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spiggotpaddy · 05-06-2021 11:16pm

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

Some bang of arrogance off that.

Why, he's only inquiring about his missus. The johnnies are a clue.

TheQ_Man · 05-06-2021 11:42pm

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

Ah, no, four will do

I honestly have no idea what it's really worth. Good original condition (apart from stainless aftermarket downpipes) but been sitting under a cover for 15 years. Someday...

I know where there’s a mint one for sub 5k

zubair · 06-06-2021 1:05am

dmigsy wrote: »

Thinking of changing the SV650 for a sports tourer in the next couple of months (moving down the country from Dublin so will have to do more motorway miles, that's my excuse). Went into Bikeworld today to throw a leg over the 2021 Ninja 1000SX. They had one that sold yesterday but won't be able to get anymore in until Oct/Nov! Due to Covid-related delays at Kawasaki apparently. They're mad expensive new anyway, especially with all the options you'd want, but that timeline rules it out as a short-term option. The missus was delighted when I got back and told her. :pac:

Looking now at second-hand. Not many 1000SX about but will keep my eye out. Won't be buying for at least 4/6 weeks anyway. VFR800 might actually fit the bill nicely or I might just keep just the SV for another year. Or get a cheaper VFR and keep the SV - I'll have the luxury of my own garage when I move, so much better than parking in a poxy underground apartment block car park. Decisions, decisions.

I had the vfr800 vtec and it's a great bike but its a bit of a lump around town and the riding position made me sell it eventually, I used it for commuting on both motorway and urban areas. The cbf1000 is a much better commuter bike and you'll probably get one for less and it won't have 40 previous owners.

blade1 · 06-06-2021 6:03am

TheQ_Man wrote: »

I know where there’s a mint one for sub 5k

You're turning into me now! :pac:

horse7 · 06-06-2021 8:35am

zubair wrote: »

I had the vfr800 vtec and it's a great bike but its a bit of a lump around town and the riding position made me sell it eventually, I used it for commuting on both motorway and urban areas. The cbf1000 is a much better commuter bike and you'll probably get one for less and it won't have 40 previous owners.

https://www.donedeal.ie/motorbikes-for-sale/2020-kawasaki-versys-1000/25973142
This one looks like it could be the one.

listermint · 06-06-2021 8:39am

horse7 wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/motorbikes-for-sale/2020-kawasaki-versys-1000/25973142
This one looks like it could be the one.

Why anyone pick that over for example the brand new tracer 9 GT. If I was buying brand new it would be top of the list.

zubair · 06-06-2021 9:30am

Anyone lose a disc?

TheQ_Man · 06-06-2021 9:36am

blade1 wrote: »

You're turning into me now! :pac:

Your influence is rubbing off on me :pac:

GBX · 06-06-2021 9:40am

zubair wrote: »

Anyone lose a disc?

The owner made contact yesterday on Facebook. Collecting it at some point.

blade1 · 06-06-2021 4:00pm

TheQ_Man wrote: »

Your influence is rubbing off on me :pac:

You'd want to be careful so or you'll be in 300kph chases before you know it! :pac:

dodderangler · 06-06-2021 4:34pm

Hi lads. Does anyone know of someone who crashed bout an hour or so ago outside russborough house. Really horrible accident. Bike was completely mangled.
Only asking because I'm praying he is OK. Had another lad overtake me on a bend on a gsxr.
Please be careful lads.
And stay safe

horse7 · 07-06-2021 4:05pm

zubair wrote: »

I had the vfr800 vtec and it's a great bike but its a bit of a lump around town and the riding position made me sell it eventually, I used it for commuting on both motorway and urban areas. The cbf1000 is a much better commuter bike and you'll probably get one for less and it won't have 40 previous owners.

Ninja for sale at rpm Drogheda

D3V!L · 08-06-2021 9:21am

I had a loan of this beauty for the day yesterday courtesy of BMW Motorrad Belfast. Hands down the most beautiful production bike I've set eyes on.

goblin59 · 08-06-2021 9:40am

D3V!L wrote: »

I had a loan of this beauty for the day yesterday courtesy of BMW Motorrad Belfast. Hands down the most beautiful production bike I've set eyes on.

well jealous!!

