Loving the Futura!
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- KitchenSync
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Oh yes...
It's taken a while but I am starting to love my Fut - which replaced the Falco stolen two years ago. New Road 4s have transformed my confidence and the panniers have been a godsend. Certainly wish the exhaust had more impact but I don't have the resources to do anything about it. Stator finally gave up the ghost this weekend but I had a blown up RSV lump from the Falco sitting in the garage to scavenged the new looking stator from there and I'm finally seeing decent charge rates that will cure 18 months of dead batteries and misfires when riding with the lights on. Not looking forward to replacing the swinging arm and linkage bearings and the king bearing remain untouched to date. All feels ok at the moment but if they're done for it might see a switch to an RSV backend if no cheap fixes are available.
- katie1
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Early warning notice, the Futura is going to be up for grabs shortly!
It may seem like I've only just got it but I've taken the mileage up from 12k to 27k since then Have to say, the comfort is incredible. Not something you notice as much as something you don't (nothing aches, no matter how long you're on the bike)
Had a couple of services, including a major one, a few tyre changes and a replacement clutch slave cylinder. Extras added include some handguards, Rutan crash bungs and a matching Bagster tank cover.
Main issue is that I often have to go into central London and, as of March next year, it will fall foul of the ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone £12.50 per day) so negates the purpose of having a second 'cheaper' bike to run.
Not quite sure when it will go but let me know if you have any interest and I'll stop putting so many miles on it!
It may seem like I've only just got it but I've taken the mileage up from 12k to 27k since then Have to say, the comfort is incredible. Not something you notice as much as something you don't (nothing aches, no matter how long you're on the bike)
Had a couple of services, including a major one, a few tyre changes and a replacement clutch slave cylinder. Extras added include some handguards, Rutan crash bungs and a matching Bagster tank cover.
Main issue is that I often have to go into central London and, as of March next year, it will fall foul of the ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone £12.50 per day) so negates the purpose of having a second 'cheaper' bike to run.
Not quite sure when it will go but let me know if you have any interest and I'll stop putting so many miles on it!
Remember, when you are dead, you do not know you are dead. It is only painful for others.
The same applies when you are stupid.
The same applies when you are stupid.
You guessed right !
All year round riding ? Been there done that, got the scars, had the trauma, picking my bike up off the ice, all my shopping across the road.....
Now to me riding is all about fun, I'm lucky in that my work run is only 5 miles each way so it is no big deal to be stuck in traffic in the car.
I really feel for those that need to be on the bike year round to make the work run feasible, meanwhile, turns the heater up to max..... !
All year round riding ? Been there done that, got the scars, had the trauma, picking my bike up off the ice, all my shopping across the road.....
Now to me riding is all about fun, I'm lucky in that my work run is only 5 miles each way so it is no big deal to be stuck in traffic in the car.
I really feel for those that need to be on the bike year round to make the work run feasible, meanwhile, turns the heater up to max..... !
Cleverly disguised as an adult !
I don't need to be on the bike year-round but it's still the vehicle of choice.fatboy wrote:You guessed right !
All year round riding ? Been there done that, got the scars, had the trauma, picking my bike up off the ice, all my shopping across the road.....
Now to me riding is all about fun, I'm lucky in that my work run is only 5 miles each way so it is no big deal to be stuck in traffic in the car.
I really feel for those that need to be on the bike year round to make the work run feasible, meanwhile, turns the heater up to max..... !
OK so I don't choose it when there is ice on the ground or when it's pissing down and it's going to take too long to get fully weather-proofed or when things are being delivered to work that require the car to bring home but generally the bike wins.
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- mangocrazy
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I must admit that these days I'm in full-on wimp mode. When the temps drop below about 10-12 deg C, I'm not really interested. At present the VFR is in France, the Falco has had it's front end and bodywork removed and will be getting its valve clearances checked, and forks and brakes overhauled.
And the KTM is up in the air on the Skylift awaiting removal of the shock for 'fettling'...
And the KTM is up in the air on the Skylift awaiting removal of the shock for 'fettling'...
- mangocrazy
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You know me too well, Paul...fatboy wrote:Not too surprised to hear that Graham !mangocrazy wrote:And the KTM is up in the air on the Skylift awaiting removal of the shock for 'fettling'...
I should add that the 350LC (which hasn't run for well over 25 years) is also receiving attention. But that particular saga will run and run...
- katie1
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Well, I am now fully ULEZ-enabled but sadly lacking in Aprilia/V-twins
Ebay sorted the moving on of the Futura (I expect you'll see his new owner on here soon) after a few short months and some (many) genuinely lovely miles.
A snowy test ride (had to take the car to the dealer as couldn't dig the bike out of the garage!) and some serious Ebay/Autotrader searching sorted out the replacement.
So as of next week, I'll be commuting on a 2018 CBR650F and desperately trying to remember to use the brakes, rather than the engine, when I want to slow down! It's already got a full Arrow system, the shop's putting on the bungs, heated grips and rack so I just need the MRA screen and gear indicator (both in the post) and I'll be ready to go
Ebay sorted the moving on of the Futura (I expect you'll see his new owner on here soon) after a few short months and some (many) genuinely lovely miles.
A snowy test ride (had to take the car to the dealer as couldn't dig the bike out of the garage!) and some serious Ebay/Autotrader searching sorted out the replacement.
So as of next week, I'll be commuting on a 2018 CBR650F and desperately trying to remember to use the brakes, rather than the engine, when I want to slow down! It's already got a full Arrow system, the shop's putting on the bungs, heated grips and rack so I just need the MRA screen and gear indicator (both in the post) and I'll be ready to go
Remember, when you are dead, you do not know you are dead. It is only painful for others.
The same applies when you are stupid.
The same applies when you are stupid.
Katie, have you thought about purchasing a Tardis ?
That may be the only vehicle that can survive your insane commute
Hope the new bike works out for you, I'm sure you will very quickly remember the lack of engine braking, the new ride will sound like an electric drill and not a V twin
That may be the only vehicle that can survive your insane commute
Hope the new bike works out for you, I'm sure you will very quickly remember the lack of engine braking, the new ride will sound like an electric drill and not a V twin
Cleverly disguised as an adult !
- katie1
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Forgot to say, I've changed jobs and the commute is only 105 miles a day so it's easy-peasyfatboy wrote:Katie, have you thought about purchasing a Tardis ?
That may be the only vehicle that can survive your insane commute
Hope the new bike works out for you, I'm sure you will very quickly remember the lack of engine braking, the new ride will sound like an electric drill and not a V twin
Will let you know about the electric drill effect
Oh, can I still have the Tardis anyway?
Remember, when you are dead, you do not know you are dead. It is only painful for others.
The same applies when you are stupid.
The same applies when you are stupid.