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The purple side panel is actually some blue plastic sheet to stop the tail pack rubbing on the paintwork. Irs a temporary measure and will be removed when I get home

A favourite spot.

Out for a spot of brekkie, hiding behind the shrubbery

PXL_20240818_121513938-EDIT by MrLongbeard, on Flickr

Druid wrote: Sun Aug 18, 2024 8:34 am The purple side panel is actually some blue plastic sheet to stop the tail pack rubbing on the paintwork. Irs a temporary measure and will be removed when I get home

I couldn't picture you with purple glitter. That makes a lot more sense.

I got out on my Gen II SV 650 earlier.Yesterday I was at my mate's garage & the Bike mechanic in a unit opposite came over for a chat.I told them both about the couple of non metalic pieces in the oil drain tub & the motorcycle mechanic told me to call round with the contents for a good look.
After having a good look at the pieces he reckons theyr'e road grit,he's seen it plenty of times & reckons Aprilia's are the worst for it.
I ended up going for a 30 mile spin in the sunshine.



It's just been lashing down & the skies are dark,we should have been going to the local bike meet tonight so I'm glad I got out this afternoon.It's well suited to the local back roads
Next decision,which bike to take to the Isle of Man later this week...

When I got home on Sunday I had done 800 miles over the weekend and the tyres - particularly the rear - were way past their best. So today I fitted some new ones



Michelin Road 6. They've had some good reviews, I bloody hope so for £350

Druid wrote: Tue Aug 20, 2024 6:48 pm When I got home on Sunday I had done 800 miles over the weekend and the tyres - particularly the rear - were way past their best. So today I fitted some new ones



Michelin Road 6. They've had some good reviews, I bloody hope so for £350

There's more gaps than rubber.

Druid wrote: Tue Aug 20, 2024 6:48 pm Michelin Road 6. They've had some good reviews, I bloody hope so for £350

I've used a couple of sets now. Good tyres,no fuss,just do their job.

They are dear mind,but mine lasted well too.The rear lasted 5257 just down to a little below the markers and the front was well finished at 9031.

I've never ever had anything approaching those miles from any tyre on any bike.

Skub wrote: Tue Aug 20, 2024 7:41 pm

Druid wrote: Tue Aug 20, 2024 6:48 pm Michelin Road 6. They've had some good reviews, I bloody hope so for £350

I've used a couple of sets now. Good tyres,no fuss,just do their job.

They are dear mind,but mine lasted well too.The rear lasted 5257 just down to a little below the markers and the front was well finished at 9031.

I've never ever had anything approaching those miles from any tyre on any bike.

Think I'm around 4800 odd on my Road 5 with a bit left in em, might get 5 and a half

6000 miles... miserable for a road tyre... how we are being conned.

My previous Michelin Pilot Power lasted almost 3000 miles, which I thought was pretty good

The Spin Doctor wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2024 4:40 pm 6000 miles... miserable for a road tyre... how we are being conned.

I dream of 6,000 miles

With my recent riding history, 6,000 miles is ten years worth!

Oddly I have ridden my bike every day for the last 7 days - other than today. Mainly trying to get some miles on the old 900 ST

Dodging the showers. With damp patches under trees and a cool 12°C,today has all the features of an early Autumn.

I got out for a widswept spin on the Street Triple.The weather's better than yesterday,just really windy,most of the debris has been cleared from the roads & the sun kept showing it's face

Skub wrote: Sat Aug 24, 2024 12:11 pm Dodging the showers. With damp patches under trees and a cool 12°C,today has all the features of an early Autumn.

You bought another one?

ZRX61 wrote: Sat Aug 24, 2024 5:12 pm You bought another one?

Pay attention Richard.
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Was hot at home so headed to the big cliffs.
3 pics from same position.
2,000 vertical cliffs where Pen is stood.