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by BBB
Sun Jun 28, 2026 10:55 pm
Forum: Motorbike chat
Topic: Veloce Aperion
Replies: 11
Views: 438

Re: Veloce Aperion

Where is the chain? Can see the pockets for the cush drive on a half arsed single sided swinger.

Is it a mix of AI and optimism. Hideous looking for £78k
by BBB
Sun Jun 07, 2026 3:07 pm
Forum: Motorbike chat
Topic: Selling on Facebook Marketplace - endless joy
Replies: 8
Views: 412

Re: Selling on Facebook Marketplace - endless joy

Despite my moaning, had a message on Friday evening from someone who came and picked it up on Saturday afternoon. That's me told.

Ebay cost me £20 for the ad so I'll be back on marketplace with the bmw if I ever get it finished.
by BBB
Fri Jun 05, 2026 9:26 pm
Forum: Motorbike chat
Topic: Bolt ZRX1200 Restomod
Replies: 9
Views: 361

Re: Bolt ZRX1200 Restomod

Did AI write the article? Lots of words without telling us anything. Bike looks OK if a bit 90s street fighter with them yokes. Clip ons a bit out of place too.
by BBB
Fri Jun 05, 2026 9:04 pm
Forum: Motorbike chat
Topic: Selling on Facebook Marketplace - endless joy
Replies: 8
Views: 412

Selling on Facebook Marketplace - endless joy

Selling my son's moped, very little interest on ebay, against my better judgement I put it on marketplace...

So far I've had,
What's it's top speed? It's a 50cc so not much
2 people called Bob with no friends or posts so assuming they're burglars.
Will I swap it for an ipad? Apparently I can sell ...
by BBB
Thu Mar 05, 2026 8:56 am
Forum: Mechanics, spanners, twiddling and twirling tools
Topic: I have a horrible feeling my T4 van's head gasket is toast
Replies: 246
Views: 26555

Re: I have a horrible feeling my T4 van's head gasket is toast

My 2001 1.9td ticked over 260k yesterday. Admittedly the previous owner had a recon head fitted and I've got a replacement gearbox still sat in the garden. It's the simplicity I value, no abs, airbags or ecu even got manual windows.
by BBB
Tue Feb 24, 2026 3:14 pm
Forum: Mechanics, spanners, twiddling and twirling tools
Topic: Wet weather welding
Replies: 7
Views: 712

Re: Wet weather welding

Some pics if you have insta

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by BBB
Mon Feb 23, 2026 8:53 pm
Forum: Motorbike chat
Topic: Strange (motorcycle) urges...
Replies: 60
Views: 2950

Re: Strange (motorcycle) urges...



Fortunately I've run out of space so I can't buy any more old shite.


Last year I was thinking of building a 'home office' in the garden,it's a big garden & a a big shed / home office will fit in there no problem plus I reckon I'll get my money back if I ever move.There's only one problem,I'll ...
by BBB
Mon Feb 23, 2026 8:42 pm
Forum: Motorbike chat
Topic: Multi bike insurance
Replies: 36
Views: 1711

Re: Multi bike insurance


I'd get the GSXR off your policy ASAP.I remember a horror story in MCN where someone in Scotland sold their bike,a few days later the new owner crashed & died but for some mad reason involving his insurance the previus owner got sued :shock: .The moral of the tale was that if he'd cancelled the ...
by BBB
Mon Feb 23, 2026 1:59 pm
Forum: Projects, Owners Bikes, Updates
Topic: The Triumph
Replies: 384
Views: 33374

Re: The Triumph

Have you gone for metal fuel connectors?
I've used this place for my rsv
https://www.ducati.tech/shop/QR-03-Triu ... p585143156
by BBB
Mon Feb 23, 2026 1:54 pm
Forum: Mechanics, spanners, twiddling and twirling tools
Topic: Wet weather welding
Replies: 7
Views: 712

Re: Wet weather welding

Picked up a Clark 20 to 120 amp welder last week. Took a lot of experimenting with patches and the welder lo get the settings right but passed the mot.

Put the seam sealer on too soon and dissolved the primer. Had to bare metal it and start again, finally finished at 10pm on Wednesday in the cold ...
by BBB
Sat Feb 14, 2026 10:27 pm
Forum: Mechanics, spanners, twiddling and twirling tools
Topic: Wet weather welding
Replies: 7
Views: 712

Re: Wet weather welding

Took advantage of the sunny weather to have a crack at the patching. My welder only goes as low as 50amps. Spent the afternoon blowing holes in wheel tubs.

Going to have to buy another lower amp welder for sheet metal.
by BBB
Fri Feb 13, 2026 5:51 pm
Forum: Mechanics, spanners, twiddling and twirling tools
Topic: Wet weather welding
Replies: 7
Views: 712

Re: Wet weather welding

Outdoor in windy conditions for flux as your shielding gas will blow. Here ends my knowledge.
by BBB
Fri Feb 13, 2026 2:15 pm
Forum: Mechanics, spanners, twiddling and twirling tools
Topic: Wet weather welding
Replies: 7
Views: 712

Wet weather welding

Hello
Any welders on here?
Need to put some patches in my van for the mot. Can all be accessed from inside the van but still be on my drive in the rain. Any issues using a mig with flux core in damp or wet conditions?

I'll be doing my utmost to keep the extension lead dry and not getting myself or ...
by BBB
Sat Jan 03, 2026 9:50 pm
Forum: Motorbike chat
Topic: Any Bike Changes for 2026?
Replies: 97
Views: 4659

Re: Any Bike Changes for 2026?

Need to finish the bmw project and get it sold, a bathroom disaster has loomed and money is needed. Hopefully I can get the speed triple back on the road this year.
by BBB
Mon Dec 22, 2025 9:30 pm
Forum: Motorbike chat
Topic: Yamaha Dream Garage
Replies: 29
Views: 1825

Re: Yamaha Dream Garage

99 R7 and the tdr 250
by BBB
Sun Dec 21, 2025 9:20 am
Forum: Motorbike chat
Topic: UK All weather bike
Replies: 60
Views: 3431

Re: UK All weather bike

Picked up a very cheap r1100rs as a project, if use that plenty of weather protection, hard luggage and heated grips. Abs too
by BBB
Sat Dec 13, 2025 9:29 pm
Forum: Motorbike chat
Topic: Langen Lightspeed 185
Replies: 10
Views: 910

Re: Langen Lightspeed 185

Why not give the rear tyre a quick wipe before taking the photos?
by BBB
Sun Nov 16, 2025 9:17 pm
Forum: Motorbike chat
Topic: Old Kawa 750 Turbo
Replies: 6
Views: 264

Re: Old Kawa 750 Turbo

I like that not sure about the rear indicators, looks very clumsy stuck in that ox above the tail light
by BBB
Sat Nov 01, 2025 9:47 pm
Forum: Motorbike chat
Topic: Taking a dog on a bike
Replies: 14
Views: 700

Re: Taking a dog on a bike

Have seen a bloke around Tamworth that rides with his staff in a mesh backpack thing. Dog looked very happy about it.

Personally I wouldn't take my dog on the bike, don't imagine the kit available for dogs would be tested or much use in a crash. Not always predictable what the dog will want to ...
by BBB
Sat Aug 02, 2025 2:44 pm
Forum: Mechanics, spanners, twiddling and twirling tools
Topic: Drill bit recommendations
Replies: 6
Views: 668

Re: Drill bit recommendations

Picked up a set of the machine mart cobalt bits. Thanks all.