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Considering this, and when you think of a twat pain in the ass in this forum you think of Marcel. Nobody tries as hard as him to be nominated. So, my nomination is for @Buckster, the guy who allowed Marcel back after he flounced and left the first time.

Apparently he wanted a power upgrade

Small step to help fix the Sprint. Reference the slipping clutch I was told to rebuild the clutch slave cylinder as if it had been neglected it will stick. Known issue with the T300. I stripped it and was pretty disappointed to see it had spotless fluid and was clean. Bugger probably not that then. . Anyway I had the kit so fitted the new seal and spring and bled it all up with fresh fluid. Appears to be working well but not much hope of it fixing the clutch slip. But we shall see . As soon as I get the chance the next job is to get the carbs off and sort the tickover out. I’m not sure I need to strip and clean them as the bike is starting fine and running well, it’s just when I went to adjust the tick over knob it detached off the adjustment screw which you just can’t reach with the carbs in situ. So they have got to come off just to put that back together. Absolute pain in the arse. As it was ticking over fine but I messed with it. . I sort of hoping the carbs are fine as everything else on the bike seems to be well looked after but we shall see. I have a new set of carb rubbers so I will dig into it as soon as I get chance.

A bit of admin required today, needless to say I took the scoot to fly about and get all that shite done which left me time to visit the bike dealers and book the Benelli in for its 7,000 klm service…….12 Jan…….ah well let’s cane the scoot! ……..also had time for some lunch on the quayside.

53F this morning after a night of gale force winds w/ 60+mph gusts....blew down half of a willow tree in my back yard. Then spent all day w/ Mrs. Hook at the hospital while she got a new right knee. She did pretty good but still needs to sleep off the pain meds. I'll go back down to La Grande tomorrow to bring her home. Our house just isn't the same w/o her...& our dogs know it.

Can’t argue with that logic. I didn’t know what was going on either

That's got to be BS ... Harley have never made anything that powerful ...

Ok, it was yesterday but I was waiting for photos. So we did the 'Santas on a bike' ride yesterday, all proceeds go to a children's hospice in Bristol. It was an amazing turnout considering the weather and good fun was had by all, the route was 18 miles in length and took us through Bristol with lots of peeps coming out to see it.

My Avatar you cunt !!!! I know what you're thinking....why don't you do it yourself ? There's no point, the idiot will only change it again to something more stupid, this twinky winky thing isn't cutting it anymore. I was thinking something more suitable for my personality, its either inspector Cluseau or the midget with the fat head...?

Pretty new clocks came today

I voted for "Everyone Enters 1 photo"........... but I won't, not that any of my photos had any chance of winning, but do you seriously want a photo of a scooter as "Bike" of the year?

Took the Sprint out for the first time ride this morning. Very cold and the roads were treacherous first thing although improved a little when the sun came out. Lovely torquey motor, felt like plenty of low down grunt didn’t explore higher revs, wasn’t the day for it. Can see where the T300 top heavy rep comes from, it does sort of tip into corners at low speed. Nothing alarming but it is there. Good to get some fresh fuel into the bike. Brakes work well, gearbox works fine and the motor sounds lovely to me. Comfy old brute of a bike, I like it. Good first impression.

Weather was shit all weekend so not much chance of riding plus I had. Covid so needed something to do in a solitary fashion. So much time spent on the Sprint. Before Used this stuff on recommendation After wire brush quenching or painting.

I’m missing getting out on my old Mtb, the sciatica is just too bad to be cycling at the moment. Been like it for a couple of months. Ironically, riding the scoot or motorbike is fine but driving the car is challenging to keep depressing the clutch. My missus thinks it’s just an excuse to use two wheels everywhere I go.

