Agree with you and Steppers also about the mechanical sympathy ... I can hear, I can feel, what mood she's in. She's been razzed round der Nürburgring, mountain passes, deserts and mountain trails, but always with an ear to what she's saying
steptoes discs all round they are great with ferodo sintered pads.
I don't keep a record of what I spend on the bike but here's what I've done. All the miles have done by myself.
The bike lives outside under a cover and gets washed occasionally. never been on an optimate or pampered like that. She's been ridden in pretty harsh environments and everything from + 50 degrees to -10 degrees and has never failed me out on the road. She's been hammered up and down the Dalton Highway 4 times, been on some pretty tough dirt roads and just soaks it up.
Serviced by Clarks until end of warranty then fettled by Steptoe, Jonno at ABW and myself.
Final drive propshaft failed at 19k and changed under warranty
2 FD rebuilds. The 1st at 73k because I thought I should and not because it was knackered. The 2nd at 90k because the rear wheel went out of true on an Alaskan trip last year and it was 10,000 miles before I could get it sorted and I just figured that there must have been bearing damage in there.
Clutch change at 73k again because I just figured she needed it. Turns out the plates were about half worn.
Gearbox failure at 73k and second hand one bought from Sherlocks. The dog clutch failed and destroyed the innards. I've not heard of this before or since.
3 batteries and now on a Motobatt. None have failed though and I change them when I detect a weakness on starting.
She is on her second set of discs and I think I'm on my 3rd set of pads which are still good after 3 trips to Alaska and about 30k.
I don't standardise on tyres and shove on whatever I can get at a good price or used off here. I have K60's on at the moment which are superb but have a set of second hand Dunlop Trailmax sitting here ready to go on as and when.
I always use Putoline 20/50 engine oil and change it every 6/8000 miles as well as the FD oil.
I have Ohlins suspension all round and a power commander 111 which is set up for lots of torque.
That's about it I think
How many times did you do that over the weekend
I wish you all the very best but can I be the first one to say I couldn't give a flying fuck how many miles you've completed?
My Dad did 100k in his Dacia Sandero you don't see him bragging about driving his 1.2 litre Romanian supermini
So tell us please what you've done that we shouldn't give a Flying Fuck about
I wish you all the very best but can I be the first one to say I couldn't give a flying fuck how many miles you've completed?
My Dad did 100k in his Dacia Sandero you don't see him bragging about driving his 1.2 litre Romanian supermini
So tell us please what you've done that we shouldn't give a Flying Fuck about
I've been tackling a problematic groin fungal infection, seemingly resistant to the charms of Caneston. My attempts to rectify it using the old favourite, chemical warfare stylee Head and Shoulders has been partially successful, however the active ingredient is toxic enough to have burnt all the hairs from the adjacent bollock.
Could you possibly care less
Could you possibly care less
I care very much, I'm so very sorry to hear of your fungal infection
There's me worrying about ferry crossings, how many underpants to pack, should I have a German or a Belgium bier
I offer my sincere apologies ....
I care very much, I'm so very sorry to hear of your fungal infection
There's me worrying about ferry crossings, how many underpants to pack, should I have a German or a Belgium bier
I offer my sincere apologies ....
As long as they are your underpants and not Munch's
Al
It jumped out of 6th so I dropped her into 5th no problem. When I engaged 6th again it sounded like a box of bits which it was by that time. The dog clutch had broken and lunched the whole bloody thing!
With all due respect it was their money to spend how they like, it also gave someone a 2nd hand bargain , win- winI can't believe how utterly irresponsible you are doing that kind of mileage. What where you thinking!!!
I just past by my local BMW dealer. He has a 2012 1200GS Rallye that he has just taken in on a trade in against a new WC. It's owner had clocked up an eye watering 800 miles in the 15 months he has owned it!!! and it's got luggage
Now apparently he traded it in for all the right reasons as the salesman told me he needed to change it as all his mate have now got the WC
I hope your ashamed of yourselves
Neil
With all due respect it was their money to spend how they like, it also gave someone a 2nd hand bargain , win- win
With all due respect it was their money to spend how they like, it also gave someone a 2nd hand bargain , win- win
nice to see some positive vibes.
