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#21
Speaking Of Bikes... / Re: New kit
Last post by London_Phil - November 22, 2024, 06:57:17 PMThe MFlyer is a bit of a D**k imho
Some of his output has been cringeworthy..
Meanwhile whats the cost benefit analysis of the haul from the show?
Some of his output has been cringeworthy..
Meanwhile whats the cost benefit analysis of the haul from the show?
#22
Speaking Of Bikes... / Re: New kit
Last post by Lee337 - November 22, 2024, 05:55:20 PMThe results are in!
Picked up some kit at Motorcycle Live at the NEC.
Went for Alpinestars Andes V2 to go with my 2 year old Andes V2. Different colour though - my Andes 2 is mostly a dirty white colour. Mrs L has learned that off white riding kit is a pain to clean
So this time I went for dark blue/black. there are a few design changes from V2, in no particular order, the hook to hook back the collar is no longer situated on the collar - it holds the collar out of the way when not riding. I used the one on V2 to hold the collar open during warm weather, which worked well. I suspect moving the hook will be an improvement.
Next up, the waist straps are now tightened & held in place with velcro rather than plastic clip things wgich tended to come loose when riding. another plus.
The vents on the front of the jacket and trousers can now be held open with press studs, instead of cord, which again is an improvement.
The trousers are a little different in that they have cargo pockets, they no longer have pockets that zip up on the side. a negative in my book as the zipped pockets were good for keys on and off the bike + small change for the odd coffee stop where cards are not an option (yes, they still exist).
On the plus side the gaitors at the bottom of the legs now velcro all the way up the gaitor, rather than just at the bottom.
The armour has also changed. it's now that weird kinetic armour, really soft & full of holes, but (allegedly) capable of protecting your hand from a hammer blow as it disperses the energy. I'm not going to try it as there is one more thing I'm not really keen on with this kit.
The armour is not changeable. For the life of me, I can't see any pockets for armour, so what's in the jacket stays there. It is however, far less bulky and you really don't notice it when wearing the jacket.
I've no doubt it's as waterproof as V2, but as I'm yet to test it out on the bike, I can't comment on that.
I've also got a Monimoto 9 which, for obvious reasons, I won't be filming/photographing when I fit it to Talyn J.
The Missenden Flyer does a well informed video review which I would recommend if you're thinking of fitting some form of anti-theft tracker to your prode & joy. He does far more justice to it than me, and he has electricity in his garage
Picked up some kit at Motorcycle Live at the NEC.
Went for Alpinestars Andes V2 to go with my 2 year old Andes V2. Different colour though - my Andes 2 is mostly a dirty white colour. Mrs L has learned that off white riding kit is a pain to clean
So this time I went for dark blue/black. there are a few design changes from V2, in no particular order, the hook to hook back the collar is no longer situated on the collar - it holds the collar out of the way when not riding. I used the one on V2 to hold the collar open during warm weather, which worked well. I suspect moving the hook will be an improvement.
Next up, the waist straps are now tightened & held in place with velcro rather than plastic clip things wgich tended to come loose when riding. another plus.
The vents on the front of the jacket and trousers can now be held open with press studs, instead of cord, which again is an improvement.
The trousers are a little different in that they have cargo pockets, they no longer have pockets that zip up on the side. a negative in my book as the zipped pockets were good for keys on and off the bike + small change for the odd coffee stop where cards are not an option (yes, they still exist).
On the plus side the gaitors at the bottom of the legs now velcro all the way up the gaitor, rather than just at the bottom.
The armour has also changed. it's now that weird kinetic armour, really soft & full of holes, but (allegedly) capable of protecting your hand from a hammer blow as it disperses the energy. I'm not going to try it as there is one more thing I'm not really keen on with this kit.
The armour is not changeable. For the life of me, I can't see any pockets for armour, so what's in the jacket stays there. It is however, far less bulky and you really don't notice it when wearing the jacket.
I've no doubt it's as waterproof as V2, but as I'm yet to test it out on the bike, I can't comment on that.
I've also got a Monimoto 9 which, for obvious reasons, I won't be filming/photographing when I fit it to Talyn J.
The Missenden Flyer does a well informed video review which I would recommend if you're thinking of fitting some form of anti-theft tracker to your prode & joy. He does far more justice to it than me, and he has electricity in his garage
#23
Speaking Of Bikes... / Re: New kit
Last post by Lee337 - November 04, 2024, 11:05:32 PMProbably not mate, only going because brother & nephew want to go. They're paying the entry, I just get to drive them.
If there's no deals to be had, I'll just go to sportsbike shop.
