Just a few for now before i rush out on him! Top one is at Pooley bridge in the Lakes, second at Jubilee Bridge, overwyresdale (little know but stunning views, can see a huge amount of the fylde coast and beyond) and third is just after ive washed him! " />" />

I see what you mean about the Starsky & Hutch stripe...

Looking tidy though (apart from the seat which can easily get re-covered) - when my seat went, I got fed up with the gallons of water that got absorbed every time it rains and then took until the next rain shower for it to dribble out back out again. Black masking tape works for a while, but that melts off as soon as it gets hot and it's back to soggy seat again.

Of course, if the seat is not damaged and it is actually part of the "art work" - then winding my neck in....

ha ha no it is ripped! working on getting it recovered but the gaffer tape does for now  Fairing is in good condition mostly, theres a small crack on one side but isnt long and dosnt go all the way through, some stupid women reversed into him while i was watching, someone actually had to hold me back to stop me murdering her!!!!

Heres where we got to today!

I like those Decals on the fairing and I've not seen them before. Do you know if they are original ?

sounds like you are really enjoying him, Becky, good to hear.
you are one up on me and have the better centrestand , so much easier to rock over than the original. just mind the soft spots.
graphix are a great way to individualise your ride , I went with pinstriping for Ol' Blue.
continue with the outings and enjoy.

Not original, apparently the guy who had him originally was very patient, looks like they were custom made. I didn't buy him because of the stripe, honest! :p centre stand was brand new two years ago as the last one snapped and his side stand is rather bent so don't use it, just take him off the stand, rest him against my leg and jump on! Same procedure for getting off, but does get difficult when hes fully loaded up though...

i think you will struggle with the stands if you dont sort it before you go. A fully loaded L T needs both stands to manage it. i think you can heat the side stand to sort it.

Ive been on holiday with him fully loaded before and managed, and i do carry a block of wood for under his side stand if needed! Just spent £220 in parts.....i really must love him, wont be eating for the rest of the month! lol

Side stands are not straight. There is a slight bend below the spring mounting point. Are you sure the side stand bushing is not worn?

I can't believe you didn't buy him for the stipes. I might have to get my starsky on and put some of those on mine when I repaint (In about 9 yrs time at the rate I'm going   ) .

I'd keep 'em - noting like a bit of idividuality! 

(Que the Monty Phyton fans.....  "We are all individuals".....  "I'm not!")

yeah love the stripe, makes him look even bigger! a friend did suggest i got it put on my trousers too so it runs along continuously but i thought that was a bit far! it really was love at first sight, sat on him and gave the man the deposit (not the slightest bit impulsive!). As for side stand it is definitely bent, he looks like hes lying down, not too bad with the two inch block of wood hes about where he is supposed to be.

Been thinking of getting something custom for the panniers, starting to look a bit scratched and would love something a bit different for them (not pink and sparkly, anyone who suggests that will greatly offend! )

about the sidestand, i straightened mine out by heating it up with a torch welder , with the bike on the centerstand and the side stand still mounted , and when red hot i just straigthened it out by hand, (please use a glove ).
it still leans more than most bikes , but  far less than before. 

k-rider

Sounds like its a very good plan!will have to get it done next time i have the chance. Hes going in for quite a bit of work as soon as all the parts are delivered.

https://www.k100-forum.com/t3452-permanent-side-stand-puck?highlight=sidestand


try this link , it might be a solution


k-rider

mine already has a block welded onto the bottom. Ive coped well with the center for the past year. Will get it sorted but its not an essential at the moment!

Having just done a centre stand swap with my donor bike, I now have a spare side stand if you want it. It will need a new bush (unless I can find where it went to in my come in handy box of bits) or use the one you already have - assuming that it is not too worn - they don't wear that much as they don't tend to be moved with load on them.

James Sherlock do them for £6.48 (bush) and £4.49 (bolt for 16V side stand)

I know you said that you don't like second hand bits, but it's there if you want it.

wow that's a really kind offer, how much you want for it?

Becky wrote:wow that's a really kind offer, how much you want for it?

If it is of use to you...I'll take a pint of Guinness off you if/when we make it to Ireland in September!

Send me a PM with an address and I'll get it in the post to you as soon as I can. It's not heavy or bulky so shouldn't cost much to send. 

It's not perfect, but might be better than the one you have - if it's not, then feel free to chuck it.

Becky,

I put the side stand in the post to you this morning (Royal Mail) - hopefully should be with you tomorrow or shortly thereafter.

Just got it this morning, thank you so much! Definitely owe you a few pints! Thanks again x

 Hope it is of use to you.

(Now what is 92KK doing about that September meet.....?)

Yeah i need another holiday to look forward to after Germany! Passport came today which is a huge relief with all the delays that have been on the news!

Don't forget your European Health Card!

Make sure you don't use one of the dodgy sites that ask you to pay, as it is FREE from the NHS.

Mike

PaulLipscomb wrote: Hope it is of use to you.

