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Introduction / Re: Joined today- Kent based

« on: 06 September 2012, 10:41:11 am »

Quote from: Dave48 on 06 September 2012, 10:25:02 am

As you already know- Growing old is inevitable BUT Growing up is OPTIONAL! Ride & Enjoy the journey!

Thanks, I've been doing that all my long and eventful life, got me into lots of trouble, but far outweighed by the fun I have

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: what would you do?

« on: 06 September 2012, 10:32:18 am »

Keep the Fazer, those engines are bullet proof, will go around the clock and give you excellent fuel economy, used to enjoy 55mpg on Gen 1 now only achieving 40mpg on Gen 2, even my 03 R1 does 55mpg and has covered 54,000 miles in 6 years, will never sell it, still as strong as when I swapped it for identical R1 which had travelled 44,000 in 4 years.

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: BT023 Vs PR3

« on: 06 September 2012, 10:26:54 am »

Quote from: coansha on 01 September 2012, 04:07:25 pm

Apologies, I know there are plenty of threads on tyres but struggling to find the comparison I'm after.
Fairly new to on-road riding and still finding my feet but my Gen1 is in need of a new set of rubber.
So...
I am not a commuter, summer tours and quick blasts into North Wales, dry weather only..
Not too worried about how long they last, I am not going to skimp on tyres and it's grip I'm after not longevity (though obviously that would be nice too!)..

Looking through posts looks like BT023 Vs PR3

Can anyone help with what would suit me best? Or have I missed a tyre that would fit the bill better?

Realise it's very subjective but I don't have enough experience to make the call myselp, I just want plenty of grip around those Welsh corners!

Also, best place to get them fitted in or around Chester?

Thanks in advance....

I put Pirelli Angel ST on my Gen 1 Fazer two years and 12,000 miles ago, they still had plenty of wear left when I sold it after riding in all weathers, never gave me a moments doubt. Tried Pirelli Corsa III dual compound on R1 good wear but didn't warm up enough in the winter, came off twice in cold freezing conditions

[/size][/color]went back to Diablo's and still had god wear and much better grip.[/font]
[/size][/color]Planning to try Angel ST on Gen 2 Fazer, has Metzlers on which will need replacing soon as they were squaring off when I bought the bike, finding them fine too.[/font]

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Introduction / Re: Joined today- Kent based

« on: 06 September 2012, 10:14:04 am »

Quote from: JZS 600 on 06 September 2012, 09:52:31 am

Grandma?

Yep see Ride September 2006

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General / Re: travelodge ! just the facts mam !

« on: 06 September 2012, 10:04:34 am »

A group of 16 of us used them in 2010 to stay during a 3,000 mile trip around GB & NI. Booked rooms in Feb at Saver rate to travel in June, overall good value but downsides in most is no food on site, Peterborough was opposite a nightclub, with no safe parking for bikes., so we either moved or carried on back to Kent after travelling 300 miles that day $:\$
[/size][/color]Used Swindon when marshalling Wootton Basset and that was fine with bar and food plus we arranged with Salvation Army behind to park our bikes in their secure compound, though others parked outside and they were fine[/font]

[/size][/color]Premier Inn does sound a better bet.[/font]

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General / Re: Bike Sale... So What Am I Doing Wrong?

« on: 06 September 2012, 09:38:34 am »

Quote from: sadlonelygit on 28 August 2012, 05:19:28 pm

Quote from: locksmith on 28 August 2012, 04:33:37 pm
Now heres an advert !
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FZ1S-Fazer-2008-57-11K-FSH-1-Start-UK-Delivery-99-VAT-/180958437915?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item2a21f6a21b

but i want a blue one!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've just bought a blue one, but the dealer at Crowthorne had had it for over 6 months and advertised on E Bay (where I saw it) and other places without success.
[/size][/color]Others about the same I looked at on E Bay are still for sale, I think it is just the economic climate and time of year[/font]

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General / Re: a foc-ing track day

« on: 06 September 2012, 09:15:56 am »

Quote from: markbubble on 03 September 2012, 08:10:04 pm

my 2pence worth is not to lay any money out for others! maybe get a day fixed at certain track with a couple of members paying for there self then get others to book there self i would maybe say early next spring as getting later in year now,the popular tracks are booked up quick and getting expensive so maybe a small club type track maybe good?

Agree with this, Cadwell would be brilliant, loads of B&B's nearby for those who don't like camping! (me)

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General / Re: Pick up a fallen bike.

« on: 06 September 2012, 09:10:01 am »

I am afraid I have to pull the girlie thing, as I don't stand a snowballs chance in hell of picking it up

However, I make every effort not to drop or fall off it

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Introduction / Re: Time for a 1000

« on: 06 September 2012, 08:49:53 am »

Just sold one of these with 36,000 miles on the clock, a Cat D I bought from a friend a couple of years ago, loved it to bits, handled great with 180 rear and standard shock. Had e few mods so was really quick and frugal, amazingly.
[/size][/color]Could pile it up with luggage which never used to make any difference.[/font]
[/size][/color] Just found it a tad heavy and coped fine, but now have arthritis in my hip so changed it for a 59 plate lower lighter one.[/font]
[/size][/color]Sounds like you are finding yours just as good[/font]

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Introduction / Joined today- Kent based

« on: 06 September 2012, 08:42:09 am »

Been meaning to join for a while as had a Cat D 54 plate FZ1S for two years to take the load off my other bike and loved it so much I bought a 59 plate in July having sold the 54 as I was finding it a tad heavy, and the newer one is lighter and slightly lower, making life a bit easier.
HOWEVER, there is a big downside, as I was getting 55mpg with the 54 Fazer and the 03 R1, the new one only returns 40mpg

Resigning myself to this as it is so much fun and I don't get stuck trying to heave it off it's side stand if I park on dodgy camber!
Fitted with a Nitron shock and had to change the spring to suit my weight, as it was set up for 96kg guy, doesn't tear my shoulders out on the twisties, so another bonus, plus a 190 rear, which I am used to on R1.
So all in all happy with the change and off to France this weekend to see if it copes with the luggage too as well as the other bikes, which both had/have Baglux tank covers.
Glad to have found this site

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