Author Topic: Enfield Vs. 5 Hour Trips  (Read 30073 times)

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Reply #105 on: July 30, 2015, 10:37:17 am
Slight gradiant downhill, like a 30 degree angle-ish. Had to bring my chest down to the tank to get myself aerodynamic.


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Reply #106 on: July 30, 2015, 11:28:15 am
I rode my GT from Sydney to Brisbane then back again (2000km total) with about 2000km on the clock at the time.  No issues and I think the trip freed the engine up a lot, runs like a dream now at 15,000km



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Reply #107 on: July 31, 2015, 09:13:53 am
Well, i'm currently on the 330 mark while my friend is sending his bike for an oil change. The ride has been pretty smooth, if you're used to the vibration. Surprisingly, I could catch up to their spurts of sprints. Even managed to do the ton at one point, which made me feel happy and scared. Bike is pretty stable and able to maintain a consistent speed of 75 mph. I just wished I got a video of when my bike hit the big 100. :(

Personally, I agree with everything suitcasejefferson said on the previous page. I wouldn't, and didn't ride my GT at those speeds when you've only done 300-odd miles.

I wouldn't be surprised if we're not reading a post saying the engine is making some strange noises in a short while.

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Reply #108 on: July 31, 2015, 09:18:27 am
In one of his first posts, he reported having 3000k on the bike.

I'd say he's got the metal happy.
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Reply #109 on: August 01, 2015, 10:53:34 am
Thanks John for clearing up. Just did an additional 260km yesterday. Nice ride. No strange sounds. Bike does run better. Its more eager to go fast. The acceleration feels better too. Giving the Conti a rest day today. Will travel for another 400 tomorrow. Have to say though my exhaust is now almost 100% brown from stainless steel discolouration.


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Reply #110 on: August 01, 2015, 04:59:35 pm
Pornoheft? Porn magazine in German? :) What made you choose that name if I may ask?


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Reply #111 on: August 01, 2015, 06:45:49 pm
I'm gonna go on a limb here.. and say that s/he likes porn. ;)
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Reply #112 on: August 01, 2015, 07:03:00 pm
German Porn? :)


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Reply #113 on: August 01, 2015, 09:40:11 pm
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Reply #114 on: August 02, 2015, 05:58:58 pm
Hahaha good eye. I had that forum name since I was 15. I'm 27 now. Can't think of a new one. Anyway i'm home from my trip. Milage clocked in 3 days is just above 1200km. Been fun. Surprisingly strong too. A few things were needed to improve the comfort.

Wind Shields
Leather jacket
Gloves

I have none of those.  :P


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Reply #115 on: August 02, 2015, 08:28:49 pm
I've had bikes with and without wind screens, and I'm partial to those without them.
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Reply #116 on: August 03, 2015, 12:16:11 am
I am not a big fan of wind shields either, but this fairing looks good:  3min, 30 sec.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQiaYsCtbl8


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Reply #117 on: August 03, 2015, 01:26:18 am
I'm kind of partial to jackets and gloves, too. Just saying...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAHTQisEl2Q
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Reply #118 on: August 03, 2015, 05:24:26 am
I am not a big fan of wind shields either, but this fairing looks good:  3min, 30 sec.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQiaYsCtbl8
I was kinda looking for something like that. :(