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2 wheel GAF UNITE!
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blackprophesy
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6 days and 7 hours till I pickup my new bike. HYPE!
Busy browsing Nippy Normans for add ons, mostly to keep the underside clean as possible and to hook up my TomTom at the moment. Going for the front engine guard, rear "mudsling" to keep crap off the shock etc, and the rear mudguard/hugger.
Busy browsing Nippy Normans for add ons, mostly to keep the underside clean as possible and to hook up my TomTom at the moment. Going for the front engine guard, rear "mudsling" to keep crap off the shock etc, and the rear mudguard/hugger.
Fallout-NL
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Little man helping me with maintenance... oil change, brake fluid flush, chain service, wash & wax.
Not too bad for a 13+ year old bike, IMHO. Getting some new shoes this week. Really looking forward to ditching the Pirelli Diablo Rossos, they had no feel at all.
Nice! There's some pictures of me like that with my dad ('working' on an original Z1000 back in the day).
As for tires, I never really liked Pirelli either in terms of feel. I can recommend Michelin, either the road or the powers. Both have excellent feel.
/edit: picture of a picture, but here it is
Not bad at all :O
How many kilometers?
Thanks for the compliments, gents!
The bike's only got around 11,000 miles / 17,500 km on the clock. I got it at 4,500 miles from a gent with three nicely maintained Ducatis keeping it company in his garage, so I've only had to continue his work.
I haven't been riding nearly as much as I used to; I was in the habit of commuting four or five days a week on the bike. Need to get back into that habit.
Love the pics! I've got some like that with my old man, and I treasure them.
Good to hear about Michelins... the local shop recommended Road 4's, and that's what's going on tomorrow.
The Pirellis... ugh. I've got RaceTech springs and heavier fork oil in the front, a ZX-14 shock on the rear (it just happened to have the spring rate recommended by RaceTech for my weight), and have set the rider sag properly. I still feel completely disconnected from the front end of the bike. There was a time when I had both this bike and my bone stock 2011 Ninja 250, and I'd drag the pegs on the street on the 250 with its cheap IRC tires while being terrified to lean the SV at all.
Fallout-NL
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Hah, same here. Was wondering whether it was just me, because it is baffling that such a huge brand can evoke feelings like that on a bike. It was a revelation when I bought a bike that had Michelins fitted. Just so much better.
Pirellis are stock on the Monster 1200, you guys are making me glad mine has PR4s!
I've always been more of a Battlax man myself, but the Michelins are perfectly good, not a single squirrely moment. Always preferred sport touring tyres for the inevitable wet roads that Northern Europe brings.
I've always been more of a Battlax man myself, but the Michelins are perfectly good, not a single squirrely moment. Always preferred sport touring tyres for the inevitable wet roads that Northern Europe brings.
I actually found an old review of the Diablo Rossos that made them out to be good once they had some serious heat in them, but mirrored my feelings for cold (presumably street) riding. Honestly I was surprised to see such negative comments in a magazine review, even if they did caveat them saying they were better with heat in them.
Stevey
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maxheadwound
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That last picture is just classic, thanks for sharing.
Fallout-NL
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Heh, yeah looking at those pictures... no wonder I turned out like I did.
maxheadwound
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That style helmets are back in fashion...
So after 3 weeks of waiting I now discover that Ducati Cambridge never even sent off the new keeper details to the DVLA for my bike, this after they hadn't serviced it for me when I collected it. They are nice enough people in there but the admin is just atrocious, I can safely say anyone in the UK should avoid them, at least for the next year or two until they get it sorted out.
Which means I still need to find a decent dealership to work with... third time lucky maybe
Which means I still need to find a decent dealership to work with... third time lucky maybe
maxheadwound
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wow man, you are not having great luck with dealers. Hope they get it sorted out quick
Next time I should just buy a BMW at least I know Bahnstormer are trustworthy...
maxheadwound
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lol, its weird how the other dealer really make money if the service is not really that good. You would think they would be good to get the basics right as its a easy check sheet style process.
I found this Honda dealer to be great. This is where I test ride the MSX. Service and communication as great. (http://www.hatfieldshonda.co.uk/)
That Africa Twin looks nice mmmm (close eyes and leave wallet at home lol)
blackprophesy
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I've ridden the Africa Twin and it is awesome. So comfortable and smooth and effortless riding. If I wasn't such a short arse I could well have ended up with that instead of the BMW
blackprophesy
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I think I'll be using Bahnstormer for my services, even though it's quite a way out for me. Assuming they do courtesy bikes of course.
maxheadwound
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yes they do... I usually line up a test ride while they service the bike. Rode the XR and R last time they serviced my bike. Also the coffee and cakes are nice.
maxheadwound
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I am hoping for the new scrambler to come in at a lower price than the R1200R so I can trade mine in and get a old school looking R80GS
blackprophesy
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Yeah I really want to try the RnineT and the new Scrambler out. They look great
I followed a lovely new red Thruxton R through town a bit yesterday. I definitely made the right choice. He had the "Track Racer" pack with the fairing and it really does look smart. Might look at adding that and the vance & hines at some point. In the meantime I've asked the dealer to add the fender eliminator and knee pads. Can't wait!
