blan 5 Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Dose anyone know if a 44 tooth rear sprocket is available for an NC700X 2013. (Non-DCT) I'm changing my gearing to better suit the new welsh 20mph limit. Oh by the way, we are re-branding the country. It will now be known as "Snails" not "Wales" and our flag will also be updated to picture the shell bearing slug as opposed to the traditional dragon. Link to post
ChrisCB 6,672 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/187020 1 Link to post
Grumpy old man 4,681 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 In Wales at the moment still sll the 30mph signs going through villages so when is this all to change? I was told by a local only certain places. I certainly wouldn't be lowering the gearing 1st and 2nd gear no problem at 20. Link to post
Andy m 23,543 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Welsh cars are getting these Andy 5 Link to post
Trev 18,661 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 42 minutes ago, Andy m said: Welsh cars are getting these Andy Soon the Supercub will be the bike of choice over the border, once it's been restricted of course 6 Link to post
Xactly 5,418 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 3 hours ago, Grumpy old man said: In Wales at the moment still sll the 30mph signs going through villages so when is this all to change? I was told by a local only certain places. I certainly wouldn't be lowering the gearing 1st and 2nd gear no problem at 20. Today. The Fuzz are only going to have words with transgressors apparently, at least initially. I suppose nobody thought to change all the signs before it all goes live…. Link to post
Andy m 23,543 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 There are even rumours of people "recovering" the 30 signs from the scrap and putting them back 😁😁😁 What's the Welsh version of the ones dealing ULEZ cameras? Blade Boyos? 😈😁😈 Andy Link to post
MatBin 5,085 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Can we have the 30 signs put round the M25 as a minimum speed sign, guess we would need to paint them blue. Link to post
Jeffprince 4,921 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Road rage has been rife today, loads of tailgating and tempers fraying. Link to post
Andy m 23,543 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 11 minutes ago, Jeffprince said: Road rage has been rife today, loads of tailgating and tempers fraying. They've been ready for that since the 90's Maybe they should get Mulder and Scully to investigate? Andy 2 1 1 Link to post
Andy131 722 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 .....Maybe they should get Mulder and Scully to investigate? Are you suggesting that our legislators are from a different planet? 2 Link to post
Grumpy old man 4,681 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 A couple of weeks ago I was riding around Central Wales, Devil's Bridge, Elan Valley,etc and there was lots of evidence of new signs but driving through Llangollen, Corwen, Bala and all the villages inbetween this weekend there's been no sign of new signs. If the signs are still showing 30mph then that must mean 30mph, yes? But I still can't see any reason to alter the gearing, it's only 30mph areas that's being changed. Riding through France most the villages are 30KPH (19mph) and even in Scotland most the villages are 20mph I can't see what the fuss is about. Don't forget any change in gearing will put the speedo out. 2 Link to post
Slowboy 20,504 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 22 minutes ago, Grumpy old man said: A couple of weeks ago I was riding around Central Wales, Devil's Bridge, Elan Valley,etc and there was lots of evidence of new signs but driving through Llangollen, Corwen, Bala and all the villages inbetween this weekend there's been no sign of new signs. If the signs are still showing 30mph then that must mean 30mph, yes? But I still can't see any reason to alter the gearing, it's only 30mph areas that's being changed. Riding through France most the villages are 30KPH (19mph) and even in Scotland most the villages are 20mph I can't see what the fuss is about. Don't forget any change in gearing will put the speedo out. Wise words matey👍 1 Link to post
Trev 18,661 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 2 hours ago, Andy m said: They've been ready for that since the 90's Maybe they should get Mulder and Scully to investigate? Andy Great track, thanks for the reminder Andy, Cerys Matthews has such a distinctive voice and was perfect for the 90's vibe, she's done some excellent solo stuff as well ............ anyhoo, back to the thread 1 Link to post
