The random rideout pictures thread

[DarrenSV650S]

That reminds me of the red arrow toy I had as a kid

Is that your RS? I quite fancy one for my next bike. How do you like it?

[garynortheast]

Originally Posted by daktulos

Took a 210 mile jaunt with a friend on the hottest day of the year to the AV8 café at Cotswolds Airport.



It's a nice place, decent food and several interesting planes to look at. It's just a shame about the traffic in Oxford on the way back.

Blimey! A Gnat. I worked on one of them belonging to the Red Arrows back in 74.

[redtrummy]

picture before Gary's post 5/6/22 7.24 pm. Is that a sculpture of a cyclist with his head down just over the hedge or the real thing?

[daktulos]

Originally Posted by DarrenSV650S

That reminds me of the red arrow toy I had as a kid

Is that your RS? I quite fancy one for my next bike. How do you like it?

It is - I love it. The suspension is a little hard, but can be softened. The TFT isn't the best, but perfectly fine. The stock tyres aren't really appropriate for the UK climate, but they're being replaced this year. It has a slightly more aggressive lean than a (naked) SV, but it's far from being a sports bike and I'm comfortable enough on it for long distances. I didn't think I'd use the quick-shifter, but it turns out that I do It's very quick, very agile and a lot of fun.

The other bike is a 1.7L Yamaha V-Max. I managed 57 MPG on the ride, Mark 42 MPG (which matters these days!)

[Adam Ef]

I love my RS. Suspension was hard on mine but seems to have got softer as time progresses. A very light and precise feeling bike that's just sporty enough and a great balance of power for real world road use.


You weren't far from me at AV8.

[DarrenSV650S]

Originally Posted by redtrummy

picture before Gary's post 5/6/22 7.24 pm. Is that a sculpture of a cyclist with his head down just over the hedge or the real thing?

It did catch my attention when I was looking at the pictures afterwards!

Just a couple of rocks though

Originally Posted by daktulos

It is - I love it. The suspension is a little hard, but can be softened. The TFT isn't the best, but perfectly fine. The stock tyres aren't really appropriate for the UK climate, but they're being replaced this year. It has a slightly more aggressive lean than a (naked) SV, but it's far from being a sports bike and I'm comfortable enough on it for long distances. I didn't think I'd use the quick-shifter, but it turns out that I do It's very quick, very agile and a lot of fun.

The other bike is a 1.7L Yamaha V-Max. I managed 57 MPG on the ride, Mark 42 MPG (which matters these days!)

Originally Posted by Adam Ef

I love my RS. Suspension was hard on mine but seems to have got softer as time progresses. A very light and precise feeling bike that's just sporty enough and a great balance of power for real world road use.


You weren't far from me at AV8.

Fantastic. Sounds great

[DarrenSV650S]

The Rest and Be Thankful today. Stunning weather. Got stuck in my leathers though, it was a bit hot!















Must have been a classic car show on. I saw a few near Cupar Angus




Caught a few bugs

[admin]

Fabulous looking scenery and roads

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[garynortheast]

Fab scenery and pictures. Makes me want to take a trip up there.

[DarrenSV650S]

Saw these two Superdukes today. Can't decide which model I like more



Also found some new pylons going up near Schiehallion. Probably not that interesting to most, but I'm a sparky so found it quite interesting




The cable was suprisingly light


The scaffold and net is presumably to catch the cable if it falls onto the road! Bit scary to think of, especially since it was live. I could hear it buzzing underneath.