Throttled Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Fitted brake pads all round, as the MOT had an advisory on wear. Thankfully no seized bolts this time, so got it all done easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hitcher Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Got my new one and had my first hours ride on it after work this evening.All I can say is wow!, so linear and smooth and easy to ride fast even after a short time on it, that electronic suspension is amazing. The engine is great too, giving away about 15 BHP to the Ducati but you’d not notice it’s gone, oh and the sound, sounds way better than anything else I’ve owned other than the Aprilia.C7438105-492D-4A8A-B525-593808FE1A3A.jpeg Want a race? Also, post more pics please. This bike deserves its own thread. I will take some more tonight if I go out on it, if not I will be out all weekend, love this bike!, wish I’d bought one instead of the Ducati in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Got my new one and had my first hours ride on it after work this evening.All I can say is wow!, so linear and smooth and easy to ride fast even after a short time on it, that electronic suspension is amazing. The engine is great too, giving away about 15 BHP to the Ducati but you’d not notice it’s gone, oh and the sound, sounds way better than anything else I’ve owned other than the Aprilia.C7438105-492D-4A8A-B525-593808FE1A3A.jpeg Want a race? Also, post more pics please. This bike deserves its own thread. I will take some more tonight if I go out on it, if not I will be out all weekend, love this bike!, wish I’d bought one instead of the Ducati in the first place. Ooh why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBob Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 I couldn't get my cg125 to run right after standing in my daughters garage for 8 yrs so I switched the carburetor for a £12 cheapo off ebay! .. It now runs like a dream! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hitcher Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Want a race? Also, post more pics please. This bike deserves its own thread. I will take some more tonight if I go out on it, if not I will be out all weekend, love this bike!, wish I’d bought one instead of the Ducati in the first place. Ooh why? All of the insane performance and fun but without the running stupidly got in town/recalls/quality issues.Don’t get me wrong I loved the Panigale, it looks better than the R1 I won’t try and say it doesn’t but to actually live with, so far the R1 is much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie84 Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Dropped it I lost balance while maneuvering under the car port. I couldn't lift it without help either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo206 Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Bought back my CBR600 FS2 after 10 years. Delighted roll on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 [mention]Magpie84[/mention] oh nooooes! Done that. So easy to drop a new bike.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfrowne Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Had a total loss settlement offer from the insurance, which I'm not going to protest as it's better than I expected tbh. Wish I'd taken out the "salvage protection" extra though on the insurance, would have been nice to get the full amount. Nevermind, next time Time to order some fancies for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Took mine for MOT this morning,passed with no advisories! was back home before 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hitcher Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Dropped it I lost balance while maneuvering under the car port. I couldn't lift it without help either Oh no!, it’s so easy to do with a new bike, I hope it hasn’t done much damage and it’s an easy fix.If it makes you feel any better I broke the mirror on my last bike before I’d even got it home from picking it up, we’ve all done stuff like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marino Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Dropped it I lost balance while maneuvering under the car port. I couldn't lift it without help either Sorry to hear that, I didn’t drop my yet but it is just question of time. When I got it I did use old air mattress to lower bike on its side and exercise best way to lift it by myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Dropped it I lost balance while maneuvering under the car port. I couldn't lift it without help either Oh no!, it’s so easy to do with a new bike, I hope it hasn’t done much damage and it’s an easy fix.If it makes you feel any better I broke the mirror on my last bike before I’d even got it home from picking it up, we’ve all done stuff like this.No consolation but I dropped mine the very first time I put petrol in it. Also a couple of times since before I learned that if there's a slope / camber in the road and I'm putting a foot down it needs to be the uphill foot. Otherwise my short legs don't reach the ground before the bike reaches the angle of no return. The disadvantage of tall adventure bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie84 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Dropped it I lost balance while maneuvering under the car port. I couldn't lift it without help either Oh no!, it’s so easy to do with a new bike, I hope it hasn’t done much damage and it’s an easy fix.If it makes you feel any better I broke the mirror on my last bike before I’d even got it home from picking it up, we’ve all done stuff like this.No consolation but I dropped mine the very first time I put petrol in it. Also a couple of times since before I learned that if there's a slope / camber in the road and I'm putting a foot down it needs to be the uphill foot. Otherwise my short legs don't reach the ground before the bike reaches the angle of no return. The disadvantage of tall adventure bikes. This was just a case of losing my balance, thankfully my legs are more than long enough for the bike (one of the few plus sides of being 6ft1). Hopefully it won't happen again I just need to learn to treat it differently to my hornet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie84 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Dropped it I lost balance while maneuvering under the car port. I couldn't lift it without help either Oh no!, it’s so easy to do with a new bike, I hope it hasn’t done much damage and it’s an easy fix.If it makes you feel any better I broke the mirror on my last bike before I’d even got it home from picking it up, we’ve all done stuff like this. Just the hand guard and indicator glass so purely cosmetic thankfully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Raised the bar (by 25mm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Dropped it I lost balance while maneuvering under the car port. I couldn't lift it without help either There is a knack to lifting a bike. This is the method I have used in the past. See alsohttps://www.brake-magazine.com/how-to-lift-a-motorcycle/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Nobody does it better than Jocelin Snow.......and she's about 5ft tall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Well I was going to have a super , awesome , kick- ass Harley day . And then I saw the UK weather forecast . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hitcher Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Dropped it I lost balance while maneuvering under the car port. I couldn't lift it without help either Oh no!, it’s so easy to do with a new bike, I hope it hasn’t done much damage and it’s an easy fix.If it makes you feel any better I broke the mirror on my last bike before I’d even got it home from picking it up, we’ve all done stuff like this. Just the hand guard and indicator glass so purely cosmetic thankfully. I’m glad it’s an easy fix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie84 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Well I was going to have a super , awesome , kick- ass Harley day . And then I saw the UK weather forecast . Do you think she even know how to ride? (the bike!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Well I was going to have a super , awesome , kick- ass Harley day . And then I saw the UK weather forecast . Do you think she even know how to ride? (the bike!) whats the point of her... if you want to buy a bike, why would you want a silly bint mincing round it.... sexist and undermining.... and belongs in the 70's or 80's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 I'm just surprised she isn't waving an automatic rifle around too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 I'm just surprised she isn't waiving an automatic rifle around too couple of pistols hanging out her bikini bottoms and her tits out ... then yeh . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marino Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 But she knows how to fire it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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