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Prof Prolapse said:
CBR600F of the same era similarly smashes the nosecone if you drop it.
I thought the linked brakes weren't a bad idea. Loads of people under utilise rear brakes. So Honda theorised, rather than upgrading the front brakes to improve stopping, you can allow most people to make better use of the existing rear one. The problem is we all believe we know better so don't want it.
I mean "we" literally, I don't want it. I still have mixed feelings about ABS on motorcyles, but I don't combined braking is a bad idea per se. Same for ABS.
The indicator punching through the fairing is a thing I’ve seen on a few bikes, my GPZ included! I thought the linked brakes weren't a bad idea. Loads of people under utilise rear brakes. So Honda theorised, rather than upgrading the front brakes to improve stopping, you can allow most people to make better use of the existing rear one. The problem is we all believe we know better so don't want it.
I mean "we" literally, I don't want it. I still have mixed feelings about ABS on motorcyles, but I don't combined braking is a bad idea per se. Same for ABS.
On linked brakes, I owned a VFR1200 for three years and have ridden blackbirds, I’ve really never felt it was an issue. On the VFR I can’t think of any time I really noticed them , even though it was ridden far and fast.
Apologies if this has already bean asked:
I’ve been riding for a couple of weeks now, and I’m unsure what the etiquette with parking is.
I’m leaving the bike in marked bays in supermarkets but notice that a lot of other riders leave their bike in hatched areas or right by the front door.
What’s everyone’s opinion on parking?
I’ve been riding for a couple of weeks now, and I’m unsure what the etiquette with parking is.
I’m leaving the bike in marked bays in supermarkets but notice that a lot of other riders leave their bike in hatched areas or right by the front door.
What’s everyone’s opinion on parking?
Fonzo said:
Apologies if this has already bean asked:
I’ve been riding for a couple of weeks now, and I’m unsure what the etiquette with parking is.
I’m leaving the bike in marked bays in supermarkets but notice that a lot of other riders leave their bike in hatched areas or right by the front door.
What’s everyone’s opinion on parking?
If there’s a bike parking bay (and it’s in a sensible place) I’ll park in it, if there’s not I’ll usually park somewhere in front of the store that’s on the pedestrian bit, but out of the way. I’ve been riding for a couple of weeks now, and I’m unsure what the etiquette with parking is.
I’m leaving the bike in marked bays in supermarkets but notice that a lot of other riders leave their bike in hatched areas or right by the front door.
What’s everyone’s opinion on parking?
I don’t like parking in car spaces because supermarkets seem to be a prime area for distracted drivers hitting things in spaces that they don’t expect to be there.
Fonzo said:
Apologies if this has already bean asked:
I’ve been riding for a couple of weeks now, and I’m unsure what the etiquette with parking is.
I’m leaving the bike in marked bays in supermarkets but notice that a lot of other riders leave their bike in hatched areas or right by the front door.
What’s everyone’s opinion on parking?
Where ever is easiest for me. Either outside the shop, pick up pay, parking space or loading bay (local Tesco doesn’t use the loading bay for deliveries anymore). I’ve been riding for a couple of weeks now, and I’m unsure what the etiquette with parking is.
I’m leaving the bike in marked bays in supermarkets but notice that a lot of other riders leave their bike in hatched areas or right by the front door.
What’s everyone’s opinion on parking?
stang65 said:
A500leroy said:
50 thousand mile Ducati 900ss (2001) , Sensible buy? ( i know diddly squat about Ducatis)
You've answered yourself really, so no it's not a sensible buy. If you knew a little then there's nothing fundamentally wrong with them but knowing "diddly squat" then the higher maintenance would be a bug bear....or be neglected at a future cost.Find out July 19th if i own it..
Last seesion at Bedofrd yesterday I switched the bike off using the kill switchbut left the key in the ignition on position.. This morning the battery is reading 0 volts and can't be revived, what would stay on to drain the battery?
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there are no lights on the bike except the reg plate light
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there are no lights on the bike except the reg plate light
Edited by Abdul Abulbul Amir on Sunday 10th July 10:46
The QS fixing back to the gear shift lever must have wound it’s way out during yesterdays ride and the main body of the QS has gouged away at the frame damaging it.
Going to call the dealer on Tuesday when they next open and speak to them about it. But I’m unsure as to what is a fair and reasonable outcome?
Bike is a 2022 Tuono and had its first service carried out approx 500 miles previously.
Going to call the dealer on Tuesday when they next open and speak to them about it. But I’m unsure as to what is a fair and reasonable outcome?
Bike is a 2022 Tuono and had its first service carried out approx 500 miles previously.
Krikkit said:
Google reverse image search is your friend, I didn't get it either.
Weirdo, half the fun is a one-way train ticket with all your clobber.
Pah - that's nowhere near as much fun as taking all your clobber through security for a one-way flight!A500leroy said:
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Im a funny bugger I like them within 5 miles of my house!Fonzo said:
Apologies if this has already bean asked:
I’ve been riding for a couple of weeks now, and I’m unsure what the etiquette with parking is.
I’m leaving the bike in marked bays in supermarkets but notice that a lot of other riders leave their bike in hatched areas or right by the front door.
What’s everyone’s opinion on parking?
I asked the same recently and I've been riding for years.I’ve been riding for a couple of weeks now, and I’m unsure what the etiquette with parking is.
I’m leaving the bike in marked bays in supermarkets but notice that a lot of other riders leave their bike in hatched areas or right by the front door.
What’s everyone’s opinion on parking?
The replies suggested that no one's quite sure what the rules are
KTMsm said:
Fonzo said:
Apologies if this has already bean asked:
I’ve been riding for a couple of weeks now, and I’m unsure what the etiquette with parking is.
I’m leaving the bike in marked bays in supermarkets but notice that a lot of other riders leave their bike in hatched areas or right by the front door.
What’s everyone’s opinion on parking?
I asked the same recently and I've been riding for years.I’ve been riding for a couple of weeks now, and I’m unsure what the etiquette with parking is.
I’m leaving the bike in marked bays in supermarkets but notice that a lot of other riders leave their bike in hatched areas or right by the front door.
What’s everyone’s opinion on parking?
The replies suggested that no one's quite sure what the rules are
My main concern is keeping the bike safe, in any large car park that means keeping it as far away from other vehicles as possible!
If that means parking somewhere I probably shouldn’t then I’m just fine with that.
Speed addicted said:
KTMsm said:
Fonzo said:
Apologies if this has already bean asked:
I’ve been riding for a couple of weeks now, and I’m unsure what the etiquette with parking is.
I’m leaving the bike in marked bays in supermarkets but notice that a lot of other riders leave their bike in hatched areas or right by the front door.
What’s everyone’s opinion on parking?
I asked the same recently and I've been riding for years.I’ve been riding for a couple of weeks now, and I’m unsure what the etiquette with parking is.
I’m leaving the bike in marked bays in supermarkets but notice that a lot of other riders leave their bike in hatched areas or right by the front door.
What’s everyone’s opinion on parking?
The replies suggested that no one's quite sure what the rules are
My main concern is keeping the bike safe, in any large car park that means keeping it as far away from other vehicles as possible!
If that means parking somewhere I probably shouldn’t then I’m just fine with that.
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