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Wish I could say I've put miles on the ZRX this year but that's not the case. I think I have a little over 7k miles on it over the two years I've had it. Hard to find time to ride now that school is done and I work. Also doesn't help that a lot of the time I would've spent riding has been spent with the girlfriend.
maxheadwound
Member
lol, was a great day for a ride.
The Mrs spoke to Ducati Reading (I know, boo) about my tank being slightly misaligned as she was there ordering some bits for me today. Turns out that was a Ducati recall and they'll do it for me under warranty
Another strike against Ducati Cambridge who should have done that before I bought the bike then.
I only noticed it a few weeks after getting the bike, you can see the tank has shifted to the left over the years while being left on the side stand, apparently a known issue. The part she was ordering is a carbon fibre bit to replace that ugly, ugly key guard.
Also note I paid the new dog tax.
Another strike against Ducati Cambridge who should have done that before I bought the bike then.
I only noticed it a few weeks after getting the bike, you can see the tank has shifted to the left over the years while being left on the side stand, apparently a known issue. The part she was ordering is a carbon fibre bit to replace that ugly, ugly key guard.
Also note I paid the new dog tax.
Fallout-NL
Member
Hmm, 1200. Just the right amount of cc's.
Looks good man. How did it do on the dirt roads though?
Looks good man. How did it do on the dirt roads though?
BriareosGAF
Member
Usual minor slippage until I got used to it, fine otherwise, took it slow. That road I snapped the first pic on though had some sort of preparation done to it by the local farm vehicles where it had small ruts pushed into it for traction or something and that made the ride very uncomfortable. Otherwise I just tried to pay a lot of attention to gravel on the paved bits too since there was so much transition to dirt on the side roads. One of the few times where I had to push myself to ride *at* speed limit.
Speaking of riding in the rain I rode into Seattle last night through three hours of pouring rain....
I'm from alberta canada. I've ridden about 2800kms in the last two days all on the back of a superduke 1290.
My only complaint is my ass is sore and I want a windscreen now.
Staying in Seattle for today and then heading to Vancouver and then back towards home for Thursday total distance on this trip will be about 5500kms all said and done in about 6 days.
I'm from alberta canada. I've ridden about 2800kms in the last two days all on the back of a superduke 1290.
My only complaint is my ass is sore and I want a windscreen now.
Staying in Seattle for today and then heading to Vancouver and then back towards home for Thursday total distance on this trip will be about 5500kms all said and done in about 6 days.
maxheadwound
Member
that is allot of miles on the back of a bike. I only sit on a back of a bike if its standing still and its off. lol
I read that Skully have gone bankrupt. Their site seems to still be taking orders which seems a bit suspect. Bit of a shame, but it always seemed overly ambitious to homologate an entire helmet *and* build the tech. They should have partnered with an existing manufacturer really.
Not only that, but the founders allegedly spent crodfunding money on sportscars, strip clubs, and their rent.
Not only that, but the founders allegedly spent crodfunding money on sportscars, strip clubs, and their rent.
Wolfe
Member
I love the on two wheels channel, and they've finally done a video on the MT-10/FZ-10
maxheadwound
Member
I subscribed to that channel, will have a bit of a look lunch time.
Aye, one of the best about motorcycling
Fallout-NL
Member
richardhawk
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Hell yeah! best dad. I don't have kids yet but my girlfriend and I have already discussed getting out kid into dirt bikes as soon as possible. I guess having 2 parents that ride would seem cool to a kid.
richardhawk
Member
Not sure how many dirt bike shops are around you but I've found amazing deals on 50cc little bikes that usually just need a carb clean / new tires at shops round me. Might want to give that a look if you happen to have any in your area.
Well this one was owned by the head mechanic at the BMW shop so it was pretty well looked after for $500.
Pretty easy to find them for that on CL but they are way out in the boonies and God knows what people have been doing to them.
The 3 year old is probably kind of young but I also have a 5 year old that is about the right age... The problem is the 5 year old is not as coordinated and doesn't show as much intrest. He is more into videogames, and says he wants a 4-wheeler :/
I'm just going to keep an eye out, I was planning on saving it for a Xmas gift but that kind of sucks because they wouldn't be able to ride it in the winter.
I'm also probably going to need to get a trailer so I can haul my bike too but that can probably wait till they get gud. Going to need a lot of close monitoring till they can follow dad on the trails.
Sucks being a dirt lover in the city! More and more I kind of want to buy some land out in the country and build a little cabin.
O.K guys. I finally performed my first oil change. I know it's not a big achievement, but it is to me. Now I can do my own oil change and save money on the #1 required maintenance.
Image for proof
I know it's a low light image but time wasn't on my side. The sun went down in the middle of my oil change. Darkness doesn't stop me!
Anyway, I changed the oil and the oil filter plus I got me a high performance air filter, which is already fitted. Hopefully I see a small difference in performance.
Also, +1 for best dad! I don't have a kid of my own but this here is my cousin. Like I mentioned before, he's really taking a liking to my motorcycle ever since I got it.
Image for proof
I know it's a low light image but time wasn't on my side. The sun went down in the middle of my oil change. Darkness doesn't stop me!
Anyway, I changed the oil and the oil filter plus I got me a high performance air filter, which is already fitted. Hopefully I see a small difference in performance.
