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« on: 26 June 2015, 07:01:29 pm »
The rear tyre on my Sprint is needing replaced, it's a Pirelli Angel st, I don't really like the feel of it but it was on the bike when I purchased it and was too good to throw off, my question is can I leave the half decent Angel on the front and fit a Michelin on the rear or am I better to replace both to Michelin, my brother says he read somewhere that I must have same tyre front and rear but I don't know so need your input.
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« on: 29 June 2014, 08:32:53 pm »
My mate is getting married next Autumn, we are looking to go to The Festival of Speed for his stag party, has any one been to this event? is it any good? is it good value for money? any help appreciated.
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« on: 05 April 2014, 07:46:54 pm »
....hello Sprint ST1050
Looks like I'm one of the next FOC U members to not own a Fazer, went out today for a test ride of a Graphite 2008, 9500mile Sprint and loved it, I collect it next Sunday and con't wait, will post piccies when I can.
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« on: 30 March 2014, 02:22:08 pm »
I'm thinking of selling my FZ6 Fazer and buying a Sprint ST 1050cc, anyone on the forum ever owned one?, if so what are the good and bad points?, I did fancy going for the FZ1 but can't find one that ticks all the right boxes for me, is there any other bike in the 1000cc sport touring genre that might be worth considering? thanks in advance Rob.
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« on: 22 March 2014, 12:17:32 am »
Time has come for a change of steed, I have for sale a 2005 blue fz6 Fazer, the bike is in good condition for year, Scorpion end cans fitted, will come with full years road tax, moted until July , 16500 miles, R and G crash bungs fitted and Scotoiler that could do with new nozzle. Can be fitted with standard or Yamaha touring screen. both supplied for £40 extra to asking price, new Michelin pr2 tyres in July last year aprox 1500 miles.Had a slight slide down the road ( not recorded), brand new Yamaha nose cone fitted (not cheap), slight scuff on grab rail, not seen when sitting on bike, if you are in doubt I will mot for an other year if you pay Mot (I pay for all repairs needed for test) (it needs nothing). Bike can be viewed in N E Scotland half way between Aberdeen and Inverness. Might consider swap for newer FZ1 or maybe Triumph Sprint ST and cash your way. £1950 ono. pictures to follow.
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« on: 21 March 2014, 08:25:15 pm »
[/size]Went to the doctors today with a few health issues, here's how it went:-[/color]
[/size]Q: Doctor, I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true?
A: Heart only good for so many beats, and that it... Don't waste on exercise. Everything wear out eventually. Speeding up heart not make you live longer; it like saying you extend life of car by driving faster. Want to live longer? Take nap.[/color]
Q: Should I reduce my alcohol intake?
A: Oh no. Wine made from fruit. Fruit very good. Brandy distilled wine, that mean they take water out of fruity bit so you get even more of goodness that way. Beer also made of grain. Grain good too. Bottom up!
Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program?
A: Can't think of one, sorry. My philosophy: No pain...good!
Q: Aren't fried foods bad for you?
A: YOU NOT LISTENING! Food fried in vegetable oil. How getting more vegetable be bad?
Q: Is chocolate bad for me?
A: You crazy?!? HEL-LO-O!! Cocoa bean! Another vegetable! It best feel-good food around!
Q: Is swimming good for your figure?
A: If swimming good for figure, explain whale to me.
Q: Is getting in shape important for my lifestyle?
A: Hey! 'Round' is shape!
Well... I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had about food and diets.
And remember:
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Chardonnay in one hand - chocolate in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO-HOO, what a ride!!"
AND......
For those of you who watch what you eat, here's the final word on nutrition and health. It's a relief to know the truth after all those conflicting nutritional studies.
1. The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than Brits.
2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than Brits.
3. The Chinese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than Brits.
4. The Italians drink a lot of red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than Brits.
5. The Germans drink a lot of beer and eat lots of sausages and fats and suffer fewer heart attacks than Brits.
CONCLUSION: Eat and drink what you like. Speaking English is apparently what kills you.
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« on: 08 March 2014, 12:22:13 am »
My two daughters have been competing in the local music festival all this past week, Lesley, my eldest was first in solo accordion with distinction, first in her wind band with distinction, first in her school brass ensemble with distinction, third in solo piano with commended, first on euphonium with commended and first equal with her brass band with an outstanding certificate, Kerry my youngest plays in the same wind band and brass band so had the same distinction and outstanding, she also won her class in solo trombone with distinction and got third in solo piano with a commended certificate, I am one very happy chap tonight and am have a large dram and a nice glass of Strongbow to celebrate. 
