the infected eardrum

Bolted on my modified Ventura rack system, in preparation for this weekends LOFO campout, weather dependent, as always in this country.

Any news if this weekend's a goer.

Quote from: MrGimly on 22 June 2016, 11:31:30 pm

As far as front indicators are concerned I go for the bigger is better

Very good advice, the eye has difficulty judging the distance to a small object, even if it's bright. A cager just glancing at the mirror may see a bright light but not realize it is close or not even realize it comes from your bike and not pay attention.


Bike manufacturers don't make big ugly signals to piss you off, they do it for a reason.
On my bike, I removed the small and bright aftermarket front signals (that the PO had installed) and installed the big ugly OEM ones with bright LED bulbs inside.


Function over form...

You're preaching to the converted, I've already stated my fronts are stock.

That's the one, but need to get a better made make that will inspire a bit more confidence. Good luck with your sale.

No worries Dazza, it would be my pleasure.

If we were to look in at West Bay around lunchtime, then quite a good way home would be north out of Bridport on the A3066, picking up the A30 just east of Crewkwerne. Then, Shaftesbury, Salisbury, Stockbridge, at the A303 petrol then depending on the time , either A30 to Camberley, south on A331 to A31, A3, M25 home, or if time's short M3 to Junct 4 from the A303 petrol stop to pick up the A331/A31/A3/M25 etc. Just a thought, I use this route when I do a Cornwall and back in a day trip.

Hi Dazza,
In that case,if you're coming out of Gravesend on the A227, I can get breakfast at the Oakdene and then meet you on the A227/A20 roundabout at the bottom of Wrotham Hill. If we swap mobile numbers you could call me when you're leaving Nell's,then I'll know how fast to eat.

Hi Dazza,
I'd definitely be up for some riding/camping and beer, whatever the chosen weekend. A poor weather forecast would be the only deciding factor, as have had more than my fair share of camping in the rain. Where would you be aiming for, somewhere like the Lulworth Cove area, or more into Devon?.

I'll have a measure up tomorrow to make sure the top edge is wide enough.Thanks for the suggestion.

Thanks Tmation for your reply and pics.The touring version is about 70mm taller than your sport model.Is the Puig screen taller than the stock screen.The Fazer is such a do it all bike, let down IMHO by its lack of fast cruising ability.My old GS1150 was not a quick bike by any means, but you could sit at 90 from one fill up to the next, which when getting down to the south of France is all I'm after.Do you think the Puig and the MRA touring would achieve what I'm after.Height wise I'm just under 6ft.
Thanks
Robbo.

All todays MotoGP podium dedicated their finish to Luis and his family.All racers are aware of the thin line between today and tomorrow.Two riders died at the TT so a sad weekend for racing.

A 26mm socket taped to a length of alloy or plastic tubing about 20" long,drill a hole through the opposite end of the tubing to allow the insertion of a screwdriver forming a  T-bar,works a treat.