Also, +1 for best dad! I don't have a kid of my own but this here is my cousin. Like I mentioned before, he's really taking a liking to my motorcycle ever since I got it.
maxheadwound
Member
Also best dad...
I think its good to expose them to bikes as its a great way to travel and explore. You do get a much better experience of your surroundings on a bike. My mate bought a electric offroad bike for his 4 year old. Great bit of kit
I think its good to expose them to bikes as its a great way to travel and explore. You do get a much better experience of your surroundings on a bike. My mate bought a electric offroad bike for his 4 year old. Great bit of kit
Congrats on the oil change! I know its really the simplest job to do on a bike but it's so satisfying to do the first time when you've no experience working on vehicles at all. You'll be checking your valve clearances in no time...
Did you go for a K&N filter? I always buy those, they do seem to have *some* effect, but that might just be in my head. Mostly, I like them because you can just wash the filter yearly instead of replacing it.
maxheadwound
Member
Some updates on the Scully helmets. The guys where living it large with other peoples money
http://lanesplitter.jalopnik.com/fa...eed&utm_campaign=Feed:+gizmodo/full+(Gizmodo)
http://lanesplitter.jalopnik.com/fa...eed&utm_campaign=Feed:+gizmodo/full+(Gizmodo)
Yup. It's one of those K&N air filters. A little hard to install but a nice fit once it's on there.
Guys I think there is a very real danger of me purchasing a ~20 year old R1100GS this winter as a second bike so I can "go touring"
Nice one. Just take it out and give it a clean/re-oil every year or so (whenever your owners manual says to replace the air filter). I find the oil lasts ages, at least 3 or 4 filter cleans.
Nice one. Just take it out and give it a clean/re-oil every year or so (whenever your owners manual says to replace the air filter). I find the oil lasts ages, at least 3 or 4 filter cleans.
blackprophesy
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Always best dad. We tried booking my stepson (7) in for the Chiltern Young riders for a first off-road lesson, but they always seem to be booked. Trying another place now but hard to find something.
My wife did an off-road lesson at Babes Ride Out in Wales last weekend, and we've got 2 days with Dave Thorpe booked next month. Should be fun.
Thanks for the info. Will do.
BriareosGAF
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It's the quotes that make it true. I've been thinking of picking up a DL1000 but now maybe I'll just buy some new boots and gloves. Once I start to hold myself hostage to unreasonable goals, the slightly more reasonable seem like a real moneysaver...
Yeah I should probably look into the electric ones. The pw50 can top out at 30mph (although you can limit the throttle) I just worry about dead batteries far away, but would probably be better for riding in my small yard.
Fallout-NL
Member
Awesome. Can't wait for the hunt to commence.
Fallout-NL
Member
Yeah, if you have the option, don't leave a bike out at night. It's just too easy for someone to steal.
My ex-girlfriend's month old Monster 796 got stolen out of the front yard like that once. And they tried it with one of her later bikes (an old Yamaha) as well, the only thing that stopped them then was that it was chained up to another bike. Just, yeah, don't leave em out.
My ex-girlfriend's month old Monster 796 got stolen out of the front yard like that once. And they tried it with one of her later bikes (an old Yamaha) as well, the only thing that stopped them then was that it was chained up to another bike. Just, yeah, don't leave em out.
Yeah. Bad call on his part but there was literally a camera some what facing the motorcycle. It barely captured the theft but he gave a copy to the police.
Craigslist is a waste of time +1
So I saw a new ad for another PW50, call the guy up, arrange to meet at his place, borrow my brothers truck, get cash out, drive all the way out there... And the bike doesn't work!
Wtf people if you are trying to unload a project bike at least say so in the ad or over the phone. Do you think I'm not going to try and start it?
After about a half hour of messing with it it started but then wouldn't run at anything past idle. Could probably be fixed with a good carb rebuild but don't try and price it like a working bike!
Sunday afternoon wasted and kids are dispointed.
So I saw a new ad for another PW50, call the guy up, arrange to meet at his place, borrow my brothers truck, get cash out, drive all the way out there... And the bike doesn't work!
Wtf people if you are trying to unload a project bike at least say so in the ad or over the phone. Do you think I'm not going to try and start it?
After about a half hour of messing with it it started but then wouldn't run at anything past idle. Could probably be fixed with a good carb rebuild but don't try and price it like a working bike!
Sunday afternoon wasted and kids are dispointed.
QualityPixel
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Craigslist sucks, especially in my area. Here we have http://www.ksl.com/?nid=13 (Ctrl+f "motorcycle") and it's great, tons of bikes for sale. Unfortunately it only serves Utah (and sometimes south Idaho and south-west Wyoming). Sometimes it's hard to find a specific bike but you check back every few days and see if one shows up. I've found all my bikes on KSL.
blackprophesy
Member
Fingers crossed for good weather this coming weekend. 3 day trip planned to the New Forest and back the long way around the Sussex and Kent coasts. Camping with the wife who is suddenly a motocamping enthusiast after her weekend at Babes Ride Out.
Well, the ZRX has a dead battery. Bad timing, as I was letting my girlfriend borrow my car while I fix hers. Also sucks because the battery in there is a little over a year old (bought last April/May).
That sucks man, I use a bike tender and even then my batteries drop like flies. They just aren't seem to be made to last
That will be awesome, I was just in the new forest today (with dog sans bike) and I was wishing I could explore on 2 wheels. Watch out for all the wild horses in the road...