What have you done with your bike/s today?

[Angus]

The A7 really does not want to go to Spain, First she dump oil out after an oil change, never done that before (see earlier post), then she would not start last night (HT cable had come out of magneto) and today I managed to drop her three feet of the bike lift, ended upside-down  with wheels still on the lift. So far no major damage to the bike, think I may have hurt my wrist though.

[Sav]

Back from two weeks on "The Island".

Rode 700 miles all over the place despite marshalling duties.

Time for the liver to recover now!

[Greybeard]

The A7 really does not want to go to Spain, First she dump oil out after an oil change, never done that before (see earlier post), then she would not start last night (HT cable had come out of magneto) and today I managed to drop her three feet of the bike lift, ended upside-down  with wheels still on the lift. So far no major damage to the bike, think I may have hurt my wrist though.

Flippin heck Angus! Did you forget to salute to a magpie?

[Angus]

It was one of those where.
I thought how unlucky I was that it had happened and was in a mad panic when the bike was upside down, two builders from around the corner and myself physically lifted her upright when they responded to my scream.
Now I am think how lucky I am that there actually appears to be next to no damage. Looking how she was it seems impossible, I almost need a picture to believe it myself. Anyway ran her up and down the road seems to run straight with no hands on the handlebars so not bent anywhere, longer ride planned to ensure I have not missed anything.

[RichardL]

Also could be in "What kept you from riding today. " Still haven't resolved my fork leg problem, but wanted to get the bike back in its parking space. Had to do something to make up for the front end weight so the bike stayed in balance on the lift while I moved it. A bucket full of water did the trick.

Richard L.

[Greybeard]

Today I gave the bike a service* and a wash in readiness for the BSAOC weekend in the Derbyshire Peak District..
My new battery is great;  the hooter, if not exactly loud, at least makes a noise.

*I cleaned the plugs and mag points, changed the oil and filter and the oil in the forks and topped up the gearbox.

[Worty]

Where did you get that seat GB, it looks tidy?

Got the maggie back from Andrew at PM, turns out the armature had failed - all put back together and returned today for installation tomorrow.  I sent my old one back to him to be checked out.  Seems that it was a virgin original that hasn't been restored.  Considering I used it for seven years without issue, it's done pretty well.

Just a bit of a 'throw out', but if anyone has any ATD bits they want to get rid of please let me know.  In particular, I'm after the 'carrier' part, that is, the bit with the four 'prongs'.  Due to my ATD woes, I now have enough bits for two complete units in addition to the one on the bike (or I will have after locating the part in question).  I will be doing the riveting myself GB!!

I'm itching for a ride out before winter sets in, so hope the work goes to plan!

[Greybeard]

Where did you get that seat GB, it looks tidy?

I found it online, about 8 years ago. It was from a custom bike place. I do not recall the name, sorry. The first saddle I bought was a modern replica of a Lycette sprung saddle. I hated it;  it was horribly uncomfortable 😢

[Worty]

Spot on GB.  You'll note from the piccy of my bike that I had a single, Lycette type, saddle on my s/a.  It too was incredibly uncomfortable and ended up wearing on the top and with a couple of broken springs (Wassell replica).  I have the dual seat on at present as Sue wanted a 'turn' on it, but I did like the look of the bike with the single saddle.  May go for the custom jobbie - if it is as comfortable as it looks, I may get away without having to lie down for a couple of days with a bad back after a big ride.

[Greybeard]

I still have the original dual seat and pillion footrests. Wifey will not get on the bike so I normally have the single saddle installed. I prefer the look. Another factor was that the un-damped rear wheel plungers did not handle the weight of a pillion very well; every bump in the road caused a horrible clunk!

[Worty]

Heh, quickest way to dissuade Sue from getting on is to tell her to hang on whilst I 'pump t' tyres up' and 'adjust suspension'.  After that, she's less keen and I have to cook my own dinner.

[Greybeard]

Perhaps these days we need to ask how a person identifies themselves: He, She, They, etc.

[RDfella]

Perhaps these days we need to ask how a person identifies themselves: He, She, They, etc.

Would be better for everyone's mental health if we just stuck with biological facts: you got a prostate, you're male. You haven't? You're female. Not interested in how people 'identify'. If a fella wants to have his willy cut off and get breast implants, that's his choice. If he wants to pretend to be female, that's up to him. Just please don't insult me by saying you're female 'cause you're not.

Spelling corrected - thanks Worthluck for drawing my attention to my mistake.

[Greybeard]

Maybe Poppy will be along in a minute to have 'their' say 🙄

[Greybeard]

When I'm saying "Thank you chaps"  I do wonder if I should make it more inclusive.