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Cork Trucker

Sonics2k wrote: »

That's crazy random. Personally I'd go with the 2019 Goldwing, but I just know I'd barely get to ride it as it's not a commuter bike.

I’ve never heard anything like it. Apparently the interest stemmed from his brother and father having both at the same time. I’ve seen wing’s used for commuting but they aren’t the easiest for that purpose.

Cork Trucker

H_Lime wrote: »

Yah fook it why not, had a hedgeabusa before and had a love/hate relationship with it. Besides I've only time for comfy bikes these days lol.

The Suzuki is dire for comfort I understand

H_Lime

Cork Trucker wrote: »

The Suzuki is dire for comfort I understand

Lot of lads say that but I found it no worse than a blackbird but they torture me for some reason. I remember starting off a euro trip on one and saying "ahhh nooooo I've a week of this" within ten minutes haha.
Yeah I'd take the wing, busa be more fun but these days i say why be uncomfortable, gone old:)

Cork Trucker

H_Lime wrote: »

Lot of lads say that but I found it no worse than a blackbird but they torture me for some reason. I remember starting off a euro trip on one and saying "ahhh nooooo I've a week of this" within ten minutes haha.
Yeah I'd take the wing, busa be more fun but these days i say why be uncomfortable, gone old:)

Christ could you imagine touring on a busa, you'd be broke up. Fair play for managing the euro trip, i doubt it is something i will ever do on my little SV

CJhaughey

'wings aren't slow either, the new bagger version looks cool but i'd like the luggage space on the touring version.

D3V!L

CJhaughey wrote: »

'wings aren't slow either, the new bagger version looks cool but i'd like the luggage space on the touring version.

They've chopped the capacity of the newer model dramatically. I can't recall what the volume is but it's considerably smaller than the older model. The GW isn't the continent hopper it used to be.

Cork Trucker

CJhaughey wrote: »

'wings aren't slow either, the new bagger version looks cool but i'd like the luggage space on the touring version.

Seen one close up, not sure what to make of them.

Cork Trucker

D3V!L wrote: »

They've chopped the capacity of the newer model dramatically. I can't recall what the volume is but it's considerably smaller than the older model. The GW isn't the continent hopper it used to be.

The engine capacity? It certainly doesn’t look as appealing as older models. I’m familiar with the Aspencade of the 80’s though

D3V!L

Cork Trucker wrote: »

The engine capacity? It certainly doesn’t look as appealing as older models. I’m familiar with the Aspencade of the 80’s though

Sorry the luggage capacity. Not sure the numbers but I know it's considerably less.

Hotblack Desiato

H_Lime wrote: »

Whats the bike Hotblack?

2004 Sprint ST 955

blade1

H_Lime wrote: »

Lot of lads say that but I found it no worse than a blackbird but they torture me for some reason. I remember starting off a euro trip on one and saying "ahhh nooooo I've a week of this" within ten minutes haha.
Yeah I'd take the wing, busa be more fun but these days i say why be uncomfortable, gone old:)

You had a Mille ffs :P :pac:

H_Lime

blade1 wrote: »

You had a Mille ffs :P :pac:

Lol and that's why I still dont have it!
Would have a tuono or falcono though or even a mileono:P

On the blackbird front I've gone to fairly considerable lengths to make her bareable and she is that now thank god.

lennymc

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

2004 Sprint ST 955

I may have a haynes manual for that at home somewhere from my t595 days if that's any use to you Hotblack? I know i had a misfire on that at one stage, and i think it might have bene shims and clearances, but i'm not sure.

blade1

H_Lime wrote: »

even a mileono

Sorted!!:D
https://www.donedeal.ie/motorbikes-for-sale/aprilia-rsv-1000/22734879

There's a cat c Bol d'or for sale somewhere that's supposed to be in perfect nick.
It's half the price of what you'd pay for good one.
It's kind of piqued my interest but I won't be buying anything for a good while.

Hotblack Desiato

lennymc wrote: »

I may have a haynes manual for that at home somewhere from my t595 days if that's any use to you Hotblack? I know i had a misfire on that at one stage, and i think it might have bene shims and clearances, but i'm not sure.

Thanks, but I have the Triumph workshop manual for it already.

H_Lime

lennymc wrote: »

I may have a haynes manual for that at home somewhere from my t595 days if that's any use to you Hotblack? I know i had a misfire on that at one stage, and i think it might have bene shims and clearances, but i'm not sure.

And my ol pal Lenny knows what can happen to a sick trumpet when they dont get the medicine eh!:)

blade1

Ti Evo race exhaust arrived today.

H_Lime

In a world of muppets cutting their exhausts in half that gets the thumbs up from me.
Did the japs make any ti systems for it? Christ they know how to make an exhaust!!
Iirc the factory racing cans from aprilia were either arrow or leo's rebadged yah?

blade1

H_Lime wrote: »

In a world of muppets cutting their exhausts in half that gets the thumbs up from me.
Did the japs make any ti systems for it? Christ they know how to make an exhaust!!
Iirc the factory racing cans from aprilia were either arrow or leo's rebadged yah?

