Fallout-NL
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Myeah, though the difference between a naked and most other bikes that do have some wind protection is still minute. When you're out on a bike in winter, you're going to be cold, no matter what.
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Myeah, though the difference between a naked and most other bikes that do have some wind protection is still minute. When you're out on a bike in winter, you're going to be cold, no matter what.
If you Rev it up at the lights for a bit the underseat exhaust warms you up... Not really practical though
I am only a little way off my savings target for buying a multistrada... The bad news is we need to do some renovation work in the house, so looks like it'll be 2017 before I replace the street triple. I'm still testing the Africa twin but I have all but decided on buying a 2010-2012 1200S Touring at this point
I am only a little way off my savings target for buying a multistrada... The bad news is we need to do some renovation work in the house, so looks like it'll be 2017 before I replace the street triple. I'm still testing the Africa twin but I have all but decided on buying a 2010-2012 1200S Touring at this point
The difference in torque makes for a totally different ride, especially in the mountains, or on higher gears and/or with a passenger. You end up using the gearbox a lot less too. This last point might NOT be a plus.
I hoped for Triumph to ditch the underseat exhausts on the new Speed at the last minute, but it is still a (pricey) accessory. Much worse is their choice to shrink the tank to 15 liters. When your "supernaked" is undergunned in every aspect of the engine department, mileage might be a selling point.
Use the gearbox LESS? I generally change up to second, get to whatever speed I want, then bosh up the rest of the gears once I'm at cruising speed
I guess if you are doing lots of miles it comes into its own though. Except apparently not with that abysmal tank size. Great engine though, if only the Tiger Sport were less "visually challenged" it would be up there for my new ride... I have been spoilt by the torque in my 675.
I guess if you are doing lots of miles it comes into its own though. Except apparently not with that abysmal tank size. Great engine though, if only the Tiger Sport were less "visually challenged" it would be up there for my new ride... I have been spoilt by the torque in my 675.
maxheadwound
Member
Its really for what you want to use the bike and everyone has different needs.
I have a big bike and like the torque but I do not really use it in the traffic I get stuck in every day. If I could be riding sunny cool open road or mountain passes every day then yes. But currently its no need. The Speed Triple is just a great bike and has won best bike here in the UK for a few years now.
We will see... I am also keeping my eye on that new KTM duke r the 690cc. Maybe a bit of a hooligan bike would be good.
I have a big bike and like the torque but I do not really use it in the traffic I get stuck in every day. If I could be riding sunny cool open road or mountain passes every day then yes. But currently its no need. The Speed Triple is just a great bike and has won best bike here in the UK for a few years now.
We will see... I am also keeping my eye on that new KTM duke r the 690cc. Maybe a bit of a hooligan bike would be good.
Fallout-NL
Member
Buell, just get a Buell. Any Buell.
maxheadwound
Member
I rented a Buell for a day and had great fun. Its a perfect second bike as it look awesome, sounds awesome but loves to cook your balls on mild days. lol
Fallout-NL
Member
Yuuup, no need for a prophylactic after riding a Buell on a hot day.
Hey guys I'm a complete newbie and I'm about to drive for the first time, and because gaf has the best answer for everything I wanted to ask you what kind of gloves and helmet are the best? I live in a tropical country so no mega cold protection is needed, I'm more concerned about falls and, god forbid, hits.
The best helmet is the anything that fits properly, full-face. If it's safety approved you're basically paying extra money for comfort and ventilation. If you don't know how to fit a helmet correctly, buy one from a shop that does.
For gloves full gauntlets are safest but as you're in a tropical country I'd probably go for some short, lightweight perforated leather gloves. I'm a big sucker for Dainese gear but they are expensive so that would depend on your budget. Something with hard armour in it is nice. What about jacket, boots and trousers?
For gloves full gauntlets are safest but as you're in a tropical country I'd probably go for some short, lightweight perforated leather gloves. I'm a big sucker for Dainese gear but they are expensive so that would depend on your budget. Something with hard armour in it is nice. What about jacket, boots and trousers?
Thx! No need for the last as I'm riding in a suit
I know it's not the safest thing but I'll be sure to get some when I go in my first road trip. So anxious.
Fallout-NL
Member
Nice
maxheadwound
Member
will have to go and look this evening. Cheers for the headsup
maxheadwound
Member
This is also a great vid for the new Africa Twin,
Looks like a great all round bike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw2...E6JxCemLg&annotation_id=annotation_2599401185
Looks like a great all round bike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw2...E6JxCemLg&annotation_id=annotation_2599401185
richardhawk
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Been looking around for another bike. I still have the guzzi and I'm still ripping up trails on my harley but I kind of want something I can carry another person + camping stuff on. Then I saw this today.
Unfortunately the price tag is fucking horrendous
Probably 19 / 20 grand with taxes?
Unfortunately the price tag is fucking horrendous
Probably 19 / 20 grand with taxes?