If anyone's interested, I've bought a CF450MT, straight from paddy field land. PROS......Fecking cheap CONS....... Bugger all ...we'll maybe the tyres Truth is I really can't fault it off the shelf , one or two bits need that personal touch coz I ride like a twat 1...rally seat 2...better sump guard 3...better hand guards 4... rash bars 5....and tyres If you haven't tried a chincky special its really worth a try

That would make his eyes water

The fit & finish on my CFMoto 650Tr (2014 model) was very good, nothing corroded, rusted or fell off! After 5 years of ownership it stood as good as the day I bought it. But it was let down by the shitty Ducati Veglia electrics. It only lived on for 6 months (dodged that bullet ) after the new owner acquired it from me, I think it has gone to the scrappers now, no sign of it on the DVLA website. But buying another CFMoto would not worry me (not like I can afford one ) in the slightest.

Nah ones a bath for Midgets

Visited my friend who is a mechanic for a coffee today, looking nicely old school today

Id have to say @Sir Fallsalot for also flouncing... theres my nomination

I can't take it, the guys from MCN, Cycle World, Motorrad and Motociclismo don't leave me alone in anticipation to this.

Thanks guys, don't want to be a grump but it still hurts she was my lover and my best mate. I will buck up soon as she told me i had to..Love to all.

At the moment im on double shifts every day and getting literally just enough time for a bite to eat and a couple hours kip before i need to start work again, this job is a right killer, today I started at 8am worked right through till 3pm, had to go get pitch head repaired so drove Nottingham to Coventry and now im back in Nottingham for my night job for half 7 start, just had a sarnie, so no sleep for me now till at least 3am or later then drive to derby for an 8am start tomorrow.... this month's wages best be right otherwise its not worth all the graft to get a measly £2.7k I got end of October

I’ve got a few days yet then to submit a winning photo………..

Try and be a force for making the world a happier place. It's good karma.

Dip beam stopped working after the bike was out in the rain for 3 days. On inspection I found the clutch side switchgear was full of water I suspect was because the bike was on the side stand. I check the fuse and the power was going into and out of the headlight relay so thought the switch was ruined. So I got a replacement from EBay. Guess what it wasn’t that . It was corrosion between the headlight loom and the bikes loom. So put new connections in the headlight loom and all is good now. Pain the the arse but fixed now. Anyway now it’s all apart I thought it was time to deal with the faded black plastic face of the bike and dial surrounds. I tried the blow lamp trick but wasn’t happy with the results so got the Matt satin black out. Waiting for it to dry now.

I dont want your face as my avatar thanks, but no thanks

Yep, you are one Hellofva Guy

I cannot argue with that ... but I like it Its this thing ... I could totally get rid of it if I bought a set of 16v throttle bodies plus the 16v fuel injection unit ... but I have to do everything the hard way. Looks better from the other side.

And mine, not doing Christmas this year.

Thanks Saul. Took some doing to win a BOTM this year, had to go all the way to Morocco and pay a guy to walk his camels in front of my bike

I've seen our glorious leader @Buckster mention handbag clips a couple of time now. He's obviously well jealous as there is nowhere suitable to hang his handbag on that barge he rides........ Here ya go Bucky , one for your wank bank

Got outside (Christmas) lights to go up (wife wants it doing), got new tv to hang on the bedroom wall, scoots battery needs putting on charge, and..............................I can't be arsed to do any of those jobs..

We could be ok as the biggest BOTM whiner has flounced

On reflection, you sir are a miserable cunt

Going with my you can’t park there theme.

Yeah, that really FUGLY one in the mirror...

There are two cars and 6 bikes in our household, I pay for my car and my 3 bikes. Insurance is about £600 tax is around £650. I don't drink or smoke so I don't mind the cost really, no loan payments or anything so I don't think it is an expensive hobby. Won't mention bike parts and stuff though

I always thought that guy talked sense.

I know these are the worst days ever. Be brave.

Been out playing around with the Sprint today painting stuff. Also experimented with the bolts for the exhaust by quenching them. Heating them to just turn cherry red and dropping them in used engine oil. They look okay. It will be interesting to see if they are resistant to rust.

I was welding a fixing to the frame of my K100 to increase the height of the front of the tank a bit and thought it smelled odd as I was welding, turns out I picked up a brass filler rod by mistake so its now brazed rather than welded. Can't be arsed to cut it off and start again ... seems secure so I'll go with it