A picture a day....biker banter (Vol 3)
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Jazoli said:
Chipchap said:
Here is a totally standard SRAD 750. Not one blue bolt or iridium screen or shiny end can. Even has a full size UK number plate on it. The only non std bits are the frame covers and they were on it when I got it so I left them but they are only on with Velcro.
You Sir are a man of impeccable taste 
Would love a blue and white 96 bike. I had a DT50 when they came out and remember the first time I saw one in the flesh, just blew me away with how crisp it looked. Surely the prices for these are only going to start goin up and soon. I've missed the boat on a few modern classics that are now out of reach so I need to get the finger out. I'd have a 98 but I'd be thinking about the 96!
Nords said:
A lovely GSXR there Alan! There are the best...
Is it wrong that I'm thinking a GSXR1100 should sit next to the GSXR1000? Or the very first GSXR750 perhaps?
NordsIs it wrong that I'm thinking a GSXR1100 should sit next to the GSXR1000? Or the very first GSXR750 perhaps?
The thing with old bikes is just that. They are old and feel it. If you did not already have a K3 1000 I would have suggested looking for a mint K1 1000 as these were the "Genesis" of the mighty GSX-R1000 series and are a safe place for your money. A 1987 GSX-R1100 is a mighty bike but it is old and will feel old. However it is also a safe place to put some money.
Mine is a 1999 Injection 750 with only 4750 dry miles up and I will most likely sell her this year if someone wants to pay me the right money for it.
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Mastodon2 said:
It's an HJC RPHA Lorenzo Graffiti. It's a Lorenzo rep, very nice but not without it's teething difficulties, which I'll get to below.
Myself and Castex, the unluckiest bikers in the north east, decided to go for a ride tonight. Despite the grey skies, we had hoped that the roads would be mostly dry, and we could maintain a moderate pace, and just enjoy the bikes. Castex was just desperate to ride his Ducati - I don't blame him, it's an incredible bike.
Anyway, I left home with my new lid, only for it to fog immediately. It has a locking clip on the front to give the visor a good seal when shut which I hadn't noticed was there until I was riding and couldn't get my visor raised. Eventually I got it open and it cleared. I met Castex, fawned over the 996 a bit, then we set off. Immediately, fogging again, so I had to pull over and remove the chin curtain. It must be said that even without the curtain, it's massively quieter than my AGV K3, and it feels like it has a wider field of view. I'd later find that it seems to be a better shape aerodynamically, it doesn't seem to feel as much turbulence at high speeds. I may have to get a pinlock insert to stop the fogging, though I am hopeful that on dry, warmer days I won't suffer the fogging.
As we set off and got to the first couple of bends leaving Kingston Park, it was clear that my bike wasn't enjoying the wet, not spinning the rear up but feeling lazier to steer and nowhere near as agile as it did in the dry. We made it to Ponteland, with me having been riding for about 30 minutes at this point I thought I could safely and gently wind some power on in third gear, expecting my Bridgestone BT-021 to cope. Nope, not a chance, as I passed 9000rpm where the powerband starts, the back wheel instantly spun and the bike was slewing from side to side. That was my "f
k this" moment, and I ended up teetering along. Castex overtook me, and the spray coming off his back wheel was impressive, but also remarkably worrying to look at, given he was on a Ducati 996 with Pirelli Supercorsas. As the roads were absolutely soaking, we got to Belsay and agreed to jack it in, as it was unlikely to be any better further north. I have to say, I know that Bridgestone BT-021s aren't great, I've got a BT-023 on the front and a 21 on the rear, but they were just crap in the rain, especially for a sports touring tyre. Castex remarked that he was glad I'd kept it upright, too bloody right, it would have really spoiled my night to go skeetering down the road at 80mph on a wet Saturday night.
