Stolichnaya is back !!!!

[Daytona]

Eyup stoli,I'm currently waiting for an opportunity to get my wheels in for a colour change,,can you tell me what the colour is on your wheels,,,I know it's not purple,,I'm liking the blue,

[Stolichnaya]

I've got a mate with an Africa Queen, as he's about 11ft tall he makes it look like a minimoto!

He must have the baby one then. 2 versions. The Adventure Sport is a bit on the big side.

On another forum ( queue abuse ) I got tired of people referring to a CB1300 as a beast and asked why they call it a BEAST.
They all took the bait n bit straight away saying it's cos it's a HUGE BIKE...

Ahhhh I said.  If that's a beast then what's this.... My Africa Twin next to a BEAST....
Silence ensued..

[Stolichnaya]

woohoo !     Back and with a real bike too.



Don't forget if you ever tire of those window sidecovers I'm here...

I think the new Africa Twin has no clutch lever (automatic electronic clutch) so yours may be the last of the  '"proper" ones.


I don't have a collection but as the bike I do have is a GSX1400 - I too am blessed !

Thank you young man. Good to be home.
Not sure on the new Africa Twin, I'm sure there's a geared one and the DCT.
DCT owners do get very upset when I say it's kind of Honda to offer an automatic for the older rider.

My manual with quickshifter and no CAT and Acrapovic is LOUD. I can't run it with no baffles as it gives me a headache

Window casings staying firmly attached ! After 2 years sat in a garage doing nothing it's going to need a full strip check and refresh.

[Stolichnaya]

Eyup stoli,I'm currently waiting for an opportunity to get my wheels in for a colour change,,can you tell me what the colour is on your wheels,,,I know it's not purple,,I'm liking the blue,

Hey bud. It took a while to get these the way I wanted them. I call it blue chrome. Essentially the wheels are done with a chrome powder coat then layers of blue then a ton of lacquer.
If you're anywhere near Huntingdon you're welcome to come & look / chat. I can also pass you details of who did them if want

[grog]

Welcome Stoli, nice bike.

[Hooli]

I've got a mate with an Africa Queen, as he's about 11ft tall he makes it look like a minimoto!

He must have the baby one then. 2 versions. The Adventure Sport is a bit on the big side.

Nah he's just 6'7" (I think).

[Mick_J]

Welcome back Stoli  I hope you've learned your lesson now. 

[Daytona]

Thanks stoli,I use a guy nr Lincoln,he produces some stunning colours on wheels,,he's just done my gsxr wheels in gold ,can't seem to make my mind up with the 14,until I saw that blue that is, 

[Blubber]

Hi Mr Bean 

Have you found plastic in your curry recently  ?

[Stolichnaya]

Hi Mr Bean 

Have you found plastic in your curry recently  ?

Oddly no !!!  Only plastic in curry was at same place plastic was in the naan bread.

It was so abundant it really should have been a part of the menu  !!

At least at the next meet up I'll be able to arrive on a GSX !! 

[Whitewheels]

Welcome back.....similar situation, sold mine nearly 2 yrs ago, been looking for a nice one ever since and asked the guy to give me first refusal.......forward 2 yrs and a sold my speed triple on the Tuesday night and I got the txt giving me first refusal to buy mine back, so guess what, she is in the garage as we spk....well done mate, join the club 👏🏻👏🏻

[gsxbarmy]

I think the new Africa Twin has no clutch lever (automatic electronic clutch) so yours may be the last of the  '"proper" ones.

Thank you young man. Good to be home.
Not sure on the new Africa Twin, I'm sure there's a geared one and the DCT.
DCT owners do get very upset when I say it's kind of Honda to offer an automatic for the older rider.

My manual with quickshifter and no CAT and Acrapovic is LOUD. I can't run it with no baffles as it gives me a headache

Window casings staying firmly attached ! After 2 years sat in a garage doing nothing it's going to need a full strip check and refresh.

I had a DCT Africa Twin (2019 model) as a hire bike whilst my GS was off the road. Never again. Auto box is great when you are going along (so long as you get it set up correctly), but for turning around and low speed work in town they are an absolute PITA, was so glad when it went back and I got my GS back with a clutch lever.

[seth]

 
There goes the neighbourhood

Welcome back buddy .
So now we don't have to have those "I wish I'd never sold my bike" chats again .
So glad you got it back .
Not get it fettled for the road and next time you think of selling it .
Go to the back of your house and give yourself a slap 
Good to have you back buddy.
Hopefully we'll all get back for another meet up if not later this year at some point next year .

[VladTepes]

I had a DCT Africa Twin (2019 model) as a hire bike whilst my GS was off the road. Never again. Auto box is great when you are going along (so long as you get it set up correctly), but for turning around and low speed work in town they are an absolute PITA,

I can see it being popular on cars the GoldWing, but always thought it an odd choice for the Africa Twin.

[Stolichnaya]

I had a DCT Africa Twin (2019 model) as a hire bike whilst my GS was off the road. Never again. Auto box is great when you are going along (so long as you get it set up correctly), but for turning around and low speed work in town they are an absolute PITA,

I can see it being popular on cars the GoldWing, but always thought it an odd choice for the Africa Twin.

DCT I believe is for the older gentleman rider. Those that forget to change gears or find it all too confusing!!!

Surprised Barmy didn't take to it then !
Hehehehe