Just taken the ES2 out for its first road test - about 4 miles on local roads. I was very pleasantly surprised. Loads of power, no coughing or spluttering, slick gear change, rock-steady handling. Brakes pretty poor, clutch dragging a bit but otherwise very happy. I only took it to 50 (suburban roads) but there was loads left......
Attachments IMG_4463.jpgHi Ian, Nice looking bike.…
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Funnily enough I seem to h…
Funnily enough I seem to have George Phillips' mag chain cover oil drip......
But I will live with it for the time being. I plan a few local jaunts till Autumn to assess what work is needed then I can address everything at my leisure.
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Fame at last! I've had a…
Fame at last! I've had a leak named after með
Good example,Ian.
George
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The stand's actually a Ka…
The stand's actually a Kawasaki item (cost all of £7 from ebay) with a home brewed bracket. It does seem to be very stable although it could do with being 1/2" higher on the mounting as it holds the bike a bit vertical.
Its principal function is to help with mounting / dismounting as my knees aren't what they were. If I leave the bike anywhere for any length of time it'll be on the centre stand.
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nice bike, i'm having the…
nice bike, i'm having the same problems with my side stand!
that's not a tank mounting rubber on the stone setts behind the bike??
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Previously ian_soady wrote…
Previously ian_soady wrote:
Just taken the ES2 out for its first road test - about 4 miles on local roads. I was very pleasantly surprised. Loads of power, no coughing or spluttering, slick gear change, rock-steady handling. Brakes pretty poor, clutch dragging a bit but otherwise very happy. I only took it to 50 (suburban roads) but there was loads left......
Very nice Ian - I'm sure you will enjoy it - I have put nearly 2000 miles on mine after a lengthy total rebuild . Best I've gotten out of it is 65 mph - very buzzy and getting unhappy at that point . I balanced the crank at 66% . It is real delight at 50-55mph though.
Best wishes for many happy and safe miles ! Richard
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Previously john_day wrote:…
well spotted.....This was just a trial fit. I got the rubbers from RGM and they're excellent quality.nice bike, i'm having the same problems with my side stand!
that's not a tank mounting rubber on the stone setts behind the bike??
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Was that a police siren I…
Was that a police siren I heard in the background..........?
George
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Hi Ian,
Nice looking bike.
Enjoy the riding.
Tony