Bugsy Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Well I was determined to get the bike out and blow a few cobwebs away.[IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/Bugbear2/IMG_0461.jpg[/IMG]Is that steam trying to tell me something?.120 kilometres later and I'm back, great care needed in the shadows, but the main roads were OK.[IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/Bugbear2/IMG_0464.jpg[/IMG]What tears streaming down my eyes...........[:D][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Driver Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Posed picture, I reckon - no crap on the bike after 120 winter kilometers.......[;-)]I went out yesterday and bought myself a new winter jacket for my birthday.I might save it for when the weather gets a bit warmer.....[:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 Posed my a*se..........................put it down to correct following distances and the fact that its a Triumph...........[:D]I used my new winter gloves today and what a revelation. Made by IXS, they are a three-layer construction with Insulate, Gortex and Kevlar fabrics, Carbon-fibre protectors on the knuckles and finger sides. Brilliantly warm but a bit lacking in feel due to their bulk.Please tell me your new jacket is not covered in (evening all) day-glo Dave.........I did have a bit of a smile to myself today, thinking about the ride outs last summer when we were all complaining about the heat............[:)][:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socket Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Yes I've got to agree with you SD, I reckon it was trailed for the 120 kms with him sitting astride, held upright with rachet straps , whilst his wife drove the car [Www] -----Bugsy , I've also got some new winter gloves . These are made from four layers of reindeer hide , then covered with seal skin and finished with two layers of yak fur . Whale bone knuckle protectors and walrus whiskers on finger sides . Cuffs made from artic fox decorated with albatross feathers , brilliantly warm and superb for absorbing the drips off your nose . [:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob T Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 [quote user="Bugsy"]I used my new winter gloves today and what a revelation. Made by IXS, they are a three-layer construction with Insulate, Gortex and Kevlar fabrics, Carbon-fibre protectors on the knuckles and finger sides. Brilliantly warm but a bit lacking in feel due to their bulk.[/quote]Winter gloves? Don't your heated grips work? Oh, I forgot it is not a BMW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 Socket..............Those gloves should be perfect for your sleigh.................is it still on the roof.Bob..................heated grips are for girls..................[:P] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Gary - would it offend you if I said that I think you are as mad as a fish?And I think a heated seat would be an essential accessory... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krusty Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Gary , you have shown us how to Triumph over exchange rate woes [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 [quote user="krusty"]Gary , you have shown us how to Triumph over exchange rate woes [:D][/quote]By freezing his assets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krusty Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 There is a lot to be said for frozen nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 A heated seat, no problem.....................[:D][IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/Bugbear2/Sprint_rear2.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekJ Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 [quote user="Bugsy"]Bob..................heated grips are for girls..................[:P][/quote]Oh no! Absolutely essential in this weather. Nice and toasty fingers. [:P][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob T Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 My K1200GT had a heated seat too - that was a BMW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 [quote user="krusty"]Gary , you have shown us how to Triumph over exchange rate woes [:D][/quote]Absolutely Steve, the topic for this week is Motorcycle Clothing..................& Warming your Bits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 [quote user="Bob T"]My K1200GT had a heated seat too - that was a BMW![/quote]You also had the luxury of a switch with it Bob, something that mine doesn't have...........[:D]"Gary - would it offend you if I said that I think you are as mad as a fish?"Dick:, Nor offended at all, in fact I think its quite an honour............................[:P]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 [quote user="Bugsy"]A heated seat, no problem.....................[:D][IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/Bugbear2/Sprint_rear2.jpg[/IMG][/quote]Can you use this to shoot squirrels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 [quote user="Dick Smith"]Can you use this to shoot squirrels?[/quote]Thats illegal, isn't it ?[:D][:D][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 [quote user="Bugsy"][quote user="Dick Smith"]Can you use this to shoot squirrels?[/quote]Thats illegal, isn't it ?[:D][:D][:D][/quote]Depends who you ask... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezstevens Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Did 180K on my R1200RT last week up into the mountains before dropping down to Sorrento - Amalfi - home. Heated seat and handlesbars are bliss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 [quote user="Chezstevens"]Did 180K on my R1200RT last week up into the mountains before dropping down to Sorrento - Amalfi - home. Heated seat and handlesbars are bliss.[/quote]Isn't that the bike with footwarmers as well CS ?[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezstevens Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 No - but tartan slippers are compulsory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Last time I rode a triumph it was in a big split mac with straps and buckles to keep it round your knees and a helmet from corker with a peak to keep the rain out of your eyes ....You knew it was cold when the frost built up on your chest as the bike had no fairing .....Then again in an age without central heating we were raised to be able to take it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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