Biker's Cafe Chatroom

Junglist · 19 Apr 2017 at 13:22

God, I love the internet. So I said a few weeks back in here there was a group of dicks stealing bikes and bragging about it on Instagram and Facebook.

Seems some have taken the law into their own hands and released a 70 page documents showing where they've operated and the theives addresses/photos. Fantastic.

https://www.docdroid.net/b9VFEBr/north-bristol-bike-gang-compressed.pdf.html

Craig321 · 19 Apr 2017 at 14:05

Rossi~ said:
Any of you Triumph owners want to chime in on how cheese like your metal is? I've always liked the Sprint ST, but looking at the Sprint GT right now, i'm certainly interested.

2015 Speed Triple has been through 2 winters, not a spot of rust. My brother's 2013 Bonneville has been through 4 now I think, not a spot of rust. That's every day riding through all the salt. We do both apply FS365 after washing or after a wet ride.

Yaayuh! · 19 Apr 2017 at 14:13

Interesting.

The Sprint GT could be a bit too much of a tourer that I don't think i'd get enough fun out on a Sunday blast. Will need to try out some bikes.

TallPaul_S · 19 Apr 2017 at 15:04

I'd want something a bit better than the sprint st/gt for the money.

KTM 990 SMT?

On the 'what new bike' front, anything else I should be looking at apart from the VFR800 (5th gen, non VTEC) to replace my CB400? Around £2k, reliable (Jap/german) 750cc+, fairing/screen, decent fuel range (180+ miles/45-50mpg).

.one. · 19 Apr 2017 at 15:15

vfr motor is king I have a 750 with 71 k on the clock nothing to look at but does what it says on the tin and a great ride I have owned over 30 bikes and the vfr is one of my all time favs I use mine for winter but find myself using as a day to day ride also.

Stay away from the vtec more of an arse to service.

TallPaul_S · 19 Apr 2017 at 15:24

.one. said:
vfr motor is king I have a 750 with 71 k on the clock nothing to look at but does what it says on the tin and a great ride I have owned over 30 bikes and the vfr is one of my all time favs I use mine for winter but find myself using as a day to day ride also.

Stay away from the vtec more of an arse to service.

Yeah tbh for the money there's no a lot to beat it, can get one with 40k miles (seems to be the average) for about £2k. Would quite like a HISS model 2000/2001 just purely for the automatic fast idle control, I know there were a few other minor changes.

I'll be using mine as a year round commuter too.

Diddums · 19 Apr 2017 at 15:56

JunglistE said:
God, I love the internet. So I said a few weeks back in here there was a group of dicks stealing bikes and bragging about it on Instagram and Facebook.

Seems some have taken the law into their own hands and released a 70 page documents showing where they've operated and the theives addresses/photos. Fantastic.

https://www.docdroid.net/b9VFEBr/north-bristol-bike-gang-compressed.pdf.html

This needs a LOT more publicity.

Junglist · 19 Apr 2017 at 16:15

Diddums said:
This needs a LOT more publicity.

Really does. Have sent it to everyone and anyone who I know that rides in Bristol. They all look like scum bags but when you see one of their mothers on there it all makes sense.

Captain · 19 Apr 2017 at 16:46

Can anyone tell me what YouTube vloggers use to cover their speedo? I've read a few comments saying that the tape is see through for people but the camera picks it up as a black square.

Fireskull · 19 Apr 2017 at 16:47

Just an overlay mask on something like Premier Pro isn't it?

Captain · 19 Apr 2017 at 16:51

Fireskull said:
Just an overlay mask on something like Premier Pro isn't it?

On some it is yeah, others it's an actual material on the screen.

Captain · 19 Apr 2017 at 16:57

Found the answer now, they use phone privacy screens, camera picks it up as a black box but it's visible for us.

Fireskull · 19 Apr 2017 at 16:58

Clov!s said:
On some it is yeah, others it's an actual material on the screen.

Oh ok, interesting, not sure I have seen it before, got a link?

*Edit, nevermind saw what you said above!

Captain · 19 Apr 2017 at 17:03

Pick anyone you like, I'll link for an e.g.

Cut to size, I'm going to do it as I want some footage of the new bike.

iPhone 7 Screen Protector, Foval Privacy Screen Protector for iPhone 7 4.7 Inch with Anti Glare Anti Fingerprint and Anti Scratch Lifetime Raplacements Warranty(4.7'') https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MED3IYI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_vO49yb2WBMCMX

Diddums · 19 Apr 2017 at 17:42

SPAFF.

Craig321 · 19 Apr 2017 at 19:14

I wonder it'd work on your number plate

Good reviews http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PRIVACY-P...859101?hash=item4892a3e21d:g:hYIAAOSw32lYs~Dj

Diddums · 19 Apr 2017 at 19:15

TallPaul_S said:
I'd want something a bit better than the sprint st/gt for the money.

KTM 990 SMT?

On the 'what new bike' front, anything else I should be looking at apart from the VFR800 (5th gen, non VTEC) to replace my CB400? Around £2k, reliable (Jap/german) 750cc+, fairing/screen, decent fuel range (180+ miles/45-50mpg).

How about this?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/2018...9255-0%26rvr_id%3D1203310902445&ul_noapp=true

Diddums · 19 Apr 2017 at 19:16

Craig321 said:
I wonder it'd work on your number plate

Yeah, no. It'd make my L plate look awkward too

Lakeland · 19 Apr 2017 at 19:33

Will the glass screen protectors not crack if you try to cut them to shape?

TallPaul_S · 19 Apr 2017 at 20:00

Diddums said:
How about this?

Funnily enough I was looking at the 919 CBR900RR, they led me on to the VFR! They're on the list too, but they seem to go for £2500 upwards, and are a bit more to insure.