Reply With QuoteNew bike collection day tomorrow!
...actually an Aprilia - the bottom half is very pink; the owner is a member of the club so we tolerate his foiblesOriginally Posted by manganr
Last edited by Stanford; 25th October 2021 at 11:05.
New bike collection day tomorrow!
Dont leave us hanging what you getting?New bike collection day tomorrow!
Anyone planning to go to NEC for the Motorbike show in December?
I going just see the new CMC in the flesh.
Rich
Ill be going on Friday 12th, its about the only chance I get to meet up with an old pal.
Apologies, I was looking for the traditional Yoshi chrome/black/red logo.
I'll give you a small clue: you've got one.........!
Just back from Estoril and been playing with my GoPro 360 footage, heres a lap with an instructor, its not quick but was ok ... was a 2.07, best lap over the 3 days was a 2.01, fastest guy there was c1.44 .. !!!
https://gopro.com/v/ZN5wzRrnD34KK
12th most likely for me as well, as the lad is working there that day
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Love the way the camera angle can be changed, especially on the banked sections. When the video started I thought hes got the camera facing the wrong way. Lastly cant beat that Ducati sound.
Great footage
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
Nipped up to North Yorkshire today - a 250 mile round trip. The weather was as you might expect for late October but I enjoyed the ride and some scenery...
Its a big beast, enjoy
Looks familiar, bike (with a few differences) and location...although your picture is much better than mine:Nipped up to North Yorkshire today - a 250 mile round trip. The weather was as you might expect for late October but I enjoyed the ride and some scenery...
I suppose they are, but the bulk vanishes once aboard, and i`m always amazed at how such an apparently weighty bike feels so nimble and easy to manage.
I`m only 5`9" and ~68kg but i love big bikes - ones you sit `in` rather than `on`....
Would love to know how those pipes sound. Had a Competition Werkes on my Diavel, it sounded fantastic!Nice ride around N Wales today
I suppose they are, but the bulk vanishes once aboard, and i`m always amazed at how such an apparently weighty bike feels so nimble and easy to manage.
I`m only 5`9" and ~68kg but i love big bikes - ones you sit `in` rather than `on`....
Yes, surprisingly nimble on the move. That looks like a lowered chassis version? (or optical illusion)
Is it obvious....?
I agree, I reaction I am as quick if not faster on my GSA than my other bikes. If I had to have one, it would be no competition, it would win.I suppose they are, but the bulk vanishes once aboard, and i`m always amazed at how such an apparently weighty bike feels so nimble and easy to manage.
I`m only 5`9" and ~68kg but i love big bikes - ones you sit `in` rather than `on`....
Im only 5-6 65kg and I ride a GSAI suppose they are, but the bulk vanishes once aboard, and i`m always amazed at how such an apparently weighty bike feels so nimble and easy to manage.
I`m only 5`9" and ~68kg but i love big bikes - ones you sit `in` rather than `on`....
Low chassis version
Youll need to go to the end of the video
Have you seen any aftermarket pillion seats for the new Rocket ?Nice ride around N Wales today👍
No, but I think there may be a few different factory options.. not sure how good they’d be as I don’t carry passengers..
Just checked there is a factory “comfort” option at 173. No idea how good it is though..
Last edited by Enoch; 27th October 2021 at 20:29.
I think the comfort option is a tiny bit bigger. I need something like the touring seat on the previous model.
My current Rocket is setup single seat, dont think I could justify ( get away with) another singles seat.
Thanks for that, great video.
I had my baffles out on the Diavel, but I think you were right to keep the baffles in on the Rocket. Sounded better with that slightly deeper / smoother tone.
Anyone looked at the BMW R18 family?
There are some crazy finance deals flying about on them.
I saw the normal R18 first edition when they first came out and just remember how big it was and how high the quality of the paint finish is.
No idea how they ride though.
Mixed reviews on YouTube but I did used to love the lazy torque of my Harley street Bob a few years ago.
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Yes, apparently a revamp is out next year
Spoke to bmw about one, and they said that this was the first time they've ever seen a 0% deal on a big bike like this.
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I've had a friends and family deal put in front of me that pretty much makes it a no brainer even if it were to just park it in my offices as a piece of art
I've got covid at the minute so I can't get in there to see one. As soon as I am allowed out I will get to the dealership.
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I've seen some crazy discounting on then in the US as they struggle to shift them.
