Whats The Last Thing You Bought?

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  1. Mrs Visor

    Mrs Visor Elite Member

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    Having taken a fair few soakings in less than fully waterproof kit recently, I bought some proper waterproofs; recommended by @Helmut Visor as being superb. I bought the men's version as I didn't fancy paying an extra £15 on a £24.99 purchase for being a woman. I got the XS in both the trousers and jacket and they're very roomy still over a few layers that I tried them with but the elasticated waist on the jacket and velcro straps on the trousers should stop any movement or billowing (hopefully). The quality also seems great for a total spend of £64 but the proof of the pudding is in the eating and all that jazz....

    As an aside, one of the reviews mentions keeping them in the tail of their bike, I can say with confidence that they're not a Street Triple owner as I fit a disc lock in mine and not much else :laughing:.

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  2. Oldskool

    Oldskool Elite Member

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    I hope you have more luck with your Richa waterproofs than I had. I bought some Richa waterproof over trousers at the bike show in November . Didn’t need to use them until I went to the TT in June. Stood on the side of the M6 in a refuge area, pulled them on for the first time and the zip came apart in my hand.Absolutely useless. Of course had lost my receipt…..
     
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  3. Mrs Visor

    Mrs Visor Elite Member

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    I hope so too - @Helmut Visor loves his......mine don't have a zip on the trousers either so at least that can't happen!!
     
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  4. Mrs Visor

    Mrs Visor Elite Member

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    Don't get me started on male vs female sports kit / bike kit. I can rant for hours :laughing:.
     
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  5. Eldon

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    #205 Eldon, May 27, 2022
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    So I bought this MT500 Army bike with a nice upgrade in the form of a Mikuni VM carb...... winner or so it would appear :blush:

    However, it was a real pain to start, as in unpredictable and it hasn't been out of the garage yet (no MOT). One day 1st kick from cold another, well let's just say with a full sweat on I locked the door and found something else to do.
    I decided to remove, strip and thoroughly check the carb for jetting details as WHEN it did start and run for a while it was an even bigger pain trying to restart from warm. The plug confirmed my thoughts of over rich and this combination of carb and bike has a reputation for being thirsty, 50 mpg on a good day :confounded: eh and only 30 hp :confused:.

    So carb shoe horned out and stripped, looks big doesn't it?

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    Umm too big, here's a couple of numbers, should be 32mm venturi this one is 38mm, should be around a 175 main jet, this one is 250. Etc etc you get the picture, previous owner found a bargain :rolleyes:
    WTF!

    Ideal for a snowmobile but not a 500 single :tired_face:

    So dilemma, bite the bullet and spend a fair bit on a bike I haven't ridden yet or mess about with secondhand shite then buying jets etc.....

    The answer and yes at nearly £400 it was a hard pill to swallow but it starts first go now...... well most the time!

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  6. PatW

    PatW Senior Member

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    They are like the old XT 500 with a reputation for hot starting issues, persevere, it's partly technique, acquired experience and partly witchcraft after a few months you'll be able to start it hot or cold with either leg, enjoy, smashing bikes.
     
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  7. PatW

    PatW Senior Member

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    Yeah, there's no bump starting unless it's 4th gear off a cliff..
     
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  8. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    Something Mr. Sandi bought for the both of us--a Sena 50R Low Profile Dual communication system. He went to Cycle Gear for something else and came home with this surprise! :heart_eyes: I've been using a Sena 20S Evo and will continue to use that on other helmets. But for our trips, this dual system connects us seamlessly! Now I just need to always remember to mute when he and I are not actively talking lest I say some things out loud that should be left as silent thoughts. :eek:;):joy:

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  9. Mrs Visor

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    This could be dangerous :laughing:. I sometimes sing too a little bit :laughing:.
     
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  10. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    Me singing would be an improvement over why Mr. Sandi turns his unit completely off sometimes, @Mrs Visor. ;):rolleyes::joy:
     
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  11. Eldon

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    Your story reminded me of a similar "frustration leading to injury" the other week. My youngest plays football in an under 14 team but had no goalie. One lad steps in and after a silly goal punches the goalpost breaking his wrist :confused:

    Think he might have learnt something that day : unamused:
     
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  12. Tallpaul

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    A ferry pass for my trip to Norway in 3 weeks.
     
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  13. Eldon

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    Sounds good, tell us more?
     
  14. Tallpaul

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    Wife and self are taking the Harwich to Hook of Holland ferry on 21st June. Then an overnight in Harlingen and new overnight ferry from Eemshaven to Kristiansand, saving approx 900 road miles through Germany and Denmark. We have just over a fortnight in Norway, with 3 hotels booked and just winging it on a daily basis, using cabins on campsites. A very easy itinerary, only covering the lower 3rd of the country. Most Northerly point will be Alesund and we plan to visit the Telemark power station featured in the film "The Heroes of Telemark" We expect to ride around 2,800 miles door to door.
     
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  15. Eldon

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    Sounds great, I wouldn't mind visiting the Telemark power station myself.
    Would that be the "heavy water" story wouldn't it?
     
  16. Tallpaul

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    Yes, that's it. The barrels were smuggled out to France so Gerry couldn't get them.
     
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  17. Pegscraper

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    Aahhh, the joys of carb tinkering! The last bike I had with a carb was my XR650R in 2010 and spent many a hour faffing around with idle jets, air screws, needle positions, float heights etc., trying to make it easier to start. In fairness, if you caught it right first kick it would fire but flood it or attempt to start it after it had been on it's side and it was a B**CH! :mad:
    ECU controlled EFI is way better, until it goes t*ts up of course!
     
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  18. speedrattle

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    #218 speedrattle, Jun 5, 2022
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    bought a shorai lithum battery for my 1997 buell cyclone. i use shorais in both a 1972 bonneville and a 1970 norton, and they are trouble-free, hold a charge forever, and dont die when i forget them. both those bikes have electronic voltage regulation-- the shorais are said to be intolerant of zener diodes.

    i had a motoblatt AGM in the buell, but it spent too much time flat while i neglected it and now wont take a charge. so i spent an eye popping amount of money for the shorai and now will never have to buy a battery for the buell again.
     
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  19. Eldon

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    Whilst out on a ride yesterday :yum
    Homemade egg custard tart :heart:

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  20. Fork Lock

    Fork Lock Crème de la Crème

    New goggles. Retro style. I like them because they fit over my sunglasses if I want, so they look like dark lenses. I attached the strap to a snap loop on the back of the helmet, so they are always there, sitting on the front rim of the helmet. When riding into the night, I just tuck the sunglasses away and pull them down over my ryes.

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