What did you do with whatever else you've got?

[VNA]

I sincerely hope it never gives you any problems, you'll need deep pockets

Same for everything these days.  Under warranty for the first three years anyway.

[agricola]

Does it have the gizmos that seem to be on most modern bikes these days? Cornering ABS/launch control/antiwheelie/quickshifter/auto blipper/riding modes/ ya ya ya etc etc. I seem to recall reading a while ago that some of these high end machines are in contact with the manufacturers via the control system

[VNA]

Does it have the gizmos that seem to be on most modern bikes these days? Cornering ABS/launch control/antiwheelie/quickshifter/auto blipper/riding modes/ ya ya ya etc etc. I seem to recall reading a while ago that some of these high end machines are in contact with the manufacturers via the control system

Fly by wire throttle. 
Two rider modes – wet and normal
It’s got ABS but cornering ABS is extra – so mine doesn’t have it.
No launch control.  But you don't need - the traction control holds the wheel down - it's quick off the mark.

Traction control (standard) keeps the front wheel down – but you can switch if off.
Quickshifter with auto-blipper is extra – was on the test bike – I didn’t think much of it – so not got it


In terms of ya ya ya  :lol


I opted for cruise control – a rip off but I feel essential for average speed zones.
Heated grips – well why wouldn’t you?
Tyre pressure monitor – I’ve shat myself in the past with punctures – this should be standard on every bike now.
Dynamic suspension – well the test bike had it and the suspension was impressive – like a flying carpet – so slected it cos I was concerned I might be disappointed if I didn’t have it.  Anyway it turns the forks gold – which is good on a dull black bike.


Other things I opted for – centre stand (yes I know why is it not standard >: )  LED enhanced daylight headlamp (not impressed now I’ve seen it).  Cylinder protector covers – should deal with drops and very very low speed foc ups.

I seem to recall reading a while ago that some of these high end machines are in contact with the manufacturers via the control system

Yeah it’s a got a tracker.  You can go for optional emergency call for 300 quid (I didn't).  If you chuck it down the road it will automatically call you an ambulance (well it’ll contact the BMW control centre and if you don’t respond they will initiate an emergency response). 

   

[mtread]

I've got cruise control on my Tiger. Only used for dull motorway miles when I want to scratch my nose.

[VNA]

I've got cruise control on my Tiger. Only used for dull motorway miles when I want to scratch my nose.

When they started introducing average speeds zones well in my last car – a VW Bora 2.0S that I had for just over ten years – I found it quite stressful, you can’t relax.  And one average speed zone now runs for 140 miles from Bridge of Allan to Inverness.  Bu with cruise control in the Yeti it doesn’t really bother me one bit.


So, hoping it works nicely on the bike.


Just wish I could get out on it.

[esetest]

Went to take the Tiger for its MOT , wouldn't start , had to cancel the MOT .

[esetest]

Replaced the front sprocket retainer clip on the Ducati Scrambler .

[unfazed]

Started  making a Portable climbing wall in the shed for my son and myself. All the T Nuts in now to start the frame Will keep us going until the climbing wall reopens and we can go back on the cliffs again.  Bikes staying in the garage ?

[Dudeofrude]

Started  making a Portable climbing wall in the shed for my son and myself. All the T Nuts in now to start the frame Will keep us going until the climbing wall reopens and we can go back on the cliffs again.  Bikes staying in the garage ?

That's a cool idea!
Thats gotta be one of the best things coming out of all this isolation business, people are getting really inventive and doing things they never normally would have the time for ?

[fazersharp]

Started  making a Portable climbing wall in the shed for my son and myself. All the T Nuts in now to start the frame Will keep us going until the climbing wall reopens and we can go back on the cliffs again.  Bikes staying in the garage ?

Looks like you took the ceiling down to get some extra height  :lol

[unfazed]

finished Building the Climbing Wall, Can't varnish it as I have no varnish and all stores are closed.
Just have to screw on the holds and it will be all ready to go.

[robbo]

Ignition switch on my Triumph has progressively got iffy over the winter. Have tried cleaning out with WD40 and then lubing it, but is hit and miss whether it will physically switch from off to on. Thought I'd get the switch off for a closer look. What a ball ache
In order to remove the top yoke the bottom one is supposed to be removed first as there are interlocking lugs on the frame and ignition switch. Have dropped the forks and headlamp assembly. Hoping if I remove the tank tomorrow, I can rotate the top yoke sufficiently to disengage it from the lug on the frame.

[mtread]

Clutch cable on my Speed Triple is frayed, so started to work out how to fit the replacement.


Well they couldn't have routed it more complicated and tightly if they'd tried. Looks like most of the bike has to come apart to fit it  :eek

[VNA]

Ignition switch on my Triumph has progressively got iffy over the winter. Have tried cleaning out with WD40 and then lubing it, but is hit and miss whether it will physically switch from off to on. Thought I'd get the switch off for a closer look. What a ball ache

Just a thought.  Now it couldn’t be similar to old Yamaha ignition switch.  What I have to do with the old Fazer thou it put the key in, then pull it back at a slight angle and the ignition switches on and back off just fine - nae bother.  If you put the key in and just try to turn it (as I used to do when it was new), no matter how hard you try to turn it it will not budge. Just seems to be the way it wears.

[Gnasher]

Clutch cable on my Speed Triple is frayed, so started to work out how to fit the replacement.


Well they couldn't have routed it more complicated and tightly if they'd tried. Looks like most of the bike has to come apart to fit it  :eek

Quite a few bikes are like this now especially later types with bodywork.  I just change the the inner cable were possible.  Cut off the upper feral on the old cable pull it out, solder the end of a new inner cable, push it through and solder the ends on.  Obviously I've got the cable and fittings to do it and you've got to use the correct solder electrical wont do, you need silver solder. 


You can most times (if it's not too late) secure the new cable outer to the old and pull it through still a faff but better than stripping.   

[mtread]

You can most times (if it's not too late) secure the new cable outer to the old and pull it through still a faff but better than stripping. 

I thought about that, but unfortunately the bottom end of the cable has a hard metal sleeve at an angle, and I'm not sure it would drag through without catching.
My Bantam was never this difficult 

[robbo]

Well, got the top yoke off by rotating it through 180° with the tank off. The plug on the end of the harness was a battle to get out of the headlamp, but after laying a few focs into it, it gave up the struggle. Drilling the security bolt heads off, took quite a while, good job I've got a pillar drill. When it finally came away from the top yoke I left the switch  soaking for a few hours in paraffin, then after drying it, gave it a good go with graphite grease. Then lo and behold it burst into almost perfect on/off movement.
The top yoke gained a few chips in the process, so I'll prepare that tomorrow for a rattle can respray. Sundays temperatures will be ideal for some spraying.

[agricola]

Started  making a Portable climbing wall in the shed for my son and myself. All the T Nuts in now to start the frame Will keep us going until the climbing wall reopens and we can go back on the cliffs again.  Bikes staying in the garage ?

Hats off to you. Brilliant idea

[Trebus]

Cleared the mess down the side of the house so I could get the ‘other’ bike round to wash it in the sun!

[fazersharp]

Like the little stool - looks like you are about to milk it  :lol