What did you do to your bike today ??
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ??
By running in do you mean letting the engine get warm then pin it?
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Congrats' Fkkr1s.
I guess that she'll more than make up for in fun what she lacks in looks.?
Will you be calling her Helga ?
I guess that she'll more than make up for in fun what she lacks in looks.?
Will you be calling her Helga ?
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ha ha ha to both the above......I am sticking with the guide, with a little pin here and there, well they do say not to keep a constant throttle
She is beautiful mate, I don't know what you mean.... I have had many comments along the lines, "she looks much better now I am seeing it for real"
And her name if she has one would be Heidi
Edit as in Heidi Klum
She is beautiful mate, I don't know what you mean.... I have had many comments along the lines, "she looks much better now I am seeing it for real"
And her name if she has one would be Heidi
Edit as in Heidi Klum
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Glad you like her Frankie, hope you really enjoy spanking her as well.
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So what swung it over the old BMW then? I like them
What about the tiger ? Two naked bikes now......
What about the tiger ? Two naked bikes now......
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Tiger is staying for a while, I still really enjoy riding that bike, and while I am in this position where I can hang onto them both I will do. But who knows what tomorrow's brings.
As for (why?) I was seriously thinking about a flat bar conversion or some form of risers for the RR, but then I took this out for a test ride and was blown away. The engine is a slightly detuned RR, more oomph in the mid ranges, fully active suspension which is amazing, great bike on the road, in my opinion looks amazing. There were a lot of plus points when balancing the idea of " do I go new" or spend a few quid on mine now.
The result is a new bike one ha ha. However at the time I had a few month to get things in order as delivery was not until Sept, however as you know it arrived early.
It really does fit the bill of what I want right now in a bike, an all rounder, plus some accessories and spares from the RR are waiting to go on in time as well. That should save a few bob.
I would recommend taking one out for a test ride if you get a chance just to see how this bike handles. A couple of hours fun at the very least.
As for (why?) I was seriously thinking about a flat bar conversion or some form of risers for the RR, but then I took this out for a test ride and was blown away. The engine is a slightly detuned RR, more oomph in the mid ranges, fully active suspension which is amazing, great bike on the road, in my opinion looks amazing. There were a lot of plus points when balancing the idea of " do I go new" or spend a few quid on mine now.
The result is a new bike one ha ha. However at the time I had a few month to get things in order as delivery was not until Sept, however as you know it arrived early.
It really does fit the bill of what I want right now in a bike, an all rounder, plus some accessories and spares from the RR are waiting to go on in time as well. That should save a few bob.
I would recommend taking one out for a test ride if you get a chance just to see how this bike handles. A couple of hours fun at the very least.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ??
Nice purchase, Frankie.
There was a test comparing that with the S1000Rr on the road in Performance Bikes a few months back. They came to the conclusion that your new bike was quicker and better everywhere on the road.
There was a test comparing that with the S1000Rr on the road in Performance Bikes a few months back. They came to the conclusion that your new bike was quicker and better everywhere on the road.
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Very nice Frankie, enjoy her!
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Very nice bile Frankie congratulations mate and enjoy that new bike feeling.
I really fancy a test ride on one and need to try and make the time.
Great choice and like you say alit of your s1000rr bling can be swapped straight over.
I really fancy a test ride on one and need to try and make the time.
Great choice and like you say alit of your s1000rr bling can be swapped straight over.
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Sorry to hear that Monty.Monty wrote: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.Kwacky wrote:Ooops. I don't think it's a big job to replace.
On the plus side they can do the valve shims while they're in there.
How many miles on the bike ? is it a common failure on the model ?
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Washed the pair of mucky sluts and tucked away in their beds until I can next give them a bloody good ragging.
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Take it you were on the RC this time. How did it go if that's not a stupid question.Perkles wrote:thrashed the pants off it
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Nice bike Frankie, look forward to seeing it soon. Nice to see BMW have stuck to their guns with stupid looking headlights
I had a call from the shop today to say my new lid is in, as is the "dark" visor. I wasn't sure if they could get the visor so I order one from racevisors as well, I'll decide which one to keep based on the discount that I can get from the bike shop. I have to say though Shoei's interpretaion of dark is very different from sharks !! The shoei dark visor is a lot lighter than my sunglasses, I doubt it actually breaks the law on visibility.
I had a call from the shop today to say my new lid is in, as is the "dark" visor. I wasn't sure if they could get the visor so I order one from racevisors as well, I'll decide which one to keep based on the discount that I can get from the bike shop. I have to say though Shoei's interpretaion of dark is very different from sharks !! The shoei dark visor is a lot lighter than my sunglasses, I doubt it actually breaks the law on visibility.
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I struggled on it a bit especially in the morning but felt more comfy on it in the afternoon .The gearbox is still a problem and I found it pushes wide in the slow corners,plenty of grunt though.A suspension set up and much more time in the saddle is neededBlade wrote:Take it you were on the RC this time. How did it go if that's not a stupid question.Perkles wrote:thrashed the pants off it
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D6Nutz wrote:Nice bike Frankie, look forward to seeing it soon. Nice to see BMW have stuck to their guns with stupid looking headlights
I had a call from the shop today to say my new lid is in, as is the "dark" visor. I wasn't sure if they could get the visor so I order one from racevisors as well, I'll decide which one to keep based on the discount that I can get from the bike shop. I have to say though Shoei's interpretaion of dark is very different from sharks !! The shoei dark visor is a lot lighter than my sunglasses, I doubt it actually breaks the law on visibility.
Not sure you will need a dark visor with the sun visor inside the helmet. Works fine for me.
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I know you right, I guess it's just a personal preference. I've always had dark visors and have got used to them, my eyes are very light sensitive and I find bright sunlight very uncomfortable. My concern with the drop down visor was that it would let a lot of light in underneath, or maybe offer no protection at all when cornering.duke63 wrote:Not sure you will need a dark visor with the sun visor inside the helmet. Works fine for me.
I guess the answer is to try with just the built in visor and see how it works for me.
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