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Recharged the battery for the scoot and ran a load of errands on Thursday. Forgot how much I love this thing.


That being said, I'm starting to get an itch, and not a good one either. The type of itch that can only be scratched with a 660cc parallel twin :eek:
 
Not a Ducati :D

This:

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That being said, I'm starting to get an itch, and not a good one either. The type of itch that can only be scratched with a 660cc parallel twin :eek:
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Let me help you with that itch..

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You're not old enough for the Tuono yet, the RS is far more focused (but still fine in traffic).
Shame you're not a bit closer so you could take mine out for a few hours.
Oh, and welcome back :D
 
LowEndTorque said:
Could you guys help me spot it please. I might be missing something very obvious here.
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If that rad guard in the last photo is the correct one, the it only bolts at the bottom, and the other 'tabs' have the R&G slits for cable ties.
 
Bike is definitely going up for sale this year once it's got it's 12 month ticket in April.

Just can't justify having £4k sat in the garden to do 300 miles a year and kids are expensive.

Hopefully will be able to squeeze one last day out on it before the insurance runs out.

It's been a good run over the last 10 years and hopefully I'll pick something cheap up in a year or two just to get my fix.
 
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tom_e said:
Bike is definitely going up for sale this year once it's got it's 12 month ticket in April.

Just can't justify having £4k sat in the garden to do 300 miles a year and kids are expensive.

Hopefully will be able to squeeze one last day out on it before the insurance runs out.

It's been a good run over the last 10 years and hopefully I'll pick something cheap up in a year or two just to get my fix.
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Is that for the STriple? Not sure if you have more than one bike. Shame that the weather and commitments don't (whatever they are) won't allow for more miles.

If I am in a similar situation (I hope not) I would be gutted. The only solace would be I didn't spend a lot on the purchase.
 
Continuing with my Rad guard topic..
I came across the below after reading a few forums on the Blackbird. Seems worth a try and doesn't look like it needs a lot of effort to attach.

I have tried cleaning the muck of the radiator but haven't had success. If anyone can suggest on the same it would be great. :)

www.jaws-motorcycles.co.uk

Honda Blackbird CBR1100XX 97-07 Pyramid Fenda Extender - Jaws Motorcycles

The front fenda extender really is an essential accessory. They fit neatly onto the mudguard to provide extra protection for both the radiator and lower front cowl from road grit and harmful debris, manufactured in hard Black Plastic.
www.jaws-motorcycles.co.uk www.jaws-motorcycles.co.uk
 
LowEndTorque said:
Is that for the STriple? Not sure if you have more than one bike. Shame that the weather and commitments don't (whatever they are) won't allow for more miles.

If I am in a similar situation (I hope not) I would be gutted. The only solace would be I didn't spend a lot on the purchase.
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Yep my striple is my only bike. I went through a similar thing when I sold my bird but in that case it lasted less than 6 months before I figured I could splash out on the triumph :D

That was pre child though so unfortunately I think this will be a longer hiatus, probably until she's in school minimum so at least 4 years.
 
tom_e said:
That was pre child though so unfortunately I think this will be a longer hiatus, probably until she's in school minimum so at least 4 years.
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Same here. Mine will be 3 this year and second one on the way, yikes. I am already getting a ticking from the missus "Whatever riding you have to do has to be before the second baby. You are not going to get any time after that". :eek::rolleyes:
 
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