Fallout-NL
Member
Looks a bit like one of the bikes featured on bike-exif a week or two ago. I like it, yeah.
maxheadwound
Member
Was friggen 0 degrees this morning but at least the sun was out. Cannot wait for the warmer weather
I quite like that Harley in all-black with gold rims, very stylish. Unfortunately price is what kills them in Europe for me altogether, except for the Street 750 which is very competitively priced, I guess due to different import costs as they are not made in the US.
Just 2 weeks until the London Motorcycle show... hoping to get a look at the new Speed Triple, and another gander at the Africa Twin.
Just 2 weeks until the London Motorcycle show... hoping to get a look at the new Speed Triple, and another gander at the Africa Twin.
maxheadwound
Member
The Twin is in the shops as far I know. That show should be great. I usually go to the NEC one.
Well the insurance finally paid out on my stolen Aprilia, got £4250 out of them which is pretty good considering I'd put 60,000 plus miles on it in the last four years.
Decided to get a cheap little runner as a fix up project so got a tidy (ish) 93 Honda CB400 super four for a grand and I'm doing it up peice by peice.
So far I've ordered some new custom hagon rear shocks, a set of progressive front springs with a thicker oil, new clocks with a kph to mph conversion (it's a Japanese import so no mph speedos), braided brake hoses, pirelli diablo rosso 2's, a new seat cover (had a horrible blue pleather seat) and a little bubble screen for the clocks. Needless to say I'm making the most of having trade accounts through work hahaha.
Will post pics as I get on with the work and parts start arriving
Decided to get a cheap little runner as a fix up project so got a tidy (ish) 93 Honda CB400 super four for a grand and I'm doing it up peice by peice.
So far I've ordered some new custom hagon rear shocks, a set of progressive front springs with a thicker oil, new clocks with a kph to mph conversion (it's a Japanese import so no mph speedos), braided brake hoses, pirelli diablo rosso 2's, a new seat cover (had a horrible blue pleather seat) and a little bubble screen for the clocks. Needless to say I'm making the most of having trade accounts through work hahaha.
Will post pics as I get on with the work and parts start arriving
maxheadwound
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Well the insurance finally paid out on my stolen Aprilia, got £4250 out of them which is pretty good considering I'd put 60,000 plus miles on it in the last four years.
Decided to get a cheap little runner as a fix up project so got a tidy (ish) 93 Honda CB400 super four for a grand and I'm doing it up peice by peice.
So far I've ordered some new custom hagon rear shocks, a set of progressive front springs with a thicker oil, new clocks with a kph to mph conversion (it's a Japanese import so no mph speedos), braided brake hoses, pirelli diablo rosso 2's, a new seat cover (had a horrible blue pleather seat) and a little bubble screen for the clocks. Needless to say I'm making the most of having trade accounts through work hahaha.
Will post pics as I get on with the work and parts start arriving
Great stuff, keep us posted with photos when you get time
Will do mate, re-covered the seat today which took about four hours and I ran out of light before I could take a picture of the seat on the bike. I'm pretty happy with the results considering I've never tried it before.
zorlaczerohero
Banned
So following my thread on getting back in the saddle, I've just bought my first bike in over a decade.
Tried out a few before getting on this and just felt confident as hell on the thing, after not riding for so long I feel I need something I feel safe with until I get my mojo back. Really easy ride. Figure I'll use it for a couple of years until I'm off my P's and then look at something a little bigger, possibly a Triumph Scrambler or Bonneville.
Anyway model is Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS cafe with extended reach pegs and seat. Same 650cc parallel twin as the Ninja. Getting it delivered on Tuesday. Very excited!
Tried out a few before getting on this and just felt confident as hell on the thing, after not riding for so long I feel I need something I feel safe with until I get my mojo back. Really easy ride. Figure I'll use it for a couple of years until I'm off my P's and then look at something a little bigger, possibly a Triumph Scrambler or Bonneville.
Anyway model is Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS cafe with extended reach pegs and seat. Same 650cc parallel twin as the Ninja. Getting it delivered on Tuesday. Very excited!
Very nice looking Bike zorlaczerohero, look forward to seeing pics of it when you pick it up
Right, a few quick phone pictures of the bike and progress so far.
This is just after I got it, note the horrible blue seat
Stripped the seat, removing sooo many staples, looks like whenever its been re-covered they hadn't bothered to do the job. It took about two and a half hours to get them all off in the end.
After lots of swearing and wasted staples this was the end result, its far from perfect but considering I havent done this before I'm pretty proud
Looks pretty good on the bike and I think that the bike looks much better for what was a very small job really
Next job is to pick up new fasteners for the rear suspension, and to try and get the new Hagon shocks fitted tomorrow
Right, a few quick phone pictures of the bike and progress so far.
