[I don't need winter tyres because I am so awesome thread]

Great thread, anything that gets the blood pressure up on a few of the usual

forum safety bores is worth the effort.

 

Nice work Fubar :yes:

 

[Portable security]

I bought a XENA disc lock for mine, it's only a deterrent though. 

If they want it they'll get it.

[Direct Access and Mod1/Mod2]

He even said 'you won't get away from me son'.

 

He was gone after two corners. 

[Direct Access and Mod1/Mod2]

Nah my examiner went home early after an old bike crash knee injury was giving him

jip, I was the second to be tested so my L partner got tested the 'proper' way but 

at very short notice the extremely dour manager of the place had to conduct my test

in his private car. Miserable geet he was, didn't want to come out of his office.

Was semi expecting a fail just cos he had the hump going out in the rain.

[Direct Access and Mod1/Mod2]

I wore a patterned lid for my test. It exaggerates the shoulder checks more

than a plain one would. Not that the examiner behind me in his Citroen Picasso thing

was anywhere to be seen for most of the test. he couldn't keep up at all.

As a result- Clean sheet pass

[Best Bike Sat Nav?]

I assume most of these are universal fit so if I got the garmin it would fit my yamaha ybr 125 and then once I get a better bike I would also be able to fit it to that?

Yep, it's coming off of my bike before it's sold, And going straight onto the next one.

That's why I thought it was worth the dough. 

[Best Bike Sat Nav?]

Yeah both look good I think I am just going to spend a little more and get a dedicated bike sat nav rather than trying to mess around with my iPhone and trying to find a case and charger for the bike.

If you buy Zumo 660 it comes with storage case, powered bike mount by RAM (hard wired 2 connections with plastic

cap to hide connections from damp when not in use.) , powered car mount with cigar lighter charger, and the unit is

waterproof so no case needed when it's used on the bike. I switch mine between 4 and 2 wheels all the time and the unit 

knows which of the bases it's fitted to and uses your preferred settings dependent on which base. 

 

 

[Best Bike Sat Nav?]

Straight to battery terminals with inline fuse is easiest.

 

For a few quid more you can have the later 660 model.

Waterproof, comes with Garmin car and RAM bike mounts,

Separate car charger, and  fused hard wire harness and mount for bike.

mp3 player, bluetooth connectivity including to most headsets, phone book synch,

free maps,  etc etc It also has a jack for wired headset if you prefer.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Garmin-Zumo-660-LM-FREE-Lifetime-Maps-With-EU-Maps-/252097183943?hash=item3ab229c0c7

[What did you do to your bike today?]

I took an Iron 883 out today.Just a shockingly bad bike all round.

Fat, slow, it sounded dreadful and not Harley like at all. 

I spent half the ride bouncing off the limiter at a heady 5500rpm 

and the other half gouging the tarmac with the footpegs. 

Brakes were just about adequate,  883cc = 50bhp. That's just rubbish!

So very very poop in almost every way except I liked the keyless start

and self cancelling indicators.

 

Only rode it to enter a competition and just to see what all the fuss

is about. Competition entered, but I still don't see the appeal.

Overpriced fashion bike IMO. My ER6 is by no means a 'good'

bike but it beats the 883 hands down in just about every practical way.

The Harley beats it on looks only and even that is open to taste.

 

Mine is way faster, corners way better, sounds nicer, revs twice as high,

twin brakes to the front, 70kg  lighter, +30mph on the top speed

and all that with over 200cc less displacement.

How a twin could be made when the people making it aren't American.

I'm not old or fat enough for a Harley yet, I hope I never am. 

I couldn't wait for the test ride to be over. 

[What did you do to your bike today?]

I didn't do anything to my bike today. 

[Best Bike Sat Nav?]

Zumo 660 here.

Really think it's a nice bit of kit but far from cheap unfortunately.

[Rate your gear, the good and bad of motorcycle clothing....]

^^^

YHPM. 

I have been forbidden from speaking freely in public on here. 

A bit like how the North Koreans are forced asked to live.

[Rate your gear, the good and bad of motorcycle clothing....]

You lot all pay too much for gear

 

Nice price on the lids Davie, about a year or so too late for me as you know.

My wifes one is still perfect btw, and I wear it from time to time as well.

I'll be buying one of those Shark light up jobbies when I get my next bike. My current

lid matches the old outgoing bike, so I'm happy to renew it when I get new wheels..

[Useful link.]

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEEEEEEEN?? (:

Not here. 

[Useful link.]

Not bike specific but that doesn't matter. 

Get 'em while they're hot.

 

http://www.sportsdirect.com/pricecrash/price-crash-7#dcp=1&dppp=100&OrderBy=rank&utm_source=sd-150903&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=150903-uk-signups

.

[Briski Bikers Come Forward!]

Heads up for anyone interested. 

 

Smoked pinlock insert universal fit for much cheapness.

My drop down fighter pilot thingy thingy steams up so I avoid

using it tbh. Hoping this will be better for me. 

 

I've just ordered a couple for mine and the wifes lid. 

At that price they are chuckaway if they don't fit.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191214237692?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Briski Bikers Come Forward!]

I might look for some bags for them tbh. Would be much better

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-Interior-bag-set-2x34L-for-all-35L-panniers/221642620810?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D3b47110875c4468d9b52c001c8a497d8%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D111505981714&rt=nc

[Briski Bikers Come Forward!]

I dont mind abit of campin. 

Yeah but you are more or less half my age mate

[Briski Bikers Come Forward!]

They are made for Kawasaki by GIVI, just branded with a kwacker logo,

tbh I would keep anything I needed handy while riding in a tank bag. 

They cane the aerodynamics and fuel consumption though. 

They are 35 litres each so almost certainly the same boxes...

I'd treat the panniers as suitcases so would only open them once at my digs.

I'm not the camping type. My idea of hell that is. If I was doing long distance touring

I'd have to have a clean bed and a hot shower available and some good food. 

Hotels and B&Bs all the way for me. I haven't camped since I was about 15 and I

am in no rush to repeat the experience. Did my time in cubs, scouts and army cadets  

so have probably camped a lot more than most in my time but I'm getting soft in my

old age and enjoy my comforts...

[Briski Bikers Come Forward!]

I have the older ones on my ER6 and it makes it VERY wide at the back.

Reminds me of the Starship enterprise.

 

 

The new ones are more tapered and don't need all the ugly racks to clip them to.

 

[Briski Bikers Come Forward!]

My 2015 bike plans have taken a change of direction.

Was going to buy a used sportbike and a used tourer but am seriously considering a brand new 

Z1000SX right now. I think they look great, plenty of power and the new OE panniers are great too.

Pic for reference. 

 

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/motorcycle_manufacturers/kawasaki/10339791/Kawasaki-Z1000SX-review.html

[My journey learning to ride a motorcycle. . .]

Welcome back CFB!!

[Beef's scratch built ditchmeister]

I'm not a betting man in real life. 

It's a mugs game.

[Beef's scratch built ditchmeister]

Metallic green (Ralleye green) I'd wager...

My Kawasaki is a similar colour. (Candy apple green)

[Beef's scratch built ditchmeister]

Mike. 

Awesome.

Watching.