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    Thread: This is what happens when a motocycle tinkerer has nothing better to do ...
Post: RE: This is what happens when a motocycle tinkerer...

Grumpy Goat Wrote: (02-10-2024, 10:45 AM) -- Duckbubbles Wrote: (02-10-2024, 09:08 AM) -- Gotta be an Orangutan just to reach the bars. -- My thoughts also. There is tinkering and there is enginee...
af1-windy Off Topic 9 744 02-15-2024, 07:21 AM
    Thread: BMW side panniers.
Post: RE: BMW side panniers.

colirv Wrote: (02-06-2024, 04:03 AM) -- Close call! Starting from scratch the Givi system was slimmer and cheaper, which is why I went for it. With the 3P racks already there, and they are indeed dis...
af1-windy Parts & Accessories 23 1,108 02-07-2024, 03:02 AM
    Thread: 120 miles today
Post: RE: 120 miles today

Lee Wrote: (01-29-2024, 09:19 AM) -- colirv Wrote: (01-29-2024, 06:24 AM) -- WALRUS Wrote: (01-28-2024, 11:36 PM) -- I'm surprising at how much protection the fairing and tiny screen give. -- Phe...
af1-windy General Discussions 13 939 01-30-2024, 02:37 AM
    Thread: It's a bit quiet..
Post: RE: It's a bit quiet..

Oldrider51 Wrote: (01-26-2024, 07:36 AM) -- Good luck finding room installing the horn without stripping the body work, pretty tight up in there. -- I have a cunning plan, if it works I'll post pho...
af1-windy General Discussions 28 1,069 01-26-2024, 08:26 AM
  Smile Thread: It's a bit quiet..
Post: It's a bit quiet..

What's everyone up to?  Someone must be doing something or going somewhere..  :rolleyes: I'm adding a Denali Soundbomb horn to mine, using the Hex ezcan to run it.. hoping to find somewhere on the b...
af1-windy General Discussions 28 1,069 01-26-2024, 07:07 AM
    Thread: Finally, Red wheels on display
Post: RE: Finally, Red wheels on display

All very positive comments, thanks guys..  :D GG, I'm gonna hate and love the first ride in equal amounts.. love the ride, hate to get the bike dirty.. has to be done though..  :cool:
af1-windy General Discussions 13 606 01-16-2024, 03:21 AM
    Thread: Finally, Red wheels on display
Post: RE: Finally, Red wheels on display

Ray Wrote: (01-14-2024, 09:28 PM) -- Also a fan of what you did. Well done. (Now all you need is a few Ducati stickers) -- Ducati stickers  :@ how dare you..  :P
af1-windy General Discussions 13 606 01-16-2024, 03:20 AM
    Thread: Finally, Red wheels on display
Post: RE: Finally, Red wheels on display

Grumpy Goat Wrote: (01-14-2024, 07:34 AM) -- Very nice. I think that the red wheels and the red frame tie together well, moreso than just a red frame alone. Balances the black-white-grey colours abov...
af1-windy General Discussions 13 606 01-14-2024, 07:56 AM
  Heart Thread: Finally, Red wheels on display
Post: Finally, Red wheels on display

I'm no photographer so I hope my pics do the wheels justice  :shy: https://cdn.img.s1000xr.uk/PXL_20240114_114241799.jpg https://cdn.img.s1000xr.uk/PXL_20240114_114117218.jpg
af1-windy General Discussions 13 606 01-14-2024, 06:04 AM
    Thread: Removing the headers?
Post: RE: Removing the headers?

Duckbubbles Wrote: (01-03-2024, 10:40 AM) -- As a little insurance, you might squirt a shot of good penetrating oil on the studs and nuts and let it sit there for a day or so.  It's been quite a whil...
af1-windy Servicing & Maintenance 4 369 01-04-2024, 02:36 AM
    Thread: 2024 Euro Hoon
Post: RE: 2024 Euro Hoon

colirv Wrote: (01-03-2024, 05:38 AM) -- Looks great, except the mileage per day would be far too high for us. We've found German motorways slower than most UK ones, due to roadworks and accidents. We...
af1-windy Travel Information and Advice 4 801 01-03-2024, 09:33 AM
    Thread: 2024 Euro Hoon
Post: RE: 2024 Euro Hoon

Grumpy Goat Wrote: (01-03-2024, 07:12 AM) -- God, I envy you guys over there. Sounds like a wonderful trip ... and you can do it without paying the big bucks that people over here have to pay to go o...
af1-windy Travel Information and Advice 4 801 01-03-2024, 09:29 AM
    Thread: 2024 Euro Hoon
Post: 2024 Euro Hoon

Just putting the finishing touches to our Euro Hoon.  I do all the organising, routes, ferry crossing from the UK, hotels etc.  Only 3 of us this year, I can't seem to get any commitment from my...
af1-windy Travel Information and Advice 4 801 01-03-2024, 05:01 AM
    Thread: Removing the headers?
Post: RE: Removing the headers?

Oldrider51 Wrote: (01-02-2024, 09:54 AM) -- Never done it, but it looks like once the rear canister is removed and the exhaust valve controls are removed then remove the exhaust flange nuts at the cy...
af1-windy Servicing & Maintenance 4 369 01-02-2024, 10:28 AM
    Thread: Removing the headers?
Post: Removing the headers?

I've decided to go the whole hog and get my headers Ceramic coated, satin Black, not too glossy and not too matt. I'm going to use this company. https://performance1coatings.com/ceramic-coatings/motor...
af1-windy Servicing & Maintenance 4 369 01-02-2024, 09:07 AM
    Thread: Hello from the UK
Post: RE: Hello from the UK

Welcome to the forum, from another UK member. Nice clean looking ride you have there, enjoy..
af1-windy New Member Introductions 6 324 01-02-2024, 02:12 AM
    Thread: ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR MY NEW RS
Post: RE: ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR MY NEW RS

I also use a small bag on the handle bars, I've had this thing for close on 10 years, it's not for everyone but I've become attached to it, like an old friend, it's probably accompanied me on 80k mile...
af1-windy General Discussions 18 982 12-31-2023, 05:51 AM
    Thread: ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR MY NEW RS
Post: RE: ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR MY NEW RS

I have a 2017 rs and I have some of the modifications you're asking about along with the add ons. I love the feel of the wider bars and the look of them opposed to the OE bars. I have always ri...
af1-windy General Discussions 18 982 12-31-2023, 05:41 AM
    Thread: What to do??
Post: RE: What to do??

colirv Wrote: (12-28-2023, 05:34 AM) -- af1-windy Wrote: (12-27-2023, 03:42 AM) -- so the eyes have it... For now.. -- Heh. That might go past some people! -- :D I agree..
af1-windy General Discussions 18 1,127 12-28-2023, 12:52 PM
    Thread: Merry Christmas to everyone.
Post: RE: Merry Christmas to everyone.

A bit late to the party, but I hope you all had a great day.. and here's to a long, dry and warm riding season in 2024.. screw climate change ... ??
af1-windy Off Topic 5 490 12-27-2023, 11:26 AM