Motorbikes. Good fun, aren't they?

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On Sun, 2 Jul 2006 18:53:47 +0100, Wicked Uncle Nigel
wrote:

>Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, SD
> typed
>>Went off to take a picture of a war memorial in Chlemsford this
>>afternoon.
>>
>>As it was a nice day, I took the CBX.
>>
>>It's a bit like a rainy day: twice the fun at half the speed.
>>
>>Not only that, but you get waved at by old duffers on BSAs and the
>>like.
>>
>>The brakes get better as they get warmer, too. They're still rubbish,
>>but definitely better.
>
>That they are, my foliophobic friend.
>
>I have concluded that the Vmax is a very silly motorcycle indeed. 80
>miles for a tankful, FFS! Given that much of it is converted directly
>from fuel to a *wonderful* noise, I call that good value.
>
>Mined Ewe, I really *do* get small children waving as I blat past. The
>storage space for Werther's is pathetically inadequate...

I was out for a short (30 odd miles) run on the 250 this afternoon and
the fun to be had revving something that small to 18.5k revs in every
gear is something you can't describe in words. It's hard work stopping
it from falling into a flat spot at about 13k revs but with a bit of
effort it can be done. I really should ride that bike more often.
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In article ,
deadmail DeleteThis @burnt.org.uk wrote:

> Andy Bonwick wrote in message
> :
>
> >On Sun, 2 Jul 2006 18:53:47 +0100, Wicked Uncle Nigel
> > wrote:
> >>Mined Ewe, I really *do* get small children waving as I blat past. The
> >>storage space for Werther's is pathetically inadequate...
> >
> >I was out for a short (30 odd miles) run on the 250 this afternoon and
> >the fun to be had revving something that small to 18.5k revs in every
> >gear is something you can't describe in words. It's hard work stopping
> >it from falling into a flat spot at about 13k revs but with a bit of
> >effort it can be done. I really should ride that bike more often.
>
> I did a shorter, shopping, run on the ZXR750. It's *soo* loud. I
> really can't bring myself to silence it and I also can't stop myself
> from making it pop, bang and spit when I'm in traffic in town.
>
> It's *lovely*

I really miss the SV for this reason. I had a Yosh RS3 full system on
it. Sounded lovely on the road and positively ace in tunnels when you
hit the rev limiter.

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In communiqué , Andy Bonwick
cast forth these pearls of wisdom
>
>I was out for a short (30 odd miles) run on the 250 this afternoon and
>the fun to be had revving something that small to 18.5k revs in every
>gear is something you can't describe in words. It's hard work stopping
>it from falling into a flat spot at about 13k revs but with a bit of
>effort it can be done. I really should ride that bike more often.

When I finally get the bastard nut off and put a new sprocket and chain
on I will take the GFR out and wring its neck for a similar sort of
distance. Squeezing every last one of those 30 BHP out of it to maintain
a surprisingly high speed takes commitment, but is rewarding in a way
someone who has only ever ridden big powerful machines or learner bikes
wouldn't understand.

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Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique,
deadmail.RemoveThis@burnt.org.uk typed
> Wicked Uncle Nigel wrote in message
> :
>
>>Mined Ewe, I really *do* get small children waving as I blat past. The
>>storage space for Werther's is pathetically inadequate...
>
>What's the storage space for chloroform, rubber gloves, ropes and ball
>gags like?

I have no need of such artificial aids.

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Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Yamaha Vmax Honda ST1100 wiv trailer
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On Sun, 02 Jul 2006 19:35:57 +0100, deadmail RemoveThis @burnt.org.uk wrote:

> Andy Bonwick wrote in message
> :
>
>>On Sun, 2 Jul 2006 18:53:47 +0100, Wicked Uncle Nigel
>> wrote:
>>>Mined Ewe, I really *do* get small children waving as I blat past. The
>>>storage space for Werther's is pathetically inadequate...
>>
>>I was out for a short (30 odd miles) run on the 250 this afternoon and
>>the fun to be had revving something that small to 18.5k revs in every
>>gear is something you can't describe in words. It's hard work stopping
>>it from falling into a flat spot at about 13k revs but with a bit of
>>effort it can be done. I really should ride that bike more often.
>
>I did a shorter, shopping, run on the ZXR750. It's *soo* loud. I
>really can't bring myself to silence it and I also can't stop myself
>from making it pop, bang and spit when I'm in traffic in town.
>
>It's *lovely*

Old men and their toys. It's all a bit sad really.
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On Sun, 2 Jul 2006 19:37:27 +0100, Pete Fisher
wrote:

>In communiqué , Andy Bonwick
> cast forth these pearls of wisdom
>>
>>I was out for a short (30 odd miles) run on the 250 this afternoon and
>>the fun to be had revving something that small to 18.5k revs in every
>>gear is something you can't describe in words. It's hard work stopping
>>it from falling into a flat spot at about 13k revs but with a bit of
>>effort it can be done. I really should ride that bike more often.
>
>When I finally get the bastard nut off and put a new sprocket and chain
>on I will take the GFR out and wring its neck for a similar sort of
>distance. Squeezing every last one of those 30 BHP out of it to maintain
>a surprisingly high speed takes commitment, but is rewarding in a way
>someone who has only ever ridden big powerful machines or learner bikes
>wouldn't understand.

