Fallout-NL
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Yeah, might be a good idea for OraleeWey too if it turns out that off roading doesn't actually occur that often (in light of the stepping out he experienced a little while back 
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It is still 50 kg too fat for that
maxheadwound
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Would be nice if they can take that 800cc they have and make a light stripped down version. But what I do like about the Rambler is that it looks like it a much more compact bike, not massive wide bars and all the trims. Tank, engine and handlebar.
Lol, well at least you realised in the end!
Those very thin thermal underlayers are what I recommend for the cold. Plus they make you look like a Ninja.
maxheadwound
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Looking like a ninja is a massive plus point. lol
Fallout-NL
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Good news, the X1's voltage regulator was at fault. Not the stator.
Nice, should be an easy fix
Just be careful that didn't kill the stator too, though that's probably just shitty Triumph design on my old triple
Fallout-NL
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Don't scare me like that Doug
Fallout-NL
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Yeah we figured that uhm, since the stator was actually generating AC it probably wasn't broken. Once the voltage regulator was exchanged, the battery read 13.7 volts or thereabouts. Should be good.
More good news, this piece of plastic actually works:
Fork seal is dry again. That made me extremely happy for obvious reasons
. X1 is completely operational again. Took the long way round back home. Lots of salt on the roads, but more or less completely dry so I hope I didn't pick up too much of it. Maybe give it a wash tomorrow. Was good riding again though. Really good. Such a beast that bike.Subpar Scrub
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My cb300fa had an insanely extensive check at the 900km mark, so it might be most Hondas haha
Fallout-NL
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Yeah they definitely (appear to) work. You lose a little oil when you're moving it around the fork. But after a few pumps, the seal reseats and looks dry. Rode for 30km afterwards, still dry.
Fingers crossed.
Is that the chain on the right?
HellforLeather
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So its sounding like Ducati's next superbike will have a V4 powerplant. Not that surprising but its kinda interesting to hear the brass just spill their guts on their future plans.
Read up here
Read up here
thesoapster
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Wonder if they'll drop the frameless design like they did in the MotogGP bike.
I guess it is a given. The move to a V4 configuration by itself is not that relevant, albeit a four cylinder L in a monocoque would be a sight to behold. Using the same or similiar platform as the Desmosedici will greatly improve data sharing between the two teams (Moto GP and SBK) and allow Ducati to concentrate development resources.
Fallout-NL
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Hey, that's a familiar sight. What tire are you going for?
They can last even longer if you're lucky.
The zero maintenance thing is pretty great too.
Stevey
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Fallout-NL
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Yeah good looking tire. Never done a lot of miles on Bridgestones. Last tires I had on my Monster 620 were Bridgestones, but I traded it in before I could get a good feel for them.
I've always run the BT23s on everything up to the Ducati (which had brand new Pilot Road 4s on it when I bought the bike). Never had any loss of traction, apart from once in a large patch of diesel in heavy rain.
Those Michelins on the Monster are good too though (if noisy). I run the Traction Control on max and it's never kicked in once. My friend with the Diavel runs the stock Pirelli tyres Ducati provides, and they're useless until you get some heat into the things.
Those Michelins on the Monster are good too though (if noisy). I run the Traction Control on max and it's never kicked in once. My friend with the Diavel runs the stock Pirelli tyres Ducati provides, and they're useless until you get some heat into the things.
Fallout-NL
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Yeah, that might explain why I've never liked Pirelli. Normal road use doesn't really allow for that, at least, not in my experience and the scant few corners my area does have.
HellforLeather
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Yeah the stock Pirelli rubber that they throw on bikes is generally not very good but Ive run Diablo Corsa III's at the track and they were pretty fantastic. They arent really a track tire but they were tons of fun at the limit. They would loose grip but they always had nice progressive slip to them under power and heavy braking. Made me feel like a MotoGP hero!
HellforLeather
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If nothing else, Ducati has probably pushed the absolute limits of the V2 configuration. Its a sad day when Ducati drops the twin but Ive always felt that the move to the V4 was an inevitable progression for them, I just thought it would have come much sooner.
Hopefully not. From everything Ive read and heard, the 1299 is a fantastic road bike and it sounds like they have fixed the twitchy issues with the 1199.
I thought of you guys first when I saw that "fuel up a friend' promotion thing from shell
maxheadwound
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Oh I am super liking this bike. Its also got some really good reviews that it can handle a bit of offroad.
Looks like a fun bike if you dont need to cover massive distances.
Looks like a fun bike if you dont need to cover massive distances.
Fallout-NL
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Ugh, is it spring yet.
Got the Monster booked in for its service/MOT/fixing the awful rear brake/looking at the weird noise the front wheels making at the end of the month, all ready for the new season (if it ever arrives)
Actually, the price estimate they gave me wasn't *that* bad, the service itself is only costing me about £20 more than I used to pay Triumph. Not looking forward to the desmo service though
Actually, the price estimate they gave me wasn't *that* bad, the service itself is only costing me about £20 more than I used to pay Triumph. Not looking forward to the desmo service though
who am I kidding I'll end up with a new bike in 2018
Fallout-NL
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Yeah, if you're planning on getting something new already, definitely get rid of it before doing any kind of big service. You never see a penny of any of that anyway.
I have the attention span of a small child when it comes to two wheels, I've been planning the next bike since about 5 minutes after I bought my current one.
Doesn't mean it'll happen though, unfortunately bikes aren't free. I plan to put several thousand miles on the Monster this year to make up for all that time it was stuck in the garage last summer.
I need to have a go on one of these this year I think. Ticks a lot of boxes for me. That and the new smaller Multistrada... and the Africa Twin....
Doesn't mean it'll happen though, unfortunately bikes aren't free. I plan to put several thousand miles on the Monster this year to make up for all that time it was stuck in the garage last summer.
I need to have a go on one of these this year I think. Ticks a lot of boxes for me. That and the new smaller Multistrada... and the Africa Twin....
Haha. The Rex has been sitting in the shed since November. I only just got around to stabilizing the fuel because now I know I won't be riding soon.
maxheadwound
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I have 3 hours of spare time this weekend and if the weather is remotely good I am getting out on the bike.
maxheadwound
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BMW r Nine T. Look at where the pipe comes up.
Fallout-NL
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Nice, getting my pilot road back on the undamaged Ulysses rim tomorrow. As well as picking up the last parts for our build. We've got everything now. Lightning nose included.
110 GBP = 138 USD.
What the hell, wheel off the bike and just fitting a tire? That's outrageous.