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Dropped Shadow up the stables this morning, silly not to have a little bimble at the same time

@Clive is your man regarding an opinion on a project bike that just needs carbs done.

Doggie Walking tomorrow, Ersilia's birthday on Sunday so I'll be attending to her needs as required ...............

Which team is that you're sponsoring Ray ?

I do like the older Tenere's...

Seen this set-up @ Woodland WA during some VMX races before...

Followed by how to flounce afterwards.

What you doing? Quiet one for me, working Friday and Sunday night will watch a lot of rugby and may go for a bimble Sunday weather permitting.

More residents of eastern OR....

There's a saying: a boat is a hole in the water you throw money in

And their cat they thought runaway 2 years ago

A Go-Kart track near Aurora OR... cool place to watch Supermoto racing...

& you call that RED?....You'd be better off to leave the "crayoning" to Six...it might not look so limp-wristed. But hey, @ least it's "Bob Approved"

the words.. money pit and and headache spring to mind

Not worth repairing and Monster parts don't fetch big money.

I see you have a steering wheel on your Indian now. Good to see you have a step to get up on it now as well with you being so short.

It would certainly fit a 6’1” short rider.

Has your account been hacked

That's better......................

The weekend for me was a trip to Cornwall to do some trail riding with the TRF, I think there were around 25 riders and few including myself brought along their better half, We stayed at a campsite near a place called No mans Land, we were in a static caravan this time very civilised for me. Friday was just a catch-up with some and introductions to others with a few beers. Saturday morning i got up with a muzzy head after the previous nights beer drinking and no water but after a good fry up and a dump i was ready to go. The routes were plotted and lead by someone else so all i had to do was follow on the day. There were three separate groups two groups riding the same route but in different directions and one group doing an easier route. We left the women to fend for themselves and headed off on a what was a cold but sunny morning to the first lane about a mile away from camp, Our intrepid leader hadn't ridden it before so didn't know it was a bit washed out so we had to walk the bikes in some places My body hadn't started running on all cylinders at this point and it felt like i was going to stall At the bottom we all stopped for a rest it was only a short lane but i was a bath of sweat and really out of breath i thought if this is what the rest of the lanes are like i shall be returning to the campsite early, The few miles of road to the next lane cooled me down nicely and i was pleased to find the following lanes were nice and easy sunken roads but a little overgrown so had to duck under low branches and other overgrown bushes. This lane had a slippery rocky section with a step on it quite difficult to get up So while gasping for air after getting up there the smokers light up After the last lane I discovered that the exposed rock on all of the lanes was very slippery and difficult to walk on let alone ride, we had to stop here to sort out one of the lads handguards after he binned it on the rocks (the one with the fag in his hand in the previous photo) Our intrepid leader didn't listen to me when i said keep the visor down in the overgrown lanes and this was his punishment, a bramble was hiding behind a branch and kissed his nose We stopped at Penpoll for a pastie and a drink about mid day, as we finished one of the other groups turned up and after a short chat we were off. the tide was out so sot the crossing was easy here Our leader taking the wrong line here and getting bogged down, his choice of rear tire didn't help ok on the rocks but shit in mud as i followed his line and managed to plough through to the end, the other side was easy as shown in the video. The lanes after this were easy enough fast flowing and uneventful so no photos, then they started getting interesting and have i mentioned before very slippery, Surprisingly my body had caught up and was now running on all cylinders so when we went down this one i didn't feel like i was going to have a Sean when i had to manhandle the bike down it. This lane has been named the pink panther for some reason. the rest of the lanes all had this slippery rock in various forms even on the flat it had you sliding sideways. Here's one of the lads stuck on it And he's up Looks nothing on film Before we moved on a lad turned up on a BMW GS850 going down it we wished him good luck and moved onto some more slippery down hill rocks for a change The strata going diagonally across the trail really made for a difficult ride A short rest before hitting it again further down. Last photo of the day. I was sent ahead on this one, again some real slippery rock to ride up with a step on it and diagonal strata making it real difficult to ride, when i got to this gate i waited for about 15 minutes and no sign of anyone. Tried phoning with no answer so thought they had changed their minds and i decided to go back down to see where they were only find them all stuck on the rock step heading up which meant i had to turn around and do it again it was harder the second time There were a few more lanes after the one above which were uneventful so no stopping for photos. Got back to the campsite around 6pm feeling pretty pumped and could have done some more. loaded the bike and my gear in the marmite wagon before having a shower, after that i couldn't stand up straight and was aching like hell lol a burger from the BBQ and a few beers sorted that out. Woke up refreshed had a fry up and a very windy drive home. Will need to get my fitness up if i return next year as it will probably be two days riding. Our route

