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Sean_Morgan
05-06-20, 07:30 PM
What you mean I've got one in my wallet going to use it for beer in a minute :D[emoji23][emoji23]
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i have a £5 coin somewhere.
timwilky
06-06-20, 11:42 AM
Test ride complete, really enjoyed the more upright rding position. May have to adjust gear lever position, definately mirrors. very responsive. Deposit paid.
Pick up in 10 days. To add to my current policy about £100.
punyXpress
06-06-20, 11:46 AM
Sounds like a result there, Tim.
Well Done !
Test ride complete, really enjoyed the more upright rding position. May have to adjust gear lever position, definately mirrors. very responsive. Deposit paid.
Pick up in 10 days. To add to my current policy about £100.
yes yes but the biggest question is are you actually going to put some miles on it :D
saying that, you have more than likely rode more miles than me in the past 2 years :(
congratz on the new bike :smt049
Sir Trev
06-06-20, 02:24 PM
Nice one Tim. Nothing like a new bike to make you want to get out there.
Adam Ef
07-06-20, 12:29 PM
Out on this weapon. It's been a month or two and my muscle memory for it has totally gone. Bit of a shock trying to wrangle it and make it behave.
Location scouting for other plans in the pipeline too :-)
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Adam Ef
08-06-20, 07:13 PM
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zsv650s
08-06-20, 07:14 PM
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Very nice get some knobblies on it and get your **** down green laning good fun :p
Adam Ef
08-06-20, 07:19 PM
Lots of byways near us.. mostly gravel. The Fosse Way and loads over Wiltshire way. It's going to be my economical commuter too (80ish mpg apparently!) so can't go too extreme on the tyres. The Michelin Siracs on there are not far off new either, so might have to stay with them for a while. Any budget is going into sprocket swaps and an EJK to give it a little more bite. That and getting some brake pads in it that actually work. Short test ride out this evening was a bit scary when I realised how bad the brakes are! Good job it doesn't get up to speed very quickly. :-)
zsv650s
08-06-20, 07:22 PM
Lots of byways near us.. mostly gravel. The Fosse Way and loads over Wiltshire way. It's going to be my economical commuter too, so can;t go too extreme on the tyres. The Michelin Siracs on there are not far off new either, so might have to stay with them for a while. Any budget is going into sprocket swaps and an EJK to give it a little more bite. That and getting some brake pads in it that actually work. Short test ride out this evening was a bit scary when I realised how bad the brakes are! Good job it doesn't get up to speed very quickly. :-)
I had a kmx with a single disc that didn't stop either great fun :D
Lots of byways near us.. mostly gravel. The Fosse Way and loads over Wiltshire way. It's going to be my economical commuter too (80ish mpg apparently!) so can't go too extreme on the tyres. The Michelin Siracs on there are not far off new either, so might have to stay with them for a while. Any budget is going into sprocket swaps and an EJK to give it a little more bite. That and getting some brake pads in it that actually work. Short test ride out this evening was a bit scary when I realised how bad the brakes are! Good job it doesn't get up to speed very quickly. :-)EJK ?
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Adam Ef
08-06-20, 07:43 PM
Electronic Jetting Kit. Similar to a power commander but simpler just affects fuelling at a few throttle levels, not timing etc.
zsv650s
08-06-20, 08:12 PM
Can you pick up a spare set of wheels you will struggle if it gets wet and dirty ��
Dave20046
08-06-20, 08:44 PM
Big smiles Adam :thumbsup:
I need room for one of those
Adam Ef
08-06-20, 08:53 PM
Can you pick up a spare set of wheels you will struggle if it gets wet and dirty ��
I'm keeping an eye out. All a bit out of budget for now though. Hopefully by winter time.
SV650rules
09-06-20, 08:06 AM
Short test ride out this evening was a bit scary when I realised how bad the brakes are! Good job it doesn't get up to speed very quickly. :-)
Really don't want brakes that are too sharp on an off-roader, 'scary' is when you ride knobblies on wet tarmac.......... :o you just have to adjust to not stopping or cornering as quick, luckily off-roaders are lighter than road bikes, but also taller ( I have had a few but the 35 inch+ seat height does not suit my vertically challenged legs ).