Oh and 4 days till BMW pickup :-D
maxheadwound
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Great stuff, so next week is xmas for you...
Fallout-NL
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Quick trip to the beach today to try the new low seat I got:
Such a great bike. I need a new rear wheel though
. Previous owner had the bearings fail on him while abroad, the shop that fixed it however damaged, nay ruined, the wheel when putting in new ones. Luckily we might be bringing over an entire crashed '08 Firebolt because we need a new engine for our project. If that all works out, I'll just take the rear wheel from that bike.
Such a great bike. I need a new rear wheel though
. Previous owner had the bearings fail on him while abroad, the shop that fixed it however damaged, nay ruined, the wheel when putting in new ones. Luckily we might be bringing over an entire crashed '08 Firebolt because we need a new engine for our project. If that all works out, I'll just take the rear wheel from that bike.Fallout-NL
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Yeah, thanks Doug! Very pleased with the way it looks now. Bit more distinct than before.
I just traded my 2013 Multistrada Pikes Peak in on one of these:
Hopefully it'll be the bike that sees me through a good many years after the disappointment that was the Ducati (semi-active suspension is not ready for widespread use in my opinion).
I took the K1600GT for a test ride the other day and was sold almost immediately. The ride is unlike any other bike I've ridden in terms of comfort and smoothness, and it handled beautifully.
Pics and review to come in 2 weeks if anyone is interested
Hopefully it'll be the bike that sees me through a good many years after the disappointment that was the Ducati (semi-active suspension is not ready for widespread use in my opinion).
I took the K1600GT for a test ride the other day and was sold almost immediately. The ride is unlike any other bike I've ridden in terms of comfort and smoothness, and it handled beautifully.
Pics and review to come in 2 weeks if anyone is interested
Where does your dad live in NZ? Dude, the riding over there is some of the best in the world. I'm very jealous!
I had a good nose at the 2016 model at the bike show earlier this year as I have a soft spot for the big tourers, super comfortable.
How does it ride? I've always been pleasantly surprised at the handling of those bikes. My ST1100 could scrape the footpegs in the bends with ease once you got it moving. I expect the motor pulls like a freight train.
^me clearly pretending I had enough money for that GTL
How does it ride? I've always been pleasantly surprised at the handling of those bikes. My ST1100 could scrape the footpegs in the bends with ease once you got it moving. I expect the motor pulls like a freight train.
^me clearly pretending I had enough money for that GTL
maxheadwound
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It looks like we might be in for a few models in the r nine t range coming the end of the year. The entry price as far I know is £8500. But we will have to see.
R Nine T Standard (road)
R Nine T Sport classic (cafe racer)
R Nine T GS (to look like the old R80GS) want one
R Nine T scramber (standard on)
R Nine T Standard (road)
R Nine T Sport classic (cafe racer)
R Nine T GS (to look like the old R80GS) want one
R Nine T scramber (standard on)
It is quite a 180°...
Yes and no. They're both sport tourers.
maxheadwound
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That is the one that would fit my short rides perfect and if I want to go and explore a greenlane then its good too
I'd say the primary difference is the BMW isn't trying desperately hard to be something it's not. Like anyone who owns a Multistrada actually takes it off-road..
Yep. The manual actually states "not to be ridden off-road" iirc. The new Enduro model appears to be a different story though.
maxheadwound
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That engine is like a 3 series car engine...
Yes, of course, but they are on the opposite ends of the spectrum
Those R nineT's are good looking bikes!
I'm hearing you. I figured if I'm going to tour, I might as well be bloody comfortable in the process
Yes, of course, but they are on the opposite ends of the spectrum
I'm hearing you. I figured if I'm going to tour, I might as well be bloody comfortable in the process
blackprophesy
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He's in Auckland (north shore) at the moment but I think he's planning to move once he properly retires. Probably to the Bay of Plenty or Coromandel somewhere. My sister is in he South Island and she loaned us her dirt bikes last time we visited. Can't wait to do a proper riding tour down there with my wife.
blackprophesy
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Wow nice dude. That's a beast. Would love one one day.I just traded my 2013 Multistrada Pikes Peak in on one of these:
Hopefully it'll be the bike that sees me through a good many years after the disappointment that was the Ducati (semi-active suspension is not ready for widespread use in my opinion).
I took the K1600GT for a test ride the other day and was sold almost immediately. The ride is unlike any other bike I've ridden in terms of comfort and smoothness, and it handled beautifully.
Pics and review to come in 2 weeks if anyone is interested
I totally understand your choice, eh! I also think you couldn't have picked a better bike.I'm hearing you. I figured if I'm going to tour, I might as well be bloody comfortable in the process
I was just pointing out that it is quite a jump