Another milestone.

Mr Gazza · 03-11-2023, 02:19 PM

Not a very nice day for it, but needs must. I only had to ford it twice, so not too bad.

That's a magic number I was aiming at as a cue to rip it apart and give it the makeover it deserves after serving so well.
Poor old girl got a bit neglected when I was building the Commando, so the spruce up is a bit overdue.
Lots of little upgrades planned, so watch this space.

Dukedesmo · 03-11-2023, 05:44 PM

Nice one Gary, mine clocked up 20k last weekend (20K in my ownership that is because I fitted a new speedo when I built it).

That said my 916 has done 51k and still runs as good as ever so they're not necessarily the fragile things some would have you believe...

walkingpictures · 06-11-2023, 12:44 PM

Good on ya Gary,none of my bikes have done that sort of mileage.Looking forward to a build thread.

Kimbo

Mr Gazza · 06-11-2023, 04:52 PM

Thanks guys.
Should have reached that mileage over a year ago really, but lockdowns and a new bike last December have kept me out of the saddle.

I ran one last errand this afternoon and watched the fuel light come on at 150 miles, so not a lot wrong mechanically. Perfect as I won't have too much fuel to drain down.

03-11-2023, 02:19 PM	#1
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,982	Another milestone. Not a very nice day for it, but needs must. I only had to ford it twice, so not too bad. That's a magic number I was aiming at as a cue to rip it apart and give it the makeover it deserves after serving so well. Poor old girl got a bit neglected when I was building the Commando, so the spruce up is a bit overdue. Lots of little upgrades planned, so watch this space. __________________

03-11-2023, 05:44 PM	#2
Dukedesmo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leics Bike: M900 Posts: 2,901	Nice one Gary, mine clocked up 20k last weekend (20K in my ownership that is because I fitted a new speedo when I built it). That said my 916 has done 51k and still runs as good as ever so they're not necessarily the fragile things some would have you believe... __________________ M900, 916, LeMans II.

06-11-2023, 04:52 PM	#4
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,982	Thanks guys. Should have reached that mileage over a year ago really, but lockdowns and a new bike last December have kept me out of the saddle. I ran one last errand this afternoon and watched the fuel light come on at 150 miles, so not a lot wrong mechanically. Perfect as I won't have too much fuel to drain down. __________________

06-11-2023, 12:44 PM	#3
walkingpictures preneolithic frebie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cambridge Bike: S4Rs Posts: 329	Good on ya Gary,none of my bikes have done that sort of mileage.Looking forward to a build thread. Kimbo