Adam Ef
09-06-20, 10:53 AM
There is literally nothing happening with the front brake right now. It feels like someone has oiled the pads and the rotor looks oily too. Taking it apart to have a look. New pads ordered.
+ I've never accidentally hit the rev limiter on other bikes. Has happened a few times on this one already :-)
SV650rules
09-06-20, 03:52 PM
There is literally nothing happening with the front brake right now. It feels like someone has oiled the pads and the rotor looks oily too. Taking it apart to have a look. New pads ordered.
+ I've never accidentally hit the rev limiter on other bikes. Has happened a few times on this one already :-)
I was shocked how quickly my Suzuki DRZ400 would gain revs - and the low gearing makes it easy to hit rev limit in lower gears... nice bike but as I said too tall for me.
Adam Ef
09-06-20, 06:16 PM
Back here again... on a more appropriate bike for it :-)
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dirtydog
09-06-20, 06:19 PM
Made my mate jump today, did it about 6 times. Best bit is he squeals every single time
I'll have to position my phone next time and film it :smt044
daktulos
10-06-20, 06:33 AM
Happy 20th Birthday!
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Dave20046
10-06-20, 10:04 AM
Made my mate jump today, did it about 6 times. Best bit is he squeals every single time
I'll have to position my phone next time and film it :smt044
Please do. I'm a ****, but I love making people jump
Simple things
Adam Ef
10-06-20, 10:58 AM
Smile from a few days ago. I finally managed to contact the DVLA and get tax paid on the GSXR. They have stopped issuing any new V5 documents for the foreseeable future but you can tax with the VIN on the phone to them.
So still no V5 for it, but I can use it.
carelesschucca
10-06-20, 11:03 AM
Just popping in (first time in ages) and immediately seeing old names and faces. That brought a smile.
Right I'm away now the lycra and self inflicted pain are calling ��
Adam Ef
10-06-20, 11:31 AM
^ :-)
garynortheast
10-06-20, 12:09 PM
Just popping in (first time in ages) and immediately seeing old names and faces. That brought a smile.
Right I'm away now the lycra and self inflicted pain are calling ��
Welcome back! Where've you been? We need to know.
carelesschucca
10-06-20, 12:30 PM
I've turned into 'one of those' cyclists from the other threads. Doing about 6,000 miles a year under my own steam. I'm fitter than I've ever been, stopped smoking the lot.
I went from being a supremely confident rider to not trusting myself due to lack of miles and trying to do the same speeds, I became a danger. So to save my life I sold the Street R and a guy from Inverness got to love her.
I miss riding motorbikes every so often but not that much. Weird how things change. I only bought a bike because I wasn't fitting in my leathers and now I don't even try to get in them.
STRAMASHER
10-06-20, 03:15 PM
Hope your good,dood.
To dangerous that road cycling! Careful now!
Sir Trev
10-06-20, 06:22 PM
Good to see you Careless.
dirtydog
10-06-20, 07:22 PM
Please do. I'm a ****, but I love making people jump
Simple things
I'll see what I can do, obviously just for you as I don't find that sort of thing amusing at all ;)
I've turned into 'one of those' cyclists from the other threads. Doing about 6,000 miles a year under my own steam. I'm fitter than I've ever been, stopped smoking the lot.
I went from being a supremely confident rider to not trusting myself due to lack of miles and trying to do the same speeds, I became a danger. So to save my life I sold the Street R and a guy from Inverness got to love her.
I miss riding motorbikes every so often but not that much. Weird how things change. I only bought a bike because I wasn't fitting in my leathers and now I don't even try to get in them.
Hope your good,dood.
