Buckster Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 10 hours ago, Grasshopper's Ride said: Oh yes, going North that is a concern. They are very active right now as well. I have lived around Black Bears for years and they are not what I worry about. The grizzly bears are another matter, I will do my best not to get eaten... I have seen a few bears on my journey so far, but never too close for comfort. The caravan is a definite plus, grizzly bears view tent campers as pre packed food. I got uncomfortably close to a grizzly once and it very quickly makes you realise just how fragile life is. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 14 minutes ago, Buckster said: The caravan is a definite plus, grizzly bears view tent campers as pre packed food. I got uncomfortably close to a grizzly once and it very quickly makes you realise just how fragile life is. Did you call it a Cunt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 19 hours ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: London broil (marinated beef broil) is an American thing we don’t have it here. We dont broil any meat. Roast, bake, slow cook, grill, fry yes broil nope. How could you miss out BBQ? My go-to cooking method! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 23 minutes ago, Buckster said: I got uncomfortably close to a grizzly once and it very quickly makes you realise just how fragile life is. Same thing happened to me once only just got away 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 I survived the attack with only a penknife. I stabbed my mate in the leg then ran away while it was eating him. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tym Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 20 hours ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: London broil (marinated beef broil) is an American thing we don’t have it here. We dont broil any meat. Roast, bake, slow cook, grill, fry yes broil nope. First there are no English muffins now London broil isnt from london, humans are weird. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 This is better than varnishing doors. Nice sea breeze here. Stopped one short of the turning. Meant to be down there Found the only sliver of shade I could, can’t imagine battery bikes like being fried in the sun. It’s a bit steep, didn’t cross my mind I’d need a handbrake, couldn’t find it, hopefully it still be upright when I get back to it Way too hot for a cup of tea. Nice icey drink and a view of the Brizzle channel and the Severn crossing. Now just need to waste enough time that theres no point starting on varnishing, question is will there be enough charge for that? 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 12 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: This is better than varnishing doors. Nice sea breeze here. Stopped one short of the turning. Meant to be down there Found the only sliver of shade I could, can’t imagine battery bikes like being fried in the sun. It’s a bit steep, didn’t cross my mind I’d need a handbrake, couldn’t find it, hopefully it still be upright when I get back to it Way too hot for a cup of tea. Nice icey drink and a view of the Brizzle channel and the Severn crossing. Now just need to waste enough time that theres no point starting on varnishing, question is will there be enough charge for that? So how long have you had that now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 1 minute ago, Sir Fallsalot said: So how long have you had that now Not sure, got it the day before we went galavanting. This is only my 2nd ride out on it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 20 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: This is better than varnishing doors. Nice sea breeze here. Stopped one short of the turning. Meant to be down there Found the only sliver of shade I could, can’t imagine battery bikes like being fried in the sun. It’s a bit steep, didn’t cross my mind I’d need a handbrake, couldn’t find it, hopefully it still be upright when I get back to it Way too hot for a cup of tea. Nice icey drink and a view of the Brizzle channel and the Severn crossing. Now just need to waste enough time that theres no point starting on varnishing, question is will there be enough charge for that? How heavy is it Caroline? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Ha there’s no parking brake! Wot an oversight! Apparently there’s some sort of mod you can do but most people bungee the front brake. Harley fucked that up a bit ay! Some guy said he got off and turned back to look at the bike rolling backwards down the road!! You don’t expect to pay top dollar and have to carry a brake lever bungee with you do you?! Mind you what a wally not checking his bike was secure before waking away 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, XTreme said: How heavy is it Caroline? Don’t know Pete but I’ve never ridden anything that felt so light. It feels lighter than my 115kg 125. