What did you do to your bike today ??

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Blade wrote:Which lid you go for Nutz ?
The Shoei GT Air mate. Ticks all the boxes and is really comfy.

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I thought it would be as I know you like them and there a great helmet. Which colour scheme did you go for ?
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I edited my post with the scheme I went for. Its called regalia, should go with the scheme of the bike and being white based should be fairly visible too.
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Nice lid (y)

I rode mine into work. Which was a good job as the M40, M42 and the M6 were all buggered.
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Very nice Nutz. Had not seen that scheme before must be new for 2014. Nice Italian theme going on.
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Nice lid Jon, commute to work was interesting including a bit of road rage lol
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Did you punch anyone?
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Bratty wrote:Nice lid Jon, commute to work was interesting including a bit of road rage lol
You do seem to attract them, on the bus or on the bike :D
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Discovered that the front sprocket bearing has collapsed (gah)

On the bright side I now know what was causing the oil leak
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Ooops. I don't think it's a big job to replace.
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Kwacky wrote:Ooops. I don't think it's a big job to replace.
It's an engine out and gear box split unfortunately. Going to be the thick end of 500 quid if it all goes right and theres no damage internally from the bits of bearing flying around in the gear box.

On the plus side they can do the valve shims while they're in there.
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Ah crap, I didn't realise it took that much work.
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C00kiemonster wrote:
Bratty wrote:Nice lid Jon, commute to work was interesting including a bit of road rage lol
You do seem to attract them, on the bus or on the bike :D
Tell me about it.
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Gave it a quick wash
Lubed the chain
Checked the oil
Rolled it over my foot.
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Ive not seen that listed in the daily checks.
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It's to test the tyre pressure. Try it.
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Sold it... Not exactly today but close enough.
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Which one you sold mate?
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I'm going for the Beemer
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Yes the S1000RR has gone, I have not said a great deal about it, but after a test ride a little while ago on the new wheels I had to have it, it felt so right, and with some of the technology it is great for the road. Deposit was put down, but delivery was along way off, I was told September... but out of the blue the phone rang and said do you want your bike now? What do you think? (lol) Thank god it was good weather on Saturday (sun)

So goodbye to my lovely S1000RR
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Say hello to the new winning German (giggle) S1000R

Not everyone's cup of tea, but I absolutely love it.

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I am only running in at the moment and have been keeping the revs down, but the bike feels very sharp, suspension is amazing, hit a bumpy road just select soft and the ride softens up get a nice flat surface, select hard and you feel the difference, rock hard like a track set up... awesome. Looking forward to using this bike a fair bit now, for many years to come. 8)
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