To dangerous that road cycling! Careful now!
fek me they are crawling out the woodwork :D
chris8886
10-06-20, 10:12 PM
fek me they are crawling out the woodwork :D
I'd been looking for words to that effect, but was wanting to be a little more, errrrr, diplomatic! :smt043
Dave20046
11-06-20, 10:24 AM
Maybe 2020 will be the year people use their bikes least, causing a forum resurgance and orginastion of more rideouts - making 2021 the year people use their bikes most.
Or maybe we'll just quibble over which generation of SV looks best and why bourbons are the superior biscuit.
STRAMASHER
11-06-20, 10:25 AM
fek me they are crawling out the woodwork :D
big brother is watching you.:p
(SV or no SV!)
...or just bored in work ;)
Grant66
11-06-20, 10:28 AM
bourbons are the superior biscuit.
The bourbon is inferior in every way (taste, texture and dunkability) to the chocolate hobnob. Extra diabetes points for the caramel ones.
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Surely its got to be the chocolate covered malted milk?
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Dave20046
11-06-20, 12:31 PM
The bourbon is inferior in every way (taste, texture and dunkability) to the chocolate hobnob. Extra diabetes points for the caramel ones.
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Only dunkability is inferior but you have an ample 3 seconds until disintegration territory which is plenty of time to reap the double choclatey returns. Smooth and squidy texture with no healthy, gritty oat bits leaving you with a mouth like a washed up castaway.
Dave20046
11-06-20, 12:32 PM
Surely its got to be the chocolate covered malted milk?
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Leibniz ...close contender :cheers:
garynortheast
11-06-20, 01:13 PM
Smooth and squidy texture
Urgh! Squidgy I can cope with, but sqidy! No thanks, I don't eat seafood.
Anyway we all know it's Farmhouse Flips (or Oat Flips as they seem to have become). Maximum fat levels in a healthy disguise.
Dave20046
11-06-20, 03:05 PM
Urgh! Squidgy I can cope with, but sqidy! No thanks, I don't eat seafood.
Anyway we all know it's Farmhouse Flips (or Oat Flips as they seem to have become). Maximum fat levels in a healthy disguise.
oops. I think even I draw the line at seafood biscuits . Although I do love squid!
They are a good one . I'm paticularly keen on chocolate covered ginger biscuits too.
Sir Trev
11-06-20, 05:53 PM
coconut rings.
burn him!!!!!
The bits always get stuck in my teeth.
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chris8886
11-06-20, 08:20 PM
They are a good one . I'm paticularly keen on chocolate covered ginger biscuits too.
M&S chocolate covered ginger biscuits are the dogs danglies!
burn him!!!!!
here, here. Coconut :smt078
Dave20046
11-06-20, 10:33 PM
M&S chocolate covered ginger biscuits are the dogs danglies!
here, here. Coconut :smt078
Will add those to the list, don;t think I've tried them - usually on the Borrders or morrisons finest
shiftin_gear98
12-06-20, 06:26 AM
Can you imagine this conversation twist out of lock down?
maviczap
12-06-20, 06:02 PM
I've turned into 'one of those' cyclists from the other threads. Doing about 6,000 miles a year under my own steam. I'm fitter than I've ever been, stopped smoking the lot.
I went from being a supremely confident rider to not trusting myself due to lack of miles and trying to do the same speeds, I became a danger. So to save my life I sold the Street R and a guy from Inverness got to love her.
I miss riding motorbikes every so often but not that much. Weird how things change. I only bought a bike because I wasn't fitting in my leathers and now I don't even try to get in them.
Once he was a young Padawan, now a Jedi master of the cyclismo
Once he was a young Padawan, now a Jedi master of the chlamydia
there sorted :smt037
due to all his new found bum chums :smt016
SV650rules
19-06-20, 06:56 PM
Fitted new grips to golf clubs, turned out easier and cheaper than I thought....
