MacDoc's new ride 2015 CB300 to 2018 MT03 to 2017 GS310 now sold!

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[Sunday Rider]

I like the Nomax and it is the Swiss Army knife of tank bags. I’m too cheap to pay for new and got a deal for a used one. I really like it. It has the back pack strap like my old Oxford bag, making it easy to carry and bring valuables with you.

 

[MacDoc]

Well mixed progress....the larger Nelson Rigg pillion bag is going back.
Looks nice, fits the laptop, no chance of getting a leg over it which also means the cute yellow jobbie won't work either.


So sticking with smaller Nelson Rigg which I already owned plus the hard case laptop sleeve.
I might try and fit my regular laptop sleeve inside that hard case and leave it there as I like the cushioning better. Didn't work.

The added magnets on the tank for my old 6L Oxford tank bag look to work the charm as long as the high end epoxy holds. It is going to cure overnight. Only needed two of the four magnets. For sure will be using the security strap until I'm confident. Not sure I have the correct adhesive
Once I get the 6L installed then will decide on the windscreen. For now I'll keep the expensive camera gear in my pocket or the tail bag. Enough room for a small shop. Don't think I can manage the expanded bag. That mesh pocket useful for meds and snacks tho prefer them in a tank bag.

Will be nice to have Diet Coke at hand and the power brick, a few other snacks. That weight will test the expoxyDays are getting warmer.
Cost is staying low. $13 for magnets, $25 for high end Epoxy and $43 for the hardshell laptop sleeve. The spare magnets and extra epoxy will find a use.
The small Nelson Rigg tail bag I bought back in 2021 for $111 I never used, as I opted for the 49L Shad topcase. which served me well tho was $$
Same N/R Commuter Lite bag is now $182 from Amazon...serious inflation there.
It's 11.7L expandable to 15.3L. That will do. The bungie is gone and the quality NR straps used. Quite impressed with NR quality and design. Even the rain cover. It tightens over the pillion bag to present no wind issue and be very secure.

Will ride without the cover as I'm rain adverse anyways.

Lightbulb went off today. In chasing a new bike I had not distinguished between twin and single.
Most in the 300 class I tried were singles which I don't mind then I noticed the MT-03 was a twin. Explains some performance differences....willingness to rev. Nice treat.

 

[MacDoc]

Bah humbug...hate being old. Struggled to get leg over the tail bag today. I think part of it was having the tank bag in place changed my positioning a bit. Gonna ride with just the magnetic tank bag and laptop case for now. Get more saddle time...figure out storage later.

 

[Lightcycle]

Bah humbug...hate being old. Struggled to get leg over the tail bag today. I think part of it was having the tank bag in place changed my positioning a bit. Gonna ride with just the magnetic tank bag and laptop case for now. Get more saddle time...figure out storage later.

That sucks.

Many decades ago, I bought a bike over the wintertime and it was delivered to us by van.

The salesguy was older and he also had mobility problems, but he still got on the motorcycle to ride it to our driveway.

What he did was: bike on the sidestand, he stepped on the left footpeg with his left foot. Stood up on the footpeg, with his left hand on the left handlebar, his right hand grabbed his right ankle and he pulled his right leg/foot over the left pannier and passenger seat and let it down on the right footpeg.

Maybe give that a try?

 

[MacDoc]

Thanks. I've helped my leg over at times....when I had panniers on the CB500x.
Since I weigh too close to what the bike weighs. 110kg vs 160kg for the bike...attempting to stand on the peg leaves me wondering about tipping the bike.
Right now too hot out and too grumpy to try.

 

[MacDoc]

Your story reminds me of when my Vstrom died in Virginia from a failed stator and needed a tow. I was aging then and the guy they sent made me look young.
He tried to run the Vstrom up the ramp and dropped it..slowly...no harm done.
Between us on the second go was successful. Just had a flash back to that.
Was supposed to run the whole of the Blue Ridge that trip. Didn't happen

 

[MacDoc]

All well with the tank bag holding at speed but it does deflect the wind up a bit. Still considering the GIVI windscreen.

 

[MacDoc]

Well the rear magnet let go of the tank....stayed with the tank bag....that adhesive not correct for the material.
Glad I had the security strap on tho the front magnet was holding.
The rear one was in place on the fillup on the way here.

 

[oioioi]

I didn't think the magnets would hold up well.
Glad you didn't loose the bag.

 

[MacDoc]

Front one is fine and actally the adhesive did not hold on the magnet rather than not holding on the tank...that should be fixable.
Security strap is looped around the phone mount so easy on off. The tank bag was heavily loaded for its size.