Henry Ford III · 08-06-2021 10:10am

zubair wrote: »

Anyone lose a disc?

No but where can you buy that tax disc holder? I'm not paying €7 for delivery of a €2 item.

Henry Ford III · 08-06-2021 10:12am

I've a query.

A pal told me that if the rev counter sweeps over and back when it's turned on it means that the bike has an immobiliser fitted.

True or false?

goblin59 · 08-06-2021 10:55am

Henry Ford III wrote: »

I've a query.

A pal told me that if the rev counter sweeps over and back when it's turned on it means that the bike has an immobiliser fitted.

True or false?

I'd find it hard to believe thats an indication of a Rev counter.
Mostly like an ECU showing its checkings for faults if anything.

Henry Ford III · 08-06-2021 10:59am

goblin59 wrote: »

I'd find it hard to believe thats an indication of a Rev counter.
Mostly like an ECU showing its checkings for faults if anything.

Inclined to agree.

Acquiescence · 08-06-2021 1:00pm

I need to get the foam replaced on my seat.

Would I be wrong in assuming that any normal upholstery shop would suffice?

Max Headroom · 08-06-2021 1:36pm

Acquiescence wrote: »

I need to get the foam replaced on my seat.

Would I be wrong in assuming that any normal upholstery shop would suffice?

A lot of domestic foam will be too soft or hard for a bike seat...unless you layer it....

goblin59 · 08-06-2021 1:46pm

Acquiescence wrote: »

I need to get the foam replaced on my seat.

Would I be wrong in assuming that any normal upholstery shop would suffice?

what's the bike?
some companies do seat kits where you just remove the old staples add the new foam and cover and then stable it back

Acquiescence · 08-06-2021 2:51pm

goblin59 wrote: »

what's the bike?
some companies do seat kits where you just remove the old staples add the new foam and cover and then stable it back

Yamaha XJ6

Max Headroom · 08-06-2021 5:50pm

S/H seat maybe...and fit a gel or air pad under the cover...comfy...:)

goblin59 · 08-06-2021 5:54pm

could also treat yourself and send it off to france for a full seat upgrade.

https://www.topsellerie.com/en-ie/yamaha-xj6-diversion-2009_507.html

Acquiescence · 08-06-2021 10:15pm

goblin59 wrote: »

could also treat yourself and send it off to france for a full seat upgrade.

https://www.topsellerie.com/en-ie/yamaha-xj6-diversion-2009_507.html

I can't bring myself to pay €400 for a seat.

The answer seems to be sell the bike and let somebody else deal with it.

Jimmy Bottlehead · 09-06-2021 2:56pm

flashinthepan · 09-06-2021 7:28pm

Henry Ford III wrote: »

I've a query.

A pal told me that if the rev counter sweeps over and back when it's turned on it means that the bike has an immobiliser fitted.

True or false?

False
My Kawasaki V needle sweeps but there is definitely no immo

flashinthepan · 09-06-2021 7:37pm

Acquiescence wrote: »

I can't bring myself to pay €400 for a seat.

The answer seems to be sell the bike and let somebody else deal with it.

selling the bike seems a bit harsh
here is one in what looks like really good condition
https://www.ebay.ie/itm/154326392392?hash=item23ee91de48:g:T~QAAOSwz0JgI~qh

Acquiescence · 09-06-2021 10:55pm

flashinthepan wrote: »

selling the bike seems a bit harsh
here is one in what looks like really good condition
https://www.ebay.ie/itm/154326392392?hash=item23ee91de48:g:T~QAAOSwz0JgI~qh

Hero.

robbie_63 · 10-06-2021 8:11am

Hi Folks,

Have a 2015 CBR650F and it needs a bit of work to tidy it up from previous owner, anyone know any good sites for parts?

Looking for Radiator, Front Discs , Pads

Cheers

Rob

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