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Post by skub on Feb 17, 2021 20:42:35 GMT
First little ride out of the year. Man it feels good to turn the wheels again.   |
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Post by comfysofa on Feb 18, 2021 20:02:24 GMT
Whats the forks like!!!!!Whats the forks like!!!!!Whats the forks like!!!!!Whats the forks like!!!!!Whats the forks like!!!!!
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skub
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Post by skub on Feb 18, 2021 20:15:14 GMT
Ha!
Too cold and not a grippy enough road surface yet,but I wanted at least to see if that harsh/teeth rattling feel from the forks had improved any.
If you recall,I complained of the lack of middle ground or compromise. I could have a setting which worked well enough for hooning,but was uncomfortable for pootling. I could have a setting which allowed some comfort,but this became vague and dived hard under heavy braking.
All I could gather from the short ride out was,the forks are much more compliant,a feeling they are actually absorbing bumps,rather than posting me direct!
I'm going to wait until warmer weather before I do any fiddling at all,but early indications are good.
How's the insurance wrangling coming along Comfy?
Edit...nevermind that last comment. Great news on your bike and look forward to the monster rebuild thread!
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Post by comfysofa on Feb 18, 2021 20:19:04 GMT
Just posted - phoned them today, they asked for my bank details.....money should be with me in the next 5 days....bike in the same time hopefully...insurance company said now they are paying me they will instruct the accident repair place to release my bike (deliver it back) once ive got the cash and the bike i cam start ordering stuff and getting stuff cleaned and recoated.....incoming new thread...
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Post by comfysofa on Feb 18, 2021 20:22:48 GMT
ironically im on fowlers parts now trying to find the front left frame spar for the part number...never where you think it is on the fiche is it..! if i can find the part number i can at least do a search on ebay for a secondhander (gonna get it cerakoted anyway) so condition doesnt matter as long as its straight...
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skub
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Post by skub on Feb 18, 2021 21:03:53 GMT
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Post by comfysofa on Feb 19, 2021 22:10:38 GMT
Cheers Sir. I spoke to an engineer regarding the fork... He reckons I won't even see it...
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Post by skub on May 11, 2021 16:48:11 GMT
A relaxing ride today.   |
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Post by leez1000r on May 11, 2021 17:13:34 GMT
Very nice.... Quality bike in a quality place.... 👍
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skub
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Post by skub on May 11, 2021 18:58:01 GMT
Like a lot of folk Lee,I have lots of bad shit going on the last few years,so being able to escape for a few hours is a lifesaver for me at times.
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Post by leez1000r on May 12, 2021 18:58:19 GMT
I know exactly what u are on about,I suffer COPD I have half a lung that is glued to my rib cage to keep it working. I have scaring on the other,I have clubbing fingers and toes,that are signs of thinning of organ's,artures i.e. liver kidneys,intestings heart,even my vaines. So have regular tests only my lungs and my leg,as I had an opinion to save my foot from being amputated later as it would have,it may only last 12 months,2/5 years nobody really knows,I suffer head aches as I don't breath properly,I also forget stuff due to lack of oxygen As a result I suffer depression,and anxiety,and I stress over the smallest things,as a result I've tried to kill myself twice,but hay it is what it is. I'm dislexic so can't spell,and sometimes I right stuff,but it comes across the wrong way. As I did with trebors bike stickers that was suppose to come as a joke,but when I read it,it came across wrong and i never ment it to be.... So getting out on my bike makes me forget my problems,and as a result of concentration it goes away,so I agree with you,the only thing I look forward to is my bike... It's the Therapy,I guess...
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Post by skub on May 12, 2021 21:43:19 GMT
Bikes are a great way to clear the mind and reset perspective. I've buried two family members in April and the aftershocks will rumble for some time yet. Everything is falling down around me and I'm trying to be the rock for others. You take care Lee,the bad times pass like everything else,we'll get there man. |
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Post by leez1000r on May 13, 2021 3:38:52 GMT
Sorry to hear that bud,and being something that other's expect u to be is exhausting on yourself. Especially when ure not in a good place yourself.... I'm the same,I live in my own mindset,and try to be in a normal for everyone around me.. so I get it...
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Post by comfysofa on May 20, 2021 19:01:31 GMT
Wish i could get out for a ride....i seem to spend my life carrying concrete blocks, sand, cement and chippings, or pouring concrete or bricklaying....and im not even half way through...!
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Post by skub on May 20, 2021 21:42:07 GMT
Take comfort in the fact the weather has gone to shit. Once again it's another week of cold,wet and windy weather here.
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Post by leez1000r on May 21, 2021 9:28:29 GMT
Yes I'm getting withdrawal symptoms this weather is taking the piss now..... 😑
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Post by trebor4460 on May 22, 2021 8:27:01 GMT
well met office clowns predicted dry weather here Saturday... and yep, its raining..  |
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