 

[MacDoc]

So reattached the rear magnet.on the tank bag....will let it sit in the hot temps today.
I just need to be careful taking both front and rear of the bag off. For fueling I can just tip the bag up after releasing the rear magnet gently - I used to be able to be rough with the magnets....new ones are too strong to yank on.
Also discovered the trouble getting my leg over was the full tank bag...flip that up and I have much easier time. The glue has set and the bag lifts off fine but is very secure. Will keep the security strap on tho.

Sorted a mirror problem, redid the tail section....no riding today I don't think since it feels so humid but.....

Went back to the 6l Nelson Rigg and cleaned up the straps. Bag sits further back on the pillion giving my boot clearance. It was fine with my boots on but no riding pants tho I don't think those are an issue.

WIll ride tomorrow with my armoured shirt. much cooler.

Ordered up and back risers from Temu


... and a Rhino Walk side bag that was on special.

Some potential to replace the current Nelson Rigg set up on the pillion as I think the laptop may fit.
width of 11.97” height of 8.36” laptop very close 11.4 x 8.3 " for the Rhino Walk,...the RW is roll top so should be okay and snug. For $28 why not.

 

[MacDoc]

on a whim I listed the MT at $5150 and have a deposit in hand for $4800. That's a $1600 gain. Always the salesman.
Now there is the same bike with 10k km and 2021 for $5k but needs tires...$400. Just serviced. Like the look. Also rego to Jan 2025 which saves $100. Guy is leaving the state in Nov so needs it sold. ...considering it.

There is also a target bike around. 2023 Vstrom 250 ...gutless wonder but upright seating and and can do a bit of off pavement.

Some girl got in over her head.

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I like flipping bikes here, no sales tax, safeties are cheap and when you get a long rego period.
People roll over their learner bikes and the buying pool for the open class bikes is smaller due to stringent tests so some deals in that category.

 

[mimico_polak]

Given the choice I’d take that VSTROM 250 over another MT in your case.

I personally like the Versys X 300 and BMW 310 in that class of bike here. Think they’re great for what they are.

But you know…there’s no replacement for displacement!

 

[MacDoc]

Well the displacements in the 300 class are not very different but the HP range is pretty wide. The CB300 had 24 hp and the MT 42 and it was quite noticeable. It's also weight as well.

The attraction on the Vstrom is the seating and the off pavement ability.
Power is about the same as the CB300 on the Vstrom but damn 2023
It's a twin which is nice...weighs 17 kg more I missed a 2021 for $3900 at Etty Bay....wish that was around.
Seat is higher tho ..might take a ride out to see it. I'm not in a huge rush to buy something else - I really need to get the eBike working. Have a good book on the go and still bingeing The Resident.

 

[oioioi]

That was quick.

I wish I knew how to "let go of things" more often.
I tend to want to hold onto to stuff too much.

 

[MacDoc]

I do too but this was irresistible ...gave me more funds for a bike.
I've even considered this

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But I'm not sure of the consequences

The reservoir tank has an issue and needs to be replaced.

Now reservoir tanks are cheap - why not get it fixed. ...what concerns me is....did the bike overheat?
Only 6500 km 2018 ....$2k and even then open to offers...
Bit gutless twin and sport seating. 24 HP is just okay. I like that it has windscreen and fairing.
3 Owners and only 6500km.

I would enjoy this

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Mileage does not bother me but I'm just too old
I did say I'm a sucker for red bikes...

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[MacDoc]

There is always this ....

1996 MC22. Almost 47000klm on it. I have just put new bearings and a collar that was missing in the rear wheel. This thing runs so great and sounds so awesome. The rear pillion pegs have been removed. Tyres are almost new.My son bought this on a whim to get his licence but now wants to sell it. He has never ridden it but I have just to keep it in running order. It will come with a QLD RWC for the asking price or $3000 without.

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In 1990, Honda created the Goldilocks of motorcycles. The Honda CBR250RR MC22 has a four cylinder that revs to 19,000 RPM at the speed limit.

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[MacDoc]

I took one of these for an afternoon and quite liked it.

BMW G310 GS 2017 review

Alun Davies hobnobs with the stars as he rides from Barcelona to Andorra and back on the new small capacity BMW G310 GS adventure bike.

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Hit's all the marks for what I want

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[oioioi]

I took one of these for an afternoon and quite liked it.

BMW G310 GS 2017 review

Alun Davies hobnobs with the stars as he rides from Barcelona to Andorra and back on the new small capacity BMW G310 GS adventure bike.

www.adventurebikerider.com

Hit's all the marks for what I want
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Nice bike.

Why don't we get all the small displacement options here in NA?

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