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26 November 2000, 10:02 PM
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winter is pretty well here and the leathers are hanging up!
I really miss my bike at this time of year.
luckily the Scooby comes in to its own about now so it compensates.
how many others of you are bikers and what do you ride(please don't make me too jealous)
how about a motorcycle forum????????
Pete
Triumph Daytona 955i
I really miss my bike at this time of year.
luckily the Scooby comes in to its own about now so it compensates.
how many others of you are bikers and what do you ride(please don't make me too jealous)
how about a motorcycle forum????????
Pete
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26 November 2000, 10:20 PM
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Kwacker ZX6R
Just tucked it up in my shed for the winter, after one last blast today
, 1st decent Sunday for yonks.
Pete, now expect abuse about fairweather bikers!
Harj, if you're new to bikes get the CBR, otherwise ignore me. Still remember the blast round Abingdon in your fire breathing Focus diesel
Simon
Just tucked it up in my shed for the winter, after one last blast today
, 1st decent Sunday for yonks.Pete, now expect abuse about fairweather bikers!
Harj, if you're new to bikes get the CBR, otherwise ignore me. Still remember the blast round Abingdon in your fire breathing Focus diesel
Simon
26 November 2000, 10:33 PM
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Good to see more bikers out there.
I'm another fairweather one!!
MY00 Honda CBR 1100xx Blackbird.
MY99 Honda CBR 900RR Fireblade
MY98 Honda CBR 600F
MY00 Impreza Turbo Wagon
Paul.
I'm another fairweather one!!
MY00 Honda CBR 1100xx Blackbird.
MY99 Honda CBR 900RR Fireblade
MY98 Honda CBR 600F
MY00 Impreza Turbo Wagon
Paul.
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26 November 2000, 10:50 PM
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Hi Pete.
There are quite a few of us.
Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird (to be precise).
1998 Model
Candy Red
Dynojet kit
K&N Filter
Black Screen
dark Tint Headlight protector (not to be used at night)
Carbon Fibre Tank guard
Carbon Fibre Chain Guard
Carbon Fibre Hugger
4-1 Hand fabricated (specialist) exhaust
approx 15-20Kg lighter than standard
Dyno'd 149.(something) BHP AT THE BACK WHEEL
8,000 miles, 99.9% of which dry ones
Shortened rear Mudguard
Long (not square) rear Reg Plate
Full Honda Service History
Genuine Exhaust still available
Etc Etc.
For Sale
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Offers at or over £5K (Extra £400.00 if you want the Hand built exhaust).
(0115) 913 3199
Mike.
(Making room ready for the SP1 or RSV Mille next year.
[This message has been edited by Mike Tuckwood (edited 26 November 2000).]
There are quite a few of us.
Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird (to be precise).
1998 Model
Candy Red
Dynojet kit
K&N Filter
Black Screen
dark Tint Headlight protector (not to be used at night)
Carbon Fibre Tank guard
Carbon Fibre Chain Guard
Carbon Fibre Hugger
4-1 Hand fabricated (specialist) exhaust
approx 15-20Kg lighter than standard
Dyno'd 149.(something) BHP AT THE BACK WHEEL
8,000 miles, 99.9% of which dry ones
Shortened rear Mudguard
Long (not square) rear Reg Plate
Full Honda Service History
Genuine Exhaust still available
Etc Etc.
For Sale
========
Offers at or over £5K (Extra £400.00 if you want the Hand built exhaust).
(0115) 913 3199
Mike.
(Making room ready for the SP1 or RSV Mille next year.
[This message has been edited by Mike Tuckwood (edited 26 November 2000).]
26 November 2000, 10:58 PM
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'er in doors has a CBR600 MY00 which needs regular riding from me to check all is working properly. At 700 miles, put two screws through the back tyre, £110, ouch!!
Has a massive hole in the mid range at about 5,000rpm - not impresed. My last bike was a VFR750.
Steve.
Has a massive hole in the mid range at about 5,000rpm - not impresed. My last bike was a VFR750.
Steve.
26 November 2000, 11:03 PM
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Steve,
Hole in the power at around 5k rpm is v common for bikes, I believe they are deliberately tuned that way to get them through noise tests. You can change jets/cans etc. to get over it.
Simon
Hole in the power at around 5k rpm is v common for bikes, I believe they are deliberately tuned that way to get them through noise tests. You can change jets/cans etc. to get over it.
Simon
26 November 2000, 11:40 PM
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I've got a ZZR - bought the Scooby last november (WRX)havent got on the bike since.
Its just sat in there unloved and unused...sob.
Maby next I will give the poor thing a blast.
Yee
Its just sat in there unloved and unused...sob.
Maby next I will give the poor thing a blast.
Yee
27 November 2000, 09:53 AM
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99 GSXR750WX which I use to race. Shortly be getting something for the road so the slapper and I can go out together. I have to say having been a bike nut for a number of years and never having been in to cars. I was looking at getting a jeep cherokee before my mate persuaded me into test driving the scoob, bloody good job he did, best fun I ever had with 4 wheels.
27 November 2000, 10:36 AM
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'99 Thunderace (Blue/Black).
I'm a semi fair-weather biker as I still go out in the rain when I have already arranged to go somewhere - no point going out for a blast in the wet though!!
I'm a semi fair-weather biker as I still go out in the rain when I have already arranged to go somewhere - no point going out for a blast in the wet though!!
27 November 2000, 11:21 AM
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Several bikes ... the maddest is a 1992 Mk I Blade with a stage 1 , full Termi system + DJ/rolling road setup, Maxton shock, Maxton modded forks, Harris clipons and rearsets, NSR250 seat, Castrol 2000 paintjob.
122 rwhp ..... and no steering damper. It may not be the world's best handling bike, but it defines the word excitement.
I've done the whole 'ride all winter' routine, but don't bother now. When it's wet, cold, and slippery, a car is (by far) a better place to be.
Nick
PS Harj, an R6 as a first bike? Possibly not the best choice as it's a totally committed road racer. I've been riding sports bikes for a long time but the R6 is a bit too extreme for me.
122 rwhp ..... and no steering damper. It may not be the world's best handling bike, but it defines the word excitement.
I've done the whole 'ride all winter' routine, but don't bother now. When it's wet, cold, and slippery, a car is (by far) a better place to be.
Nick
PS Harj, an R6 as a first bike? Possibly not the best choice as it's a totally committed road racer. I've been riding sports bikes for a long time but the R6 is a bit too extreme for me.
27 November 2000, 11:37 AM
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Ha! NickF - 92 Blade with 134 bhp at rear wheel.....! (Coutesy Of Tony Scott). But damn - I too want the castrol paint job. Oh, and with the carbon tank I have it will do 210 miles before reserve tank - does 47mpg on the road. rarely need more than 1/2 revs - even out-dragging scoobs!!!! (Whoops - flame retardant suit on...)
Rarely been out this year - apart from the California Surperbike School at Cadwell. Too bloody wet. Yeah I know - but I've done the courier bit and the ride all year round bit ('cos didn't pass my car test until I was 23 - bike test at 16). Now I can afford all the toys I choose the one that has best rain protection...
Dave
