A picture a day....biker banter (Vol 4)

[spareparts]

graham22 said:

spareparts said:

Re the can, I thought it was quite modest for an OEM zorst. It sounds great, and as a full titanium unit, I'd probably keep it standard. The overall dimensions of the front end are much slimmer than the outgoing model, and the paucity of fairing just shouts efficiency and easy access - something the old model was bas for IINM.

Sorry, didn't realise it was your own bike, wasn't having a pop - honest.

Agree entirely with the exhaust & Euro 4s etc, will be so much better made than anything aftermarket too, and probably just as light.

Good comment re the older model 'blade's airfix assembly fairing and it's undoable fasteners.


Now if Honda were able to 'Tuono-ise' this rather than update the CB1000R ............ (I'll claim my copyright now).

Hey, no offence as it wasn't my bike - it was a demo bike. I think the CB1000R replacement could be interesting!

[Biker's Nemesis]

moto_traxport said:

Biker's Nemesis said:

Portimao April 2012.

That was the wet one wasn't it?

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Me not in your piccie. Think I was out playing with Mckeann in the rubbishy conditions.

https://vimeo.com/40019372

It was Jon, was also the first time I met you, you said do you want a biscuit and I said yes please so you threw a packet of Oreo's at me.

I thought, "how rude" and was greatly upset that I was nearly knocked out by a packet of chocolate biscuits.

[Biker's Nemesis]

MotorsportTom said:

I'll be doing a full write up on my website in the next day or two if anyone will be interested?

I'll read it Tom.

[eddd1e]

spareparts said:

Re the can, I thought it was quite modest for an OEM zorst. It sounds great, and as a full titanium unit, I'd probably keep it standard. The overall dimensions of the front end are much slimmer than the outgoing model, and the paucity of fairing just shouts efficiency and easy access - something the old model was bas for IINM.

What dealer has it for demo? I assume that's how you got to ride it?

[Jazoli]

Comfy bum time

[Biker's Nemesis]

Jazoli said:

Comfy bum time

Bah, you must be getting old Dave, a comfy seat!

[anonymous-user]

scunnylad said:

The usual melee on the first lap at cadwell club circuit. hairpin

I am in there somewhere

[Mastodon2]

Old photo but I'm pretty sure castex filtered past me in traffic today when I was in traffic near Sandy Lane on my way home. Unless there is someone else in the area who commutes on a 996 with a Roof helmet!

[MotorsportTom]

Biker's Nemesis said:

MotorsportTom said:

I'll be doing a full write up on my website in the next day or two if anyone will be interested?

I'll read it Tom.

I'll post up on here when it's done, about half way through but unfortunately real work takes priority

[tight5]

[super7]

Ready to go for the summer......

[epom]

[skahigh]

Can someone confiscate my credit card please?

This bike is going to get the clean of it's life now.

[Krikkit]

Looks like a great purchase - how big is the mounting hardware you leave on-frame? (Presume it's bolted?)

[skahigh]

Krikkit said:

Looks like a great purchase - how big is the mounting hardware you leave on-frame? (Presume it's bolted?)

None, nothing is permanently attached to the bike.

You can permanently attach a bobbin to the swing arm for the rear strap or just do what I've done there and throw the strap around the swing arm.

This way I can leave the paddock stand bobbins in place and use a paddock stand for quick stuff.

[BobSaunders]

skahigh said:

Krikkit said:

Looks like a great purchase - how big is the mounting hardware you leave on-frame? (Presume it's bolted?)

None, nothing is permanently attached to the bike.

You can permanently attach a bobbin to the swing arm for the rear strap or just do what I've done there and throw the strap around the swing arm.

This way I can leave the paddock stand bobbins in place and use a paddock stand for quick stuff.

Is it recommended for long term storage?

[Jazoli]

BobSaunders said:

Is it recommended for long term storage?

Why wouldn't it be? its no different to leaving the bike on paddock stands or an Abba stand, I want one but can't justify the cost but they are very handy when moving the bike around when you have a small garage thats full of stuff.

[BobSaunders]

Jazoli said:

BobSaunders said:

Is it recommended for long term storage?

Why wouldn't it be? its no different to leaving the bike on paddock stands or an Abba stand, I want one but can't justify the cost but they are very handy when moving the bike around when you have a small garage thats full of stuff.

I am not sure, this is what i was seeking to clarify from someone who owns the product. I have an Abba superbike 3 stand - it balances the weight of the bike evenly across the base, this on first appearance from the picture appears to be a tower based approach, which over a period of time may place a considerable stress on the tower. It was a question.

[Birky_41]

super7 said:

Ready to go for the summer......

How are you getting on with the dragster?

[skahigh]

BobSaunders said:

Jazoli said:

BobSaunders said:

Is it recommended for long term storage?

Why wouldn't it be? its no different to leaving the bike on paddock stands or an Abba stand, I want one but can't justify the cost but they are very handy when moving the bike around when you have a small garage thats full of stuff.

I am not sure, this is what i was seeking to clarify from someone who owns the product. I have an Abba superbike 3 stand - it balances the weight of the bike evenly across the base, this on first appearance from the picture appears to be a tower based approach, which over a period of time may place a considerable stress on the tower. It was a question.

Abba state that the lift is suitable for long term storage.