A picture a day....biker banter (Vol 4)
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Had a quick go on a SD 2.0 with decat, map, track and whatever that other pack is called this evening
Sits and feels like the mt10, really decent electronics but seriously fiddly with all them buttons
The torque on that engine though
that is a wheelie monster! Really nice bike for anyone thinking of buying one. Definitely more refined than the previous version. You notice it straight away
Much nicer front brake than my Aprilia too. I'm told the new Aprilia is much better but mines vague compared to the ktm
Sits and feels like the mt10, really decent electronics but seriously fiddly with all them buttons
The torque on that engine though
that is a wheelie monster! Really nice bike for anyone thinking of buying one. Definitely more refined than the previous version. You notice it straight away Much nicer front brake than my Aprilia too. I'm told the new Aprilia is much better but mines vague compared to the ktm
moanthebairns said:
Take my money now
I guess Triumph know their market well enough and they have profitable bases covered and they can walk away from the sportsbike market again (eg 955i Daytona).
Or could they bung a fairing on a Street Triple, use some hot cams/ecu and have an 'easy' option, especially with the Moto2 connection? Will a Daytona developed from a Street Triple be as marketable as a naked developed from a sports bike?
Then again, are Triumph watching Spirit(?) to see if there's a market for a high value Moto2 engine road bike - mini UK built RCV anyone??
Edited by graham22 on Wednesday 4th October 17:22
graham22 said:
moanthebairns said:
Take my money now
I guess Triumph know their market well enough and they have profitable bases covered and they can walk away from the sportsbike market again (eg 955i Daytona).
Or could they bung a fairing on a Street Triple, use some hot cams/ecu and have an 'easy' option, especially with the Moto2 connection? Will a Daytona developed from a Street Triple be as marketable as a naked developed from a sports bike?
Then again, are Triumph watching Spirit(?) to see if there's a market for a high value Moto2 engine road bike - mini UK built RCV anyone??
Edited by graham22 on Wednesday 4th October 17:22
If all yous b
ds hadn't went and bought a litre bike because your too lazy to change gears and its easier to knock a second or two off a lap we'd still have a 600 market.Plus the gs and africa twin w
kers.It's actually probably because the biking population is now older and there's very few kids coming through riding bikes and wanting sports bikes I'd suggest but still.
moanthebairns said:
They owned the 600 market when they brought out the 675. If it's as good I want one.
If all yous bds hadn't went and bought a litre bike because your too lazy to change gears and its easier to knock a second or two off a lap we'd still have a 600 market.
Plus the gs and africa twin wkers.
It's actually probably because the biking population is now older and there's very few kids coming through riding bikes and wanting sports bikes I'd suggest but still.
That second bit I think has alot to do with it although I am a bugger for looking lots of torque now If all yous b
ds hadn't went and bought a litre bike because your too lazy to change gears and its easier to knock a second or two off a lap we'd still have a 600 market.Plus the gs and africa twin w
kers.It's actually probably because the biking population is now older and there's very few kids coming through riding bikes and wanting sports bikes I'd suggest but still.
I've had 4 x 600s when I was 18-20 but that was 17 years ago. Laws on licencing are rubbish now for our equivalent coming into the bike scene
2 salesmen that work for me both ride on that a2 licence. To go from what that have to a nice 600 etc they have to do all their tests again
It must be frustrating
After the slip up last week my mate had I invested in some of the most God awful things I have ever fitted to a bike... But I'm going to persist and see if I can get used to them
Also decided now was a good time to go a bit more all year round tyre. I'm sure like others on here say. You can't beat sticky tyres in the warm weather and they are still on for a Sunday morning blast but I ride once/twice a week in the evening and late at night when the weather drops unless you ride like a helm you can't keep the heat in them
Also decided now was a good time to go a bit more all year round tyre. I'm sure like others on here say. You can't beat sticky tyres in the warm weather and they are still on for a Sunday morning blast but I ride once/twice a week in the evening and late at night when the weather drops unless you ride like a helm you can't keep the heat in them
anonymous said:
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Haha no way! I read loads into them (Im like that unfortunately) and looked at the GB Racing version, the R&G single bolt version etc and this one ticked all the boxes but the pictures when I bought them didnt look too bad. They are like the aero wings on the moto gp ducati's! 
Biker's Nemesis said:
Fk me Birky be careful when you're cornering with them sliders, you'll ground them out.
I reckon they could be tib/ fib leg breakers in an accident
Im thinking they could improve downforce and make me faster...especially with my super heavy less inertia disc lock fitted I reckon they could be tib/ fib leg breakers in an accident
If you crashed and hit them 100% though. They are beasts! Im 50/50 whether to remove (and I got them fitted perfect all loctited up), pack back up and send back or just deal with them
I never have crash bungs sticking out more than 5 or 10 mm now after seeing loads of bikes flip when the bungs catch on curbs or edges of tracks
Bungs that stick out like yours are great if the bike falls over or in a crash where it just slides straight down Tarmac
They might be ok for downforce though.
Bungs that stick out like yours are great if the bike falls over or in a crash where it just slides straight down Tarmac
They might be ok for downforce though.
m9rko said:
Something to keep me busy for a while... 2013 Fireblade rebuild with new frame and swingarm and a long list of other parts. Will also be checking valve clearances and binning the PAIRS system. I love a bit of spannering 
So that's this afternoon sorted, what about tomorrow? Biker's Nemesis said:
Fk me Birky be careful when you're cornering with them sliders, you'll ground them out.
I reckon they could be tib/ fib leg breakers in an accident
I have some this style on the FZ1 hurts enough bashing your knee on them in the garage.I reckon they could be tib/ fib leg breakers in an accident
Make good highway pegs though
Guzzis have a charm all of their own. Have fun!graham22 said:
Biker's Nemesis said:
Fk me Birky be careful when you're cornering with them sliders, you'll ground them out.
I reckon they could be tib/ fib leg breakers in an accident
I have some this style on the FZ1 hurts enough bashing your knee on them in the garage.I reckon they could be tib/ fib leg breakers in an accident
Make good highway pegs though
Birky_41 said:
graham22 said:
Biker's Nemesis said:
Fk me Birky be careful when you're cornering with them sliders, you'll ground them out.
I reckon they could be tib/ fib leg breakers in an accident
I have some this style on the FZ1 hurts enough bashing your knee on them in the garage.I reckon they could be tib/ fib leg breakers in an accident
Make good highway pegs though
There is in one other point though. they’re wings and help keep the bike planted
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