Post by: nickodemon on 08 February 2013, 11:07:55 pm
Post by: devilsyam on 08 February 2013, 11:58:30 pm
Post by: Tilts on 09 February 2013, 12:27:36 am
Every day to work and back, 26 mile a day, regardless of weather. Weight went up over 22 stone, lost over 5 stone in two years cycling..
Post by: ghostbiker on 09 February 2013, 01:15:05 am
Post by: stevierst on 09 February 2013, 05:47:33 am
comes out for the work commute(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/09/a2atuse6.jpg).
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Post by: red98 on 09 February 2013, 11:32:32 am
The fz1 stays tucked away during the bad weather, my trusty old steed 'the donkey'
comes out for the work commute([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/09/a2atuse6.jpg[/url]).
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wow.....i can see why you needed the bigger rack now :eek
Post by: MEM62 on 09 February 2013, 05:07:17 pm
Post by: bigsteve on 09 February 2013, 06:01:59 pm
Suzuki GSX1100G as FAZER locked away for winter
but think it will be last winter for for my rat :'(
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 09 February 2013, 06:21:52 pm
(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s85/adthebad/Kosmics%20bikes/XRX125600x399.jpg)
and occasionaly this
(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s85/adthebad/Kosmics%20bikes/14082010086.jpg)
But theres not a lot of grip if it's realy cold and icey
(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s85/adthebad/Kosmics%20bikes/14082010085.jpg)
(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s85/adthebad/Kosmics%20bikes/14082010084.jpg)
Post by: tiggr2 on 11 February 2013, 12:57:12 pm
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 11 February 2013, 05:56:14 pm
I've had it three years now. Done 4,000 miles. I get to do the service work and stamp the book myself. I can order parts (shims, gaskets, clutch lever when I dropped it, oil filters and O rings) from home off the Barrus Dealer Website at supplier prices and they arrive within a few days at work. I work for a Barrus Dealer so I got the bike really dirt cheap aswell through our rep.
I had to respray the exhaust pipe last year but that's about it.
Post by: Exupnut on 11 February 2013, 08:25:04 pm
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 12 February 2013, 09:46:27 pm
That's my daughters. It's the Ferrari I told you about when we met at Greenwich :lol
Post by: nickodemon on 15 February 2013, 10:31:34 pm
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/227612_10151262490668800_837426827_n.jpg):rollin
Post by: nickodemon on 15 February 2013, 10:33:28 pm
why? whats wrong with it?
Suzuki GSX1100G as FAZER locked away for winter
but think it will be last winter for for my rat :'(
Post by: bigsteve on 15 February 2013, 10:50:37 pm
needs some series TLC been ridden all year round for past 5 years and engine sounding rough after spitting a needle through enginewhy? whats wrong with it?
Suzuki GSX1100G as FAZER locked away for winter
but think it will be last winter for for my rat :'(
Sent from my Orange Monte Carlo
Post by: jabbascot on 16 February 2013, 02:36:16 pm
Post by: baggy on 16 February 2013, 04:25:16 pm
If so how long do you think it will take me?
Post by: paul1606 on 16 February 2013, 05:57:19 pm
Post by: devilsyam on 16 February 2013, 07:23:46 pm
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/386119_10150499542233800_403158511_n.jpg)
Post by: paul1606 on 16 February 2013, 07:34:01 pm
Bought the rf off e-bay as a non runner 26,000 on the clock stuck in the £500 offer after it had ended with no bids .Been standing a bit..... fresh fuel, new clutch slave seals bit of fettling started no probs straight through the MOT jobs a guddun :)
Post by: fazed600 on 16 February 2013, 09:27:15 pm
Post by: redrat on 17 February 2013, 10:22:41 pm
Post by: nickodemon on 21 February 2013, 09:37:24 pm
([url]http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a385/jabbascot/car%20feb13/IMG_4883_zps7e3d44cf.jpg[/url])
Brilliant piece of engineering..... "the bridge"
Post by: nickodemon on 21 February 2013, 09:41:49 pm
nowt wrong with rf900Always fancied an rf 900. Stats are pretty good and gutsy suzuki midrange make it sound like it would be a cracking bike. Don't particularly like the looks when standard, but always thought a scabby one would make good winter wheels.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/386119_10150499542233800_403158511_n.jpg)
Post by: nickodemon on 28 February 2013, 09:09:04 pm
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Post by: nickodemon on 29 October 2014, 10:50:07 pm
Post by: stevierst on 29 October 2014, 11:22:37 pm
60mpg riding normally!!!!! None of my Fazers ever got that. ;D
Post by: nickodemon on 29 October 2014, 11:26:59 pm
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 29 October 2014, 11:29:52 pm
Post by: unfazed on 30 October 2014, 12:01:05 am
Now got myself a 2001 Thundercat as my 365 bike. Great bit of kit.
