What have you done on your bike today?

I had to get the bike out today, would you believe I get a bit grumpy when I’ve not rode for a few days.
Went for a sausage(v) sarnie and a mug of tea at the cowshed, the best cafe in The Peaks, between Tideswell and Millers Dale.

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Went for a bimble, stopped here for a photo

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Called at a mates house, went to the chemist, came home and put my Specialised Levo FSR e-bike back to standard and gave it a bit of a clean, ready to flog it
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My Vespa had a slight coolant leak when I parked it up in November. I have procrastinated since, but desided to take a look today. 👀 Ran it up to temperature, but no leak. 💦 I guess I'll just have to use it and see if it starts again. 🤷‍♂️
 
Today the sun is out and not as cold as it has been for the last couple of weeks, it's meant to be warming up a bit from today!!🌞 I went out on the Enfield for fuel as my fuel light keeps flashing on, i went to a BP garage, I opened the fuel tank put the nozzle in and over the tannoy i get asked to take my lid off, gave them the middle finger🖕gloves on and fucked off!!:) I went to another BP garage with no issue, imo it's Powertrippin, give them a fucking uniform and it goes to there heads!!:rolleyes: Anyway i then went to Sainsbury's (A different one) for some grub and then Tesco for some beers, priorities!!:ROFLMAO:.
 
WAYNE said:
Today the sun is out and not as cold as it has been for the last couple of weeks, it's meant to be warming up a bit from today!!🌞 I went out on the Enfield for fuel as my fuel light keeps flashing on, i went to a BP garage, I opened the fuel tank put the nozzle in and over the tannoy i get asked to take my lid off, gave them the middle finger🖕gloves on and fucked off!!:) I went to another BP garage with no issue, imo it's Powertrippin, give them a fucking uniform and it goes to there heads!!:rolleyes: Anyway i then went to Sainsbury's (A different one) for some grub and then Tesco for some beers, priorities!!:ROFLMAO:.
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If you pulled up with a convid mask on they wouldn't say anything - even now.
 
WAYNE said:
Today the sun is out and not as cold as it has been for the last couple of weeks, it's meant to be warming up a bit from today!!🌞 I went out on the Enfield for fuel as my fuel light keeps flashing on, i went to a BP garage, I opened the fuel tank put the nozzle in and over the tannoy i get asked to take my lid off, gave them the middle finger🖕gloves on and fucked off!!:) I went to another BP garage with no issue, imo it's Powertrippin, give them a fucking uniform and it goes to there heads!!:rolleyes: Anyway i then went to Sainsbury's (A different one) for some grub and then Tesco for some beers, priorities!!:ROFLMAO:.
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FWIW, BP have an app (as do Shell) that enables the pump and takes payment without the need to interact with the jobsworth at the counter. I never take off my lid and have never been asked to when using these apps. Presumably this is because the payment is preauthorised before the fuel is delivered.
 
GarySN said:
FWIW, BP have an app that enables the pump and takes payment (as do Shell). I never take off my lid and have never been asked to when using these apps. Presumably this is because the payment is preauthorised before the fuel is delivered.
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That is a road to go down, i shall do that, cheers for the heads up!!(y)
 
Barry Hell said:
Or don't buy fuel from bp 🤔
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The BP garage i used without issue is near to me, i was meant to be going to a Shell garage near me but the back road i use was closed!! :rolleyes: I had to ride down a cul de sac and ride through some subways to get to where i wanted to go.:ROFLMAO: I ended up going the wrong way so thats why i ended up going to the first BP garage. All you do in Southampton is taking diversions or sitting in traffic lights, i do remember reading somewhere that Soton has the highest concentration of traffic lights in the UK!!:mad: There is a place called Bitterne and there is a section of road that at a guess is about 800 yards and there are 6 traffic lights to go through, if you get stuck at the first set of lights your fucked because you will get stuck in all them.🤷‍♂️
 
Today i got the Enfield out of the garage to go to the Post Office to post the item i sold on Ebay over the weekend. The Enfield was really badly poping and farting today, the carb icing saga goes on and it was the worst it's been, just shows how cold my garage gets. 🤷‍♂️ The weather is meant to be getting milder over the week ahead because this issue is becoming a pain in the arse!!:rolleyes: Anyway after posting i went for some shopping at Sainsburys and then went for a mini ride out, about 25 miles or so and managed to get the Enfield into top gear for the first time since the carb upgrade.🥳 The bike needs a good blow out, it's looking to be mild tomorrow with a chance of some light rain so i might go for a Salisbury run for a cuppa and a pasty.:)
 
Keep an eye out for old carpets in the free to collect/give away ebay/gumtree adverts. Get as many as you can to cover the garage floor. It will give you a degree or two back.
 