Adam Ef
21-06-20, 08:46 PM
120 ish miles on the CRF today. Seems to be ok for longer journeys (avoiding motorways). Even with the currently dodgy front forks. Mostly with the throttle pinned and plenty of bouncing off the rev limiter / working the gears to get up to national limits. It does ok for a 250! 6th gear is pretty useless (shift into it at 65mph and you actually start slowing down) so going to play with alternative sprocket(s). Best tank was 106mpg and worst has been 65mpg. Currently averaging 76mpg! I'm sure that will change once I install the fuel trickery box.
timwilky
24-06-20, 12:26 PM
It is no longer an order.
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That snow shovel needs to go. and then investigate a suitable alternative screen, its current job is to blow the breeze into my face.
Seat cowl ordered, rear pegs already off. I have bikes to get away from my wonderful generous wife. not take her with me. She keeps talking sidecars, listened in when the insurers asked about mods and mentioned side car.
the last time I drove one of them was a Cossack Ural in ......1978 with the chair on the wrong side to scare the passenger.
Sir Trev
24-06-20, 05:46 PM
Very nice Tim but how will you mount a top box to that rear end?
(joke, obvs)
timwilky
24-06-20, 06:32 PM
I have already worked out that the disc lock fills the available storage. meaning dry days only as no room for the plastic romper suit.
I actually have a rack for the little gixxer so maybe that is still my away day toy. Seriously though I have looked at the silly touring package, Doesn't help that my gobby SIL has a bandit 1250 with the full set up. I explain I do away with decent hotels and arrange for them to send on my luggage, obviously after they launder it.
Daughter is buying me a R&G tail tidy for my birthday. Gobby SIL say "I would have told them to fit it in the cost", and the hugger and the seat cowl and the screen. Then says, I came here to look at a bike and they wouldn't do a deal!
shiftin_gear98
25-06-20, 07:58 AM
Very nice Tim, enjoy.
Grant66
25-06-20, 03:16 PM
Lovely weather for a tootle round the Dales.
Lots of bikes out, unfortunately didn't see much social distancing going on in the town's.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200625/a77a57e95f057689e5462195820827ba.jpg
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Adam Ef
27-06-20, 06:56 AM
https://www.facebook.com/Supermofools/videos/583250135946819/
A nice 22KM Mountain Bike Ride this morning. Was nice to be out in the cooler, slightly damp conditions.
DarrenSV650S
29-06-20, 01:00 PM
Avatar changes work now! When did that get fixed? :smt038
Chris_SVS
29-06-20, 01:13 PM
SMOTD for me too
Grant66
29-06-20, 02:18 PM
Avatar changes work now! When did that get fixed? :smt038So they do :)
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Yesterday, Ethariel brought it to my attention so I asked TSM to cast his spells. That's why mine changed, it was a test.
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Adam Ef
29-06-20, 08:38 PM
Cutting it fine....
DwsGucE-W3M
garynortheast
29-06-20, 09:17 PM
Cutting it fine....
DwsGucE-W3M
Perfectly timed Adam!
Chris_SVS
29-06-20, 09:29 PM
That couldn't have been much closer
DarrenSV650S
29-06-20, 10:12 PM
I'm never that lucky :p
shiftin_gear98
30-06-20, 06:56 AM
Having cycled to work Friday and yesterday it was quite a lot of fun on the GSXR this morning.
Cycling is a great way to start the day, but so too is a good hoon.
Adam Ef
30-06-20, 05:52 PM
I really like the motorbike to get to work, but always want to cycle home to destress after the day. An hour of cycling home is great for getting all of the crap from the day out of my head.
Cycled both ways today and luckily managed to time it inbetween the rain.
Chris_SVS
30-06-20, 06:10 PM
When I changed job to one across the road I regretted not commuting more.
Hopefully future gainful employment suits some sort of a commute
Sir Trev
30-06-20, 07:17 PM
When I changed job to one across the road I regretted not commuting more.
