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Discussion in 'UK Motorcycles' started by mark, Sep 13, 2009.

  1. mark

    mark Guest

    We had a lovely time.
    My thick head is slowly receding and I'm sorry that I didn't get to
    speak to everyone but that's probably as much your gain as its my loss
    TBH......

    We're going to do it again but with fluffy beds next time...

    /burns rainbow coloured luggage straps.....
     
    mark, Sep 13, 2009
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  2. mark

    Andy Bonwick Guest

    You won't need luggage straps once you've sorted out a gentlemans
    conveyance.
     
    Andy Bonwick, Sep 13, 2009
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  3. mark

    TMack Guest

    Hi Mark. Further to our discussion - I've checked and Ventura do a rack and
    bag system for your bike. Not particularly cheap but if you went for one of
    the larger bags it would hold more than any topbox could. Look here...
    http://www.ventura-bike.co.uk/
     
    TMack, Sep 13, 2009
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  4. mark

    SD Guest

    I wish mine was.

    Only been in an hour or two.

    Not the most pleasant weather[1] to take the long way home.[2]

    Still, nine more landmarks this weekend, plus one on Friday.

    Only nine left.

    This is what humiliated me on Saturday, on the B5013 from Rugeley to
    Uttoxeter.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Norton_ES2_motorcycle_1949.JPG

    [1] Picked up fish and chips at Bridlington, and rode on down the road
    to eat it in peace. While I was pouring a coffee from my thermos, the
    wind blew the lot on the floor. Not chuffed.

    [2] Nearly made longer by killing the Zumo at Slingsby. Don't try to
    turn them off when they're receiving power from the bike. They don't
    like it, and you have to take the battery out to get them going again.
    Which would be easy *if* you have a correct sized allen key to hand.
     
    SD, Sep 13, 2009
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  5. mark

    TMack Guest

    Are you sure it wasn't a Manx? If it was an ES2 it must have been in a
    higher state of tune than standard. The standard versions struggle to reach
    80 and acceleration is leisurely to say the least. However, a later
    featherbed frame model with a well-tweaked engine and ridden well on a
    twisty road could do OK.
     
    TMack, Sep 14, 2009
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  6. mark

    SD Guest

    Almost certain: it had a sprung saddle, and one of those little loaf
    of bread pillion perches.
    It wasn't going *very* quickly, it's just that it never seemed to slow
    down.
    I'm putting this down to talent (or the lack of it) rather than a
    "well bolted together" engine.
     
    SD, Sep 14, 2009
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  7. I think you need to come to Chimay next year to see what these old nails
    (and their equally aged riders) can really do.

    I tell you, it boggled my mind, the first time I saw it.
     
    The Older Gentleman, Sep 14, 2009
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  8. mark

    RichardA Guest

    Nice to meet you and SO, see you next year.
    Could've donated them to BGN.
    --
    Richard

    XJ900S
    BOTAFOT #138, YTC#18, OMF#12

    Email-remove insult to reply
     
    RichardA, Sep 14, 2009
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  9. mark

    mark Guest

    Cheers for that.
    I can't quite work out if I can keep the panniers (or some givi items)
    while its fitted.
    Bit of a problem on sprints it seems.

    Available permutations I've worked out so far:

    1. Keep original panniers & Triumph top box. Looks quite nice but is
    smaller than it seems (like the panniers). Also pretty expensive.

    2. Original panniers, SW Motech Alurack Givi top box. Not keen as it
    seems the alurack is not strong enough for a big top box.

    3.Original panniers, Triumph rack mount and bodge a givi universal plate
    to it. Givi top box. My favourite :)
     
    mark, Sep 14, 2009
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  10. mark

    mark Guest

    And you :)
    I don't think I saw a single policeman. Oh wait..
     
    mark, Sep 14, 2009
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  11. mark

    mark Guest

    Cheers. T thinks you're all lovely :)
    I see..
     
    mark, Sep 14, 2009
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  12. mark

    SD Guest

    The biggest problem I have with mine is the mounting holes on the
    Alurack.

    They're too big, and allow the rack to move about unless the bolts are
    really tight.

    Of course, in use, they loosen, and the rack wobbles all over the
    shop.

    I tightened mine on Saturday morning, and they were loose enough to
    allow the box to move up and down by about an inch some 800 miles
    later.
     
    SD, Sep 14, 2009
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  13. Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, SD
    That sounds pretty easy to fix. Drop by some time.

    --
    Wicked Uncle Nigel - "He's hopeless, but he's honest"

    I have already made the greatest contribution to the fight against climate
    change that I can make: I have decided not to breed. Now quit bugging me and
    go and talk to the Catholics.
     
    Wicked Uncle Nigel, Sep 14, 2009
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  14. mark

    SD Guest

    Ooh, ta.

    BTW, evidence of the success of your previous bout of handiwork.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/38219192@N00/
     
    SD, Sep 14, 2009
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  15. mark

    YTC#1 Guest

    Did you not look at the XJR, to see how it fits ?
     
    YTC#1, Sep 14, 2009
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  16. mark

    mark Guest

    I may have carried on drinking instead of paying attention :)
    I certainly like the look of them. I've sent them an enquiry with
    regards to keeping the OEM panniers on.
     
    mark, Sep 14, 2009
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  17. mark

    mark Guest

    And you can :)
    250 quid for a pack-rack and an Aero-Spada VII.
    Works out cheaper than my other solutions :D
     
    mark, Sep 15, 2009
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  18. mark

    YTC#1 Guest

    The power of UKRM ...... :)
     
    YTC#1, Sep 15, 2009
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