What did you do to your motorcycle today?

[Wheelchair]

Rode a 390 Duke, which I’m sure you know has the same engine as the 401, and was genuinely impressed by how well it went! Great engines and very free revving for a single.

Great to hear! I've only heard good things about the bike and it's engine - never ridden one myself so no first hand experience. Should have plenty of poke for all I'll be using it for.

Love the look of those Vitpilens! Such a unique look.

Starting to count down the days now for my delivery now.

Same, it was the 701 Vitpilen that made me get my test - I thought that someday down the line I had to have one. Since then the 401 has grown on me massively.

The Trident you have coming is an absolute beauty. Health to ride, and fingers crossed for decent weather!

 

[Lee]

I hope this is allowed! This could be a cheap project for someone?

I'd take a look myself if I was closer and had the time

 

[gary1365]

Too far away, don’t have the spare cash, storage space or even time. Must resist putting it in my parents garage in Groomsport

 

[mikey]

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I hope this is allowed! This could be a cheap project for someone?

I'd take a look myself if I was closer and had the time

Noticed this myself and thought it was a typo missing a 1 in front of it. Cracking value bike provided the frame is straight!

 

[Lee]

Noticed this myself and thought it was a typo missing a 1 in front of it. Cracking value bike provided the frame is straight!

I feel like if it was someone trying to sell a stinker they would be looking more for it. I'd like to see someone on here buy it and do a wee tidy up thread

 

[Apis]

That's an absolute bargain. It "looks" honest, it's one of the best-built, most reliable bikes ever. Wish I was closer.

 

[gav525]

Fitted the new exhaust. Sound exactly how I wanted it to, brilliant!

 

[gary1365]

Today 8 years ago I bought the last motorbike I owned

 

[mikey]

Fitted the new exhaust. Sound exactly how I wanted it to, brilliant! View attachment 317638

I’ll bet it sounds and smells delicious Any jetting needed for the new pipes?

 

[gav525]

I’ll bet it sounds and smells delicious Any jetting needed for the new pipes?

It does indeed smell and sound just like it should!

And no, I specifically went for these Mutts Nuts midrange pipes as don't want to mess about with jetting and try to keep it relatively standard. These are tried and tested in the club as well and proven to give some of the best results so was a no brainer.

Next is to get the oil pump overhauled and then carbs setup properly and that should be it. Can't wait to get riding it again!

 

[Nicky]

Rode it like an absolute bellend round the peninsula while loving every pop and bang the newly fitted Mivv exhaust makes... It really does amaze me how these behemoths do corners...

Fitted the new exhaust. Sound exactly how I wanted it to, brilliant! View attachment 317638

I could almost smell the 2 stroke watching the video earlier...

 

[gav525]

Stripped the TL for a deep clean and refresh of a few things

 

[quattro Rick]

Stripped the TL for a deep clean and refresh of a few things

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What the TL cost you, could've finished the mx5

 

[gav525]

What the TL cost you, could've finished the mx5

I'll get round to it lol, it's a very long term project

 

[ALN]

Adjusted the chain and took a wee run. Surprised how little adjustment was needed reduce the slack.

 

[ST Colin]

@Alemsee That is stunning.

 

[ApexDave]

I didnt clean it thats for sure

 

[mikey]

Adjusted the chain and took a wee run. Surprised how little adjustment was needed reduce the slack.

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Literally a quarter turn on the adjusters can be enough at times! Chains usually have one spot that is ever so slightly tighter than the rest and you take your tension from there.

 

[ALN]

Got a puncture. What's the craic with repairs on motorcycle tyres? Would this likely be suitable to patch?

 

[gary1365]

Don't see why that couldn't be plugged from the inside unless things have changed in the last 10 years.

 

[Chris666]

Plug it and ride on

 

[ALN]

Happy days. Wasn't sure if bike tyres were different or something lol.

 

[Lee]

Picked up my new bike today. Went for a 1000cc sports bike. Love it

 

[chrisQ]

Got my old R6 back on the road at the weekend after a refresh/rebuild. Bought it back last year after selling it 7 years ago to a fella who put 300 miles on it then kept it in a barn on his uncle's farm.

 

[clrrk]

Bought another project bike... cos I need more projects?!?