Motorcycles
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The Bike Shed in London have an ongoing project to build a Thruxton mostly using parts from the Triumph catalogue. A video was posted a couple of days ago showing its current progress.
It started off as a standard Thruxton, rather than the R. The tank has been resprayed in a silver used on the Tiger, the side panels have been modified, a sexy pair of Ohlins black shocks have been fitted, and a "Cylon" tail tidy (probably from New Rage Cycles) has been fitted.
I like the use of the blade indicators, which are intended for the Tiger. I've got something similar for my Thruxton, but I need to get a few bits and pieces to fit them, so they're waiting for me to be less broke!
There's an old project update on the Bike Shed's site, which shows an earlier incarnation, and this video is a time-lapse of some of the modifications made by a London dealership.
I like how the bike's turned out. Mine is going to get hit with some light customising in the near future. I've got the fairing and indicators, but need a tail tidy and a cabling kit to sort out the rear end.
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saw a clean 750 the other day while going for my lesson..
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hard to come by in a clean state or on the roads at all. my instructor is near a honda service center, so i've seen quite a few gems lately.. even a 20k rpm honda.. you know which
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This is my project for the winter:
When I bought it, it hadn’t been used for 3 years, but after re-doing carbs and changing spark plugs it ran great.
My target is to make quite simply ”gentlemen” brat-bike. Will add M-unit blue and do wiring as simply as possible, lower front and rear a bit, take off everything not necessary and paint it black/creme.
Not sure if I’m goong to keep it, since riding motocross for a few years riding on the streets feel bit boring…
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took this lovely girl out on monday for a really good test ride.. i know deep down she's the one but there's another that i need to ride on to be sure.. but also 2019 might just be the year this get a redesign.. still going through videos from my helmet cam to relive the moment..
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^she’s HAWT!
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And she matches my ihvs777s21’s. And we all know how important it is to be matchy matchy.
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That's a 750cc jump from your current bike, isn't it? @louisbosco How was it? Bring a wide smile to your face?
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yeah pretty much. although, i must say i really feel comfortable riding it. feels like my current model, just with more power. oh it'd put a grin on my face so wide, i wished i didn't have to give it back…
i think deep down inside, i know i want this one but i need an option to make myself feel better..
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i think it is. i'm not too sure with my harleys. belongs to my mate's dad. went for a drive and had a look at the cool stuff his dad has.
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I'm hoping to get some advice on motorcycle rain gear from the forum. I'll be doing a 6 day bike ride in early april, which is still rainy season around here. I don't have much previous experience with this kind of gear, but I've had cheap garments fail on me previously, so I hope to make a better choice this time around.
I've read a bit about the Revit Pacific H2O rain suit (conflicting reviews); the BMW 3 rain suit (no independent reviews); a Dainese rain suit (didn't find any reviews).
I guess I gravitate towards a one-piece suit as most opinions seem to favor that option as generally more waterproof than two-piece rain gear.
I don't need a warm rain suit; only waterproof and high visibility.
Thanks!
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Most of the guys I ride with,and myself, all keep Frog Toggs in our saddlebags.(www.frogtoggs.com) Click on jackets than on the drop down menu on the side under lifestyles click on motorcycles. You basically pick out the jacket you want,then get a pair of road toads pants. Might be a little low tech but they keep you dry. In a really bad downpour hopefully you can pull over. Good luck.
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Rev'it are one of my favourite motorcycle gear companies, and have just launched the Yates. It's an armoured sweatshirt knitted from the abrasion resistant fabric that they use to line their riding jeans.
There's a blog entry and product page on their website. More details can be gleaned from Revzilla's product video.
