(16-05-14, 08:24 PM)nick crisp link Wrote: That looks really good Noggy. Have a good one tomorrow, weather should be right for it. I was thinking of loading up the tent again this weekend, but as explained elsewhere, can't really do it now. I managed to get a couple of hours in to clear my thoughts a bit this afternoon though. Over the Lambourn Downs to Wantage, A338 to Hungerford (nice winding stretch with good surface - rare around here!), then a B road route back to Swindon, Highworth, Faringdon and home. Will hopefully get out again on Sunday, no idea where to head though. Maybe the tank museum at Bovington, dunno.

(16-05-14, 08:35 PM)mr self destruct link Wrote: Spent an hour this evening giving it a good wash.

When ayone else does this, do you get random blokes coming up to you and chatting about bikes?

Call me paranoid but when he asks where I work, if I ride the bike there and what time I leave in the morning it kind of goes beyond random bike chat yeah?
When I put the bike away the disclock, chain and alarm went straight on.

(16-05-14, 08:43 PM)noggythenog link Wrote: Cheers Nick....got a bit of stripping and greasing to do yet but she aint all that bad really & i cant wait to see what she is made of......even got my doubts about that but i hope im proved naive on that matter.


Like you I've got a few things to deal with at the moment & although i would always welcome company i am preferring my own right now..I'm gonna get in the zone....just me, the bike, my life, no phones, no chit chat, no wize cracks, no bacon butties.....no thoughts other than the road & the tyres & the thrill just for the foc of it......i'll only be stopping when i need fuel......i don't think people quite get that about bikes do they.




I'll still be welcoming a bit of sport though if it happens so long as i stay clear of stupid speeditis but im feeling the need for some fun. 8)


Did i mention i am in Wales & it is sunny???? un

(16-05-14, 08:32 PM)mickvp link Wrote: Rode it to a local spot, the rest and be thankful, then rode it home

Just cleaned the bike, and scrubbed the chain and sprockets before 're-oiling as well:



Nice n windey



Clean bike




Chain and sprocket looking a bit better:

(16-05-14, 07:32 PM)noggythenog link Wrote: Little bit spit & polish before i hit Welshy Walesy Roads in the morning.




Adjusted the rearset for the gear lever,  lowered the handlebars a little bit, adjusted the span on the clutch and brake levers.....added some activ8 to the engine oil.....put some kurust stuff around the fuel filler lip under the cap where it was a tad rusty and gave it a thin coat of wd once dry.




Hardly ever get weekends off....never mind dry ones....when i have an FZ1 ready to ride......actually feels a little bit festive

(16-05-14, 11:59 PM)Doddsie link Wrote: [quote author=noggythenog link=topic=6412.msg148611#msg148611 date=1400265161]



Little bit spit & polish before i hit Welshy Walesy Roads in the morning.




Adjusted the rearset for the gear lever,  lowered the handlebars a little bit, adjusted the span on the clutch and brake levers.....added some activ8 to the engine oil.....put some kurust stuff around the fuel filler lip under the cap where it was a tad rusty and gave it a thin coat of wd once dry.




Hardly ever get weekends off....never mind dry ones....when i have an FZ1 ready to ride......actually feels a little bit festive

(17-05-14, 06:19 PM)slimwilly link Wrote: Woo hoo !!! i have got some Gilles rearsets to fit (thanks to Curt)


Now where am i going to find time,,I have got 8 rabbits to sort for dog food from last nights golf course raid,,a rifle that is playing up,,hope the firing pin spring is not broken :'(


hedges to cut,,back yard to clean up,,room needs glossing on woodwork,,front door need glossing,,


oh hell,,think i may go on a bike ride tomorrow :lol ,,need a rest..I did 200 or more miles today

(17-05-14, 06:51 PM)Dave48 link Wrote: Thats more like Aberystwyth should look-not like the news pics back in the winter with the prom all flooded and smashed. Glad you enjoyed the ride on the thou.,noggy!
I only did 64 miles around Staffordshire/Derbyshire roads but what a beautiful day-nice to get the tyres warm!

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(17-05-14, 09:37 PM)slimwilly link Wrote: Well Noggy, did you let the revs go up past 7000 ?,,


now you see why we have velcro gloves,,,hell wont they just wind up,gear after gear