What did Santa bring this year?

Luddite · 26-12-2018, 01:07 PM

So what biking goodies did Santa bring everybody this year?

The first of my goodies isn't specifically bike related but it does benefit the Monster so...

At this time of year, I hate opening the garage door and immediately seeing condensation form on all the Monster's shiny surfaces and my chrome spanners, etc. So I got one of these dehumidifiers from Machine Mart:

Plugged it into the garage and after just a few hours it had reduced the humidity from 80% to just under 60% and the machine's reservoir contained about two mug-fulls of water.

Also, as per every year, I got the latest edition of Motocourse.

As usual, I think the technical articles are more interesting than the race reports. This year, there's a fascinating piece by Neil Spalding all about how Ducati, (amongst others), have used an external flywheel, the weight of which can be increased or decreased to suit individual circuits. Because the flywheel is external it can be changed without breaking the MotoGP 'sealed engine' rules. Here's a photo clearly showing the external flywheel on the GP14 Desmosedici.

Finally, something I've wanted for a while now is Tony Foale's book on chassis design.

I was looking for a paper copy, but they've been out of print for ages so I went for an eBook instead.

It's a fascinating read, if a bit heavy going - full of 'moments', 'vectors' and formulae, but also some very illuminating diagrams. After 40 years of riding, I finally understand the mechanism by which trail and castor work! No doubt I shall be quoting it at length and boring everyone on the forum in future posts!

Mossleymonster · 26-12-2018, 04:11 PM

Don't say a word!

Yorkie · 26-12-2018, 05:46 PM

I got an X Lite 803 Ultra Carbon:

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/mot...nt_prod/374345

Lovely bit of kit and cheaper than this advert. I will try it out in anger on the 28th.

Yorkie

Doggy · 26-12-2018, 09:36 PM

I got Neil Spaldings book on moto gp technology . Only flicked through it but it looks a fascinating read.
Also Jonny rea autobiography.
Moto gp 18 for the Xbox one. Had a couple of hours on it tonight and it's really good so far. Starting out in the red bull rookies and going to work my way up, hopefully.

Ron1000 · 27-12-2018, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yorkie

I got an X Lite 803 Ultra Carbon:

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/mot...nt_prod/374345

Lovely bit of kit and cheaper than this advert. I will try it out in anger on the 28th.

Yorkie

I’ve got the 802 and live it. The 803 is meant to be exceptional.

SteveG · 27-12-2018, 10:32 AM

ABBA Skylift... now I can get to the awkward bits without faffing about with paddock stands and avoid crippling my back... M900 is already half apart....

Ps.

Mossley—- that’s the fanciest slip in dB killer I’ve ever seen.

27-12-2018, 01:50 PM

....headlight fairing and Evotech radiator guard, that's style and function sorted,......and for me......a calibrated torque wrench .....the only thing I will be inserting is numbers!!

Nickj · 27-12-2018, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luddite

Finally, something I've wanted for a while now is Tony Foale's book on chassis design.

I was looking for a paper copy, but they've been out of print for ages so I went for an eBook instead.

It's a fascinating read, if a bit heavy going - full of 'moments', 'vectors' and formulae, but also some very illuminating diagrams. After 40 years of riding, I finally understand the mechanism by which trail and castor work! No doubt I shall be quoting it at length and boring everyone on the forum in future posts!

I had one of his frames on a road bike, it was really for a 750/4 but fitted the 500/4 nicely. It was much nicer to ride than the pressed steel spine original. That was a few years ago!

Uncle Bob · 02-01-2019, 01:51 PM

My Evo got some R&G fork protectors and some rear 'Spindle Sliders'. I debated whether to just change the paddock stand and get a single sided one or an ABBA, however the sliders allow me to use the existing stand for most jobs whilst also providing a little crash protection too.

buzzbomb · 02-01-2019, 03:06 PM

I'm still waiting...

And not very patiently...

Christy · 02-01-2019, 03:40 PM

Some nice BKS summer boots and some steel cabinets for the garage

mickj · 02-01-2019, 04:06 PM

Same as last year

boris · 03-01-2019, 10:26 AM

I'm with Geoff, must be a senior thing

Yorkie · 03-01-2019, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron1000

I’ve got the 802 and live it. The 803 is meant to be exceptional.

Went out for my first ride with the 803 and it is by far the best helmet I have worn (limited choices), it was quieter and far more comfortable.

Nicely vented but to be honest I only used the chin vent to stop my breath steaming the visor up.

