiting on fed ex to deliver my exhaust. I took today off so I could install it and tomorrow off so I could joy ride but it is 4 30 and it isn't here yet!!!
Luckily I removed everything last night from the old exhaust and so if it comes soon I can still finish it.
Luckily I removed everything last night from the old exhaust and so if it comes soon I can still finish it.
maxheadwound
Member
nice man, want to see some photos of the new exhaust.
Poindexter
Member
Ignore the fact that the pipes are the only shiny part right now. Its been non stop rain for a couple of weeks here so what's the point in washing? Haha. Below are two pics and a new exhaust video!
http://youtu.be/6dH8MSDwmdU
http://youtu.be/6dH8MSDwmdU
Poindexter
Member
Also, I am absolutely positive my neighbors hate me now.
All joking aside, I woke up to find my car with a flat this morning. When I get it off the car I wouldn't be surprised to find that its been slashed.
For two hours last night I was using a hammer and book to put my mufflers on and then after that I was chasing down exhaust leaks. Fuck 'em. It was only 8pm!
All joking aside, I woke up to find my car with a flat this morning. When I get it off the car I wouldn't be surprised to find that its been slashed.
For two hours last night I was using a hammer and book to put my mufflers on and then after that I was chasing down exhaust leaks. Fuck 'em. It was only 8pm!