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wazza300 · 15 Nov 2015 at 17:56

now that's a proper bike

congrats !!

loving the frame covers

IC3 · 15 Nov 2015 at 18:23

unKle said:
Like most motorbikes these days, very plastic feeling. The thing I don't like about both the BMW and KTM is the crunchy feel to the switch gear. Much prefer Japanese stuff, just feels more solid/better built.

Other than that the attention to detail on the engine/frame etc is very good. No complaints really.

As for sound? KTMs sound like lawnmowers (on steroids) and Ducatis sound like tractors..

This is my first twin engine since I owned a RD350LC in '91. I'm an IL4 guy, the engine in my S1000RR.. I just love the noise it makes, be it idling or revving. Also the 675 STR I had, very grunty sounding for a small engine.

I am going to order the decat this week, judging by a few youtube clips it'll be very, very loud. I don't like my neighbours anyway

Cheers, I like IL4 too over other engines configs... my mate just sent me a message on facebook that he's stuck on motorway as his KTM has died and wouldn't start. They came now after I wrote that sentence, so he's been told that the bike will go to the nearest KTM dealer... I told him to get some lube and bend over.

BTW You do have warranty with this bike, right?

CGrieves said:
Nah, the throttle works both ways.

2015 S1000RRs are dynoing at 190-200bhp at the rear wheel, but I guarantee a rider could pass their test and jump straight on mine and be confident within 10 minutes. We like to think we must have epic riding ability to even swing a leg over these things things, but we're kidding ourselves.

That's the real magic of modern litrebikes, that they can offer such performance but be so accessible.

In a way you don't get that pure experience, but I would imagine without all those electronics the bike wouldn't be ride-able...

Craig321 said:
My Hornet would land me in a lot of trouble with 3 digits before I knew it if I floored it. A litre bike is on a whole new level

I bet it is! :cool:

4T5 said:
Even that little ZX7R I had could get you banned if you sneezed whilst holding the throttle.

When on a Private race track my mate owns I'd Boot it & maybe get up to 4th & starting feeling it so look down at the clocks & are at Ridiculous speeds. Good thing about my Cruiser is you can proper rattle & have some fun without doing those ridiculous speeds.

edd1e said:
Picked up my new track bike

edd1e · 15 Nov 2015 at 22:14

TripleT said:
Not much else to do then!

What year is it?

2008

4T5 said:
@Edd1e - Great bike Awesome paint job & unreal Specs. What track are you local too ?

Silverstone, but I've never done that it, so I will hopefully cross it off the list next year

IC3 · 15 Nov 2015 at 23:00

What exhaust setup you got on that bike edd1e?

edd1e · 15 Nov 2015 at 23:15

IC3 said:
What exhaust setup you got on that bike edd1e?

Austin Racing straight through system. It's stupid loud. I have 2 baffles to try though. It's also mapped for both baffle in.. and baffle out. (map switch on handle bar).

.one. · 16 Nov 2015 at 11:22

edd1e said:
Full spec:

Brand new Ktech fork internals Done 4 track days
Brand new Ohlins TTX rear shock done 4 track days
Brand new Full Bazzaz kit with fuelling, Traction control & QS
Brand new samco hoses & coolant
GPR steering damper
Gear indicator
Pipecross air filter
Austin racing can with baffle & BD killer
Wets on wheels with discs
Captive wheel spacers
Quick release fuel cap
Carbon frame covers
Hel brake lines
New Renthal 520 chain & sprockets & 3 spare sprockets
Diamond rearsets
Gilles chain adjusters

I hope your a seasoned track goer with that piece of kit or your going to look a right nanner in the intermediates and some dude comes by you on a cx500

edd1e · 16 Nov 2015 at 12:29

I like to think i can ride a bike well enough to notice a difference that most of those bits can make

usually fast inter / fast group.

Yaayuh! · 18 Nov 2015 at 10:31

Just thought i'd post with my Abba stand. Great purchase, i was kinda skeptical at first but i think it's great.

Kreeeee · 18 Nov 2015 at 11:08

You want to get the front lift arm for it too, as that's where it really shines.

Craig321 · 18 Nov 2015 at 11:57

Nice Rossi

well worth the buy. As Kree said, get the front lift as well, I often put mine on front and rear lift while cleaning as it makes getting round the rims etc. so much easier. Plus makes tyre changes/fork work/whatever doable

Yaayuh! · 18 Nov 2015 at 12:51

Might do. Haven't really need to work on the front yet given it's condition. Might ask for the front part for my birthday next year

One thing i will say, requires a lot more strength to lift up/put down than a standard paddock stand (though my bike does weigh about 235-240Kgs!). But It's FAR more stable, not worried about dropping it.

edd1e · 18 Nov 2015 at 12:55

Abba stands are great. Although by the time you have the front one too you're not that far off 1jac money which is 10x better. Both wheels off the ground in 5 seconds and can push the bike around on the stand. I love mine.