Xactly 5,418 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 6 hours ago, Andy m said: There are even rumours of people "recovering" the 30 signs from the scrap and putting them back 😁😁😁 What's the Welsh version of the ones dealing ULEZ cameras? Blade Boyos? 😈😁😈 Andy If they’re simply removing the 20mph signs maybe Score-keepers? Link to post
Andy m 23,543 Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Speed awareness course in Cardiff Andy 5 Link to post
mark1971 41 Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 I love riding in Wales, however with the new draconian speed laws being inflicted upon it, I'm not sure it's a place I want to go to anymore. I guess that's what Mark Drakeford wants though. Shame really as its the small village businesses that will ultimately lose out if he kills tourism off. Link to post
Grumpy old man 4,681 Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 1 hour ago, mark1971 said: I love riding in Wales, however with the new draconian speed laws being inflicted upon it, I'm not sure it's a place I want to go to anymore. I guess that's what Mark Drakeford wants though. Shame really as its the small village businesses that will ultimately lose out if he kills tourism off. I drove back from Bala yesterday and the 20mph only applies in the 30mph sections if makes no difference to the rest of the roads the big problem is other drivers driving below the legal limit but on a bike that wouldn't be an issue. Don't miss out on some nice riding for the sake of a few miles of 20mph and to be honest a lot of the 20 limits you wouldn't be riding much faster anyway. It ain't a problem. 3 1 Link to post
Tatts 672 Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Seeing as this thread is well and truly hijacked! The poor motorist is going to get penalised for exceeding the 20 limit. £100 & 3 points or Speed Awareness Course & £100. Falr enough I suppose. But. What about Cyclists? I often see swarms of MAMILs peddling furiously and doing well over 20 mph. A car or motorcycle will stop quicker than a bicycle will. Will they be penalised? Then there's the ULEZ, coming to a City near you. All because dirty diesels are according a S Khan killing thousands of people. But, if you cough-up £12.50 (no pun intended) that makes it ok. Link to post
Andy131 722 Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Technically you can't be prosecuted for speeding on a pedal cycle as it isn't required to have a speedo - I had no idea of the speed your honour. But I believe you could be prosecuted for "pedalling furiously" - I couldn't obviously, on two counts. 1) there's no way I would walk quickly let alone pedal quickly. 2) hell will freeze over before I get on a pedal cycle - and pictures of me in Lycra would be a memory not very easily erased. 1 6 Link to post
blan 5 Posted September 18, 2023 Author Share Posted September 18, 2023 On 17/09/2023 at 06:45, ChrisCB said: https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/187020 Cheers mate, much appreciated. Link to post
blan 5 Posted September 18, 2023 Author Share Posted September 18, 2023 On 17/09/2023 at 06:59, Grumpy old man said: In Wales at the moment still sll the 30mph signs going through villages so when is this all to change? I was told by a local only certain places. I certainly wouldn't be lowering the gearing 1st and 2nd gear no problem at 20. Cheers fornthe reply, I've now changed the front to a 15t sprocket and the bikes way better in all situations. 3 Link to post
steelhorseuk 1,690 Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 (edited) On 17/09/2023 at 06:45, ChrisCB said: https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/187020 That Renthal hard anodised gold rear sprocket is the business. I decided to spend the extra few £ and replaced the JT for the Renthal last year before my Pyrénées tour . It looks the biz partnering the DID gold chain. Still surprised how many comments I get. Edited September 19, 2023 by steelhorseuk Link to post
blan 5 Posted September 21, 2023 Author Share Posted September 21, 2023 On 17/09/2023 at 13:53, Grumpy old man said: A couple of weeks ago I was riding around Central Wales, Devil's Bridge, Elan Valley,etc and there was lots of evidence of new signs but driving through Llangollen, Corwen, Bala and all the villages inbetween this weekend there's been no sign of new signs. If the signs are still showing 30mph then that must mean 30mph, yes? But I still can't see any reason to alter the gearing, it's only 30mph areas that's being changed. Riding through France most the villages are 30KPH (19mph) and even in Scotland most the villages are 20mph I can't see what the fuss is about. Don't forget any change in gearing will put the speedo out. I've changed the gearing now and added a speedoheeler and the bike is much better in all areas not just the 20mph areas. Acceleration is great. 1 1 Link to post
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now