Agh, understand. Seems I would need to renegotiate to ensure they are part of the deal.

Beautiful, arcing third gear power wheelie out of a roundabout.

Actually, I've mainly been riding my bike in a manner that gets bikers a bad name. The wheelie was a bit of a surprise, especially as I'd changed up from second precisely so it wouldn't do it.

Must use fourth next time.

Nah

Ordered a belt drive.

Beautiful, arcing third gear power wheelie out of a roundabout.

Actually, I've mainly been riding my bike in a manner that gets bikers a bad name. The wheelie was a bit of a surprise, especially as I'd changed up from second precisely so it wouldn't do it.

Must use fourth next time.

Nah

that on the RnineT? 

 

Sounds fun to me! 

that on the RnineT?

Sounds fun to me!

R1200R.

The previous owner sold it to buy an RnineT, so that must be even more fun.

Ordered a belt drive.

Belt drive what..?

R1200R.

The previous owner sold it to buy an RnineT, so that must be even more fun.

Ah! Yeah it would be fun! Only if theyve sorted that clunky gearbox though .

Dad test rose the watercooled GS. Said it is quite abit quicker than his Twincam. But he still doesnt wanna trade his GSA in for one

Oil change and filter change, replaced front brake pads , fitted new x treme did chain and sprockets, and tyres to original 1999 hayabusa, dealers wanted 180 plus for chain kit plus 80 pounds to fit , cost 138 lol, now time to play.

You can tell everyone's getting ready for the warmer weather now.

You can tell everyone's getting ready for the warmer weather now.

Just thinking the same thing mate!

I hate being bikeless

Ah! Yeah it would be fun! Only if theyve sorted that clunky gearbox though .

It's either a clunky gearbox or a solidly built gearbox.

I've had several BMWs over the years, all have had solidly built gearboxes. None have been problematic.

Interestingly, I've found the quickshifter makes the gearbox remarkably smooth; the bike changes gear far better than I can

It's either a clunky gearbox or a solidly built gearbox.

I've had several BMWs over the years, all have had solidly built gearboxes. None have been problematic.

Interestingly, I've found the quickshifter makes the gearbox remarkably smooth; the bike changes gear far better than I can

I dno. My dad hated it though.

Hes had loads of bmw's too, r100s, r1100rs, r1150Gs, r1200gs etc etc, it goes on. Got an R45 and a 12 plate r1200GSA (twin cam one) at the moment. Said the clunk into first gear was like nothing else he'd had.

Took it back to the dealers, said to the guy there that he'd be tempted if it wasnt for the nasty gearbox. The salesman just nodded and agreed, said quite a few have brought it back saying the same.

The quickshifter isnt a fix as such, its just a cover up.

I dno. My dad hated it though.

Was it the R1200R box he hated or the RnineT box?

Was it the R1200R box he hated or the RnineT box?

The rninet has the watercooled motor does it not?

Its the water cooled he didnt like anyway

Actually. Is the RnineT the last of the twin cams?

Edited 2 April, 201610 yr by fabiamk2SE

Excited for tomorrow..

Hoping all is what its said to be..

Guess who won't be sleeping tonight?

Guess who won't be sleeping tonight?

No hopes up just yet mate.

Ive been to many bikes that are 'immaculate' and infact arent.

Wouldnt be bringing it back tomorrow anyway, if i did want it. Needs a private reg taking off, new rear tyre fitting and a fresh mot

Never mind excuses Oli, have you got pockets full of cash ?

Fingers crossed it's a cracker mate.

I shall be out for a blast tomorrow if the forecast is as good as they reckon. The wife's at work all day.

The rninet has the watercooled motor does it not?

Its the water cooled he didnt like anyway

Actually. Is the RnineT the last of the twin cams?

The R1200 is water cooled. The RnineT is air cooled, so I guess is the last of the twin cams.

Belt drive what..?

For my Triumph America (bored out to 902cc by Norman Hyde) that I have had since 2002.

Edited 2 April, 201610 yr by Danny 57

For my Triumph America (bored out to 902cc by Norman Hyde) that I have had since 2002.

Ooh pics mate? Sounds nice .

I have tried to upload pictures before without success. One of the best bits on my bike is that I had my seat recovered in leather by a guy from Clydebank with the words BOB'S ARSE imbossed in red put into the seat at the back of the seat facing.

Edited 3 April, 201610 yr by Danny 57

I have tried to upload pictures before without success. One of the best bits on my bike is that I had my seat recovered in leather by a guy from Clydebank with the words BOB'S ARSE imbossed in red put into the seat at the back of the seat facing.

Hahaa brill!

Sometimes easier yo upload via photobucket, then copy the link across. .

Could ask my three year old grandson for help and if he can't help then my 11 month old granddaughter.

Edited 3 April, 201610 yr by Danny 57

Well got some wax on the new steed today, lubed the chain and just an all over clean. Going to try and keep on top of the chain and cleaning the muck off the rear wheel.