(Now what is 92KK doing about that September meet.....?)

I was busy posting about the August meet.......intended the September meet to follow.

Out again today!

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Nice pics ,and a very nice looking machine


k-rider

Thanks  i love my Bikey!!!

Some nice photos!! You will have a lot more after ger€any and your trips over here!!

Definitely! Love that road some of the pictures were taken on. just a single track, some stunning views. Take a book up there, park up and just read for an hour or so. Love how friendly bikers are, only a few people use that road (6 in the hour i was there today)but every time a biker has passed they always stop toi make sure i havnt broken down!

You do realise you are expected to visit Craggy Island. Bikey will want his photo taken outside it.

I notice a black Armadillo follows Bikey, I see him in the photos, on the ground beside Bikey. Still can't work out if he is minding Bikey or 'washing his wheels'. You can have tea and scones at Craggy Island too. If you Google 'Glenquin' its in the Burren in County Clare.

Ha ha the armadillo keeps its eye on him and stops him pushing over smaller bikes when I'm not looking! And sounds like a plan! Anywhere else I should go?

Nice pictures, looks like a lovely road for riding, I'll go out for a little spin later today as well, have to decide wether I take the bicycle or the K, All the bikes need attention from time to time, maybe I'll take both out for a ride..

But bicycles are evil! Hurt myself more on a bicycle than i have on a motorbike (fingers crossed!) Tore the ligament in my ankle on a bicycle, did the tendon in my shoulder but that was on the moped so that dosnt count! Nothing beats the freedom of a motorbike, having all that power at the twist of your wrist!!

 
That's a fine looking machine you have there Becky like the stripe,
Reminds me of a company on German ebay who do graphics for the K RT/LT


BIG D

Timeless.  Thanks for sharing.

Do love his stripe! Definitely helps him go faster

Becky wrote:But bicycles are evil! Hurt myself more on a bicycle than i have on a motorbike (fingers crossed!) Tore the ligament in my ankle on a bicycle, did the tendon in my shoulder but that was on the moped so that dosnt count! Nothing beats the freedom of a motorbike, having all that power at the twist of your wrist!!

We'll have to disagree on that, I enjoy freedom on 2 wheels motorised and pedal powered, It's brilliant to twist the throttle and fly up a hill, and while the uphill on the bicycle is dreadful, the sense of achievement when you made it is very nice as well. 

Could not resist the K today, went up to Galtymore Mountain and did a little hike there

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Looks beautiful! Maybe you can take me and Bikey when we come over visiting

My godmother lives up there, Glen of Aherlow. Its awesome. There are two campsites in the Glen, a few miles west of Bansha!!

Limerick or Cork to the Glen, Cahir, then on to the Vee, Lismore and Cappoquin, Dungarvan, eventually back to Cork.

It being Fathers Day my kids took me to lunch in Kinsale. www.tridenthotel.com. Otherwise I too would have been in the Glen of Aherlow. But first my son and myself checked out the R600 around the Old Head of Kinsale. Any golfers will need to check out the course at the Old Head of Kinsale. Its in the world top 100.

Sagi are you good for a camp trip to www.norevalley.com on Friday? I am planning to head off Friday morning just to be set up early. . .

Which port would be the best one for me to travel from on my end? Ive tried looking at the one down the road but they stopped sailing to Ireland in 2010 apparently  just trying to get a guess on price for when i come over!

Just looked at Liverpool to Dublin for me and bikey, £100 return, not too bad but might make a week of it when i do come over  good excuse to anyway!

Your other choice is take the A55 across to Holyhead. But the Liverpool route should be ok too. Make it a week is a good idea. Paul Lispcomb did a good route. Sagi knows a few good places!!

Becky wrote:Looks beautiful! Maybe you can take me and Bikey when we come over visiting

Sounds like a plan, although it it is quite a tough climb to get a good view of the lake, but loads of nice places on this island, most of them I have not seen so far.

Sagi are you good for a camp trip to www.norevalley.com on Friday? I am planning to head off Friday morning just to be set up early. . .




This weekend I can't made plans to meet up with a friend from Dublin. But I'll join in for the August weekend, and maybe another time before that

Sounds good! Will have to see how finances are after Germany but if I don't manage to make the August meet I'll definitely be over for the September one!

I'm always up for a bit of exploring (usually end up down people's driveways by accident but sometimes it really pays off and find some stunning roads) love just going and getting lost! If all else fails can always ask a man for directions :p

I just can't say Becky's black BMW from Blackpool three times over.  

Becky wrote:I'm always up for a bit of exploring (usually end up down people's driveways by accident but sometimes it really pays off and find some stunning roads) love just going and getting lost! If all else fails can always ask a man for directions :p

Which goes to prove you cant get anywhere without a man.......you did say Bikey is a man??

AJ.Valente wrote:I just can't say Becky's black BMW from Blackpool three times over.  

Try Becky's black Bikey BMW from Blackpool.