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Fleegle said:
podman said:
First spin on the YSR of the year , getting this out always puts a huge grin on my face.
Needs some alterations to the carb for the spannie thou.
What spannies are they and where did you get them?Needs some alterations to the carb for the spannie thou.
no longer available now from what ive read. Calamari used to offer all the race kits and “tune up” engine & chassis parts for the bikes, they still make some items but not so many now.
podman said:
Its American mate, Calamari was the manufacturer , I believe the pipe I have is a “twin stinger” .
no longer available now from what ive read. Calamari used to offer all the race kits and “tune up” engine & chassis parts for the bikes, they still make some items but not so many now.
Yeah, I did think it was Calamari. How did you get hold of that one? I've only seen a couple advertised in the 10 years I've had mineno longer available now from what ive read. Calamari used to offer all the race kits and “tune up” engine & chassis parts for the bikes, they still make some items but not so many now.
Fleegle said:
podman said:
Its American mate, Calamari was the manufacturer , I believe the pipe I have is a “twin stinger” .
no longer available now from what ive read. Calamari used to offer all the race kits and “tune up” engine & chassis parts for the bikes, they still make some items but not so many now.
Yeah, I did think it was Calamari. How did you get hold of that one? I've only seen a couple advertised in the 10 years I've had mineno longer available now from what ive read. Calamari used to offer all the race kits and “tune up” engine & chassis parts for the bikes, they still make some items but not so many now.
He has a major collecting "problem" for the Gag bikes and imports the parts in from the US and more recently Japan, brochures, helmets and a variety of exhausts. He has several YSRs , some with 175-200cc motors in, has a variety of Gag bikes around his house, some with zero miles.His Mrs is one of those rare extremely tolerant to motorcycles and parts in the house types! .Im very jealous of him!
He has copied and manufactured improved versions of the Calamari screen braces(which ive just bought) and the fork leg conversion kits if your interested in one or t'other...He has also re-made throttle and clutch cables if you ever need one of those as well .
. I remember you posting your white'ish K on the eurokclub site 
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Birky_41 said:
podman said:
Just got back from test riding the new Speed Triple, was out on it for 90 mins or so, for me its been the best super naked ive ridden over the past few weeks, refined when you want it to be but barking when you dont, motor has loads more low down and up top than my S1000R but is off beat , gravelly but smooth at the same time, sounds epic, super comfy as well, mirrors give a useful view of whats behind you, controls are all light and easy to use.
Quickhifter faultless up and down the box.
Ive read some criticism of the suspension being overly firm and not electronic , it certainly is firmer but not in a bone jarring way my Ducati is, I thought it was superb on the mixture roads and speeds I travelled at, certainly more composed and more stable than my current S1000R.
I have the Touno next to ride but I think the Triumph will be the one im heading for.
I was at brands tue eve and my friend took his 1200 on there (its just been run in)Quickhifter faultless up and down the box.
Ive read some criticism of the suspension being overly firm and not electronic , it certainly is firmer but not in a bone jarring way my Ducati is, I thought it was superb on the mixture roads and speeds I travelled at, certainly more composed and more stable than my current S1000R.
I have the Touno next to ride but I think the Triumph will be the one im heading for.
A friend who bought my old Tuono rode it and said its deceptively fast without feeling it vs the Tuono that feels angry all the time
Having took a Tuono out first thing this morning, id agree with your friend, loved the sound of the bike even with a stock can, handling and brakes where superb, loads of power and torque (aside from the new BMW, they all rip your arms out at no revs anyway)
It was as I thought that bit less comfortable for an old(er) fart like me, so all day rides would become an issue but i can see why Aprilia have sold so many of them, its an exciting bike.
At my budget(15kish) the "base" model looks a bit glum in white or silver and the finance package was considerably worse, so a bit to my surprise, ive ordered a new Speed Triple in black, due in stock September.
The Trumpet for me had the best blend of feeling that bit different but refined at the same time , super comfy , the dash stands out from all of the bikes and its a great looking bit of kit...price and the deal I negotiated from Wellingborough Triumph sealed the deal.
A couple of mates and I have had a wee holiday planned since before lockdown.
The original plan was to head over to Ireland for the NW200 but after having to put it off a few times, we decided that since we couldn't got to NI then we would stay in Scotland.
The modified plan was to head to the borders and hit the surrounding roads for a few days, however the Scottish weather reverted to its normal service and decided to rain, heavily.
The plan was changed again and we went out the west coast instead. Every morning we were planning a route then checking the weather, then replanning the route so we avoided it. I got caught out and soaked on the first day heading down the A9 (I was a day late and playing catch up) and on the 2nd last day, heading over to Invergarry.
I had just bought myself a '04 R1200GS, so I wouldn't have to take the R1 on the big tours anymore (Took the R1 to Poland in 2019 and it near broke me). It was the 1st big run for the GS and it was great. the 1st day covered 230 miles without any aches.
Inverary
Southend (Campbelltown)
Tarbert to Portavadie ferry
Oban
Ferry from Mallaig to Armadale
Lochcarron. We planned to stay in the Lochcarron hotel for the night however we walked in then walked straight back out. Place was a tip.
We ended up staying in Shieldaig for 2 nights since the hotel and restaurant were fantastic. On the way there, there was a slight wrong turn taken and what was supposed to be a 20 min ride turned into a 60 mile detour that almost made us miss dinner.
On the final day the obligatory run to Applecross and over the Bealach were done, on the way to Invergarry and back.
All in we did about 850 miles. The GS performed well although a few parts requiring attention were highlighted that will be sorted in due course.
The original plan was to head over to Ireland for the NW200 but after having to put it off a few times, we decided that since we couldn't got to NI then we would stay in Scotland.
The modified plan was to head to the borders and hit the surrounding roads for a few days, however the Scottish weather reverted to its normal service and decided to rain, heavily.
The plan was changed again and we went out the west coast instead. Every morning we were planning a route then checking the weather, then replanning the route so we avoided it. I got caught out and soaked on the first day heading down the A9 (I was a day late and playing catch up) and on the 2nd last day, heading over to Invergarry.
I had just bought myself a '04 R1200GS, so I wouldn't have to take the R1 on the big tours anymore (Took the R1 to Poland in 2019 and it near broke me). It was the 1st big run for the GS and it was great. the 1st day covered 230 miles without any aches.
Inverary
Southend (Campbelltown)
Tarbert to Portavadie ferry
Oban
Ferry from Mallaig to Armadale
Lochcarron. We planned to stay in the Lochcarron hotel for the night however we walked in then walked straight back out. Place was a tip.
We ended up staying in Shieldaig for 2 nights since the hotel and restaurant were fantastic. On the way there, there was a slight wrong turn taken and what was supposed to be a 20 min ride turned into a 60 mile detour that almost made us miss dinner.
On the final day the obligatory run to Applecross and over the Bealach were done, on the way to Invergarry and back.
All in we did about 850 miles. The GS performed well although a few parts requiring attention were highlighted that will be sorted in due course.
Edited by disco!!!! on Wednesday 9th June 12:02
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