What did you do to your bike today ??

Post by **Kwacky** » 10 Mar 2015, 17:21

He'll go blind if he doesn't stop that

Post by **Blade** » 10 Mar 2015, 17:39

Will do a full report later, but very happy with it.

No new shock is not fitted. I want to get a few runs in with the oem item for a comparsion.

Post by **Bratty** » 11 Mar 2015, 08:37

Rossgo wrote:
Bratty wrote:
Kwacky wrote:You getting another second one or splashing out?
Not sure mate I'm tempted by one of these Chinese moped/scooters, I know I'll get slated for it but there's a dealer in Cannock that does the Pulse range which is one of the better quality models for around £1100 brand new on the road with a 5 year warranty ?
Wow that's great for value Bratty. You got to let us know how you get on with that and if you do get one could you post up some piccies for me. I keep considering getting rid of the car and grabbing a cheap scooter. But the other half says I'll need a car for other bits and pieces but the saving could potentially be a massive one so always in two minds!

Will do mate going this morning as day off and as I haven't got a day off till next Wednesday I should hopefully purchasing one

Post by **Monty** » 11 Mar 2015, 10:36

Bratty wrote:
Will do mate going this morning as day off and as I haven't got a day off till next Wednesday I should hopefully purchasing one

Never thought I'd be recommending a Chinese motorbike after my last experience but this one comes with a 5 year warranty as well.

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Post by **Bratty** » 11 Mar 2015, 10:48

Monty wrote:
Bratty wrote:
Will do mate going this morning as day off and as I haven't got a day off till next Wednesday I should hopefully purchasing one
Never thought I'd be recommending a Chinese motorbike after my last experience but this one comes with a 5 year warranty as well.

http://www.whateverwheels.co.uk/m3b0s38 ... es-XF250GY" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Nice bike Monty I know someone who had the 125 version and loved it till it was nicked lol, tbh with the traffic getting busier every month on my commute into Brum I'm happy using a twist and go scooter with the stop start riding I have to do and with the 125cc it's a £1 a day in fuel, the scooter I had i paid £500 for but the other guys insurance have given more than double that so in reality I'm only paying £500 for a brand new scooter.

Post by **Bratty** » 12 Mar 2015, 09:18

This is the model I went for in the end £1099 brand new on the road, top speed 60mph over 100mpg and with a 5 year warranty, pick it p next Wednesday so I'll give a bit more information after riding back home

Post by **rocket** » 12 Mar 2015, 09:46

Looks good for the money can not go wrong with that for cheap commuting

Who ever puts a 5 year warranty on a scooter is a brave person everyone I have seen looks like its been to a war zone after a year

Post by **Blade** » 12 Mar 2015, 10:04

I guess it depends on what's excluded, how much the claims limit is and what excess it may have. Sounds good but always worth looking what there actually selling you.

Post by **Bratty** » 12 Mar 2015, 10:12

Tbh it's only the first two years that is parts and labour he then muffled through the other three years but I can't see me having it longer than two years so fingers crossed it should last that long, the one that was written off that I used to commute all winter rain, snow etc was nine years old with 28k on the clock and it started every morning and never let me down.

Post by **kingfixer** » 12 Mar 2015, 10:14

Bought an Ohlins rear shock after the Nitron shock was listed for the wrong bike, I have had a full refund so no harm done. Its coming from the US so waiting to see if I get clobbered for import duty etc. Strangely I have ordered quite a few things from the US lately ( for work ) as we are currently fitting out an office for a US company in Canary wharf and we have not had to pay duties etc on any of them ?

Post by **kingfixer** » 12 Mar 2015, 10:16

And I rode it into work today !

Post by **Blade** » 12 Mar 2015, 10:20

I'm sure it will be fine if your looking after it.

Didn't mean to be negative I just don't think some of the after market warranty's are worth the paper their written on. Too many get out clauses plus we have to remember what a warranty is. Its to cover manufacturing defects. These should come to light easily in the first 12 months. I think in general as a nation we buy into the whole aftet atekt warranty confidence scam. My personal view is buy decent, reputable brands who have a proven history and you don't need an extended warranty.

I remember buying a Bosch machining and the guy wanted to sell me an after market warranty. I said I'm buying it because IMO their the rolls Royce of washing machine makers and I have confidence in the brand. If I want an after market warranty I would buy that one over there for half the money and have change spare after buying the extended warranty.

Horses for courses I guess but I m just a grumpy cynical old git.

Post by **Blade** » 12 Mar 2015, 10:24

Looking at photo its a nice scooter is it sienna red ????

Post by **Rossgo** » 12 Mar 2015, 11:27

Bratty that looks really nice. Got to let us know what it's like compared to your last one [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH]

Post by D6 » 12 Mar 2015, 14:05

Bratty wrote:

This is the model I went for in the end £1099 brand new on the road, top speed 60mph over 100mpg and with a 5 year warranty, pick it p next Wednesday so I'll give a bit more information after riding back home

Spot on that. 60mph too isn't bad.

Post by **Blade** » 12 Mar 2015, 14:10

65mph in a slipstream behind a white van when in a race crouch

Post by D6 » 12 Mar 2015, 14:14

If you do a superman on the seat you can get 70.

Post by **Blade** » 12 Mar 2015, 14:17

Only if your fully Lycra'd up with a cape.

Post by **Kwacky** » 12 Mar 2015, 14:18

Post by **Blade** » 12 Mar 2015, 14:22

Just men in Lycra then.

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