Decided to just get new (used) silencers for the Royal Star off a Harley Electra Glide as they were a bargain.... Had more trouble putting them on than I'd hoped for (they're supposed to be a direct fit) Anyway they're on now and sound like the god of thunder is on his way 😂 #Motosky

Evening in York.... A very European, British city

This will explain some of the popping and banging on the xvz1300 Do I A) try use some kind of longer clamp (probably not) B) buy Harley Road King pipes and figure how to cover the gap to the silencer C) buy a new set of OEM pipes (by far the most expensive option)

World Ducati week Race of Champions will be on Ducatis YouTube channel Qualifying on Saturday and the Race on Sunday #Motogp #Wsbk #Motosky

Carbs cleaned, still running rich (exhaust pop) with a bit of hang up on idle.... No air leak that I can find Time for some fuel cleaner and an 'Italian tune-up ' #Motosky

Always a good ride up to Helmsley #Motosky

It's amazing

Where do go from here Sticking slide Do I (A) put things back together after loosening it and see if it works even though a sticking slide is unlikely to have caused the symptoms (B) Keep going, remove and clean the carb with the chance it doesn't need to be cleaned (It'll be B 😆) #Motosky

Out and about today.... Feels better with the Nav in the middle, more balanced (obviously it does because there's not a big weight on one handlebar) #motosky

Can't say I'm overly pleased with this (we knew it was coming) Two 'media darlings' in the factory Ducati team #Motogp

Moved the sat nav.... It was on a bracket on the left handlebar and looked awful This looks much neater and more 'OEM' #motosky

Another one bites the dust Until Brexit is addressed properly and a Prime Minister stops trying to muddle their way through it, it'll keep happening.... 7 Prime Ministers in 10 years 🤦‍♂️

Sadly I'm on the Eurotunnel home to England..... Stopped in Chalons en Champagne for a bit on the way here from Dijon ... Very nice little place #motosky

Final night before home .... Dijon is a very pretty city .... Though we'll only have limited time here id recommend it!

Quick drinks stop at the foot of Mont Blanc before going through the tunnel #Motosky

Chalet Raticosa on the s65 Futa Pass from Bologna to Florence I did the road last year and again today, it's without doubt the best road I've ever ridden #motosky

Not a bad view for a service station!! #motosky

Quick stop in Tavullia to the VR46 store .... Quite a cool little place

What a wonderful country San Marino is

The difference between Misano for #motogp and World Superbikes 😲

More poor camera work/ great bikes at Misano #wsbk

Sunbathing/Sitting by the pool is the dullest thing known to man ..... I really don't get how people can spend 2 weeks doing it 😂 It's part of my bargain that gets me to Misano later though 🤷‍♂️

Today has been travelling through Switzerland (which is a nightmare to ride in but the views are amazing) now having lunch at Lake Como #motosky

First night in Colmar..... I've been here, what feels like 100 times.... And I'll come back 100 more !!!

Eurotunnel awaits.... Italy here we come (Ok France here we come) #Motosky

Sensor fitted.... No warning light.... Italy here I come.... She's going home! #Motosky

Got myself a new toy! Cleared the codes (only the O2 sensor showing) ....just waiting for the new sensor to arrive #motosky

You can see it here.... It took ALOT to get it out! But id hoped it was just the nut that was damaged..... Didn't see a crush washer when I removed it but thinking it might need one (so is reading wrong) .... Going to remove the connector and 'direct connect' after the race to see if it's not home

That's from FP2.... Didn't want to use Superpole which was quicker