Shotguns were made by arrow and came badged Arrow or Aprilia.
Genuine Aprilia Ti Evo made by Akrapovic.
This is what I think but can't swear on it.

I wouldn't put a jap exhaust on an Aprilia...
Actually I would but just a TigCraft or maybe a Sato.

The Nutty M

Cork Trucker wrote: »

The Suzuki is dire for comfort I understand

The busa is definitely not uncomfortable in any ways,I'm on my second one. I'd go as far as to say that it's the most comfortable bike I've owned.

Cork Trucker

The Nutty M wrote: »

The busa is definitely not uncomfortable in any ways,I'm on my second one. I'd go as far as to say that it's the most comfortable bike I've owned.

I have no experience of one, but some people claim they are uncomfortable, these same people are 50+ mind you. What are the negatives about them as someone who is an owner?

H_Lime

For me the reach to the bars was excessive. Peg to seat ratio was better than the bird but I always felt unnecessarily stretched out on it.
I couldnt make it handle at eight tenths either. Im a normal rider skills wise so handier fellas might not have the issues I did.
When shifting the blackbird just seems to get down the road effortlessly, where the busa needed more management.

All the above is just from perspective and to this day that engine is still at the top of the leagues for ****s n giggles, awesome power plant with torque everywhere.

blade1

Anyone got something they'd like to swap for this?
Not sure I want to get rid of but it's getting less and less use.
It's mint.
26000
New tyres, valve clearance done.
A shedload of extras.
I have it 6 years.
Would have to be something unusual to pique my interest.
Comes in sporty

And also touring

blade1

Classic TT on ITV4 lads

The Nutty M

Cork Trucker wrote: »

I have no experience of one, but some people claim they are uncomfortable, these same people are 50+ mind you. What are the negatives about them as someone who is an owner?

No major negatives, heavy at slow riding pace (walking speed) but get above 20kmph and it disappears. Original screen gave me major windblast, double bubble sorted that. The side fairings are hard to get off initially to get to the oil filter.


The positives far outweigh them negatives.


Oodles upon oodles of torque everywhere, 6th gear/ 50kmph and wind her on and you're north of 100kmph less than 2 seconds later.

It's averaging 53 mpg for both short and long journeys which is amazing for what it is.

Servicing, it got its first chain and sprocket set at 38k kms but that's due to the e-oiler (best purchase I ever made). Tyres, original Bridgestones were goosed at 2.5k kms,replaced with PR4'S / 5's and it has averaged 12k kms per set so far.

No gold wing will do that Haha.

Cork Trucker

The Nutty M wrote: »

No major negatives, heavy at slow riding pace (walking speed) but get above 20kmph and it disappears. Original screen gave me major windblast, double bubble sorted that. The side fairings are hard to get off initially to get to the oil filter.


The positives far outweigh them negatives.


Oodles upon oodles of torque everywhere, 6th gear/ 50kmph and wind her on and you're north of 100kmph less than 2 seconds later.

It's averaging 53 mpg for both short and long journeys which is amazing for what it is.

Servicing, it got its first chain and sprocket set at 38k kms but that's due to the e-oiler (best purchase I ever made). Tyres, original Bridgestones were goosed at 2.5k kms,replaced with PR4'S / 5's and it has averaged 12k kms per set so far.

No gold wing will do that Haha.

That's a fairly comprehensive report you've given there, as for the tyres, i did hear they were hard on the back ones, that anything over 4k and you're doing very very well. Michelin are a good tyre.

I have no stats from anyone who owns a goldwing, yer man was still on about the 2 of them today, it's funny actually that he can't explain which one he wants :pac:

horse7

Any thoughts on the 650 vstrom, https://bikes.suzuki.co.uk/bikes/adventure/v-strom-650xt/?grade=3f7ce4ed-10a9-4e90-9efd-98aea0f64a1f&price=7999&Colour=Champion+Yellow+No.2+(YU1). I was hooked on the cbx500 until I sat on the Suzuki.

CJhaughey

horse7 wrote: »

Any thoughts on the 650 vstrom, https://bikes.suzuki.co.uk/bikes/adventure/v-strom-650xt/?grade=3f7ce4ed-10a9-4e90-9efd-98aea0f64a1f&price=7999&Colour=Champion+Yellow+No.2+(YU1). I was hooked on the cbx500 until I sat on the Suzuki.

Very nice engine that V-twin 650.
I like it better than the 1000 myself.
They have a good following because they are a decent all rounder.

Hotblack Desiato

Hey blade, what year is that and what sort of cash price would you be looking at? PM me if you prefer.

horse7

CJhaughey wrote: »

Very nice engine that V-twin 650.
I like it better than the 1000 myself.
They have a good following because they are a decent all rounder.

They get a 3year warranty in the UK,1 year AA and 500£ accessories.