At least we made it further we did last time, when we got about a minute out of Ponteland before Castex's 600SS decided it wasn't playing along and he had to turn back. Will third time be the charm for us? I certainly hope so. It's Castex I feel sorry for, as I ran our planned route last night, solo, when it was warm-ish and dry, so I'd already had my fun. Still, we're having another crack on Monday when the weather should be good. Hopefully in the evening the traffic won't be too bad (families coming home from miserable bank holiday weekends in Scotland) and it will be clear and dry.
The drama's non-stop when we get together! Unlike the riding.Myself and Castex, the unluckiest bikers in the north east, decided to go for a ride tonight. Despite the grey skies, we had hoped that the roads would be mostly dry, and we could maintain a moderate pace, and just enjoy the bikes. Castex was just desperate to ride his Ducati - I don't blame him, it's an incredible bike.
Anyway, I left home with my new lid, only for it to fog immediately. It has a locking clip on the front to give the visor a good seal when shut which I hadn't noticed was there until I was riding and couldn't get my visor raised. Eventually I got it open and it cleared. I met Castex, fawned over the 996 a bit, then we set off. Immediately, fogging again, so I had to pull over and remove the chin curtain. It must be said that even without the curtain, it's massively quieter than my AGV K3, and it feels like it has a wider field of view. I'd later find that it seems to be a better shape aerodynamically, it doesn't seem to feel as much turbulence at high speeds. I may have to get a pinlock insert to stop the fogging, though I am hopeful that on dry, warmer days I won't suffer the fogging.
As we set off and got to the first couple of bends leaving Kingston Park, it was clear that my bike wasn't enjoying the wet, not spinning the rear up but feeling lazier to steer and nowhere near as agile as it did in the dry. We made it to Ponteland, with me having been riding for about 30 minutes at this point I thought I could safely and gently wind some power on in third gear, expecting my Bridgestone BT-021 to cope. Nope, not a chance, as I passed 9000rpm where the powerband starts, the back wheel instantly spun and the bike was slewing from side to side. That was my "f
k this" moment, and I ended up teetering along. Castex overtook me, and the spray coming off his back wheel was impressive, but also remarkably worrying to look at, given he was on a Ducati 996 with Pirelli Supercorsas. As the roads were absolutely soaking, we got to Belsay and agreed to jack it in, as it was unlikely to be any better further north. I have to say, I know that Bridgestone BT-021s aren't great, I've got a BT-023 on the front and a 21 on the rear, but they were just crap in the rain, especially for a sports touring tyre. Castex remarked that he was glad I'd kept it upright, too bloody right, it would have really spoiled my night to go skeetering down the road at 80mph on a wet Saturday night.At least we made it further we did last time, when we got about a minute out of Ponteland before Castex's 600SS decided it wasn't playing along and he had to turn back. Will third time be the charm for us? I certainly hope so. It's Castex I feel sorry for, as I ran our planned route last night, solo, when it was warm-ish and dry, so I'd already had my fun. Still, we're having another crack on Monday when the weather should be good. Hopefully in the evening the traffic won't be too bad (families coming home from miserable bank holiday weekends in Scotland) and it will be clear and dry.
I have to say your skatey moment was pretty damn alarming. Well done for keeping it together - those were some appropriately Lorenzo-like reactions - it would really have spoiled my night to watch you skeetering down the road at 80mph after I'd elected to take a chance on the weather and goad you into folly via text.
My bike felt pretty good, although my pace over mini-roundabouts and such was comically slow.
I look forward to Monday. As far as I'm concerned anyone can join us, although my experience thus far of riding with others consists of two short trips to Ponteland.
Yazza54 said:
Giz a go mister.That sounds great, there's not a better sound in motorcycling than a fit 2 stroke.
Yazza54 said:
Mate that sounds the business. It's a work of art, hugely impressive build. 
Biker's Nemesis said:
Yazza54 said:
Giz a go mister.That sounds great, there's not a better sound in motorcycling than a fit 2 stroke.
s3fella said:
Yazza54 said:
Mate that sounds the business. It's a work of art, hugely impressive build. 
Yazza54 said:
That is lush. Well done! 
Ritchie335is said:
Yazza54 said:
That is lush. Well done! 
That's sounding awesome!
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