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« on: 28 December 2013, 11:01:15 pm »
Just a wee heads up for anybody looking for an upgrade, Biker booty on Facebook has a 2003 FZS600 in red, 10000 miles at £1650 and a 2005 FZS1000 for £2400. None of the bikes has anything to do with me but I thought both would be of interest to somebody on here. If the Thou was nearer I would have broke the guys arm. 
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« on: 14 June 2013, 10:49:54 pm »
Just been looking at this website, lots of good info on here, can vouch for the "routes to ride" number 10, (right on my doorstep) The Portsoy Ice cream shop has very good ice cream, and The Fiddoch Side Inn is a very olde worlde kind of pub. If there are more than 10 in your group it would fill the place, and the old man that runs the place is a total classic. Also the road from Banff to Huntly has a good mix of long straights and twisties mixed into one. If you are in the area give it a blast.
Whats your opinions of your local rideouts.
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« on: 14 April 2013, 10:03:57 am »
Testify test
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« on: 01 March 2013, 12:28:08 am »
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« on: 28 February 2013, 12:23:27 am »
SWMBO has just announced that there is sufficient funds in the piggy bank for a nice set of rubber for the new season, the bike is currently sitting on Bridgestone BT21's which were on it when I got it approx 6000 miles, I only use the bike for pleasurable weekend runs with some spirited runs through the twisties, cutting to the chase what kind of tyres are you guys running and what kind of miles are you getting out of them.
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« on: 30 November 2012, 08:08:38 pm »
As title says looking for a bit of info as to how to remove instrument cluster, don't want to break the plastics and can't find anything on google, thanks guys.
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« on: 05 October 2012, 09:30:44 pm »
As usual on a Friday aftera stressful week I am sitting in front of my computer with a dram of Glenfarclas 105 and a tin of John Smiths, What you guys having. 
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« on: 16 June 2012, 10:09:27 pm »
I have a top fairing for a 2005 FZ6, there is some damage to the right hand top corner (as you sit on the bike) some bits have been glued in and some bits are missing, I used the bike for 2 years with it like this and it did not bother me, it is Galaxy blue (I think) blue anyway. pm me and I will post pictures of fairing, looking for £85 inc. postage.
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« on: 01 April 2012, 10:42:12 am »
I think my inlaws wireless router has been hacked, for the last couple of months their usage has near doubled compared to the months before, they only use their computer to access Facebook and send a few emails. (don't download films or music) Does anyone in the foccer font of knowledge know how to change the password/security so we can try and block neighbours using their allowance, They have a homehub 3. many thanks Rob.
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« on: 23 March 2012, 10:56:00 pm »
as title, any foccers got a 6 wheel policy with Carole Nash (car and bike on same policy) Just been on the website getting a quote for the bike £50 cheaper than any of the compare sites or renewal, (dial direct). Anyways when on the site I see they do a 6 wheel policy and as the cage is due a fortnight after the bike I thought I might give it a try, just wondering if anyone has taken this type of policy out, thanks in advance for any info.
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« on: 25 February 2012, 09:41:21 am »
Been out in the shed changing the front fairing this week, anyway whilst the front plastics etc were off I decided to change the front fork oil, on doing the job I found the springs were fitted upside down, can anybody explain this, is it a mod I haven't heard about. the roads are still quite crappy here so I have not had a blast out to see if the springs being the right way round will make any difference. So anybody care to comment as to whether it would make that much difference.
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« on: 25 January 2012, 11:10:02 pm »
A quick one for the font of knowledge, I have the complete front off the bike to respray the clock brackets and fit a new fairing, whilst I,m in this far I am planning to change the fork oil, I use the bike for the odd Sunday blast but mostly just puttling about at the weekend, (nothing too spirited) question is what is the best grade of oil to fill the forks with. Is there some makes of oil better quality than others, all inputs welcome, thanks.
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« on: 14 January 2012, 04:07:11 pm »
Been out fettling on the bike all afternoon, replacing damaged fairing and giving all the parts tucked away under it a good clean and polish, anyways one of the winter jobs I had on the cards was replacing the fork oil, what would be the best grade of oil to replace the existing with?, 5, 10 or15? also is a 2005 fz6 setup the same or similar to the FZS as I've never done this before and see there is a couple of great writeups about this on the forum, any help good or bad greatfully received.
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« on: 14 September 2011, 08:36:31 pm »
You certainly can't hide on this site, just found you can see whos doing what, (oo err.) lol.
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