Motorcycle chat thread

[DougStar]

After jumping through hoops for finance and license while still keeping the wife happy
I'm going to collect the triumph today

 

[DougStar]

Made it home

 

[KevTrem]

What was the first ride like then Doug?? Get over the nerves of new bike day??

 

[DougStar]

Yeah cant believe this is an A2 complaint bike . I know I can get the ecu remaped and then its double the hp but as it is, it already has BIG ️️ . Was freezing on the road need some riding gear

What was the first ride like then Doug?? Get over the nerves of new bike day??

 

[MonsterAir]

Oh man I missed this...... Fekking sweet Doug, congrats!..... What's the deal with these aussie cops giving drug tests during pull overs, is that a thing? Seen a vid of a guy on grom getting an oral swab after being pulled over and ticketed for driving with a L plate and no license.


Here's something I found useful, wind chill chart. Makes you realize how much ya really gotta bundle up.

 

[DougStar]

Every time you get pulled the do an alcohol test nit 100% on the drug test

 

[MonsterAir]

Anybody here use an airbag jacket? Seen some decent options out there but can't tell if they feel bulky or not when wearing.

 

[DougStar]

Nah not me
This is the answer

 

[DougStar]

Just had a bath ☺

Ready for the weekend

 

[spents]

i missed this an all, top banana doug, on the p plates and getting the trump ,

 

[DougStar]

i missed this an all, top banana doug, on the p plates and getting the trump ,

I'm sure you do I was without a bike for 25yrs. Took here out on the motor way yesterday, sits at the speed limit comfortably (110kph) and still has Grunt to pass

 

[MonsterAir]

How was the wind? Did it feel like you could ride 100miles no problem?

 

[DougStar]

Was windy the bike has a small screen and im sure it dose something . My biggest complaint right now is the gloves I bought alpinestars drystar v2. The throttle hand is not comfy at all. I'm definitely gonna have to try a different pair

 

[DougStar]

Did my first mod/upgrade to the triumph today set of bar end mirrors had to get a bit creative to get it to as they are "universal mirrors" but I rekon it all worked and looks amazing

 

[KevTrem]

Did my first mod/upgrade to the triumph today set of bar end mirrors had to get a bit creative to get it to as they are "universal mirrors" but I rekon it all worked and looks amazing View attachment 79915

100miles later removes them due to only being able to see your elbows, lol.

I miss my bikes Doug, will have another once my kids grow up a bit, but more than happy to watch your journey with yours.
You should do a youtube video of one of your excursions with the bike.

 

[DougStar]

100miles later removes them due to only being able to see your elbows, lol.

its not so bad the stock mirrors are shte ugly

I miss my bikes Doug, will have another once my kids grow up a bit, but more than happy to watch your journey with yours.
You should do a youtube video of one of your excursions with the bike

Waited a long time kev ......I was 24/5 last time I had one.......your time will come

 

[DougStar]

Did a tail tidy looks heaps better

 

[DougStar]

Went on a bike today. Left home at 8am
Drove to the meeting point
Then 20 mins in one guy had a stack lucky he wasn't hurt to bad
Then we made a few stops for food and fuel
My bike in front

Now its right at the back with helmet next to on the floor
Between the two red bikes

Last stop at the Victoria dam before we split up for home

Got home at 630pm

 

[KevTrem]

Sounds like a good day out Doug, hopefully just lads pride hurt that binned it, much damage??

 

[DougStar]

Front end headlights fairing ect was a smashed up, radiator but he was ok even though he slid into the crash rail

Sounds like a good day out Doug, hopefully just lads pride hurt that binned it, much damage??