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by Blade » 28 Mar 2015, 09:45
Happy new bike day Kwacky
One of the best feelings in the world is collecting your new bike. Have an amazing day mate and definitely post some photos of the new steed, very much looking forward to seeing the beast
P.s. Just to be clear that's the bike not you
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by Kwacky » 28 Mar 2015, 09:51
NEW BIKE DAY!!!!!!!!!!111
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by duke63 » 28 Mar 2015, 11:32
Have fun, Kwacky. Hopefully the weather will improve this afternoon.
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by D6Nutz » 28 Mar 2015, 11:43
Happy new bike day.. Always the best day of the year..
You never really learn to swear until you learn to drive.
If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough - Mario Andretti
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by Kwacky » 28 Mar 2015, 11:45
I felt really sorry fro Perkles. He came down to meet me for a ride and the heavens opened.
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by Perkles » 28 Mar 2015, 12:04
got soaked in race leather as well
the new bike looked the dogs danglys will make a brilliant commuter
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by Rossgo » 28 Mar 2015, 16:34
Shame it rained on your first day of picking the new bike up mate but good time to see what it will be like when you start using it for commuting as you know most those days will be crap weather lol_
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by Kwacky » 28 Mar 2015, 16:38
I did think that when I was riding home.
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by rocket » 28 Mar 2015, 17:55
Happy new bike day :-P
"80mph" sorry officer I possibly could not have done that I'm no Valentino Rossi.
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by Blade » 28 Mar 2015, 18:35
Had a look at the sx at the Manchester bike show today and great piece if kit. Much better put together than the tracer. Good choice Kwacky
Is the hydraulic preload adjuster standard. Both sx bikes at the show had it, which is a very impressive spec.
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by Kwacky » 28 Mar 2015, 18:45
It is standard. Kwak thought it would make life easier if you wanted to change settings for pillions and wanted easier access if you've got the panniers on.
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by Blade » 28 Mar 2015, 19:00
Very good accessory / spec from Kawasaki as many bikes don't have this.
You had a good day mate ? Got any photos of the beast ?
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by Kwacky » 28 Mar 2015, 19:19
I came straight home. The heavens opened up as I walked out of the dealers. It's locked up and under cover. Not even the kids have seen it.
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by Blade » 28 Mar 2015, 19:21
Hopefully things improve weather wise tomorrow
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by Kwacky » 28 Mar 2015, 19:22
It's supposed to be even worse. All of next week as well.
Oh well, TC level 3 and power Mode Low it is
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by Blade » 28 Mar 2015, 19:25
Never thought I would praise power modes but they are a great feature when conditions are questionable
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by D6Nutz » 28 Mar 2015, 19:26
Kwacky wrote: It's supposed to be even worse. All of next week as well.
Oh well, TC level 3 and power Mode Low it is
I bet that lasts 20 mins before your clicking it up
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by Kwacky » 28 Mar 2015, 19:34
Blade wrote: Never thought I would praise power modes but they are a great feature when conditions are questionable
I decided a while ago that my next bike would be for commuting and must have power modes, which is why I was so keen on the Tracer when it was announced.
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by Blade » 28 Mar 2015, 20:09
Speed in any conditions is related to confidence and if less power and more electronic aids give more confidence in tricky conditions than power modes are a no brainer.
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by duke63 » 28 Mar 2015, 22:05
When you need new tyres, kwacky, i would seriously consider the Michelin PR4's. I went out this afternoon and got caught out in a massive downpour.
Now whilst these tyres do not have the sportiest feel and so not the very best for dry days ( and i know i was saying i would not replace with the same the other day), in the wet they are awesome and totally confidence inspiring. I can now see what all the fuss is about. Not only that but they have now done over 3000 miles and i reckon there is at least as much wear again if not more. the original set of tyres the Multi wore out back and front in less than 3000 miles. For commuting and doing big miles they are well worth the cash.