I then spent an hour cleaning the bike ....

Yorkie

dacs · 03-01-2019, 05:46 PM

Not really a Christmas present, but it was a surprise, I got it just before Christmas and was given it to try out by an old guy with a beard (thank you Mr Gazza) so it counts.

26-12-2018, 01:07 PM	#1
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	What did Santa bring this year? So what biking goodies did Santa bring everybody this year? The first of my goodies isn't specifically bike related but it does benefit the Monster so... At this time of year, I hate opening the garage door and immediately seeing condensation form on all the Monster's shiny surfaces and my chrome spanners, etc. So I got one of these dehumidifiers from Machine Mart: Plugged it into the garage and after just a few hours it had reduced the humidity from 80% to just under 60% and the machine's reservoir contained about two mug-fulls of water. Also, as per every year, I got the latest edition of Motocourse. As usual, I think the technical articles are more interesting than the race reports. This year, there's a fascinating piece by Neil Spalding all about how Ducati, (amongst others), have used an external flywheel, the weight of which can be increased or decreased to suit individual circuits. Because the flywheel is external it can be changed without breaking the MotoGP 'sealed engine' rules. Here's a photo clearly showing the external flywheel on the GP14 Desmosedici. Finally, something I've wanted for a while now is Tony Foale's book on chassis design. I was looking for a paper copy, but they've been out of print for ages so I went for an eBook instead. It's a fascinating read, if a bit heavy going - full of 'moments', 'vectors' and formulae, but also some very illuminating diagrams. After 40 years of riding, I finally understand the mechanism by which trail and castor work! No doubt I shall be quoting it at length and boring everyone on the forum in future posts!

26-12-2018, 04:11 PM	#2
Mossleymonster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Barnsley Bike: M1100s Posts: 238	Don't say a word! __________________ Always remember. Your home is at risk if you set fire to it.

26-12-2018, 05:46 PM	#3
Yorkie Anglo-Saxon Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North Yorkshire Bike: M900 Posts: 2,485	I got an X Lite 803 Ultra Carbon: https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/mot...nt_prod/374345 Lovely bit of kit and cheaper than this advert. I will try it out in anger on the 28th. Yorkie __________________ NO ICE, GUN IT!

02-01-2019, 03:40 PM	#11
Christy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hull Bike: M900 Posts: 75	Some nice BKS summer boots and some steel cabinets for the garage __________________ Keeping it real M900 (93), Multistrada 950, 900SS Project, Guzzi Breva 1100

02-01-2019, 04:06 PM	#12
mickj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Clevedon Bike: M1200s Posts: 553	Same as last year __________________ Keep the rubber side down. Mick

26-12-2018, 09:36 PM	#4
Doggy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Kent Bike: M796 Posts: 510	I got Neil Spaldings book on moto gp technology . Only flicked through it but it looks a fascinating read. Also Jonny rea autobiography. Moto gp 18 for the Xbox one. Had a couple of hours on it tonight and it's really good so far. Starting out in the red bull rookies and going to work my way up, hopefully.

27-12-2018, 10:32 AM	#6
SteveG Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Newbury Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 366	ABBA Skylift... now I can get to the awkward bits without faffing about with paddock stands and avoid crippling my back... M900 is already half apart.... Ps. Mossley—- that’s the fanciest slip in dB killer I’ve ever seen.

27-12-2018, 01:50 PM	#7
Moco1961 Guest Posts: n/a	....headlight fairing and Evotech radiator guard, that's style and function sorted,......and for me......a calibrated torque wrench .....the only thing I will be inserting is numbers!!

02-01-2019, 01:51 PM	#9
Uncle Bob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Milton Keynes Bike: M1100evo Posts: 232	My Evo got some R&G fork protectors and some rear 'Spindle Sliders'. I debated whether to just change the paddock stand and get a single sided one or an ABBA, however the sliders allow me to use the existing stand for most jobs whilst also providing a little crash protection too.

02-01-2019, 03:06 PM	#10
buzzbomb Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: widnes Bike: M1100s Posts: 780	I'm still waiting... And not very patiently...

03-01-2019, 10:26 AM	#13
boris More Tools! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Forres Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 295	I'm with Geoff, must be a senior thing __________________ Boris from Forres

03-01-2019, 05:46 PM	#15
dacs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Aylsham Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 193	Not really a Christmas present, but it was a surprise, I got it just before Christmas and was given it to try out by an old guy with a beard (thank you Mr Gazza) so it counts. __________________ NFN