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Not sure, got it the day before we went galavanting. This is only my 2nd ride out on it. so your saying you've had it for a couple of months and only now we are seeing photos of it, you'd rather talk about sewage works than post pictures of your new bike I have to say i do like it 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Ha there’s no parking brake! Wot an oversight! Apparently there’s some sort of mod you can do but most people bungee the front brake. Harley fucked that up a bit ay! Some guy said he got off and turned back to look at the bike rolling backwards down the road!! You don’t expect to pay top dollar and have to carry a brake lever bungee with you do you?! Mind you what a wally not checking his bike was secure before waking away Never thought about it rolling off the stand because you cant put it in gear 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Just now, Sir Fallsalot said: so your saying you've had it for a couple of months and only now we are seeing photos of it, you'd rather talk about sewage works than post pictures of your new bike I have to say i do like it Not been at home to ride it and when I got back had to work a lot to make up for gallivanting! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 1 minute ago, Sir Fallsalot said: Never thought about it rolling off the stand because you cant put it in gear Me neither but it’s a thing. Doesn’t roll forward so easily but back oh yeah. I’ll just have to remember to leave the back wheel wedged against the kerb of whatever I can find. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Me neither but it’s a thing. Doesn’t roll forward so easily but back oh yeah. I’ll just have to remember to leave the back wheel wedged against the kerb of whatever I can find. You will have to carry something like this or the locking version of it https://www.amazon.co.uk/Quality-Motorcycle-Motorbike-Transport-Trailer/dp/B00TWIXQY8/ref=sr_1_16?adgrpid=51969954166&gclid=Cj0KCQjwl92XBhC7ARIsAHLl9amYKm0JrZoGaCQX6RKWF8I2lGSGLlBuffT-IfxXn1xxoNLJMFGY1sAaAi03EALw_wcB&hvadid=606191435711&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1007453&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8419883911331950299&hvtargid=kwd-315766315879&hydadcr=1571_2255155&keywords=motorbike+brake+lever+lock&qid=1660394184&sr=8-16 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 3 hours ago, Sir Fallsalot said: You will have to carry something like this or the locking version of it https://www.amazon.co.uk/Quality-Motorcycle-Motorbike-Transport-Trailer/dp/B00TWIXQY8/ref=sr_1_16?adgrpid=51969954166&gclid=Cj0KCQjwl92XBhC7ARIsAHLl9amYKm0JrZoGaCQX6RKWF8I2lGSGLlBuffT-IfxXn1xxoNLJMFGY1sAaAi03EALw_wcB&hvadid=606191435711&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1007453&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8419883911331950299&hvtargid=kwd-315766315879&hydadcr=1571_2255155&keywords=motorbike+brake+lever+lock&qid=1660394184&sr=8-16 Thanks for that but that’s too bulky for me to bother with. These grippy Velcro strips are good for holding the brake on, flat small. Usueful for lots of things. I’ve actually got one on each leg at the moment holding my flowery trews inside my boot https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0746LNW8M?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 4 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Thanks for that but that’s too bulky for me to bother with. These grippy Velcro strips are good for holding the bake on, flat small. Usueful for lots of things. I’ve actually got one on each leg at the moment holding my flowery trews inside my boot https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0746LNW8M?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title They look useful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 5 minutes ago, Sir Fallsalot said: They look useful They really are. Surprisingly secure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Mr Slowlys decided to join me for late lunch. This means it’ll be too late for varnishing 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tym Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Baby steps, so far still no headlights, no reverse lights, and no brakes, butt, she starts everytime and has sound now.... 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 10 hours ago, Sir Fallsalot said: You will have to carry something like this or the locking version of it https://www.amazon.co.uk/Quality-Motorcycle-Motorbike-Transport-Trailer/dp/B00TWIXQY8/ref=sr_1_16?adgrpid=51969954166&gclid=Cj0KCQjwl92XBhC7ARIsAHLl9amYKm0JrZoGaCQX6RKWF8I2lGSGLlBuffT-IfxXn1xxoNLJMFGY1sAaAi03EALw_wcB&hvadid=606191435711&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1007453&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8419883911331950299&hvtargid=kwd-315766315879&hydadcr=1571_2255155&keywords=motorbike+brake+lever+lock&qid=1660394184&sr=8-16 Just keep a brick in your pocket. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tym Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 This is how im going to power it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Looks like Portishead to me ......................... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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