Very naughty to take his money probably knowing they wouldn’t deliver the bike. A couple of clients have done a similar thing to me, delay writing checks to next day and then go into administration overnight

Merthyr girl lol

That 3 wheeled BMW engined thing Original pump failed, my x boss got a new one and got it running, rough though. Called me in to see what I could do and the new pump wouldn't go. He sent it back and got another and away it went again. I go out there a few days later and the new pump has stopped working. I bring it home and get it going after slapping it around and refit although the pump sounds rough it fires up. Went and stuck some new plugs in this afternoon and sure enough the pump won't work again. Gonna suck some fuel as a sample to be sure but I suspect chinesium shit.

Sleeper Extraordinare....125 Mito power'd by a KX 500

Yes, they're part of completely bikes now.

OMG , I wonder if that's all their stores because they're a big outfit

Oh dear, parts only then

A mate of mine had the Benelli 502c for a while and absolutely loved it. Comfortable, plenty of poke and it looks different but luggage is a bit limited I think. Maybe the 350 Meteor or the Hunter could be a good option. Also the Leoncino 500 goes well.

Makes a change from you sniffing the glue.

I wish I was as handy as you but without the Moose fetish .................

Just had a message from another mate on FB about the monster, apparently he and the seller put a borescope down the bores last year to diagnose low compression. Two big scores in the Nikasil liner on the front pot. Definitely a no from me then.

Possibly.

Oi…….i resemble that remark.

I would imagine it’s a dog. Belonged to an ex teacher who lived across the road from me. He ran a Paso into the ground years ago and then bought this monster. I haven’t seen it for years but I’m in no doubt it rough in every way, knowing who owned it originally. Sounds like it maybe a pass then. I don’t need an ornament I can’t afford to fix. I might wait for an older CBR600 or a tatty Blade as at least I have more of a clue about them and can get parts.

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It's a 24 year old Ducati so unless it's been very well looked after it'll be rough. What service history does it have and when was the last time it was worked on ? Belts having been done is good but carbs needing work could be difficult as parts are hard to get. What's the condition of the fuel tank ? If it's been stood for a while then the fuel tank will need looking at as they suffer from water ingress so it may be rusty inside. The shock mounts will be probably be seized and brake calipers will need attention. Is it £300 to you because you're a mate or is it £300 because it's a dog and you'll have to spend £1500 to get it roadworthy ?

you are a proper fucking idiot.... go back a page. nice try for TOTY...dont worry your a front runner for sure

Someone's feeling a bit needy.

Shit, where's that bloody popcorn emoji gone again

Bobs your man i know nothing of them

petrol was about tuppence then though

its been a real pleasure being TOTY this year.... im worried that @busabeast early dash for it a few months back has thwarted me this year ... the track day fiasco.... and then he had to hide his computer from his father in law story .. and still no video footage... well played sir

It has been there since Tuesday you bellend.

The photoshop is strong on this thread.

Did you not look to the right and see the bridge just upriver I know Lerryn really well been there many times singing in the pub and such, lovely little village. Just upriver from where I live . I have been across those lanes when I was much younger, don't remember them being that rough but it was probably 30 plus years ago and things change. Glad you have a good time down here Fred.