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Old 23 September 2008, 06:53 PM
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This thing is quick





Been nice knowing you all
Old 23 September 2008, 07:14 PM
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Your last words were more or less what I was going to say.

Take it easy !!!
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nice bike!

take it easy out on them there roads, they can be a dangerous place for bikes.
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Very pleased with myself, the two vehicles I wanted to own since school where a blue Scoob, and a green Ninja, so very nearly done both.

I do like it in red though.
Old 23 September 2008, 07:34 PM
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Anytime yo want a lesson on handling, let me know, i wil be pleased to ride it for you, i mean help you!
Old 23 September 2008, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by cookstar
Very pleased with myself, the two vehicles I wanted to own since school where a blue Scoob, and a green Ninja, so very nearly done both.

I do like it in red though.
I had a Green one of theses, very nice Cookstar
Old 23 September 2008, 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by cookstar
Very pleased with myself, the two vehicles I wanted to own since school where a blue Scoob, and a green Ninja, so very nearly done both.

I do like it in red though.
i always wanted a toyota hi-lux or a XR2..

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Old 24 September 2008, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by simon57
i always wanted a toyota hi-lux
I still want one!!
Old 24 September 2008, 09:15 AM
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oh dear!!!! Stay safe!
Old 25 September 2008, 10:53 AM
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In the interests of keeping you alive Mark I found this 2006 BBC News report about one of my wifes family. BE SAFE DUDE

BBC NEWS | Wales | Record speed biker dies in crash
Old 25 September 2008, 10:57 AM
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Echo the above be VERY careful... Me/Lin have lost 2 friends in bike accidents and a 3rd has now had an arm amputated.
Old 25 September 2008, 11:43 AM
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Big Bikes can be dangerous, but they are also amazingly good fun, so much more involving than a car.

But to echo many of the comments, be careful, and spend as much as you possibly can on decent CE approved Armoured Leathers, boots and gloves, plus a good helmet. And of course just don't ride without it, (I Know it feels great riding in a tee-shirt, but just don't!).
And no £175 is not expensive for a decent set of gloves, ask Milamber.
All the best kit does not make in invincible, but does give you the best possible chance should something go wrong.
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Originally Posted by cookstar
Very pleased with myself, the two vehicles I wanted to own since school where a blue Scoob, and a green Ninja, so very nearly done both.

I do like it in red though.
Yeah but doesn't having it in green automatically give you at least 5 more bhp?

Take it easy out there fella and watch out for my wife - she never uses her mirrors
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Thanks for the concerns guys, this is mostly gonna be used to filter through the miles and miles of traffic I have to sit through every day at the mo.

Must resist modding it
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Likewise also then mind out for Tw@t's pulling across in front of you. Will post a piccie tonight of the escort my mate tried to drive through.
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Echo all the above, just be careful out there
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Originally Posted by cookstar
Thanks for the concerns guys, this is mostly gonna be used to filter through the miles and miles of traffic I have to sit through every day at the mo.

Must resist modding it
First thing is to throw away the endcan & system for a full race system it will breath easier & sound great, then get some braded hoses for those brakes + racing fluid for the brakes, next after a few months change the rear sprocket by one tooth for more mid-range & better acceleration & so on & so on

if you need help or advice i'm here for you(pimp my ride)
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I think I've got a brand new oil filter still in the box in the shed for this Cookster.
Old 26 September 2008, 09:17 PM
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It has been "dyno jetted" whatever that means??..


Changing the rear sprocket, whats that about then.



Must resist, must resist.

Have my CBT booked for the 1st, then my practical test on the 17th
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