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

Zascar

DubVelo

Midges are small.

Feckin' midges in through my chin vent yesterday evening. Wasn't expecting that.
Possible they got in under the chin I suppose but I was wearing a neck buff so I don't think so.
And then I got pothole fixation on the spin back. Glad I mostly flew over it, would have been some jolt if I'd hit it slower. :eek:

prunudo

I'm thinking of upgrading the brake lines on the er6. What are the pro's and con's to the 1 or 2 line set ups for the front? Or is it really just down to personal preference.

blade1

jvan wrote: »

I'm thinking of upgrading the brake lines on the er6. What are the pro's and con's to the 1 or 2 line set ups for the front? Or is it really just down to personal preference.

Probably because its just easier to use a double bango and two lines.
Not sure if there's much of a difference performance wise,i doubt It.

Wossack

yea, dont think theres any difference in performance, just the double lines are more easily bled, so sometimes preferred

Wonda-Boy

Dont bother with the HELL lines they are mad money, you can get the same performance from other manufactuers mate. VENHILL are a good line and cheaper....or I know RPM in Drogheda can make lines for you in any colour to match the bike, I am sure other dealers would do the same.

prunudo

I priced up those venhill lines, they work out more than the Hel's when you factor in the exchange rate and p&p

zubair

Moto GP's back this weekend. Woot!!!

Wonda-Boy

jvan wrote: »

I priced up those venhill lines, they work out more than the Hel's when you factor in the exchange rate and p&p

Where you buying them from.....last time I checked they were about 50 euro cheaper....

prunudo

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Where you buying them from.....last time I checked they were about 50 euro cheaper....

Just googled them, went straight to the home page. I'll look around for better prices.

Richard tea

I fitted cobra lines to my bike. Took this from another site

We approached Simon Lane at Hel performance who we decided were the best in the business. They only use grade 303 stainless steel in all their brake fittings. We produce our lines under licence to them using their quality products under our own brand of Cobra Performance.

Havent rode the bike really and tested them but the short spin I went on I could notice a major difference in performance.

Hotblack Desiato

Been using Foggy masks for years, find them great as I need to wear glasses at night and it keeps them clear without smearing crap onto the lenses. Needed to get a new one, a guy is selling them on adverts for 25 euro, not too bad but not in stock at the moment, UK websites are mostly around the £18-20 mark :eek: including UK shipping, so add parcel motel or extra shipping fees to that! and the exchange rate is terrible. No thanks. Went into Megabikes on Friday and picked one up for 20 euro, so that is what is called a result

Hotblack Desiato

I should point out that all Triumphs come with steel braided brake lines as standard. And teflon lined cables you never need to lubricate

honda boi

Seen these heated grips on amazon. Works out at 60€, seems cheap!!
Edit: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009T48F6E/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_5UZfvb0NGZZZ6

sonic85

thinking of getting a new pair of boots -

http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/191499

anybody have these or know somebody with them? whats the quality like with RST stuff in general? I take a size 11 (45) in my current pair of boots so would the sizing be similar in RST boots?

Zascar

I have RST S-Sporteur waterproof. Good boots but check the size. I bought online to save a few quid but they are very very tight.

sonic85

Zascar wrote: »

I have RST S-Sporteur waterproof. Good boots but check the size. I bought online to save a few quid but they are very very tight.

yeah I was gonna try buy them online but id be very wary because what fits like a glove from one brand could be a half size too small from another.

the quality is pretty good though yeah? how tight are they - would I want to go up a size?

Zascar

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10205605063539394&__mref=message_bubble

Last 8 laps of yesterdays race...

szatan84

sonic85 wrote: »

thinking of getting a new pair of boots -

http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/191499

anybody have these or know somebody with them? whats the quality like with RST stuff in general? I take a size 11 (45) in my current pair of boots so would the sizing be similar in RST boots?

I have these boots. Just the non waterproof version. Cant fault them really. Very comfortable and after 1.5 years still look good. Much better then the rebelhorn boots (hp7) I had before.

blu3r0ri0n

sonic85 wrote: »

thinking of getting a new pair of boots -

http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/191499

anybody have these or know somebody with them? whats the quality like with RST stuff in general? I take a size 11 (45) in my current pair of boots so would the sizing be similar in RST boots?

I am also size 11 and went for the same size, if you have wide feet like I do it does feel tight initially but once you break them in its very comfortable. If you ride all weather I would not get white as they will show the dirt extremely quickly.

Also have a read of this thread, http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=94273002

blade1

Zascar wrote: »

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10205605063539394&__mref=message_bubble

Last 8 laps of yesterdays race...

Class race!
Some ride by Rossi!

prunudo

Zascar wrote: »

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10205605063539394&__mref=message_bubble

Last 8 laps of yesterdays race...

That's some good racing. Surprised it's still there, dorna are usually all over that sh1t.

Who are the two commentators, seemed to miss a good few of the overtakes, probably too busy seeing how golden boy cal was doing

Wonda-Boy

Fabulous stuff, one of the best races I have seen in a long long time. It would have been very monotonous if Marquez won straight off the bat so this will spice it up for a few races. Great to see the Duke so strong and sticking in a challenge to Honda and Yamaha.

Looking forward to the next race BIG TIME!

Wossack

feckin daft

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8p1ZJ_WBRkU

goodlad

Anyone ever drive a z1000? Was never mad on naked bikes but I love the aggressive look of the z1000 and a nice red one was put on done deal today

blade1

goodlad wrote: »

Anyone ever drive a z1000? Was never mad on naked bikes but I love the aggressive look of the z1000 and a nice red one was put on done deal today

Not sure if I'm mad about it in red.
Nice bike though.
What about this VFR?
A better allrounder I reckon.
http://www.donedeal.ie/view/9042333
VFR 800 V-TECH 2003

EDIT: just realised it's near me!

goodlad

It's a nice vfr but from what I read the 05 and up model is a much better buy due to the vtec changes

Mesrine65

goodlad wrote: »

Anyone ever drive a z1000? Was never mad on naked bikes but I love the aggressive look of the z1000 and a nice red one was put on done deal today

I was left with a feeling that it needed an extra gear

Pique

jvan wrote: »

That's some good racing. Surprised it's still there, dorna are usually all over that sh1t.

Who are the two commentators, seemed to miss a good few of the overtakes, probably too busy seeing how golden boy cal was doing

I miss Steve and Charlie! :-(

Wonda-Boy

goodlad wrote: »

Anyone ever drive a z1000? Was never mad on naked bikes but I love the aggressive look of the z1000 and a nice red one was put on done deal today

I drove the z1000sx in McCallans, its a weird bike to ride. Its trying to be a sports bike and a touring bike all in one and it does not pull it off. Quick bikes all the same....again manky exhaust.