Done a bit more research & narrowed it down to Alpinestars Andes or Oxford Mondial.
If there's no deals to be had, I'll just go to sportsbike shop.
Done a bit more research & narrowed it down to Alpinestars Andes or Oxford Mondial.
#24
Speaking Of Bikes... / Re: New kit
Last post by London_Phil - November 04, 2024, 10:14:30 PMI'll be suprised if any deal is worth the cost of admission for these events now...
#25
General Discussions / Re: Daily smile thread
Last post by Lee337 - November 04, 2024, 07:25:51 PMWARNING FOR ALL MALES FROM ME
Last weekend I saw something at The Gun Show that sparked my interest. I was looking for a little something different for my wife Dana. What I came across was a 100,000-volt, pocket/purse-sized Tazer.
The effects of the Tazer were supposed to be short lived, with no long term adverse affect on your assailant, allowing her adequate time to retreat to safety...??
WAY TOO COOL! Long story short, I bought the device and brought it home.. I loaded two AAA batteries in the darn thing and pushed the button. Nothing! I was disappointed I learned, however, that if I pushed the button and pressed it against a metal surface at the same time, I'd get the blue arc of electricity darting back and forth between the prongs.
AWESOME!!! Unfortunately, I have yet to explain to Dana what that burn spot is on the face of her microwave.
Okay, so I was home alone with this new toy, thinking to myself that it couldn't be all that bad with only two AAA batteries, right?
There I sat in my recliner, my cat Leo looking on intently (trusting little soul) while I was reading the directions and thinking that I really needed to try this thing out on a flesh & blood moving target.
I must admit I thought about zapping Leo (for a fraction of a second) and then thought better of it. He is such a sweet cat. But, if I was going to give this thing to my wife to protect herself against a mugger, I did want some assurance that it would work as advertised.
Am I wrong?
So, there I sat in a pair of shorts and a singlet with my reading glasses perched delicately on the bridge of my nose, directions in one hand, and Tazer in another.
The directions said that:
a one-second burst would shock and disorient your assailant;
a two-second burst was supposed to cause muscle spasms and a major loss of bodily control; and
a three-second burst would purportedly make your assailant flop on the ground like a fish out of water.
Any burst longer than three seconds would be wasting the batteries.
All the while I'm looking at this little device measuring about 5" long, less than 3/4 inch in circumference (loaded with two itsy, bitsy AAA batteries); pretty cute really, and thinking to myself, 'no possible way!'
What happened next is almost beyond description, but I'll do my best.
I'm sitting there alone, the cat looking on with his head cocked to one side so as to say, 'Don't do it stupid,' reasoning that a one second burst from such a tiny lil ole thing couldn't hurt all that bad.. I decided to give myself a one second burst just for heck of it.
I touched the prongs to my naked thigh, pushed the button, and...
HOLY MOTHER OF GOD. WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION. WHAT THE... !!!
I'm pretty sure Hulk Hogan ran in through the side door, picked me up in the recliner, then body slammed us both on the carpet, over and over and over again. I vaguely recall waking up on my side in the fetal position, with tears in my eyes, body soaking wet, both nipples on fire, testicles nowhere to be found, with my left arm tucked under my body in the oddest position, and tingling in my legs! The cat was making meowing sounds I had never heard before, clinging to a picture frame hanging above the fireplace, obviously in an attempt to avoid getting slammed by my body flopping all over the living room.
Note:
If you ever feel compelled to 'mug' yourself with a Tazer,
one note of caution:
There is NO such thing as a one second burst when you zap yourself! You will not let go of that thing until it is dislodged from your hand by a violent thrashing about on the floor!
A three second burst would be considered conservative!
A minute or so later (I can't be sure, as time was a relative thing at that point), I collected my wits (what little I had left), sat up and surveyed the landscape.
· My bent reading glasses were on the top of the TV.
· The recliner was upside down and about 8 feet or so from where it originally was.
· My triceps, right thigh and both nipples were still twitching.
· My face felt like it had been shot up with Novocain, and my bottom lip weighed 88 lbs.
· I had no control over the drooling.
· Apparently I had crapped in my shorts, but was too numb to know for sure, and my sense of smell was gone.
· I saw a faint smoke cloud above my head, which I believe came from my hair.
I'm still looking for my testicles and I'm offering a significant reward for their safe return!
PS: My wife can't stop laughing about my experience, loved the gift and now regularly threatens me with it!
Last weekend I saw something at The Gun Show that sparked my interest. I was looking for a little something different for my wife Dana. What I came across was a 100,000-volt, pocket/purse-sized Tazer.
