boboneleg Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 On 17/03/2025 at 18:37, Sir Fallsalot said: Good job today in work. Installed some temporary 110v lighting in a pumping station inlet in Newport. It was a bit shitty in there and this was after they jetted it out LOL Fucking lady products everywhere Pity the kids weren't younger i would have taken that balloon home for them If anything went tits up down there this was the rescue area we would be winched out from. The job was so some poor fucker can get in there to refurbish that penstock. That's the big cast iron thingy for those that don't know what a penstock is. Expand You work in some lovely places Fred ................. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Well it’s been a while since I posted anything on here, it’s been a busy time going back and forth to the UK and all that entailed and then I guess I just got lazy. The weather lately has been pretty hit and miss, we’ve had loads of rain for the last few weeks which is unusual but today seems to be the end of it……thank fuck for that, it’s like living back in the Peak District! Anyway, new bike this week! The old FZ6N is still holding together and seeing as it’s not worth much I think I may just keep it. Originally, I planned to get the CFMoto 450 MT and having paid a deposit before Xmas I was told it would be here in February……then it was March, then May……..maybe……the final straw was the dealer telling me they had received only one bike when they had ordered twenty and the rest wouldn’t be here until late summer! I actually felt sorry for the poor fucker. Thought about the new 2025 700MT but again the delay was likely to be huge………and I was sick of waiting so I bought one of these instead and I pick it up Thursday. Yes, it’s a Chinky/Italian bike but I’ve always been partial to a takeaway. It ain’t no lightweight trail tool but it’ll be perfect for days out and longer trips. Without further ado, I give you the Benelli TRK502X…. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 On 18/03/2025 at 11:45, Skippy said: Well it’s been a while since I posted anything on here, it’s been a busy time going back and forth to the UK and all that entailed and then I guess I just got lazy. The weather lately has been pretty hit and miss, we’ve had loads of rain for the last few weeks which is unusual but today seems to be the end of it……thank fuck for that, it’s like living back in the Peak District! Anyway, new bike this week! The old FZ6N is still holding together and seeing as it’s not worth much I think I may just keep it. Originally, I planned to get the CFMoto 450 MT and having paid a deposit before Xmas I was told it would be here in February……then it was March, then May……..maybe……the final straw was the dealer telling me they had received only one bike when they had ordered twenty and the rest wouldn’t be here until late summer! I actually felt sorry for the poor fucker. Thought about the new 2025 700MT but again the delay was likely to be huge………and I was sick of waiting so I bought one of these instead and I pick it up Thursday. Yes, it’s a Chinky/Italian bike but I’ve always been partial to a takeaway. It ain’t no lightweight trail tool but it’ll be perfect for days out and longer trips. Without further ado, I give you the Benelli TRK502X…. Expand That's interesting Skip. I have seen several of these racking up the mileage on Youtube. Seem pretty reliable and a lot of bike for the money. I did have a close look at a TRK702 when it first came out last year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 On 18/03/2025 at 11:54, Saul said: That's interesting Skip. I have seen several of these racking up the mileage on Youtube. Seem pretty reliable and a lot of bike for the money. I did have a close look at a TRK702 when it first came out last year. Expand Yes mate they seem to be holding up well. I watched a video the other day of a Spanish guy who had done over 80,000klms on his without any mechanical issues whatsoever and he’d properly battered the thing all over the place. I liked the 702X and to be honest if finances had allowed I’d have probably gone for one but needs must eh! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 On 18/03/2025 at 12:05, Skippy said: Yes mate they seem to be holding up well. I watched a video the other day of a Spanish guy who had done over 80,000klms on his without any mechanical issues whatsoever and he’d properly battered the thing all over the place. I liked the 702X and to be honest if finances had allowed I’d have probably gone for one but needs must eh! Expand Completely get that mate. part of the reason I didn't get one and ended up with an older Honda CBF. In the UK you can get a Pre reg 502X for £5k which I think is a real bargain. Proper everyday usable workhorse. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamaHead Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Nice Ride Skip.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 It was as cold as a whores heart when I rode into work this morning. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Just been out for a bimble on the CBF, had to do a post office run for Shadow. Stunning sunny and dry here. Bloody cold still but you can forget that when the suns out. Only managed to clock up 20 miles but sometimes that's enough to put a smile on your face. All around local roads that I have been riding all my life, just makes me happy to be out there on 2 wheels. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 On 18/03/2025 at 11:45, Skippy said: Well it’s been a while since I posted anything on here, it’s been a busy time going back and forth to the UK and all that entailed and then I guess I just got lazy. The weather lately has been pretty hit and miss, we’ve had loads of rain for the last few weeks which is unusual but today seems to be the end of it……thank fuck for that, it’s like living back in the Peak District! Anyway, new bike this week! The old FZ6N is still holding together and seeing as it’s not worth much I think I may just keep it. Originally, I planned to get the CFMoto 450 MT and having paid a deposit before Xmas I was told it would be here in February……then it was March, then May……..maybe……the final straw was the dealer telling me they had received only one bike when they had ordered twenty and the rest wouldn’t be here until late summer! I actually felt sorry for the poor fucker. Thought about the new 2025 700MT but again the delay was likely to be huge………and I was sick of waiting so I bought one of these instead and I pick it up Thursday. Yes, it’s a Chinky/Italian bike but I’ve always been partial to a takeaway. It ain’t no lightweight trail tool but it’ll be perfect for days out and longer trips. Without further ado, I give you the Benelli TRK502X…. Expand 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 To nice to stay in 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 On 18/03/2025 at 15:30, Saul said: To nice to stay in Expand Great bike shots but those glasses ain't looking too comfy in there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 On 18/03/2025 at 18:52, Catteeclan said: Great bike shots but those glasses ain't looking too comfy in there. Expand Yeah they are too big to go with those goggles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 On 18/03/2025 at 15:30, Saul said: To nice to stay in Expand That’s quite some look mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 On 18/03/2025 at 12:28, YamaHead said: Nice Ride Skip.... Expand Cheers mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 On 18/03/2025 at 20:09, Skippy said: That’s quite some look mate Expand I know, I didn’t go out like that I promise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Went for a nice ride today. Lovely and sunny but a bit cold when the wind picked up. 130 miles in total via Brecon Beacons over to Llandovery and then back home via the Black Mountains. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Just got back in, it's down to 2c here, they were gritting the M8, there were only six bikes at the regional AGM tonight, the rest turned up in cars, fucking lightweights. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 On 18/03/2025 at 21:47, Buckster said: Just got back in, it's down to 2c here, they were gritting the M8, there were only six bikes at the regional AGM tonight, the rest turned up in cars, fucking lightweights. Expand Even the HA down here had at least 8 - 10 bikes outside their pub this evening . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILinFRANCE Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 https://www.facebook.com/share/r/16PkyDfHRB/ Got the CT (mot) done on the 350 so took the long way home 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 On 19/03/2025 at 06:26, PHILinFRANCE said: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/16PkyDfHRB/ Got the CT (mot) done on the 350 so took the long way home Expand ops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 On 19/03/2025 at 07:19, Catteeclan said: ops Expand “oops” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 On 18/03/2025 at 20:10, Saul said: I know, I didn’t go out like that I promise Expand Should’ve done just for the comedy value 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 On 19/03/2025 at 08:54, Skippy said: Should’ve done just for the comedy value Expand There is a difference between acting a twat on a little used bike forum and out in public in the area where I live 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 On 19/03/2025 at 09:10, Saul said: There is a difference between acting a twat on a little used bike forum and out in public in the area where I live Expand I think we know why the lid was cheap. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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