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Messages - Enceladus
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« on: 18 May 2012, 09:59:09 pm »
do you use ear plugs ? if so, why ? and vice versa  always used them myself as i value my hearing (being an amateur musician) but would love to hear other peoples opinions.
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« on: 18 May 2012, 09:52:04 pm »
just got back after my first ride out. not an ideal night for it, but as it was astronomy society meeting and i got the bike yesterday, i couldn't wait ! about 30 miles there and 50 back. my fingers are numb, my feet are frozen, but i have the biggest / silliest grin on my face you can imagine ! 
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« on: 17 May 2012, 09:30:12 pm »
i'm sure there is an easy way of doing this, but my brain won't work today for some reason ! tips please
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« on: 15 May 2012, 06:02:52 pm »
thanks for the replies can't wait to get out on two wheels again ! i'll probably take a ride out to scarborough as a start and maybe then onto dalby forest area. Well Enchiladas .. (are you sure about that spelling ? )
However .. I recon you would be well advised to stick to quiet roads you know on your first day .. Also you might pull over whenever you can. Stop, get off, put the bike on the stand, walk around it twice, get back on and then ride on.
If as you say you have been 'away from bikes' for any length of time .. getting used to handling the bike is going to be just as important as riding it .. for the first day at least .. just in my opinion  of course. Enjoy Yourself Buddy 
good tips there thanks and my user name is right (enceladus). it's one of saturns moons (subtle hint there to a hobby of mine )
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« on: 14 May 2012, 07:46:03 pm »
i get my bike on thursday can anyone suggest where to go on my first ride ? something nice and easy to get me back into the saddle after a break possibly ? i live in bridlington thanks
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« on: 14 May 2012, 05:50:25 pm »
welcome and i agree, its the black ones are the fastest !
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« on: 12 May 2012, 04:29:15 pm »
if anyone is planning a trip up to or around east yorkshire (and a bit of north yorks) and wants to know some good roads, just let me know !
not ridden many, but driven fuel tankers to more farms and houses than i care to remember
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« on: 12 May 2012, 03:50:40 pm »
the 614 is ok, but with it being the main road and usually quite busy, there isn't much chance to have a "play".
as an alternative i'd suggest the following from howden. (hope this works!)
some nice twisty bits, some good straights, and normally not that busy.
just watch out for a tractor or two !
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« on: 11 May 2012, 08:16:53 pm »
nice one, could be worth a trip in the summer when this weather improves 
if you (or anyone else for that matter ) are planning a trip up this way, let me know and i'll let you in on some of the cracking roads round here
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« on: 10 May 2012, 09:49:06 pm »
welcome
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« on: 08 May 2012, 06:54:09 pm »
passed my test ages ago, but have been off the road bike wise for about 10 years.
previously had a suzuki gs500 as a commuter hack, but ridden a few fazers and loved them, so as soon as i was in a more stable financial (and storage) position, i ordered my 600.
hopefully will take delivery this week or early next.
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« on: 07 May 2012, 07:07:51 pm »
nice part of the country and even better fish n chips
yep, the best fish and chips in the country are only 1/2 mile away gonna have a good ride round as soon as i get my bike to try and find the best roads
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« on: 07 May 2012, 05:48:05 pm »
thanks for the tip. probably a 1/2" reduction will do the job. i can get both feet on the floor but not fully, so an extra 1/2" could do the trick
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« on: 07 May 2012, 05:16:17 pm »
nice lower fairing.
where did you get it ?
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« on: 07 May 2012, 04:32:50 pm »
bridlington - east yorkshire got some great roads round here so should be lots of fun
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« on: 07 May 2012, 04:31:18 pm »
thanks for the link
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« on: 07 May 2012, 04:17:23 pm »
thanks my bike is a 2001 model so i guess i'll have to get the foam cut down.
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« on: 07 May 2012, 02:47:07 pm »
love the forum so far just ordered my 600 fzs and should take delivery next week can't wait !
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« on: 07 May 2012, 02:18:02 pm »
hi all love this forum just ordered my first 600 fazer and i can't wait to take delivery next week ! the first thing i'll need to do though is drop the seat height being a bit short in the leg ! how easy is this to do, and how do you do it ? thanks
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