Hopefully future gainful employment suits some sort of a commute
I've had experience of working at home, near home and anything up to two hours commute over the years. Have got to say that being at or near home leads to feeling a bit trapped in one place after a while but equally the sheer waste of time a 45 minute commute brings, coupled with a long and stressful day, means I am so tired by the time I get home I'm no use for anything. Being locked down for the last three months means I now work more regular hours, as I'm not hanging about at work waiting for the traffic volumes to reduce before setting off home and saving a fortune in petrol and wear and tear on the car. Plus I can go straight into the garden as soon as I turn the laptop off. On balance I'd rather be pretty close to home.
Chris_SVS
30-06-20, 07:26 PM
Yeah I get that Trev. Went from 17mi commute to just under 1mi but now I'd love something somewhere in the middle. Far enough to warrant getting the Tracer out and a decent cycle each way
I don't want much
timwilky
02-07-20, 01:31 PM
I work from the bottom of the garden, even known to log in, in my PJs, after checking email on tablet whilst still in bed. But sunny days there is nothing wrong with an early morning commute to put me in the frame of mind to do a days work when I get home. and the 30 mile commute home from the bottom of the garden at the end of the day.
i can now go and get my bike MOT'd as the travel distance rule has been lifted.
this means that its going to **** down from soon to next year... lol
still cant go holiday though :-( oohh wait does a camping hut count as self catering?
timwilky
03-07-20, 09:32 AM
this means that its going to **** down from soon to next year... lol
Not stopped here since I picked up the new bike. It ain't been out the garage. Still I blame the wife for jinxing it. She bought a new sun lounger.
i can now go and get my bike MOT'd as the travel distance rule has been lifted.
this means that its going to **** down from soon to next year... lol
still cant go holiday though :-( oohh wait does a camping hut count as self catering?
As long as everything you need is self contained; cooking facilities, bathroom facilities etc, then it's all good.
As long as everything you need is self contained; cooking facilities, bathroom facilities etc, then it's all good.
what if i jump over the border a few miles. are the rules different.
oohh wait we are going to impose a 2 week isolation for people coming from england into scotland so the return is a no no.
Adam Ef
04-07-20, 09:58 AM
Heading up to see my Dad and Brother today. First time the kids will have seen them in three months. A mixed feelings day though as we're going because it would have been my Mum's birthday. Visiting the cemetery and then a picnic in the rain. Seems fitting.
what if i jump over the border a few miles. are the rules different.
oohh wait we are going to impose a 2 week isolation for people coming from england into scotland so the return is a no no.
no, they're the same in England currently. Any self catering accommodation can open from today, but any with shared facilities are not yet open. I think England is the 11th, and Scotland is the 15th July.
Got my hair cut after three months. The mop has gone!
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garynortheast
07-07-20, 06:02 PM
Got my hair cut after three months. The mop has gone!
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Cut my own a couple of weeks back. Grade 3 on top, grade 2, sides and back.
Chris_SVS
11-07-20, 03:05 PM
Comfy feet in cycling shoes again
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maviczap
11-07-20, 08:03 PM
Post lock down haircut
maviczap
11-07-20, 08:04 PM
Comfy feet in cycling shoes again
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Custom insoles?
Chris_SVS
11-07-20, 08:17 PM
Custom insoles?
Off the shelf as such, I have support insoles in my shoes but they're not really doing much now, and proper custom ones in my everyday shoes.
I just played around and tweaked until they felt slightly invasive, but not uncomfortable. Find out tomorrow how they do :p
maviczap
12-07-20, 07:46 AM
Off the shelf as such, I have support insoles in my shoes but they're not really doing much now, and proper custom ones in my everyday shoes.
I just played around and tweaked until they felt slightly invasive, but not uncomfortable. Find out tomorrow how they do :p
I use SOLES insoles, heat mouldable so you get a good fit.
I don't suffer with foot pain, but these give me a shoe that's comfortable all day. Worth a try
https://yoursole.co.uk/
garynortheast
12-07-20, 08:12 AM
Sitting on the yard by the kitchen and the Rosa Rugosa is in full flower. Everywhere round this side of the house is drenched in the fantastic perfume of the roses.