This is just after I got it, note the horrible blue seat
Stripped the seat, removing sooo many staples, looks like whenever its been re-covered they hadn't bothered to do the job. It took about two and a half hours to get them all off in the end.
After lots of swearing and wasted staples this was the end result, its far from perfect but considering I havent done this before I'm pretty proud
Looks pretty good on the bike and I think that the bike looks much better for what was a very small job really
Next job is to pick up new fasteners for the rear suspension, and to try and get the new Hagon shocks fitted tomorrow
zorlaczerohero
Banned
Next job is to pick up new fasteners for the rear suspension, and to try and get the new Hagon shocks fitted tomorrow
Amazing what difference the seat refurb makes. Looks great.
Looks awesome for a first attempt!
maxheadwound
Member
The bike looks very clean for the age, and yes that seat makes a massive difference to the look.
Fallout-NL
Member
Looks great, that CB400. Looks a bit beefier than the CB1. Twin disc brakes as well I see. Any other big differences?
Thanks, I think there was a few minor engine changes, it went to twin from mono shock, and the obvious styling differences. Think it was part of the re design of the CB1000 at the time
Yeah I spoke to a few places nearby and it was twice the cost with them having the seat for a week minimum. It's my only mode of transport so that wasnt an option, plus I have spent more than I probably should have on new suspension and a new Bell Bullitt helmet haha
zorlaczerohero
Banned
New bike arrived on Tuesday, too busy riding it to post pics.
maxheadwound
Member
Wow that is a nice machine... do a short youtube walk around and start up sound. Enjoy the ride and the sun
Wolfe
Member
Picked up some used Vortex clip ons today to replace the stock ones after I slightly bent the left handlebar, I still need to get stands before I mess with that. Why did those things have to be so easy to sell when I didn't have a bike
On another note watched Kick Ass 2 again today, forgot how much I like the look of those Panigales.
On another note watched Kick Ass 2 again today, forgot how much I like the look of those Panigales.
Looks really nice. Loving the green on black.
BriareosGAF
Member
50F and sunny here in Maine today in February, unheard of, going to get the SV650 out again. Sadly dealer has not taken possession of new bikes for the year just yet, was hoping to get some early test rides in...
Fallout-NL
Member
Where do you live? Looks nice out. Bike as well!
zorlaczerohero
Banned
Blue Mountains, about 90 minutes outside Sydney. Great place to ride, wonderful views after every turn, but also a lot of weekender car and bike users who think it's a race track! When I get setup with a camera I'll record a short ride around my area.
GAF thinking of joining "2wheels". I've been heavily looking at the Kawasaki KLR650 2015/2016. Especially the camo one.
I'll be using it as a commuter bike in NOVA (Northern Virginia). I can't wait. I'm still deciding but I've got a lot more to research. If I do choose to get this bike I'll be getting the proper gear. Most likely overpants/overjackers. I'm just not sure if they'll also work for winter riding as well?
Edit: What do you guys with some experience think of the KLR650? I know it does a lot of things, it just doesn't do anything in particular well. But people who ride them, Love them.
I'll be using it as a commuter bike in NOVA (Northern Virginia). I can't wait. I'm still deciding but I've got a lot more to research. If I do choose to get this bike I'll be getting the proper gear. Most likely overpants/overjackers. I'm just not sure if they'll also work for winter riding as well?
Edit: What do you guys with some experience think of the KLR650? I know it does a lot of things, it just doesn't do anything in particular well. But people who ride them, Love them.
Poindexter
Member
My exhaust has a plate and ring that mounts onto the back of my transmission. Twice the plate has snapped in half from pressure but last week from what I can tell the plate came off of the transmission and was hanging down off the exhaust. I was doing some hard braking in traffic last week from 70 mph when I heard a sound like a gunshot and felt the bike jolt. It looks like it that plate hit a joint in the road and flew off. I'm really lucky it gave so easily. After that I searched around and it seems like its pretty common and most people just go without the mounts. I should have searched sooner. I bought 3 of those fuckers after each one broke at $50 a piece.
I don't know much about BMW. But the KLR seems to be perfect for me,I think. I'm tall, 6 foot 0 inches. I also weigh 220-225lbs. I'm hoping I can lose those extra lbs to get to 200. But anyway, this motorcycle has me hooked. Been watching videos non stop. Other notable mentions is the DRZ400.
I know the KLR is a tall and a heavy bike. I don't know how that would translate to me considering it will be my first motorcycle ever. But I finally want to "ride". I'm hoping it would make my commuting much better. U should mention it's only 11 miles tops. 4 miles out of highway and about 7 miles highway. Only problem is that I do have to face traffic. I was originally considering the Ninja 250cc, but I don't really want a sport bike. Ehh, idk, I'd prefer a dual sport. Even though 90% of the time my tires will be on pavement. Unless I feel like being adventurous.
Edit: I only wish I knew someone who rode so they could teach me. Otherwise I'll have to teach myself.