I tried one a while back. I think I may have posted about it on here
Summary was that it was indeed beautifully made, however I found the chassis and engine mismatched. The ride was quite firm so you needed to press on for it to smooth out, but the engine was coarse at higher revs.
Where the engine was great, the chassis wasn't and vice versa.
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This Lambretta TV200 that isnt ridable has just sold for 23000 at auction ( double the price of a fully restored one ) Crazy!
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Took the Bonneville in for a service and MOT (both overdue) and had a few test rides while it was being done:
I've been looking for an excuse to try this out. I have to agree with most reviews I've seen - great handling, engine lacking just a bit of low down torque so needs some revs, brakes excellent, handling sharp and easy but suspension a bit harsh.
Next was a bike I wasn't expecting to like but it was a super 'little' thing - light, agile, great handling, comfortable, engine good but lacking some excitement; would make an excellent commuter/town bike.
I told the dealership I needed a bit more grunt after the Trident and I got it - very comfortable, easy riding position, feet down easliy (which I wasn't expecting) nimble, torque low down.
...and then back home; hopefully it will come out of the garage more often than since the last MOT:
p.s. forgot to mention this one-off at the dealership; looks great but a bit on the bright side of me:
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[QUOTE=Stanford;5862466]Took the Bonneville in for a service and MOT (both overdue) and had a few test rides while it was being done:
I've been looking for an excuse to try this out. I have to agree with most reviews I've seen - great handling, engine lacking just a bit of low down torque so needs some revs, brakes excellent, handling sharp and easy but suspension a bit harsh.
Next was a bike I wasn't expecting to like but it was a super 'little' thing - light, agile, great handling, comfortable, engine good but lacking some excitement; would make an excellent commuter/town bike.
I told the dealership I needed a bit more grunt after the Trident and I got it - very comfortable, easy riding position, feet down easliy (which I wasn't expecting) nimble, torque low down.
...and then back home; hopefully it will come out of the garage more often than since the last MOT:
p.s. forgot to mention this one-off at the dealership; looks great but a bit on the bright side of me:
I cant think of a nicer way to spend the time waiting for a service , well done
Just seen this on another forum some nice pinstriping on the Triumph range
https://youtu.be/MWBghZWoJ6k
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A good soaking around mid Wales today..🤪🤪
And fitted a new exhaust to my mates speed triple. It sounds epic👍
I bet it does
That's not an exhaust................ That's just a drainpipe, for the engine to shout-downA good soaking around mid Wales today..浪浪
And fitted a new exhaust to my mates speed triple. It sounds epic
I weighed the one I took off, 6.6kg. The new one was just over 0.6kgs. The box it came in was heavier👍That's not an exhaust................ That's just a drainpipe, for the engine to shout-down
^^^^^^^^ Did he buy the system from here in the UK or have to import it ?
T.I.A.
looks like its a decat system as well enoch? has he had it remapped? - will be interesting to see what they can get from this engine once they map it.
quelle surprise
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
Love the look (and sound) of Racefit zorsts.That's not an exhaust................ That's just a drainpipe, for the engine to shout-down
Next bike I get with an ugly standard exhaust will be getting one.
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
I've just put a racefit onto my Diavel. For now (for the sake of my friendship with my neighbours) the baffle is staying in
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UK.racefit are based in Derbyshire.
- - - Updated - - -
Cat still in place. Was told by racefit no need to remap.
Is there a 'bread bin' type box under the bellypan?
Its sort of oval shaped and looks like a silencer.
Ahhh...got you.
Similar to my CB1000R.
Most of the 'baffled silencing' is done in there?
By leaving it untouched the ecu will adjust sufficiently to handle differences in the airflow a smaller and less restrictive end can brings.
I made the mistake of replacing my whole system. Runs rich enough, but there's a huge hole in the power delivery from 1500-2500 rpm.
Needs and ecu reflash really, but I think I might go for a RapidBike module?
Decisions, decisions....
Tempting...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Norton-V4...-/313730972375
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Yeah, but nahh...
30,000 lottery tickets or bitcoin would be a better bet...
Well it was well worth fitting the exhaust to my mates Speed Triple he came around tonight with a gift for me.
A new pair of Knox Handroid gloves. Im well chuffed😎👍
Great gloves!
Well deserved!
This ^^^^^^^^^ AND so in keeping with the stealth black Diaval.
Despite them being a bit 'designer' - they are great gloves.
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