Nearly...

[Lee337]

Rosie is my sister-in-law's name

"What you been up to Bro?"

"Riding Rosie all afternoon..."

 

[Sin_Tiger]

   Oooops!

Ruby?

[London_Phil]

Its Red and Black, so it must be named after a (female) Sith Lord? So Talon?

[Lee337]

Now Talon I like & it fits in with the naming conventions of my other vehicles, Tabitha Trophy, Daysie Daytona & Verity Volvo, not to mention Tallulah Tiger Lily.

Think that could be a winner...

Yep, Talon Ruby Tiger just might work

[Sin_Tiger]

I must have missed that episode but Talon is different and appropriate 

[Lee337]

Going with Talyn, which is the feminine version of Talon - meaning noble or Claw.

Done a little research into Darth Talon who became a Sith Lord , decided that as she's a villain, it wouldn't  be appropriate. Don't mind a feisty ride, but I'm too old for a villainous one.

Talyn seems a good compromise.

Thanks guys 

[London_Phil]

Your Welcyme

[Lee337]

Talyn HAS ARRIVED. 

She arrived at 10:20 last night by a local Motorcycle transport company & was promptly tucked away in the garage until this morning when I could take a good look at her.

First impressions are positive. She needs a clean, having been ridden 18 miles to & from the MOT station by the previous owner on 13th December, the front tyre is a little under pressure, but that's no problem I hope and F me! those panniers & top box are heavy.

I know the paniers/top box are supposed to move around, but it's weird when you can move them approx 20mm left to right.

Talyn drew first blood when I went to swing my leg over & cracked my knee on the pannier mounts - may have to remove them unless I need to use the panniers as they stick out a little.

So, there she sits, with Tallulah, Tabitha and Daysie for company. I'll pull her out sometime between Xmas & New Year to give her a good clean and at some point in 2023, I'll swap the Satnav & dash cams over before taking her out. I suspect I'll stick to using Tallulah at least until the weather improves & the spring rains have washed the salt from our roads.

Merry Xmas, Happy Holidays, and a prosperous New Year. I hope 2023 is a good year for you & your families.

 

Lee

[London_Phil]

Nice One. I bet you end up dumping the oem pannier/box setup, as they look good, but are heavy and low on space..
The moving plate alone weighs more than one of my Givi Top Boxes.....
Check the spokes/rim interface, as there are reports of corrosion.
I recently fitted a Cast wheel to the back, from a roadie, as recommended by Howard, so I can run Tubeless, at least at the back.

[Sin_Tiger]

If you'd been tempted to go for a ride you'd have had knee armour    it could have been worse. You'll have to line them all up for a photo one day, might need a bigger driveway soon.

Panniers look great as shed storage, except as Hill says, you can't get a lot in them, maybe a first aid kit 

Have a good week ahead guys

[ghulst]

Great read. Thanks for sharing. Those 800XC's are nice bikes. I really liked mine. I would consider finding a comfort seat if I were you. It greatly improved my enjoyment of my 800XC.