Any motorcyclists on here as well?

[Snake Charmer]

After a while I got to like the colour, and even had a yellow car for a while

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I'm a bit deaf, did you say "Triumph sports car" or Sports bra"?



I have a '95 Speed Triple, started out orange and currently black.
A friend had A TT600 in yellow as a stop gap for his stolen Ninja and he kept it for work as he was knocked off the replacement Ninja by a dog chasing him. I used to do a lot of his repairs and servicing, he grew to like the TT600 as it saved him so much money commuting.
Watch the rear plastics, I had the right sidepanel literall explode on me trying to save the bike from falling over. Alternator and regulator were a problem but the rest was almost bulletproof.

 

[English_Bowman]

I'm a bit deaf, did you say "Triumph sports car" or Sports bra"?

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I have a '95 Speed Triple, started out orange and currently black.
A friend had A TT600 in yellow as a stop gap for his stolen Ninja and he kept it for work as he was knocked off the replacement Ninja by a dog chasing him. I used to do a lot of his repairs and servicing, he grew to like the TT600 as it saved him so much money commuting.
Watch the rear plastics, I had the right sidepanel literall explode on me trying to save the bike from falling over. Alternator and regulator were a problem but the rest was almost bulletproof.

I'll admit to the Spitfire, and keep quiet about your suggestions!

I've had the TT since (almost) new. It was pre-reg to Triumph and had 15 miles on the clock when I picked it up. I have managed to crack the main fairing by dropping it when pushing it, I slipped on some ice and couldn't hold it upright, but the repair isn't too noticeable.
Starting to have problems with it when hot, so I need to check what's causing that, I suspect a leaking vacuum hose. I've had the R/R and Stator problem and have replaced those upgraded the reg/rec to a Mosfet one. For what it's worth on the second hand market, almost nothing, it's too good to sell, so I'll be keeping it a while longer.

 

[Blobcat]

New rear hoop - Trying the new Anakee Road, hopefully it will last >4,000 miles…

Good thing about a GSA is how easy it is to remove the rear wheel - 5x T50 torx bolts and it’s off, no messing with chains, brakes or wheel tensioners. Don’t even need to remove the rear mudguard (although I did (3 x T30) to make it easier and to give it a clean.

 

[DSK]

I need to renew my motorcycle insurance and looking to move away from MCEdwards.

Any recommendations?


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[Blobcat]

I need to renew my motorcycle insurance and looking to move away from MCEdwards.

Any recommendations?


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Try the comparison sites, then Bennett’s and Carole Nash. Devitt did me for the GSA again this year, renewal wasn’t great but better than anything I could find

 

[DSK]

Try the comparison sites, then Bennett’s and Carole Nash. Devitt did me for the GSA again this year, renewal wasn’t great but better than anything I could find

Just called Devitt and got a new policy which is about £90 less than what I paid MCE last year! I should have shopped around but time is precious!

Emailed MCE to send me proof of my NCB and shared the policy details with Devitt.


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[Blobcat]

Just called Devitt and got a new policy which is about £90 less than what I paid MCE last year! I should have shopped around but time is precious!

Emailed MCE to send me proof of my NCB and shared the policy details with Devitt.


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They were the only ones comparative on my R1250GSA - and only at renewal - did a new policy quote and that was ~£200 more

I couldn’t get a comparison quote for <£500 (without a crazy £2,500 deductible) some wanted £2,400 as a premium!

Paying £370 which is £70 more than last year

 

[DSK]

Just obtained my policy documents from mce (phew!).

I won’t be going with Devitt again seems bit pricey and they don’t shut up on the phone - i mean, quote me, take my money and do one! I should have shopped around but I just don’t have time. 2025 I will!


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[Blobcat]

Took my GSA for its first MOT - tried a 1300GS whilst mine was getting tested. Much smaller and lighter than mine - more powerful but not as big a difference as I was expecting. Won’t be changing yet, 1300GSA out in September will try one of those then.


Had a run up to Scotchland on the weekend - quite cold… but heated seat, grips and vest made it pleasant.


Roads pretty rough and my friend hit a big pothole at speed pressure dropped over ~an hour - (very good sensors in the wheels).



Sunday morning I managed to knock it back mostly to shape and once pumped up it didn’t lose pressure. Did another ~200 mile run back over the moors and no loss of air. Will be investigating repair options this week.


Gave them both a good wash/rinse off then covered in WD40 and ACF50 as they were caked in salt and mud.

 

[Blobcat]

Nice long weekend run around Southern Scotchlandshire

 

[Blobcat]

Cleaned 2 of them…

 

[sonic]

Not had the FJR out yet, but we have been away on holiday for the last month.

 

[Jimbo1959]

It was with much sadness that I had to trade in my FJR1300 and my GSX650F as, after two incidents, I found out that I was no longer fit enough or able to lift either of them, after dropping the GSX, getting it out of my garage. Luckily a neighbour was walking past when this happened and he kindly helped me get it back off the ground but, not until I had slipped a disc in my back trying to get it myself.

About two months later my back was almost back to normal again when I had a moment with the FJR and just managed to rescue it before having another disaster. Unfortunately I knackered my back, again!

So, after much gnashing of teeth, it was decided to trade them in for a much lighter bike, one Yamaha Tracer 900 ABS.

The FJR and the GSX two of my favourite bikes.


Until I got this, the Tracer,


The FJR weighed in at 300KG and the GSX at 250KG. Not exactly light weights, I could manage them fine out on the road but, maneuvering them out of my garage had become increasingly difficulty mainly because of the slope I had to negotiate while reversing them out.

See this getting old it's an absolute pain in the posterior!

The Tracer weighs in at 210KG, wow! what a difference, I can now do a 7 point turn in the garage and ride it out if I want to, but it's not necessary because by comparison it feels like a push bike compared to the other two. I can push it right up the slope with almost no effort, it's faster, lighter and an absolute joy to ride. Best move I ever made.