General chat thread... Links, pictures, banter etc

IrishGrimReaper

Just a style change, suits the bike much better imo.

Sonics2k

Ordered a set of these and they just arrived. I can't for the life of me figure out how they go on, and I swear they're not long enough to fit on properly.

IrishGrimReaper

What bike is it? They look like they go under the naked bike type mirrors.

Seems like for the naked version of my bike you'd take off the mirror and screw it down on the bracket.
https://img-webike-370429.c.cdn77.org/moto_img/cg/6/5192/L_cbf600_2005.jpg

CJhaughey

Looks to me like the pivot pin for the brake and clutch levers goes through the little hole in the T bracket.

arybvtcw0eolkf

Reaper I'd get a 'dope rope' on that disc lock before you come a cropper. You'll get one online or from any bike shop for a few quid and it'll potentially save you a fortune!.

LLewellen Farquarson

Paityn Acidic Rattan wrote: »

Reaper I'd get a 'dope rope' on that disc lock before you come a cropper. You'll get one online or from any bike shop for a few quid and it'll potentially save you a fortune!.

I second that DAMHIK

listermint

Paityn Acidic Rattan wrote: »

Reaper I'd get a 'dope rope' on that disc lock before you come a cropper. You'll get one online or from any bike shop for a few quid and it'll potentially save you a fortune!.

Sure they're for oul lads.

Blondie919

listermint wrote: »

Paityn Acidic Rattan wrote: »

Reaper I'd get a 'dope rope' on that disc lock before you come a cropper. You'll get one online or from any bike shop for a few quid and it'll potentially save you a fortune!.

Sure they're for oul lads.

Dopiness covers all ages!

LLewellen Farquarson

listermint wrote: »

Sure they're for oul lads.

I resemble that remark!

arybvtcw0eolkf

listermint wrote: »

Sure they're for oul lads.

They're a no brainer but most people (including me) only buy one after falling off a locked bike once or twice.

listermint

Paityn Acidic Rattan wrote: »

They're a no brainer but most people (including me) only buy one after falling off a locked bike once or twice.

Ya.

Oul lads

ayux4rj6zql2ph

Contemplating a new lid.






One of the 2 of them.

listermint

You get rid of the DL?

Esel

Wasn't Schumacher a 'cager'? Shame on you.

ayux4rj6zql2ph

listermint wrote: »

You get rid of the DL?

God no, that would be silly at this stage

Esel wrote: »

Wasn't Schumacher a 'cager'? Shane on you.

Schumacher was a god

ayux4rj6zql2ph

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Ordered my first bike yesterday. Big thanks to everybody in here for all the help. Will post photos when I get it

Did you do the IBT? How did you find it?

allybhoy

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Yeah did the IBT with LookBehindYou, I think its a great idea. I wasn't completely green but I can imagine if you are its vital to go through it.

Congrats, im in the same boat myself, just completed the IBT this week and am in the process of looking for a bike. Mind me asking what bike you went with as a first time bike? Im looking at a Ninja EX 300 or something similar.

ayux4rj6zql2ph

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Yeah did the IBT with LookBehindYou, I think its a great idea. I wasn't completely green but I can imagine if you are its vital to go through it.

I'm the same, definitely a worthwhile course. What engine size did you go for in the end? did you stick with the 125 idea?

UrbanFret

Esel wrote: »

Wasn't Schumacher a 'cager'? Shame on you.

Bit of an all rounder old Mick.;)

horse7

Has anyone used Leinster driving campus to learn some riding skills, want a refresher as I am planning to return to biking after a few years.

ayux4rj6zql2ph

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Stuck with the 125, insurance was proving a problem larger bikes. And its not going to be used for much so I dont mind the smaller engine. I drove a 125 and a 650 and the 125 was quicker than I expected.

I'm amazed at the issue with the larger bikes, the only one i had an iissue with was the CBR 600F at the time. If the usage isn't going to be much then the 125 is probably a better option. I haven't even put up 1000 miles on my own bikes combined since last July when i bought the DL.

blade1

Addisyn Screeching Sickbed wrote: »

I haven't even put up 1000 miles on my own bikes combined since last July when i bought the DL.

My 6th day in a row out on the bike today.
Can't remember when was the last time I did that.
Even on Sunday I was justing popping to the shop and there was a gang of Polish lads meeting there and going for a spin so I ended up going with them.
The new tyres I fitted on Monday have transformed the ZZR and anything around 180mph, I don't have to wrestle to keep control!!:D :pac:

D3V!L

blade1 wrote: »

The new tyres I fitted on Monday have transformed the ZZR and anything around 180mph, I don't have to wrestle to keep control!!:D :pac:

On a track , yeah ?

blade1

D3V!L wrote: »

On a track , yeah ?

Fùck that!
Straight through town...past the cop shop....wife beaters,combat shorts and sandals on!
Sun is out shur!!! :pac:

D3V!L

blade1 wrote: »

Fùck that!
Straight through town...past the cop shop....wife beaters,combats and sandals on!
Sun is out shur!!! :pac:

It's rude not to

It's not like they can catch you.

blade1

D3V!L wrote: »

It's not like they can catch you.

From the quick glimpse I catch of them, it's looks like nods of approval they are giving me!:D

arybvtcw0eolkf

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Stuck with the 125, insurance was proving a problem larger bikes. And its not going to be used for much so I dont mind the smaller engine. I drove a 125 and a 650 and the 125 was quicker than I expected.

You can have great craic on a 125.

I honed my skills (or so I thought at the time) back in the last 80's an a Yamaha RD125YPVS.. I thought I was Barry fucking Sheen on it.

The craic I had on that bike. I rode it all over Ireland & to the UK, even carried a pillion for most of those trips!.

Best of luck with it.

CJhaughey

Paityn Acidic Rattan wrote: »

You can have great craic on a 125.

I honed my skills (or so I thought at the time) back in the last 80's an a Yamaha RD125YPVS.. I thought I was Barry fucking Sheen on it.

The craic I had on that bike. I rode it all over Ireland & to the UK, even carried a pillion for most of those trips!.

Best of luck with it.

I agree, light bikes make for great fun, you can practice your skills at sane speeds.
I bought a MSX125 last month, to add to the 6 bikes already in the garage.

arybvtcw0eolkf

Anyone have an RST Raid jacket?.. Opinions if you have please.

Just looking at one in Bikeworld, they feel nice but I haven't had great experiences with RST gear in the past.

horse7

looking for motorcycle recovery service,puncture or breakdown, do most bikers use these now,i think its paid yearly, or do most take a chance?