Craig321 · 18 Nov 2015 at 13:00

edd1e said:
Abba stands are great. Although by the time you have the front one too you're not that far off 1jac money which is 10x better. Both wheels off the ground in 5 seconds and can push the bike around on the stand. I love mine.

Only double the price, even after the front lift

1jacs look nice, but doesn't look like they have great compatibility. My bike isn't even listed

Nice thing about the abba ones is it'll pretty much work on any bike as long as you have the £10 adapters for that bike.

Kreeeee · 18 Nov 2015 at 14:45

Rossi~ said:
One thing i will say, requires a lot more strength to lift up/put down than a standard paddock stand (though my bike does weigh about 235-240Kgs!). But It's FAR more stable, not worried about dropping it.

You are extending the arm right? I can lift mine with my little finger once the arm is extended.

CGrieves · 18 Nov 2015 at 15:10

IC3 said:
In a way you don't get that pure experience, but I would imagine without all those electronics the bike wouldn't be ride-able...

Nah, again, you can turn them all off and ride it, literally anyone with a bike licence could. It's not a YZR500, it's a road bike with potential. The electronics intervene when you need them, and you feel exactly what they're doing when they do. You won't notice them otherwise.

This is why I think you can still learn the same lessons on a bike that's equipped with electronics, and apply them to bikes that haven't. I still know when I've exceeded the limits of traction, only the consequence is different- i.e. I feel TC activate, rather than risking ending up in a heap.

Same with ABS, I know when I've reached the limit- the ABS kicks in rather than the front tucking. I can still avoid that limit in future, in fact I can practice the same manoeuvre straight away, so I've still learned.

In a situation where everything is predictable, like on the track I can appreciate the reasons for not wanting those electronic controls. In the real world, on the road, where much is unpredictable, I like to have those backups in reserve for when I or other road users **** up!

A lot of riders use the terms "pure" for bikes without electronics. I have bikes with and bikes without, and personally I think the important term is "risk", and how that varies between them.

Yaayuh! · 18 Nov 2015 at 15:38

Kreeeee said:
You are extending the arm right? I can lift mine with my little finger once the arm is extended.

Yep!
My bike is heavier than people think, i think the GS is actually lighter by the way lol.
Maybe i'm just a weak ****

Kreeeee · 18 Nov 2015 at 15:57

Mine's only 180Kg, so just a little difference there

Stovepipes · 18 Nov 2015 at 18:12

edd1e said:
Abba stands are great. Although by the time you have the front one too you're not that far off 1jac money which is 10x better. Both wheels off the ground in 5 seconds and can push the bike around on the stand. I love mine.

That 1jac looks great but unless I'm nuts that seems way to expensive for a central lift.

edd1e · 18 Nov 2015 at 19:23

Stovepipes said:
That 1jac looks great but unless I'm nuts that seems way to expensive for a central lift.

1jac are the original and made in England, they are much better quality than the cheaper Chinese copies out there. (Warrior etc).

They really are an amazing bit of kit, pricey but great. Much less faff than the Abba stands, but obviously you do pay for it. Wheels off the ground in 5 seconds and pushing it around the garage.

(not in it's highest setting here)

IC3 · 18 Nov 2015 at 20:07

CGrieves said:
Nah, again, you can turn them all off and ride it, literally anyone with a bike licence could. It's not a YZR500, it's a road bike with potential. The electronics intervene when you need them, and you feel exactly what they're doing when they do. You won't notice them otherwise.

This is why I think you can still learn the same lessons on a bike that's equipped with electronics, and apply them to bikes that haven't. I still know when I've exceeded the limits of traction, only the consequence is different- i.e. I feel TC activate, rather than risking ending up in a heap.

Same with ABS, I know when I've reached the limit- the ABS kicks in rather than the front tucking. I can still avoid that limit in future, in fact I can practice the same manoeuvre straight away, so I've still learned.

In a situation where everything is predictable, like on the track I can appreciate the reasons for not wanting those electronic controls. In the real world, on the road, where much is unpredictable, I like to have those backups in reserve for when I or other road users **** up!

A lot of riders use the terms "pure" for bikes without electronics. I have bikes with and bikes without, and personally I think the important term is "risk", and how that varies between them.

That's good then, I didn't have ABS on my KTM and locked the wheel up couple of times. Afterwards, it was fun as you could slide the back a little just before coming into the corner.

Edit

edd1e your RSV4 looks sexy, that stand does look better than the abba. But over £300 for a bike stand is just crazy...

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