Penultimate day before the big bike trip starts tomorrow. A couple of days will be spent in the lake district before heading to Fort William to continue the journey.
Adam Ef
12-07-20, 12:04 PM
Perfect temperature to ride this morning. Had to pop to the shops and roads felt perfect on the little 250. One of those rides that isn't a ride, but turns into one as you take the long way home because everything is flowing so well and road conditions etc are so good.
Chris_SVS
12-07-20, 02:43 PM
I use SOLES insoles, heat mouldable so you get a good fit.
I don't suffer with foot pain, but these give me a shoe that's comfortable all day. Worth a try
https://yoursole.co.uk/
Cheers Mav, bookmarked :D
Grant66
12-07-20, 05:41 PM
Got out on the bike for the day, didn't get rained on and had a nice picnic near Hawes.
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Sir Trev
12-07-20, 05:46 PM
First pint in a pub and first meal out in four months. Went to see The Munchkin in Brighton yesterday and stopped over at a nearby hotel. Both the pub and especially the restaurant were very quiet so not many people want to be out and about just yet, not too surprisingly. The hotel was almost deserted. Was very difficult not being able to give her a hug though! Kept well away from the seafront and town centre and as it was such a lovely start to the day there was a LOT of traffic heading in to town as we were on our way home this morning.
chris8886
12-07-20, 09:51 PM
First cricket match of the year, so good to be back out there playing, can't wait for league cricket to start next week now!
Craig380
13-07-20, 08:20 AM
First cricket match of the year, so good to be back out there playing, can't wait for league cricket to start next week now!
We have a local club cricket pitch nearby, and they played their first match on Saturday. You can hear the firm smack of willow on leather* and appeals to the ump from our house, it was very pleasing to have that soundtrack to a sunny day again.
(* other cricketing clichés are available)
Famous album covers as imagined by the folks in a care home:
https://www.thepoke.co.uk/2020/07/13/care-home-residents-recreate-iconic-album-covers-absolutely-joyous/
timwilky
13-07-20, 10:21 AM
10 times mileage put on the odometer.
Yesterday morning 12. when I got home from first ride 123.
So different cornering sat upright. I must have done it in the 70s but forgotten and at one point felt I had to push down on what naturally would have been taken faster smoother on the GSXR. So yes learning the new bike.
First panic still on drive, started it and two lights on. ABS and traction control, oh poo faults already! But immediately cleared as I moved. I really should read the manual.
Adam Ef
13-07-20, 08:04 PM
Lowered gearing on the CRF250L and the gearing now makes so much more sense. Haven't tried it at NSL yet and imagine it's going to be revving a bit up there! But it's not really for that and dropping a tooth on the front and going up 2 on the rear has put all the gears in perfect place for use around town and B roads. Supposedly better for off-road too.
Lowered gearing on the CRF250L and the gearing now makes so much more sense. Haven't tried it at NSL yet and imagine it's going to be revving a bit up there! But it's not really for that and dropping a tooth on the front and going up 2 on the rear has put all the gears in perfect place for use around town and B roads. Supposedly better for off-road too.I wonder why it was so overgeared, economy?
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Adam Ef
13-07-20, 11:20 PM
I think to make sure it gets up to 70mph without feeling like it's revving too much and also, yes, economy. 6th gear was totally useless though. You'd get up to 70mph in 5th, shift to 6th and it would gradually slow down again even with the throttle wide open. 1st gear had no pulling power either. Now it feels much more like it has a bit of grab to the throttle instead of feeling spongey.
maviczap
29-07-20, 07:36 PM
Saw a original MV Augusta 750 being ridden, yes ridden on the road this afternoon.
Couldn't take and pictures as I was driving, but it made a lovely sound.
garynortheast
29-07-20, 07:44 PM
Saw a original MV Augusta 750 being ridden, yes ridden on the road this afternoon.
Couldn't take and pictures as I was driving, but it made a lovely sound.
Good to see it being ridden instead of being tailored about to shows!
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