The effects of the Tazer were supposed to be short lived, with no long term adverse affect on your assailant, allowing her adequate time to retreat to safety...??
WAY TOO COOL! Long story short, I bought the device and brought it home.. I loaded two AAA batteries in the darn thing and pushed the button. Nothing! I was disappointed I learned, however, that if I pushed the button and pressed it against a metal surface at the same time, I'd get the blue arc of electricity darting back and forth between the prongs.
AWESOME!!! Unfortunately, I have yet to explain to Dana what that burn spot is on the face of her microwave.
Okay, so I was home alone with this new toy, thinking to myself that it couldn't be all that bad with only two AAA batteries, right?
There I sat in my recliner, my cat Leo looking on intently (trusting little soul) while I was reading the directions and thinking that I really needed to try this thing out on a flesh & blood moving target.
I must admit I thought about zapping Leo (for a fraction of a second) and then thought better of it. He is such a sweet cat. But, if I was going to give this thing to my wife to protect herself against a mugger, I did want some assurance that it would work as advertised.
Am I wrong?
So, there I sat in a pair of shorts and a singlet with my reading glasses perched delicately on the bridge of my nose, directions in one hand, and Tazer in another.
The directions said that:
a one-second burst would shock and disorient your assailant;
a two-second burst was supposed to cause muscle spasms and a major loss of bodily control; and
a three-second burst would purportedly make your assailant flop on the ground like a fish out of water.
Any burst longer than three seconds would be wasting the batteries.
All the while I'm looking at this little device measuring about 5" long, less than 3/4 inch in circumference (loaded with two itsy, bitsy AAA batteries); pretty cute really, and thinking to myself, 'no possible way!'
What happened next is almost beyond description, but I'll do my best.
I'm sitting there alone, the cat looking on with his head cocked to one side so as to say, 'Don't do it stupid,' reasoning that a one second burst from such a tiny lil ole thing couldn't hurt all that bad.. I decided to give myself a one second burst just for heck of it.
I touched the prongs to my naked thigh, pushed the button, and...
HOLY MOTHER OF GOD. WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION. WHAT THE... !!!
I'm pretty sure Hulk Hogan ran in through the side door, picked me up in the recliner, then body slammed us both on the carpet, over and over and over again. I vaguely recall waking up on my side in the fetal position, with tears in my eyes, body soaking wet, both nipples on fire, testicles nowhere to be found, with my left arm tucked under my body in the oddest position, and tingling in my legs! The cat was making meowing sounds I had never heard before, clinging to a picture frame hanging above the fireplace, obviously in an attempt to avoid getting slammed by my body flopping all over the living room.
Note:
If you ever feel compelled to 'mug' yourself with a Tazer,
one note of caution:
There is NO such thing as a one second burst when you zap yourself! You will not let go of that thing until it is dislodged from your hand by a violent thrashing about on the floor!
A three second burst would be considered conservative!
A minute or so later (I can't be sure, as time was a relative thing at that point), I collected my wits (what little I had left), sat up and surveyed the landscape.
· My bent reading glasses were on the top of the TV.
· The recliner was upside down and about 8 feet or so from where it originally was.
· My triceps, right thigh and both nipples were still twitching.
· My face felt like it had been shot up with Novocain, and my bottom lip weighed 88 lbs.
· I had no control over the drooling.
· Apparently I had crapped in my shorts, but was too numb to know for sure, and my sense of smell was gone.
· I saw a faint smoke cloud above my head, which I believe came from my hair.
I'm still looking for my testicles and I'm offering a significant reward for their safe return!
PS: My wife can't stop laughing about my experience, loved the gift and now regularly threatens me with it!
#26
Speaking Of Bikes... / New kit
Last post by Lee337 - November 04, 2024, 01:43:16 PMAs some of you may know, I'm prone to rambling on about bikes & kit. whether that is the latest blood bike I've been riding, the latest woes in the still unpowered garage fettling my fleet of Triumphs, or just riding. So bear with me as I embark on another bike related ramble through the mind of Lee! 
A couple of weeks ago, I took Tabitha Trophy out for a spin, just before laying her up for the winter, and a good ride it was too. Not too far, around 100 miles on nice dry, twisty roads. I'd forgotten just how much fun she is to ride. And that sound from her 4-pot engine & twin Delkevic exhausts really is something when the needle reaches for the top end of the rev counter.
But this is not about the ride or Tabitha. It's about my aging kit. You see, around 12 years ago, I was lucky enough to win a competition & was the recipient of a £1000 voucher from Hein Gericke (remember them?). So I treated myself to all new riding gear, including a branded jacket/trousers combo. The fact they've lasted me 12 years is probably no mean feat. They've been through the washing machine countless times & been re-waterproofed each time with Nikwax, and have been largely waterproof in all but the heaviest of downpours.