I've ridden a wide enough range of bikes to know which ones are hard
work to ride. When I can find some spare disposable I'm determined to
de-restrict the 250 (1) and get rid of the flat spot with a bit of
dyno time. If it'd rev straight through from 10k up to the red line
without hesitation it's be even more fun to thrash.

I've considered putting it on a track for a day but I know I'd hate
the lack of power no matter how many ego boosts I gave myself holding
corner speed.

(1) It's an FZR250 and they're allegedly restricted in top gear. I can
get it to the redline in 5th but as soon as I change up it loses all
momentum.
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On Sun, 02 Jul 2006 20:52:13 +0100, deadmail RemoveThis @burnt.org.uk wrote:

> Andy Bonwick wrote in message
> :
>
>>On Sun, 02 Jul 2006 19:35:57 +0100, deadmail RemoveThis @burnt.org.uk wrote:
>>
>>> Andy Bonwick wrote in message
>>> :
>>>
>>>>On Sun, 2 Jul 2006 18:53:47 +0100, Wicked Uncle Nigel
>>>> wrote:
>>>>>Mined Ewe, I really *do* get small children waving as I blat past. The
>>>>>storage space for Werther's is pathetically inadequate...
>>>>
>>>>I was out for a short (30 odd miles) run on the 250 this afternoon and
>>>>the fun to be had revving something that small to 18.5k revs in every
>>>>gear is something you can't describe in words. It's hard work stopping
>>>>it from falling into a flat spot at about 13k revs but with a bit of
>>>>effort it can be done. I really should ride that bike more often.
>>>
>>>I did a shorter, shopping, run on the ZXR750. It's *soo* loud. I
>>>really can't bring myself to silence it and I also can't stop myself
>>>from making it pop, bang and spit when I'm in traffic in town.
>>>
>>>It's *lovely*
>>
>>Old men and their toys. It's all a bit sad really.
>
>Not as sad as old men without their toys, grandad.

Fuck off you whippersnapper.
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In communiqué , Andy Bonwick
cast forth these pearls of wisdom
>
>I've ridden a wide enough range of bikes to know which ones are hard
>work to ride. When I can find some spare disposable I'm determined to
>de-restrict the 250 (1) and get rid of the flat spot with a bit of
>dyno time. If it'd rev straight through from 10k up to the red line
>without hesitation it's be even more fun to thrash.
>

I must admit to a hankering after a small capacity four stroke four.
Given my SIG it's probably no surprise to anyone that I have never owned
anything with more than 2 cylinders (unless also having more than 2
wheels). Had a go on an early Honda 400 four though - unbelievably my
only four cylinder two-wheeler experience.

>I've considered putting it on a track for a day but I know I'd hate
>the lack of power no matter how many ego boosts I gave myself holding
>corner speed.
>

If the other machinery out in your sessions wasn't mega-powerful either
you might be able to live with it. The Morini Riders club Cadwell track
days were always fun for that reason. The GFR was not that much slower
than a 3 1/2, but only if you kept totally tucked down behind the screen
(no knee out - too much wind resistance). Slipping the clutch essential
at the hairpin.

>(1) It's an FZR250 and they're allegedly restricted in top gear. I can
>get it to the redline in 5th but as soon as I change up it loses all
>momentum.

Or just over geared? I managed to pick up a one tooth smaller gearbox
sprocket for the GFR. Makes it easier to keep the power valve open, but
still no fear of over-revving in 6th.

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On Sun, 02 Jul 2006 17:32:20 +0100, SD
wrote:

>Went off to take a picture of a war memorial in Chlemsford this
>afternoon.
>
>As it was a nice day, I took the CBX.

As a follow up to my "sensible MOT tester" post, it appears that
today's run was completed without the aid of either stop or tail
lights.

Ten minutes with a soldering iron (like I should have done yesterday)
and all's well.
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Andy Bonwick wrote:
> On Sun, 2 Jul 2006 18:53:47 +0100, Wicked Uncle Nigel
> wrote:
>
>> Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, SD
>> typed
>>> Went off to take a picture of a war memorial in Chlemsford this
>>> afternoon.
>>>
>>> As it was a nice day, I took the CBX.
>>>
>>> It's a bit like a rainy day: twice the fun at half the speed.
>>>
>>> Not only that, but you get waved at by old duffers on BSAs and the
>>> like.
>>>
>>> The brakes get better as they get warmer, too. They're still
>>> rubbish, but definitely better.
>>
>> That they are, my foliophobic friend.
>>
>> I have concluded that the Vmax is a very silly motorcycle indeed. 80
>> miles for a tankful, FFS! Given that much of it is converted directly
>> from fuel to a *wonderful* noise, I call that good value.
>>
>> Mined Ewe, I really *do* get small children waving as I blat past.
>> The storage space for Werther's is pathetically inadequate...
>
> I was out for a short (30 odd miles) run on the 250 this afternoon and
> the fun to be had revving something that small to 18.5k revs in every
> gear is something you can't describe in words. It's hard work stopping
> it from falling into a flat spot at about 13k revs but with a bit of
> effort it can be done. I really should ride that bike more often.

For a moment, I thought this was still Nigel talking about the Vmax...

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