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Dropped it 
The crash bung saved a lot of damage though 
The crash bung saved a lot of damage though What did you do to your bike today?
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Soldato
Dropped or crashed? How'd it happen?
How'd it happen?
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Dropped or crashed?
Stalled coming out of a junction turning right, very low speed.
Had just started to lean when it stalled, recipe for disaster. Was off the bike before I could get a leg out
Soldato
Cleaned and lubed the chain.
For the last couple of cleans I've been using paraffin and have to say it's better than using dedicate chain cleaner. Does the job better and is a lot cheaper.
For the last couple of cleans I've been using paraffin and have to say it's better than using dedicate chain cleaner. Does the job better and is a lot cheaper.
Man of Honour
Rode it like I stole it, Same old same old. 
Lubed the chain when I got back whilst it was warm, None of that paraffin malarkey though I just use a folded newspaper to shield everything else then lube the chain turn a bit lube etc It's greasier than a whores **** I know that.
Lubed the chain when I got back whilst it was warm, None of that paraffin malarkey though I just use a folded newspaper to shield everything else then lube the chain turn a bit lube etc It's greasier than a whores **** I know that.
Soldato
Rolled mine out the Mille from hibernation, its been laid up since about July. Fired up first time and the Renegades rattled the windows, sent cats running and started dogs barking as it warmed up. Washed and polished it and then put it back on the paddock stands again. Not got time to ride it at the moment and it's still not MoT'd. Hopefully fix that later this month.
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Did the oil and oil filter today and have a long list of things to do...
Spark plugs
Clean and lube chain
Need new indicators
Fit new number plate
Adjust suspension
Lube throttle cable
Drill New Renthal bars
Get new brake lines
Remove old tank pad and replace...
and there will be more I am sure lol
Spark plugs
Clean and lube chain
Need new indicators
Fit new number plate
Adjust suspension
Lube throttle cable
Drill New Renthal bars
Get new brake lines
Remove old tank pad and replace...
and there will be more I am sure lol
Soldato
Not today, but on thursday got the exhaust de-rusted and protected - wire brush then wool, coating of kurust and a couple of coats of BBQ paint. Looks pretty now (sorry don't have a photo!). Now I just have to get some autoglym on the shocks and the heated grips working for winter.
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Took this for a test ride earlier.
It was a bit... bleh tbh
Fireblade =
Speedy =
It was a bit... bleh tbh
Fireblade =
Speedy =
confused, did you like it or not?
Soldato
I will take a guess that he wasn't a fan of the Fireblade blandness but enjoyed the power of a litre sportsbike...?
I will take a guess that he wasn't a fan of the Fireblade blandness but enjoyed the power of a litre sportsbike...?
fair guess! be interesting to hear what he thinks about the new blade, not tried one yet
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Gave it another quick clean as it's sold now.
It gave me a good 6 years
Going for my das and in need of a bigger bike if anyone has one cheap
It gave me a good 6 years
Going for my das and in need of a bigger bike if anyone has one cheap
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I didn't dislike it, just not overly impressed. Nice and solid. Good feedback from the front. Just didn't put a smile on my face like the Speed Triple does. Maybe I'm just more of a hooligan than a racer
I'll be out testing a CB1000R tomorrow
I've just noticed the huuuuge chicken strips on that blade lol, I hope you got them down a bit!
Soldato
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Ok, so I test rode the CB1000R today 
Great looking bike. More comfortable than the 'blade, but that was to be expected
After an hour in the saddle my ass was getting a bit sore though. Maybe I'm just used to the comfort of my gel seat
Brakes were pretty much the same as on the Speedy. Front end felt lighter though, and I felt like I was sitting a bit further forward. That's likely just due to the dash/lights being mounted slightly lower on the CB though. Acceleration and handling was good. I definately got the feeling the wind didn't want me sat on top of the bike at higher speeds Smooth easy gear box too. All round nice and solid, as Hondas normally are 
All in all a good bike. Doesn't top the Speedy though (other than maybe the gearbox) so I'll be sticking with that for now, at least until I've tried a Z1000 later in the week
Great looking bike. More comfortable than the 'blade, but that was to be expected
After an hour in the saddle my ass was getting a bit sore though. Maybe I'm just used to the comfort of my gel seat Brakes were pretty much the same as on the Speedy. Front end felt lighter though, and I felt like I was sitting a bit further forward. That's likely just due to the dash/lights being mounted slightly lower on the CB though. Acceleration and handling was good. I definately got the feeling the wind didn't want me sat on top of the bike at higher speeds
Smooth easy gear box too. All round nice and solid, as Hondas normally are All in all a good bike. Doesn't top the Speedy though (other than maybe the gearbox) so I'll be sticking with that for now, at least until I've tried a Z1000 later in the week