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Sorry about the picture quality. I must have used my box brownie!!!
I can get better ones, it's suspended from the workshop roof at the minute getting new front disc .(save bending down)
Bro is the designer engineer, i do all the welding eg frame, exhausts any ally
Won various engineering categories at bike shows
It's all bitch to ride with a twist grip clutch
Yes it's it riden to shows.
Some self built bikes mysteriously appear from back of vans .????
I can get better ones, it's suspended from the workshop roof at the minute getting new front disc .(save bending down)
Bro is the designer engineer, i do all the welding eg frame, exhausts any ally
Won various engineering categories at bike shows
It's all bitch to ride with a twist grip clutch
Yes it's it riden to shows.
Some self built bikes mysteriously appear from back of vans .????
A lot of skill and effort there !! Excellent .
Is it a hard tail ??
I'll bet its bitch to turn !!
I like the solid wheels , like the old drag racers centrelines !!
Yes hard tail.frame fabricated on a RSJ
used as datum to keep everything in line.
Like I said bitch to ride with huge tires and no front break lever and clutch .
Definitely not for everyday use !@!!!
Loads of initiative features including making 1x1 ratio transfer box milled out of solid aluminium billet to line the drive chain to the back sprocket (see photo).so infact using 2 chains.
Practically everything made as one off bar forks, engine, tyres.
Loads of details at hand if anyone thinking of mods .
used as datum to keep everything in line.
Like I said bitch to ride with huge tires and no front break lever and clutch .
Definitely not for everyday use !@!!!
Loads of initiative features including making 1x1 ratio transfer box milled out of solid aluminium billet to line the drive chain to the back sprocket (see photo).so infact using 2 chains.
Practically everything made as one off bar forks, engine, tyres.
Loads of details at hand if anyone thinking of mods .
How do you find the gearing? If I had kept mine I would definitely have lowered the final drive by a tooth or two. First just seemed a bit too high if I needed to crawl over anything or just needed to go slow!Picked the best day of the BH weekend (Saturday) to enjoy a green lane loop round Box Hill with a mate.
Really pleased with the 690 so far. Just ordered a graphics kit and a few other bits for it.
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That’s exactly what I have done, definitely makes a difference. Smoother riding over rough terrain like larger rocks, but still has enough ‘go’ when on the tarmac.
Morning All,
New graphics from Backyard Designs (backyarddesign.co.uk) applied to the 690.
Really impressed with the quality, their website allows you to customise the design, add your name, different logos etc.
Not done a whole bike myself before, but just took my time and am suitably pleased with the result.
Ready for my off-road trip to The Alps in August!
Scott
(The T6 wanted to be in the photo as well...)
New graphics from Backyard Designs (backyarddesign.co.uk) applied to the 690.
Really impressed with the quality, their website allows you to customise the design, add your name, different logos etc.
Not done a whole bike myself before, but just took my time and am suitably pleased with the result.
Ready for my off-road trip to The Alps in August!
Scott
(The T6 wanted to be in the photo as well...)
Michelin Trackers?
No, they are Kenda Trakmasters. Not just cheaper than the Michelins (£109 for a pair), but they also have an extra 4mm of tread depth and are still road legal. First time I have tried them, but so far they are excellent on and off-road.
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Not this year. Been a few times before, but think it is getting too big and the facilities are not as good as they should be for the cost. Plus I got really fed up of people tearing round the off-road trail and scaring the life out of a 'new to off road riding' friend I was taking round. Marshalls didn't seem to do anything about it and didn't give the impression they gave a toss.
Great ride from Ranmore to NewlandsPicked the best day of the BH weekend (Saturday) to enjoy a green lane loop round Box Hill with a mate.
Really pleased with the 690 so far. Just ordered a graphics kit and a few other bits for it.
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New to the forum, this is my pride and joy
A new addition to the garage to keep the 690 company. My new (to me) 2018 1090 Adventure R.
I have had a few KTM V-Twins before, so am loving the noise. It rides great too. I wanted a bike that was 'pre-TFT' with less electronic tech on it, so this fits the bill perfectly. It's not short on power either!! Three previous owners, 8,500 miles and is in excellent overall condition.
I have had a few KTM V-Twins before, so am loving the noise. It rides great too. I wanted a bike that was 'pre-TFT' with less electronic tech on it, so this fits the bill perfectly. It's not short on power either!!
Three previous owners, 8,500 miles and is in excellent overall condition.
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I always preferred the look of this over the CB1000R I had. And by all accounts the 650 is a great bike. Enjoy
A bit late to the motorbike scene but after a midlife crisis (apparently) I took my test late last year and now have a Triumph Trident 660. Love the completely different experience compared to car/van driving.
A bit of a silly one but after spending some time on track I’ve become hooked! Have now got a 2CR R1 track bike and painted it bright pink. Couldn’t be anymore look at me, I just need to get out of novice group now lol!
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