Is motorcycling allowed?

[Andymann]

Shame not that it's strictly Motorcycle related, but I'm guessing we all interested in the same type of programs - Jessi Combs from the program Overhaulin' died while trying to set a land speed record.

 

I enjoyed her on Mythbusters too :-(

[IceCreamMan]

Sad that, the edge is a dangerous place.

 

RIP.

[Wannabe]

Shame not that it's strictly Motorcycle related, but I'm guessing we all interested in the same type of programs - Jessi Combs from the program Overhaulin' died while trying to set a land speed record.

 

I enjoyed her on Mythbusters too :-(

 

 

Yeah, sad to have read that.

 

I enjoyed watching her in Overhauling, always elbow deep in the innards of the vehicles they were busy with.

 

Crazy speed records she set and held, one was for over 400mp/h. 

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

Anyone else noticed a huge upsurge in motorbike thefts???

[sawystertrance]

I think thefts generally have surged and motorbikes are just one of the targets. 

 

Unfortunately.

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

I think thefts generally have surged and motorbikes are just one of the targets. 

 

Unfortunately.

 

Just seen a big increase on the FB groups, bikes being stolen quite a bit.

Maybe out of the loop, but not so much bicycles anymore

[IceCreamMan]

Latest trick here in UK is to put trackers on motorbikes and steal them later. So they see your bike at a meet or café etc and place a lil tracker on it. Find out where you live and steal it when convenient

 

Same can be done with bicycles I spose. These trackers are minute.

[sawystertrance]

Geez. Mankind...I despair.

[Allrounder]

I saw on FB 4 guys loading a GS 1250 into a closed trailer and driving of. Steering lock and lock through the wheel rendered useless. 

[dirtypot]

My KTM (mentioned a few pages back) was outside the mechanics shop in the UK and a white van pulled up next to it, three guys got out and loaded the bike in the back and were gone before anyone noticed anything.  I saw the CCTV of the event and it was fast!  

[Allrounder]

Who wants to know where I park my Dakkie during the day? 

[patches]

One way to commute to work. Not a smart way, but a little more exciting than the bus!

 

[the nerd]

What chain lube are you all using? 

 

Ive just finished my can of lIqui Moly but I wasnt stoked on it, looking for something else! 

[supertorro]

What chain lube are you all using? 

 

Ive just finished my can of lIqui Moly but I wasnt stoked on it, looking for something else! 

Gear oil

Clean thoroughly, then apply oil to a warm chain. Make sure it you get the individual rollers going.Wipe off excess

[IceCreamMan]

Gear oil

Clean thoroughly, then apply oil to a warm chain. Make sure it you get the individual rollers going.Wipe off excess

I use muc off bicycle lube. Clean chain. Lube an clean again. Works well but takes a bit of time.

 

Very little fling if done correctly and also gives you the opportunity to inspect the chain. Far more efficient than a spray can.

Edited September 2, 2019 by IceCreamMan

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

Gear oil

Clean thoroughly, then apply oil to a warm chain. Make sure it you get the individual rollers going.Wipe off excess

 

Mean this well but that's not a great recommendation. Gear oil is too thin, gets everywhere!!!!

Even after wiping off the excess