Posts by outrunner
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Looking at the options I would opt for giving that area a miss.
Andy.
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If you look at the other smaller posts on the roadside you will see they are at the same angle which suggests that the camera positioning is to blame, but I could be wrong, it's not unknown.
Andy.
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Any one up north seen these signs? Post on Twitter said they are on the A82, but where I know not.
Andy.
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On the 10th of July my speedo said..................
Today near Gorebridge on the way home it said.................
These 250 mile days soon add up, I reckon I will have to pay someone to take my bike now as no dealer will look at it.
Andy.
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I say, damned good job old boy! Looks a treat Jim, well done you.
Andy.
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Does anyone actually bother about the 5 mile thing? I did 237 miles today most of which was in Englandshire, the fact that I live 40 miles from the border is no barrier.
Andy.
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I have no doubt some of the eejits that get into trouble on the hills deserve a good slapping but this would never have made the news if it were not for the Covid "regulations" being in force, it looks like just trying to intimidate folks to do what they are told in my opinion (other opinions are available). Anyhoo, Jimmy Krankie and her ilk do not scare/rule me and I for one will go to jail before I pay a fine for being alive.
Yours grumpily
Auld lowlander.
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Must be 5 years since I did up the XBR, I still have it but am thinking of selling the thing as I have not used it for 3 years.
Andy.
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While I’m lucky enough to have a workshop where I can store and work on my bikes, it’s not a huge space, especially when one of them is up on a stand. The ridged floor surface (it was built as a stable) means it’s difficult to move it around. Therefore I was keen to get the XL back on its pins so I can wheel it around.
In with the swingarm and rear suspension and on with the front end. I’ve said it before, there’s nowt to these old trail bikes compared to the heavyweight, complex stuff we all ride these days. An hour’s work, et voila! 🤪
The rear end is all torqued up but some of the front-end bits need to come off again, but at least I can wheel it around now, and it’s the first time in a while since there’s been an engine in the frame 😁👍
Looks kind of familiar Jim.
Andy.
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I must say Annie Lennox usually fills the gap when I cannae think what to put on the radiogram.
Radiogram?
time you came out of the stone age John. 
Andy.
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A good comparison of the two bikes Steve, well written in your own inimitable style.
Andy.
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Jim, when I rebuilt the XBR I wrapped the frame tubes with rags held in place with duct tape and it worked for me. I think your bike will be the same as mine in that there is no way you can use the old trick of propping the engine on it's side and lowering the frame on to it. I have seen this done with older bikes but alas, not with the Honda singles. Frame is looking the dogs bolx Jim.
Andy.
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Looking betterer and betterer Jim, keep up the good work.
Andy.
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Thanks for the update Craig, I was thinking it would be a while yet before things change.
Andy.
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I never ride on Sundays and avoid any vehicles driven by people wearing hats...
What, you mean us auld guys wi a bunnet on are dangerous?
Andy.
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Yes they recon Audi drivers are the new Volvo drivers.
Ian 😘
I think that's a bit unfair to the BMW drivers.
Andy.
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Craig, it's a 2 seat Hawker Hunter trainer.
Andy.
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Jim, try Ebay Germany as I found a lot of stuff there for my Kawasaki rebuild and some bits for the XBR 500.
Andy.