SHarper said:
I had to get the bike out today, would you believe I get a bit grumpy when I’ve not rode for a few days.
Went for a sausage(v) sarnie and a mug of tea at the cowshed, the best cafe in The Peaks, between Tideswell and Millers Dale.

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Went for a bimble, stopped here for a photo

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Called at a mates house, went to the chemist, came home and put my Specialised Levo FSR e-bike back to standard and gave it a bit of a clean, ready to flog it
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Very nice bike, did you sell it? What size is it?
 
SHarper said:
I had to get the bike out today, would you believe I get a bit grumpy when I’ve not rode for a few days.
Went for a sausage(v) sarnie and a mug of tea at the cowshed, the best cafe in The Peaks, between Tideswell and Millers Dale.

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Went for a bimble, stopped here for a photo

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Called at a mates house, went to the chemist, came home and put my Specialised Levo FSR e-bike back to standard and gave it a bit of a clean, ready to flog it
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@SHarper , I am open to do a deal if the Levo is the right size for me, what type of levo is it? How old is it? What extras are you taking off?
 
Fight the streets Fmd said:
@SHarper , I am open to do a deal if the Levo is the right size for me, what type of levo is it? How old is it? What extras are you taking off?
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How big are you? It’s a 2017 Large Levo FSR, one of these
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Turbo Levo FSR Comp 6Fattie

The Turbo Levo FSR Comp 6Fattie has the perfect blend of trail performance, proper handling, technology, and durability. This means that you get a roomy...
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I’m not sure of the battery status, ‘cos I’ve forgotten how to connect my phone to the bike, it must be an app I’ve lost, I’ll look into it tomorrow. It’s had an easy life, but its got a few scratches on the frame from where my Missus’ bike has rubbed against it in the van.

Have a couple of pics of it.
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The only reason I’m getting rid of it is that I’ve bought a new bike.
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There’s a similar one on eBay at the mo, its at £1480


I hope that works.

I’d be happy with £1200

I see you're down Cheltenham way, I’ll meet you halfway and come down to Tamworth Services if you want it, or Cannock Chase if you want a proper go on it.
 
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SHarper said:
How big are you? It’s a 2017 Large Levo FSR, one of these
www.specialized.com

Turbo Levo FSR Comp 6Fattie

The Turbo Levo FSR Comp 6Fattie has the perfect blend of trail performance, proper handling, technology, and durability. This means that you get a roomy...
www.specialized.com www.specialized.com

I’m not sure of the battery status, ‘cos I’ve forgotten how to connect my phone to the bike, it must be an app I’ve lost, I’ll look into it tomorrow. It’s had an easy life, but its got a few scratches on the frame from where my Missus’ bike has rubbed against it in the van.

Have a couple of pics of it.
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The only reason I’m getting rid of it is that I’ve bought a new bike.
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There’s a similar one on eBay at the mo, its at £1480


I hope that works.

I’d be happy with £1200

I see you're down Cheltenham way, I’ll meet you halfway and come down to Tamworth Services if you want it, or Cannock Chase if you want a proper go on it.
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Love Cannock chase, bought a mountain bike for the missus before near there and took my bike too, so we had half a day there, was fab, the Ducati looks nice lol, happy with it?
Would you be interested in doing a deal by adding a very special streetfighter to your stable? I have struggled to use it for a number of years now a few hundred at most the last couple of years. So it might be time👍
I am 181cm so about 5,11 and a bit, so a large might be about right.
 
