I removed the cover which after a few weeks of DIY was very dusty. Does that count? 

2 minutes ago, CWARD said:

I removed the cover which after a few weeks of DIY was very dusty. Does that count? 

 

I suppose it has to  . 

 

We just need to keep telling ourselves that the weather will get better soon! 

 

Gave it a 100dB motion detecting garage alarm to play with.

 

I will be riding it tomorrow though - expect snow/sleet/hail etc

22 minutes ago, Gyp said:

Gave it a 100dB motion detecting garage alarm to play with.

 

Shotgun shells not arrived yet?

20 minutes ago, CWARD said:

 

Shotgun shells not arrived yet?

 

No, and I've not got the oil to boiling point either

Just done a quick tot up with Pragmasis...

 

2 x noose ended 2m 16mm = 320

1 x 19mm package deal = 275

1 x anti pinch pin = 50

 

Total = 640

 

Ouch

 

How close to half price do you think they'd go?

 

Especially as the first priority is a new garage door?

 Very unlikely but that is a lot of chain, what are you planning to do with them. 

The anchor/chain/lock package deal + pin to secure the R1200R

 

The noose ended chains to go between the cycles and the ground anchor - I'm currently using an Abus Bordo Granit X round the cycle frames and a wall mounted Abus WBA 100 anchor, but the weak point is the kryptoflex 7 ft cable - used in a noose configuration - between the two (I can't get the cycles close enough to the anchor to connect directly), and that's what was attacked on Tuesday.

Whilst locking everything together like that is secure and making it very difficult for a thief you are actually making it hard work for yourself to use any of the items secured. Human nature will dictate that you will start to use them less due to the hassle of removing the chains and securing again afterwards. The alternative is short cuts on securing them which is self defeating. 

Personally I would secure motorbikes and cycles separate. My motorbike secured to a ground anchor up against the shelving so it hard to get at. I have to drape myself over the seat and reach down to the chain and lock. There is that little space to access it that the ends of the chain are hooked onto bungee strap around a shelving upright so that I can reach them. 

I have three cycles which are hung from wall brackets at the back of the garage. The frames are close enough to so that I can use two u-locks to lock them together. Due to access, I have a stud work partition at the rear of the garage, they can't remove all three bikes in one go. The u-locks are easy enough to cut with large bolt cutters but can't be used vertical as they would need to be immensely strong to use just there hands and the locks are high enough so they can't use the floor for one lever and body weight for the other. That only leaves cutting which is noisy be it through the locks or bike frames so they can remove the locks off the two bikes they don't want. 

Obviously my garage setup is different to yours but you could have a wall bracket come cage fabricated to achieve the same thing were it is too difficult to remove from the wall so they can deal with the locks elsewhere or too impossible to use cropper which only leaves cutting which is too noisy and massively increases their chances of being caught. This still always you to enjoy the use of the bikes without overly complicated security. 

 

While waiting for my rear pulley to come back from Trans Dev, I started stripping my bike apart to get rid of the winter grime and to fit my 60th birthday present from my wife. My new Garmin 345 LM. Run the wires with the loom and under the tank to the handle bars.  Quite pleased with how it looks.

On 23/03/2017 at 19:51, CWARD said:

The big chains are really heavy so take up most of the weight load capacity of a pannier whilst barely filling it at the same time that kind of weight bias on a bike wouldn't be much fun. I think the weights are around 4.5kg a meter not including the lock, so for a 2mtr chain and lock it's a good 20lb plus in old money

 

I got a "Chain Bag" from Amazon for about £20, secures to the pillion seat or the rack and takes a 2m chain and lock ok, and my tyre plugger. In fact, this is the badger here, stupid name, but works really well for carrying a lock and does not look bad once strapped on 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autokicker-Essential-Collection-Motorcycle-Motorbikes/dp/B00C2RZKXG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1490475251&sr=8-2&keywords=seat+bag+motorcycle

Fitted the new rear shocks to thebike.

 

Off for some mod 1 practise in a few hours 

I've come so close to selling my CB this week. Started writing an advert, spoke to some dealers but last night while looking at other examples I decided I couldn't do it, I've now got a list of things I want to do to it  

Spent yesterday riding around Herts and beds in the sunshine.

Nice coffee shop lunch then rode home.

Then spent a couple of hours cleaning etc.

Gave SWMBO a lie in this morning while I snuck out to back to black all the rubber, switchgear and other sundry black plastic bits. There's quite a few on the NC.

she now looks all bright and shiny again.

Got the bike out to go see my mother. Perfect day to be out on it, plenty of other bikers too. 

First time out properly on the bike since I'd fitted the Rottweiler air intake. What a difference it makes. Fuelling better than ever, very smooth for a big V Twin. More torque throughout so you can tootle along at low revs then crack the throttle open to over take without dropping a gear. When you do crack it open, the intake roar is something special, real tingle in the hairs on your neck stuff. 

Edited 26 March, 20179 yr by CWARD

A day late, but did the Easter Egg Run that I arrange on Saturday, over 30 bikes and loads of Easter Eggs donated for disadvantaged kids in the London Borough of Newham and what a lovely day it was

 

I was on the Harley and the sunshine brought quite a few others out to join mine 

Edited 26 March, 20179 yr by Prykey

1 hour ago, Prykey said:

A day late, but did the Easter Egg Run that I arrange on Saturday, over 30 bikes and loads of Easter Eggs donated for disadvantaged kids in the London Borough of Newham and what a lovely day it was

 

I was on the Harley and the sunshine brought quite a few others out to join mine 

 

Brill! Top work!

 

Abit of nice weather helps the turn out no end doesnt it 

On 25/03/2017 at 20:55, fluffmeister said:

 

I got a "Chain Bag" from Amazon for about £20, secures to the pillion seat or the rack and takes a 2m chain and lock ok, and my tyre plugger. In fact, this is the badger here, stupid name, but works really well for carrying a lock and does not look bad once strapped on 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autokicker-Essential-Collection-Motorcycle-Motorbikes/dp/B00C2RZKXG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1490475251&sr=8-2&keywords=seat+bag+motorcycle

 

What is the quality of this bag. Looking for something of similar size for when I need to carry small items but don't want a top box or panniers on.

13 hours ago, fabiamk2SE said:

 

Brill! Top work!

 

Abit of nice weather helps the turn out no end doesnt it 

 

Yes, it was so nice to get some fine weather, in fact the whole w/e has been nice

 

1 hour ago, CWARD said:

 

What is the quality of this bag. Looking for something of similar size for when I need to carry small items but don't want a top box or panniers on.

 

I've had it fitted permanently for almost a year now mate and it is working very well, it's got no visible signs of wear and it has carried a 2m Chain and Padlock, along with my tyre plugger kit. I have it fitted to my rack on the K1600 instead of sticking the top box on. I'd certainly give it a thumbs up.

That was my idea of having it fitted the rack most of the time and when I need to put the top box just swap them over. I'm looking at the 5.5L version as it may be a bit more useful without being too big and also a damn sight cheaper than the Kriega bags.

Well yesterday but never mind.

 

Only the Grom is taxed untill next weekend so i tested my new heated grips and city grip tyres. Modded the suspension as well so it rides well for a ped now :-)

Got abit of a soft spot for the Groms. 

 

I think they look great fun  

It looks like an optical illusion of a normal size bike with a 500ltr top box. Still pretty funky. 

21 hours ago, CWARD said:

It looks like an optical illusion of a normal size bike with a 500ltr top box. Still pretty funky. 

 

That is a big box as well. 

 

It is is nice to get back to being able to ride flat out everywhere without ending up dead or in court. I forgot how much fun small bikes can be