60mpg riding normally!!!!! None of my Fazers ever got that. ;D
That is because it is a very slow Blue one :lol :lol
Post by: stevierst on 30 October 2014, 10:46:30 am
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That is because it is a very slow Blue one :lol :lol
It's still quicker than all the cages I go past on the way to work, they just see a blue blur zoom by :P
Post by: b1k3rdude on 30 October 2014, 12:18:56 pm
(http://i.minus.com/iNB5BxHfepEUh.jpg)
Post by: Simon.Pieman on 30 October 2014, 12:58:05 pm
bandit 1200, much better suited to wet gritty roads than the fazer...
Why do you think that?
And Suzukis rot away at the first sniff of salt.
Post by: stevierst on 30 October 2014, 12:58:28 pm
It was a mark 1 600 though, yours looks quite a bit newer, and probably better built.
Post by: b1k3rdude on 30 October 2014, 06:15:29 pm
There were a few reasons for choosing the the b12 over a second fzs for winter -
- if dropped parts are cheaper than the fazer, for the moment at least.
- has less power and more torque, so better at filtering.
- headlight is perfectly suited to being converted to HID due having none moving bulbs.
- the seat for me at least, is more comfortable once riding goes beyond the hour mark.
- Far less buzzing at motorcycle and urban speeds, at 40mph in top its a positive joy.
- better gearbox and clutch (its hydraulic)
- even more space under the seat.
- superior electrics, due to better alternator and loom design.
Post by: stevierst on 30 October 2014, 06:34:50 pm
Post by: Krezi on 30 October 2014, 10:32:26 pm
Paul
Post by: mickvp on 30 October 2014, 10:45:51 pm
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/30/13cf2847f628be61cc2c3fc1dc5074c2.jpg)
Post by: nickodemon on 30 October 2014, 11:16:29 pm
Post by: red98 on 31 October 2014, 06:48:46 am
Post by: red98 on 31 October 2014, 06:55:55 am
I just picked up my new car tonight. Starting to get too wet and cold on the bike for me to enjoy it, so liked the look of this:
([url]http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/30/13cf2847f628be61cc2c3fc1dc5074c2.jpg[/url])
mines a bit older than yours mick.....and a lot lot lot slower :o :o :o
Post by: mickvp on 31 October 2014, 07:11:44 am
Not a GTi, it's a GTD. I do too many miles for a petrol to make sense :thumbup
Post by: b1k3rdude on 31 October 2014, 02:00:21 pm
Save your forks with a sheet of clear sticky back plastic such as fablon. Works brilliantly.mine were already on thier way when I bought the bike, but once painted will do what you suggest.
Post by: Rexr on 01 November 2014, 01:50:27 pm
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg53/maxxb12/DSC_0097_zpsfd609953.jpg) (http://s245.photobucket.com/user/maxxb12/media/DSC_0097_zpsfd609953.jpg.html)
Post by: nickodemon on 01 November 2014, 01:51:37 pm
Post by: NorthWestern on 01 November 2014, 03:51:41 pm
Post by: nickodemon on 01 November 2014, 03:58:15 pm
Post by: mickvp on 01 November 2014, 04:35:00 pm
It is in Glasgow! :\Indeed it is.... Weather has been rotten the last fortnight
Post by: Andy FZS on 01 November 2014, 04:44:38 pm
Post by: Captain Haddock on 01 November 2014, 06:45:47 pm
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What is everyone using as there winter wheels?Feet or pushbike, only work 3 minutes walk or 1 minute pedal away so can't be arsed riding anywhere in cold wet weather, the joys of getting old....
Post by: Rexr on 02 November 2014, 12:14:03 am
It is in Glasgow! :\Indeed it is.... Weather has been rotten the last fortnight
Correct........my bike was put onto the sorn this morning........bollox to riding in the cold weather.....especially up here
Post by: bigbluebear on 02 November 2014, 08:26:23 am
It is in Glasgow! :\Indeed it is.... Weather has been rotten the last fortnight
Correct........my bike was put onto the sorn this morning........bollox to riding in the cold weather.....especially up here
Put mine away yesterday too, gave it a good clean and onto the trickle charge........roll on the spring
Post by: bobdog on 11 November 2014, 08:31:30 pm
Post by: ogri48 on 11 November 2014, 08:51:57 pm
Post by: noggythenog on 11 November 2014, 09:10:37 pm
Well i dont uualy do winter riding but i may as well coz everytime im out on my bike it ends up raining whether its summer, spring, autumn or winter.......i "enjoyed" 120 miles in the rain on Sunday and i fully intend on enjoying a few more rainy rides until i sorn it at the end of November.