But they're getting old and after my last ride of the year with Tabitha, I noticed the stitching was coming apart with quite a large hole having appeared on one of the front panels – large enough to fit my hand through. So, it's time to buy some new textiles.
I'm off to Motorcycle Live in a couple of weeks at the NEC with brother & nephew in tow as they both are (finally) putting in for their bike test. Indeed, my nephew takes his test later this week, and both have a shopping list big enough to fill a small estate car. I already have Alpinestars 2-piece leathers and Alpinestars Andes V3 Drystar jacket & pants, which I rate very highly. In 3 years ownership, they've never leaked, even when riding a blood bike through a named storm last year, although my RST waterproof winter gloves lasted only 3 hours of my 12 hour shift. In fact the only criticism I have is that after 3 years, the Velcro on the left wrist is beginning to 'not stick' very well and the bit of the zip you hold to pull up , which is a sort of soft plastic, broke. Oddly, the same happened to my Alpinestars leather jacket too.
You may wonder why I need more kit then? Well, mostly my excuse is that when I'm on blood bike duty, there's never any guarentee that the weather will be good or bad & the last time I was out it rained fairly heavily. Enough that after 6 hours, the rain did manage to get under my gloves so my sleeves were a bit damp. Now I doubt any kit but the most top end and expensive would have prevented it, but it was nice to have a second set of dry kit for the following morning. That and you can never have too much kit, although Mrs L would disagree. But then she seems to collect shoes.
Anyway, the point is when I go to Motorcycle Live, I'll be looking for new textile jacket & riding pants with a budget of around £400 – 500. They need to be waterproof, obviously, with a removable liner and I'd prefer they didn't have a detachable waterproof outer shell. I'm not overly bothered whether they come with armour, as I bought new armour 18 months ago, so have spares.
I quite like the Drystar system Alpinestars use, but don't want to discount Gore-Tex either, each have their pros & cons.
So far the research I've been doing points to
All of these are similar priced, so it'll come down to fit, availability and finding a good deal at the show.
I'm also going to look for a Monimoto 9 bike tracker. Not that I've had anyone tampering with my bike when I've been out & about, and with Talyn J tucked away firmly in a locked garage when I'm not using her, I also work from home so am there most days, but as I get a little more adventurous and travel wider afield, especially with my annual bike tour, it's prudent to think a little more about bike security. That' and if both my brother & nephew pass their upcoming bike tests, I can see perhaps longer & more frequent trips out & maybe the odd weekend away.
So, if any of you have experience of either the jackets I'm looking at or a Monimoto, please let me know.
A couple of weeks ago, I took Tabitha Trophy out for a spin, just before laying her up for the winter, and a good ride it was too. Not too far, around 100 miles on nice dry, twisty roads. I'd forgotten just how much fun she is to ride. And that sound from her 4-pot engine & twin Delkevic exhausts really is something when the needle reaches for the top end of the rev counter.
But this is not about the ride or Tabitha. It's about my aging kit. You see, around 12 years ago, I was lucky enough to win a competition & was the recipient of a £1000 voucher from Hein Gericke (remember them?). So I treated myself to all new riding gear, including a branded jacket/trousers combo. The fact they've lasted me 12 years is probably no mean feat. They've been through the washing machine countless times & been re-waterproofed each time with Nikwax, and have been largely waterproof in all but the heaviest of downpours.
But they're getting old and after my last ride of the year with Tabitha, I noticed the stitching was coming apart with quite a large hole having appeared on one of the front panels – large enough to fit my hand through. So, it's time to buy some new textiles.
I'm off to Motorcycle Live in a couple of weeks at the NEC with brother & nephew in tow as they both are (finally) putting in for their bike test. Indeed, my nephew takes his test later this week, and both have a shopping list big enough to fill a small estate car. I already have Alpinestars 2-piece leathers and Alpinestars Andes V3 Drystar jacket & pants, which I rate very highly. In 3 years ownership, they've never leaked, even when riding a blood bike through a named storm last year, although my RST waterproof winter gloves lasted only 3 hours of my 12 hour shift. In fact the only criticism I have is that after 3 years, the Velcro on the left wrist is beginning to 'not stick' very well and the bit of the zip you hold to pull up , which is a sort of soft plastic, broke. Oddly, the same happened to my Alpinestars leather jacket too.
