CBR1000RR update
Discussion
Been a while since I posted an update.
To recap I came back to biking after a long break and not a lot of previous experience to be honest.
I’ve completed several advanced road courses which is money I’d spend 3 times over to be candid.
In the interim I’ve fitted a factory quickshifter.
I so love it and it really smooths out the faster sections of my ride. That said it isn’t the quality of life change I expected around town. Especially on a big sports bike thou where you aren’t really moving much out of 2nd or 3rd.
Next plan is to get more training and plan a trip.
Also find people to ride with as I don’t have anyone to ride with my rides are a bit unfocused and lonely to be honest.
I’ll post a guide on fitting the QS but it’s so easy even a spanner less guy like me did it!
To recap I came back to biking after a long break and not a lot of previous experience to be honest.
I’ve completed several advanced road courses which is money I’d spend 3 times over to be candid.
In the interim I’ve fitted a factory quickshifter.
I so love it and it really smooths out the faster sections of my ride. That said it isn’t the quality of life change I expected around town. Especially on a big sports bike thou where you aren’t really moving much out of 2nd or 3rd.
Next plan is to get more training and plan a trip.
Also find people to ride with as I don’t have anyone to ride with my rides are a bit unfocused and lonely to be honest.
I’ll post a guide on fitting the QS but it’s so easy even a spanner less guy like me did it!
I find a QS is great when you're pushing on but I resort to the clutch in cities/when dawdling.
Have you thought about joining a club e.g. https://www.hoc.org.uk/ ?
When I moved I joined a local club just to meet some folks to ride with. Didn't stick with the club but the friendships and riding remain.
Have you thought about joining a club e.g. https://www.hoc.org.uk/ ?
When I moved I joined a local club just to meet some folks to ride with. Didn't stick with the club but the friendships and riding remain.
MrsMiggins said:
I find a QS is great when you're pushing on but I resort to the clutch in cities/when dawdling.
Have you thought about joining a club e.g. https://www.hoc.org.uk/ ?
When I moved I joined a local club just to meet some folks to ride with. Didn't stick with the club but the friendships and riding remain.
Thank you! I didn't know about the owners club so will join and see if I can join the club for a while and get a group few ride outs! Have you thought about joining a club e.g. https://www.hoc.org.uk/ ?
When I moved I joined a local club just to meet some folks to ride with. Didn't stick with the club but the friendships and riding remain.
For touring there's the Old Gits which is organised by black-k1 on here.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
MrsMiggins said:
For touring there's the Old Gits which is organised by black-k1 on here.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Put some bmw badges over the Honda ones and give your beard a good oiling and you should be just about ok without the backless chaps.https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
glencooley said:
I’ve completed several advanced road courses which is money I’d spend 3 times over to be candid.
Did you go with Rapid Training or Survival Skills or someone else?
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