I was suprised but wasn't gonna argue!

That's pretty damn good, most others would offer a repair (and hopefully upgrade) to the busted part only

3500

How many miles did you have on this engine?

It's like you're always stuck in second gear When it hasn't been your day, your week, your month, or even your year

Exactly! Life's too short to get upset.

Must say I am impressed with BSA tbf, still under warranty and getting a new engine and gear box. Thought I would have to push for something but it was the first thing they offered.

Well if you don't laugh you got to cry, hope the gearbox repair doesn't take too long!

Ha! I don't drink but the other had a couple of beers and some lunch so yes.

It's not a break down, it's beer o'clock just a bit earlier then planned?

Ta

Then you need either a bolted down chock or one of those paddock stands that lifts the wheel by your axle bolts. You could always lean it on that wall like a dirt bike on a tree, handlebar to the wall.

They just fit around the swing arm or the axle bolt. Nothing else necessary as long as you get the right width for your bike

Some of them go directly under the swingarm, some need spools, some need specific adapters. Just depends on bike + stand model

Do those just attach 'as is' or do you need to install something on the bike for it to clip to?

You can put it on a wheel stand:

Nope.

Does the bike not have a center stand?

Awesome ideas. Thankyou!

Didn't know the word wheel chock so couldn't find anything.

Wheel chock? Could get one with holes and anchor it into the ground. If they're good enough for transport, probably good enough on the ground.

Or track stands plus a chain to secure? I do it that way for winter storage to keep the wheels off the ground.

https://speedhive.mylaps.com/livetiming/8F45142664A39BAD-2147483702 Live timing screens for all NW200 practice sessions and races.

If you're searching the iPlayer for it, search for 'North West 200' as 'NW200' doesn't seem to bring anything up.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/l00586qb/north-west-200-north-west-200-wednesday-practice That's the iPlayer link if you're in the UK.

Worldwide link for live coverage: https://www.bbc.com/sport/motorsport/live/ce3509zwnd9t Hit the turquoise 'Watch live' button.

Ta. Your not the first person to recommend the SV to me either. Will have to pop out and have a look at one in person.

A Suzuki SV650 would be my pick. There is a reason it is still around, having made its debut in 1999. Twin cylinder, good handling, reliable, reasonably priced from new, plenty available second hand, easy to fit various types of luggage to, to carry what you need.

They are a great commuter that will also handle track days and longer trips.