Who else but Honda~~~~???

[jaffa Jeff]

whats up with you lot first bit of cold weather and the bikes go into hibernation, mines out in all weather, mind you it gets interesting at times down here. :neenaw: :yo:

 

[Cyclops]

Its cos they is

a load of Pooooooooooooooftas

Just like FB anit had his bike out since October:B

And then rides it up and down the road and back in the garage
:yo:

 

[mikew]

Originally posted by fat bert
Front brakes were a little sticky [typical Honda issue] BUT
after a handful of fresh petrol - full choke - fired after the third turn of the starter motor.

Now you tell me what bike manufacturer [or car for that matter] could produce a quality piece of kit that, after 3 months of "neglect" would fire up like that?

Er well, getting back to your original point, this weekend I actually got around to cleaning the bikes in me garage, and my TRX850 which hasn't been used since August last year, fired up on second stab of starter..................

and then I jump started the 'Bird from the Yamaha.

"Quality"?????? don't make me larf.

Remember this bitch had a new battery in August!!! (2 actually)

sigh


(amazed I'm so calm, sorry, is that your cats' throat I'm squeezing ?)

mad mike

 

[D.S.]

MikeW, I take it you wont' be attending the HONDA day @ the Ace Cafe in May then?

you ain't having any luck are ya? Mine is 17k from new and never missed a beat since I got it. Best bike I've ever had and by far the most reliable :beer:

 

[mikew]

Originally posted by joeboy
Re: MikeW, I take it you wont' be attending the HONDA day @ the Ace Cafe in May then? :beer:

Didn't know anything about it. Any details like when ?

I'd love to attend, can't speak for the B'Bird though !

re: the starting:
Once the bike was up and running she was fine, just a bit disappointed that the battery didn't have enough juice. 2 new batteries in August, but the Yamaha one was the original and that held it's charge ok. Yep, it's a Friday-afternoon, 2-minutes-to teabreak-just-before-a-Bank Holiday Monday bike.

:dunno:

miffed mike

 

[fat bert]

Mike W~~

"Quality"?????? don't make me larf.

Your fault for buying a dodgy one in the first place!!

 

[D.S.]

MikeW, I was only jesting, but if you're interested in attending the event is on.....

26th May 2003 @ the Ace and should be worth a visit.
Presume you know the BB has been in the top 5 for the last few years in the RIDE magazine readers poll (unfortunately ya' bought a dog}

 

[mikew]

Originally posted by joeboy
Presume you know the BB has been in the top 5 for the last few years in the RIDE magazine readers poll

That's why I choose to buy the friggin' thing in the first place ! So much for research eh!



It's a good job I can sort of see the funny side of all this, and let's face it, if you didn't all laugh at my woes, apart from Bert, what else would you all laugh at !!!!:} :}


I will get this bitch bike from hell sorted, or sold on for something else. My biggest gripe I suppose is that I bought a load of extras for the bike, which is money down the drain if I sell it on.

oh well, back to see the bank manager...........

regards

Mike

 

[Picquet]

MIKE.........

Before you do sell it, take all the goodies off and list them on here.
You can then feel good about passing on some cheap extras and recouping a few quid.
:lick: :lick:

 

[D.S.]

MikeW, never mind mate, coulld be worse, you cudda bought a Busa!!

Anyway sod Mr Picquet's suggestion, best thing to do with ya extras is, when/if you sell the bike, list the bits and PM them to me and let me have first refusal :} :} (selfish bastid)

 

[EdCBRCastrol]

furry fasteners

Just sorted all my furry fasteners!
Rub some autosol into a thick cloth,lay the cloth on a flat surface,rub the fastener over it, hey presto-mirror finish fastener!
I'll admit it did take a couple of hours to do them all but if you can spare the time spent and the boredom of it the result looks good