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Messages - Skinbeatersam
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« on: 06 June 2012, 04:58:15 pm »
Have also got to wait for my Fazer to come back from the garage as I have shit for cash at the mo . . . .
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« on: 06 June 2012, 10:45:55 am »
If I get it, I will be taking off that rim tape. . . . .
Annoyingly I won't be able to text ride it til Saturday. Hopefully it will still be there . . . . . :-(
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« on: 05 June 2012, 01:23:09 pm »
Indeed. However, it is supposed to be quite easy to ride, and only goes mad if your mad.  . . . . . . That's me dead then . . . . . 
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« on: 05 June 2012, 01:06:32 pm »
I will. I have kind of made up my mind that I want one. . . . . . I am slowly working my way up to a ZZR1400   Just gotta wait for NCB to build up a bit so I can afford the insurance on one :-)
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« on: 05 June 2012, 12:38:40 pm »
It actually looks a lot better in real life.
I am not really interested in looks too much, I care more about mpg, comfort and fun (weird combination I know)
ANYWAYS, any more news on stuttering Fazers?? I find out tomorrow (hopefully)
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« on: 05 June 2012, 11:54:55 am »
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« on: 05 June 2012, 11:53:45 am »
The one I sat on (didn't have the time to test ride it as the shop was closing) was great. I was amazed at how comfortable it was.
I have found one on an 02 plate for £2850, with 14k on the clock.
Other than the horrid colour, it is perfect. Only annoyingly, you don't see many anymore, so if I don't get this one. I either have to travel far, or wait . . . .
If I get this one. I'll probably wrap it. . . . .
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« on: 05 June 2012, 11:30:18 am »
TBH, After the annoyance I have had with the 600 Fazer, I am very reluctant to buy Yamaha again (unless it's drums, they make very good drums) for while.
Gonna see if the garage can fix the stuttering problem, I'll pass on any thing I can that'll help others with theirs, and then I'll part ex for something that is more appropriate for my needs.
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« on: 05 June 2012, 11:18:25 am »
There ain't many Hondas I like (VTR1000, CBR1000, CBR600, VFR800 . . . . .I think that's it)
Most of those are not viable as a bike for me by either being too old, or too expensive to run.
Is the thou more reliable than the 600??
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« on: 04 June 2012, 11:53:54 pm »
Absolutely!! I cannot deal with another shitty stuttering bike . . . . . .  I want a good one. . . . . . . Will I still be a Foccer if I get rid of the Fazer??
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« on: 04 June 2012, 07:36:31 pm »
Well, I am not screaming at him and being a dick . . . . .
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« on: 04 June 2012, 05:10:22 pm »
It is a bit of lame ass colour (Blue, Turquoise with turquoise rims  ) Although the number plate doe end with 'NWA' Although for an extra £1k I can get an 08 GSXR650K8. Not sure. . . . we'll see, test ride ahoy methinks
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« on: 04 June 2012, 01:10:44 pm »
I'm already shopping for a new bike.
Got me eye on a nice ZZR600, although it is a horrid colour . . .
Hopefully if they can fix the Fazer, then I'll get a better part ex deal . . . .
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« on: 04 June 2012, 12:15:42 am »
Bit of a generalisation there.  Sadly, stupidity is an affliction of all sexes . . . . .
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« on: 03 June 2012, 11:25:05 pm »
Some drivers are that dumb, but half the time cyclist get what they deserve.
If they were to take notice of the highway code and stop at traffic lights keep off the pavements and ride with a bit of consideration for other road users they may get treated differently.
As for no insurance and road tax don't get me started.
I am surprised how many cyclists in London are well behaved though. Not all are idiots who run red lights and cycle on the pavement, just as not all bikers are wheelie popping, violent thugs . . . . . scary stuff 
I've called the police twice on my daily cycle commute so far this year, because car drivers didn't think they had to give way to a cycle. Whether the first one saw me or not, I don't know, but the 2nd definitely did, his line was "I was indicating, you should give way". Tosser.
I don't understand how the woman couldn't have seen a 45 year old man, in a high viz jacket being knocked off. Seriously blind, and not even an apology, or 'Are you ok???' Bitch. This is why I also have a helmet cam on me bike. . . . . . .
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« on: 03 June 2012, 09:50:17 pm »
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« on: 03 June 2012, 01:03:21 pm »
I'm sure this has been probably covered, but can't be bothered to look through 11 pages, is your fuel tank rusty inside? Sucking bits of crap into the carbs?
good point....i did clean the tank but didnt post it.....spotless inside so just rinsed the gauze filter and tank and refitted 
Mine was apparently rusty, so they sealed the inside of the tank with a sealant, and then replaced the carbs, fuel filter etc.
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« on: 03 June 2012, 12:59:52 pm »
Yea, I was confused (as well as a little shocked )
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« on: 02 June 2012, 11:02:50 pm »
Some guy did this, if your a bit handy, then maybe give it a shot. My Drift was just £80
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« on: 02 June 2012, 05:33:02 pm »
I have taken it back to the garage, and they are fixing it free of charge, but it seems to be a recurring problem.
I am looking for a different one now . . . . Shame cos I loved that Fazer . . . .
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« on: 02 June 2012, 05:28:47 pm »
Drift X170. Recording in 720p. Not HD (and annoyingly no room for an external mic, so no vlogging!!!) but, works well.
:-)
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« on: 02 June 2012, 01:14:18 am »
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« on: 02 June 2012, 01:13:03 am »
I nearly had some quite serious near misses, and I thought to myself 'If I am going to die, I should really have that on film . . . . . .might be funny' So got meself a helmet cam. Anyway, I am still alive so in the meantime I thought I'd upload some amusing things I see on me journeys . . . http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZvDNwIOONW1EwsJx615U8g/videos
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« on: 02 June 2012, 12:21:22 am »
Why I am looking for a new one . . . . .
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« on: 02 June 2012, 12:19:18 am »
Mine has just the stock end can, no mods at all . . . . . . In this video took earlier today, you can see how it doesn't wanna go, UNLESS you rev it above 7k, and even then it's not happy about it (and you get to hear me swear at it lots . . . . . . .) Earlier on today the throttle was fully open, in first gear, clutch totally engaged, and my speed?? 15MPH!!!! I had lorries overtaking me. I WAS HOLDING UP LORRIES!!!!! 
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