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New gearing, cush drive and tyres
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Sun Feb 07, 2021 3:18 pmby breakwellmz
Hi anyone.
First proper ride today on the Mastiff after fitting new cush drive rubbers, 41 tooth (from 43) rear sprocket, and new tyres.
I still love this bike!
Oh happy days!!
Cheers.
Re: New gearing, cush drive and tyres
Posted:
Mon Feb 08, 2021 7:15 amby Puffs
Hi, yes: jealous... I wouldn't mind having such a 660. I remember your earlier pics.
Here it's all white again, except for the roads sprayed with salt.
Re: New gearing, cush drive and tyres
Posted:
Mon Feb 08, 2021 3:50 pmby breakwellmz
Hi.
Getting out on any sort of two wheels would have been as good, the bonus was that all the stuff i did to the bike was beneficial.
Here`s one for you.... If the air temperature is +1 degree C, what temperature am i seeing at 60mph (say 100Km/h)
We`re expecting snow here but I`m sure it won`t be much as we are pretty south here in Bath, Somerset.
Cheers.
Re: New gearing, cush drive and tyres
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Tue Feb 09, 2021 6:09 amby Puffs
Following a biased and flawed moderator choice (someone posting aggressive personal attacks is rewarded, while my technical posts are removed - behind my back & without any justification!), I have withdrawn from this forum.
Re: New gearing, cush drive and tyres
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Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:25 amby breakwellmz
I found a wind factor calculator online and the answer was -9 degrees C which is not as low as i thought it would be.
Re: New gearing, cush drive and tyres
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Tue Feb 09, 2021 11:51 amby dave47
Even more surprising 80mph is only one degree more wind chill. Maybe next time?
Re: New gearing, cush drive and tyres
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Tue Feb 09, 2021 12:23 pmby breakwellmz
A good argument for going faster on cold days to get in to the warm sooner then.
Re: New gearing, cush drive and tyres
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Wed Feb 10, 2021 4:45 amby Blurredman
Ah, one reason why big proper fairings (not the 'speed oriented type') can make one's life so much more comfortable...
Re: New gearing, cush drive and tyres
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Wed Feb 10, 2021 5:48 amby Puffs
Or, the goal would be to go even faster still. If you go fast enough, the friction heats you up, just like a falling star.
Will not work with an air-cooled engine. I tried it with the 251, didn't work.
Re: New gearing, cush drive and tyres
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Wed Feb 10, 2021 6:42 amby DAVID THOMPSON
got several of these hanging in my basement
they do a good job for all weather use
got a rare one in the basement for a 1967 TRIUMPH
ran it as my prime faring 1972 to 2000 on the BMW R90S and it will fit a 1972 i have
it is a full faring not the 3/4 after 1972 type (pic soon)
Re: New gearing, cush drive and tyres
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Thu Feb 11, 2021 5:58 amby Puffs
Anything that shields you from cold wind, rain & snow will make things more comfy. That's also the idea behind scooters, and it might lead to the car. It's a choice.
Re: New gearing, cush drive and tyres
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Fri Feb 19, 2021 7:55 pmby handsomejackuk
looking forward to 1st march and getting baghira on road again after a few months winter lay up... got a new rear tyre to fit, and get a front one as soon as i can afford it... we need to sort a uk meet this year if theres anyone interested in meeting. especially if this lockdown ends... i met with a mate last year from taunton area he came to south wales for a run but i up for meeting up if anyone wants....
take care all.. keep you all posted