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Quiff Wichard
11-05-10, 09:23 AM
yep-
Top box..
too good a bargain with matching colour.. just HAD to get it.. Scotland. A/R and France trips this year . its a must .. it doesnt look too bads either IMO
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/09052010418.jpg
Monty wants to come too..
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/09052010420.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/09052010423.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/09052010424.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/09052010425.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/09052010429.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/09052010421.jpg
Quiff Wichard
11-05-10, 09:25 AM
pics off me phone so poor quality ..
now, THIS is how we went up to scotland last year.. will be a bit easier this year I guess..
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/09052010431.jpg
hopefully got me a baglux bag and tank cover today too... so .,.
yep
OLD man tourer ... that's me now .!
so .,.
yep
OLD man tourer ... that's me now .!
Join the Club old bean... :salut:
Lookin good BTW.
rictus01
11-05-10, 10:21 AM
:smt044 I obviously haven't got the hang of this biking thing then, just about manage a credit card, a packet of fags and a Zippo on the Superduke, but then who needs more than that.....;)
Cheers Mark.
Dicky Ticker
11-05-10, 10:37 AM
Hair dryer,straightening tongs,bed socks hot water bottles---sky's the limit:)
The Guru
11-05-10, 10:57 AM
Oh dear..
I like the panniers, but the top box spoils the look. But like you say, at least its practical and Mandy will be able to have a sleep without falling off..
Very nice!
Brilliant bike too!
What make and model is the bike ;)
davepreston
11-05-10, 12:16 PM
quiff whats happened ,youve changed, i dont recognise you anymore :smt022
Quiff Wichard
11-05-10, 12:25 PM
ha its for all of Mandy's stuff Rictus.. I will travel with only 2 t shirts. me leathers and some hair gel.. ask Fizz he knows I travel light.. !
Iansv II
11-05-10, 12:36 PM
Welcome to the club, My versys got a topbox and panniers recently too :)
rictus01
11-05-10, 12:37 PM
Na I think it's more a case of once Mandy's on the bike you needed something ugly to offsetting..........;)
rictus01
11-05-10, 12:38 PM
Welcome to the club, My versys got a topbox and panniers recently too :)
Now all you need is a Mandy......:cool:
dizzyblonde
11-05-10, 01:25 PM
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/09052010420.jpg
SO a nice drill attachment to make a big hole in the top and Monty Dog can come for a ride too.....I think hes hinting there Quiff:p
That top box will take your industrial hairdryer and products nicely Quiff. :D
Bluepete
11-05-10, 04:37 PM
That top box will take your industrial hairdryer and some of your products nicely Quiff. :D
My GOD! That looks mahoosive!
I'll post up pics of mine tomorrow after the top box finally gets fitted and we can compare sizes.
No smutty comments please.
Save it all up!
Pete ;)
My GOD! That looks mahoosive!
45 litres to be exact :wink:
Have to admit i think it looks alot better having the top box with the panniers :thumright:
-Ralph-
11-05-10, 07:54 PM
will be a bit easier this year I guess..
OLD man tourer ... that's me now .!
It's amazing the difference a year or so can make to the luggage space you need...
A weekend away in 2006
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/colinbal4/SkyeBikeTrip023.jpg
A weekend away in 2007
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd82/colinbal4/CIMG3744-1.jpg
2008 was the same, 2009 was the same but I had a woman with me so the above photo grew a pair of side panniers instead of the tailpack.
And what luggage capacity am I taking to the GM in 2010?
http://www.carsrusuk.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/vectra-sri-estate-black/vectra-sri-estate-silver-front-view.jpg
fizzwheel
11-05-10, 07:55 PM
some hair gel..
He is right he always takes his hair products, look I have proof...
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/fizzwheel/Welsh%20TT/DSC_0271.jpg
;)
Speedy Claire
11-05-10, 08:00 PM
Looks great Quiff, and loads of space too!
yorkie_chris
11-05-10, 09:57 PM
Oh dear :smt082
Oh dear :smt082
+1
Practical, no doubt - but TBH fugly:smt022
Quiff Wichard
11-05-10, 10:37 PM
He is right he always takes his hair products, look I have proof...
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/fizzwheel/Welsh%20TT/DSC_0271.jpg
;)
ha thought u wud pop up somewhere..
I recall u takin that pic.. it was on Hovis' welsh TT- the weekend before his passing..and it is MAND's hair product..
lukemillar
11-05-10, 10:47 PM
Spot the difference:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/09052010424.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/30/GoldWing.jpg
:lol:
I believe you Dave :0)
as we've shared an out side cold water tap.... many moons ago.
Spot the difference:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/09052010424.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/30/GoldWing.jpg
:lol:
How very dare you....! :smt065
-Ralph-
11-05-10, 11:19 PM
Spot the difference:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b326/sigourneysbeaver/09052010424.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/30/GoldWing.jpg
:lol:
Nope, looks like the same bike to me ;)
Quiff Wichard
12-05-10, 10:21 AM
ha luke that is funny.. Mandy couldnt tell the difference to be honest.. hee hee
oh Richie I believe the outside cold tap was a 3 sum.. with the toned Dr Rich (aka white rabbit)
Luckypants
12-05-10, 10:31 AM
Looks great Quiff, and loads of space too!
No it looks lardy IMHO, hence no top box for me! :D So don't you be getting no ideas! :kiss:
Quiff Wichard
12-05-10, 10:40 AM
it does look lardy.. and its a pain to fit.. the pannier brackets are real springy and need pulling to align with the holes.. need about 5 arms.. so its not a quick undo and off and grab handles back on when in Scotland etc.. but can be done.. I goin have another look at it in a bit but it is hailstoning like the devil here at moment..
I have a brand new never fitted renntec luggage rack now here to sell but Mike has one and Bri dont need it and I dont know any other old people with a VFR
Luckypants
12-05-10, 10:53 AM
I have a brand new never fitted renntec luggage rack now here to sell but Mike has one No I don't, but would like one...
Quiff Wichard
12-05-10, 12:30 PM
No I don't, but would like one...
OOO me thought you had one.. wanna buy mine? £65 new £64.99 to you
Dicky Ticker
13-05-10, 08:57 AM
Re-Cold water tap----not the one in the field behind the pub when a certain moderator was getting his monies worth out of his tyres and got a puncture.
What year was that?------Sorry for the derail but jolted a memory
Quiff Wichard
13-05-10, 09:27 AM
Re-Cold water tap----not the one in the field behind the pub when a certain moderator was getting his monies worth out of his tyres and got a puncture.
What year was that?------Sorry for the derail but jolted a memory
not a derail.. I think the purpose of this thread has been served now- namely to take the pee outta me and move me toward a Honda Goldwing..:D
the year ?? was a North /South .. must have been around 2006 cos I had my SV ??
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