The big thou isnt actually all that bad in the rain coz it can still pull in 6th gear at slow speeds and stay relatively dossile as long as the revs are kept down.
Post by: Mark YPVS on 11 November 2014, 09:12:57 pm
Mark :)
Post by: unfazed on 11 November 2014, 09:34:25 pm
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Post by: b1k3rdude on 16 November 2014, 04:17:52 pm
but soon will be on the DT50MX :eek :eekPerfect for when it snows...
Post by: Exupnut on 16 November 2014, 04:35:06 pm
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/221605293078?_mwBanner=1
Post by: nickodemon on 16 November 2014, 05:20:00 pm
im useing a bonnie and my older mt01..once the salt is here itll just be the trumpet.
I have never seen an mto1 on the road. Any good? Any pics?
Post by: noggythenog on 16 November 2014, 05:21:28 pm
im useing a bonnie and my older mt01..once the salt is here itll just be the trumpet.
I have never seen an mto1 on the road. Any good? Any pics?
Good point actually.....i think ogri is just pretending he has an MT01 :b
Post by: slimwilly on 16 November 2014, 06:01:03 pm
This did the job nicely this afternoon. :)
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Post by: nickodemon on 24 September 2015, 10:02:43 pm
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Post by: Didier9 on 25 September 2015, 09:12:46 pm
Winter wheels? What are winter wheels? What's winter? Ah, it's the good riding season when it's not excruciatingly hot!
Here many people ride their cars in the summer because they have A/C in the car and it's just too hot on the bike. Only now you start seeing bikes in greater numbers. I did ride my bike every day, but I must admit some days at noon, not so much fun when stuck at a traffic light.
Post by: nickodemon on 25 September 2015, 09:17:22 pm
157 MPG saving me a fortune.I can but dream of that mpg :'(
Post by: nickodemon on 25 September 2015, 09:19:01 pm
([url]http://www.ko4bb.com/FZ1/bythebaysmall.jpg[/url])
Winter wheels? What are winter wheels? What's winter? Ah, it's the good riding season when it's not excruciatingly hot!
Here many people ride their cars in the summer because they have A/C in the car and it's just too hot on the bike. Only now you start seeing bikes in greater numbers. I did ride my bike every day, but I must admit some days at noon, not so much fun when stuck at a traffic light.
We poor people of the UK unfortunately have shit weather in winter and sometimes summer too.. Nice bike and a good choice ;)
Post by: Didier9 on 25 September 2015, 09:49:37 pm
We poor people of the UK unfortunately have shit weather in winter and sometimes summer too.. Nice bike and a good choice ;)
Well, not everything is perfect, but on occasion, I like to rub it in :)
I typically do not work on Fridays (except when I do...) and I go have lunch with my better half. She works about 20 miles from home and most of it is that road on the island between the sound and the gulf of Mexico. Can't really imagine a more pleasant ride, except if there were some turns! She gets to drive that road twice a day, maybe not as much fun for her as it is for me, but it sure beats city traffic.
Post by: nickodemon on 25 September 2015, 10:02:31 pm
Post by: Didier9 on 26 September 2015, 01:06:47 am
Your username Didier is french?Yes, it is my name too. I was born in France. I came to the US as an adult. It sounded like a good idea at the time...
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Post by: nickodemon on 03 October 2015, 05:03:34 pm
I am using this, XJ600, had it since 1989. Ride it all through the winter, coated with ACF-50. Showing it's age, but should last a little longer.
That looks like a great bike for the winter. Stainless pipes as well :thumbup
Post by: Anquetil on 03 October 2015, 05:15:38 pm
Post by: the cueball on 03 October 2015, 05:20:11 pm
Post by: nickodemon on 03 October 2015, 05:38:06 pm
Post by: the cueball on 03 October 2015, 06:28:49 pm
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk131/the_cueball/General%203/60204481-9447-4C84-85B6-C8BD60964132_zpswmbgkggw.jpg)
Post by: nickodemon on 03 October 2015, 08:04:55 pm
Post by: the cueball on 03 October 2015, 09:47:06 pm
Post by: nickodemon on 03 October 2015, 09:56:04 pm
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171815080429 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171815080429)
Post by: the cueball on 03 October 2015, 10:07:25 pm
:)
Post by: nickodemon on 03 October 2015, 10:11:01 pm
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Post by: brooker81 on 06 October 2015, 09:14:32 am
Winter wheels 400quid.
Post by: nickodemon on 06 October 2015, 07:36:49 pm
Post by: brooker81 on 07 October 2015, 08:40:11 am
Looks ideal :)
Thats a suprising reply everyone usually hates bandits.