You may wonder why I need more kit then? Well, mostly my excuse is that when I'm on blood bike duty, there's never any guarentee that the weather will be good or bad & the last time I was out it rained fairly heavily. Enough that after 6 hours, the rain did manage to get under my gloves so my sleeves were a bit damp. Now I doubt any kit but the most top end and expensive would have prevented it, but it was nice to have a second set of dry kit for the following morning. That and you can never have too much kit, although Mrs L would disagree. But then she seems to collect shoes.
Anyway, the point is when I go to Motorcycle Live, I'll be looking for new textile jacket & riding pants with a budget of around £400 – 500. They need to be waterproof, obviously, with a removable liner and I'd prefer they didn't have a detachable waterproof outer shell. I'm not overly bothered whether they come with armour, as I bought new armour 18 months ago, so have spares.
I quite like the Drystar system Alpinestars use, but don't want to discount Gore-Tex either, each have their pros & cons.
So far the research I've been doing points to
- Alpinestars Andes V3, but the darker grey, rather than the whiter cream I currently have
- Oxford Mondial Advanced
- Richa Toureg 2
- RST Pro Adventure-X
All of these are similar priced, so it'll come down to fit, availability and finding a good deal at the show.
I'm also going to look for a Monimoto 9 bike tracker. Not that I've had anyone tampering with my bike when I've been out & about, and with Talyn J tucked away firmly in a locked garage when I'm not using her, I also work from home so am there most days, but as I get a little more adventurous and travel wider afield, especially with my annual bike tour, it's prudent to think a little more about bike security. That' and if both my brother & nephew pass their upcoming bike tests, I can see perhaps longer & more frequent trips out & maybe the odd weekend away.
So, if any of you have experience of either the jackets I'm looking at or a Monimoto, please let me know.
#27
Steamers (1993-1998 Tigers) / Re: Ignition Coil?
Last post by Beernard - November 04, 2024, 09:31:03 AMGday Aeschere,
Bummer when one pot won't light up.
Perhaps you could switch coils (tank off but not that hard). Then you will truly know that it is a coil problem. I tend, now, to try to eliminate possibilities and my own theories.
Remember, if its a bad coil, you only have to replace one. If the others are working, well, Yippee!
As an old bastard, I think that any bike with carbs needs to be started regularly. They hate sitting.
Also, I believe everything that Phil says will be really useful. Follow his advice.
Regards, Bern.
Bummer when one pot won't light up.
Perhaps you could switch coils (tank off but not that hard). Then you will truly know that it is a coil problem. I tend, now, to try to eliminate possibilities and my own theories.
Remember, if its a bad coil, you only have to replace one. If the others are working, well, Yippee!
As an old bastard, I think that any bike with carbs needs to be started regularly. They hate sitting.
Also, I believe everything that Phil says will be really useful. Follow his advice.
Regards, Bern.
#28
Steamers (1993-1998 Tigers) / Re: Ignition Coil?
Last post by London_Phil - October 30, 2024, 04:32:25 PMI'm also looking at an older Bonnie or a Speadmaster 865 to compliment my 800xc.
Moving near the South coast, and need a classic style bike for local trips, and the 800xc is a biy much for that. I miss my Steamer, but I do not miss carbs....
Moving near the South coast, and need a classic style bike for local trips, and the 800xc is a biy much for that. I miss my Steamer, but I do not miss carbs....
#29
Steamers (1993-1998 Tigers) / Re: Ignition Coil?
Last post by Aeschere - October 30, 2024, 10:52:15 AMHello Phil,
Everything is alright on the personal side. Haven't ridden in ages though. The weather is getting worse, so a perfect time to see if she will ride again. Guess I will have to clean the carb bowls first, add some fuel improver, perhaps change the spark plugs to iridium ones and see how she fires up. It might be a bit hopeful but who know, perhaps the coils are still working fine. (who am I kidding?)
I am eying a Scrambler 900 or a Bonneville T120 though. But that is something for the future.
Everything is alright on the personal side. Haven't ridden in ages though. The weather is getting worse, so a perfect time to see if she will ride again. Guess I will have to clean the carb bowls first, add some fuel improver, perhaps change the spark plugs to iridium ones and see how she fires up. It might be a bit hopeful but who know, perhaps the coils are still working fine. (who am I kidding?)
I am eying a Scrambler 900 or a Bonneville T120 though. But that is something for the future.
#30
Steamers (1993-1998 Tigers) / Re: Ignition Coil?
Last post by London_Phil - October 29, 2024, 09:18:32 PMGood to hear from you. Hope all is well.
I got the connectors from an old loom,when I did mine, and spliced them to the original wiring. I think they are fairly standard connectors
I got the connectors from an old loom,when I did mine, and spliced them to the original wiring. I think they are fairly standard connectors
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