Fight the streets Fmd said:
Love Cannock chase, bought a mountain bike for the missus before near there and took my bike too, so we had half a day there, was fab, the Ducati looks nice lol, happy with it?
Would you be interested in doing a deal by adding a very special streetfighter to your stable? I have struggled to use it for a number of years now a few hundred at most the last couple of years. So it might be time👍
I am 181cm so about 5,11 and a bit, so a large might be about right.
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I can vouch for that, great looking bike and it sounds awesome!! (y)
 
SHarper said:
How big are you? It’s a 2017 Large Levo FSR, one of these
www.specialized.com

Turbo Levo FSR Comp 6Fattie

The Turbo Levo FSR Comp 6Fattie has the perfect blend of trail performance, proper handling, technology, and durability. This means that you get a roomy...
www.specialized.com www.specialized.com

I’m not sure of the battery status, ‘cos I’ve forgotten how to connect my phone to the bike, it must be an app I’ve lost, I’ll look into it tomorrow. It’s had an easy life, but its got a few scratches on the frame from where my Missus’ bike has rubbed against it in the van.

Have a couple of pics of it.
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The only reason I’m getting rid of it is that I’ve bought a new bike.
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There’s a similar one on eBay at the mo, its at £1480


I hope that works.

I’d be happy with £1200

I see you're down Cheltenham way, I’ll meet you halfway and come down to Tamworth Services if you want it, or Cannock Chase if you want a proper go on it.
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Is that a Tesi?
 
Laava said:
Is that a Tesi?
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No.

Fight the streets Fmd said:
Love Cannock chase, bought a mountain bike for the missus before near there and took my bike too, so we had half a day there, was fab, the Ducati looks nice lol, happy with it?
Would you be interested in doing a deal by adding a very special streetfighter to your stable? I have struggled to use it for a number of years now a few hundred at most the last couple of years. So it might be time👍
I am 181cm so about 5,11 and a bit, so a large might be about right.
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It’s spot on the right size for you.
Much as I’d love a Streetfighter, I really can’t justify another bike at the moment, I’m trying to make space, unless you want a 1976 Triumph Tiger 750?

Out of interest how much is the Streetfighter? Got any details and pics?
 
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It’s spot on the right size for you.
Much as I’d love a Streetfighter, I really can’t justify another bike at the moment, I’m trying to make space, unless you want a Triumph Tiger 750?

Out of interest how much is the Streetfighter? Got any details and pics?
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As I am in no rush whatsoever I can wait until you cleared a space lol, btw the footprint of a streetfighter is the same as a mountain bike 😎, if you have access to the dark side I put an advert on there a long time ago, will dig up some photos anyway , as I rather have it goes to a forum and Ducati enthusiast , I am giving a not to be missed deal to forum members, I looked after it for many years and I would love it to go to someone who looks after it, it is one of the best examples in the UK. I will find some screen shots today👍
 
Today i went for a ride out to Salisbury, a miserable grey day and not to cold so the Enfield didn't pop and fart to much so good news!! (y) Going into Salisbury the cloud broke and sun came out that actualy warmed things up a bit.🌞I parked up and a light shower came out of nowhere for about minute, right head for Greggs for a nice hot cup of tea. I can't believe it, it's closed, just an empty shop, that Greggs was always packed so why the fuck has that closed!!:unsure: I went around the corner to Reeves for a tea and when leaving with a nice brew i noticed quite a few shops closed, it's all a bit depressing to see these shops closing down, more people out of work.:rolleyes: Anyway i headed home to Tesco for some bits, parked up and got chatting to some bloke about the Enfield, it amazes me the amount of attention it gets and in a good way.:) On onership of the Enfield i think it's a case of people thinking it's Vintage and are suprised when i tell them it's 2012, i think it's associating the Enfield marque with being vintage but what do i know!! It was so good to get out and about and the bike is ticking over nicely, with me doing short rides on it i had to keep fucking about with tick over.
Looking good in the sun.:)

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These shops closing. I wonder if the budget was the last straw?

Today we replaced the brush sections on the yard sweeper they were one nylon one steel alternatively. the wire ones wear ou too quickly so I ordered all nylon this time. You can see the diameters of the worn sections for comparison. I think we got our money's worth. Then refitted the brush to the sweeper. Milking this afternoon. Tomorrow we'll fuel the bikes up ready for the Shepton Mallet Bike show on Saturday.


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