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

batman_oh

Zascar wrote: »

That link did not work but this one for me.
http://www.motogp.com/en/videos/2015/04/12/mm93polerush-the-full-story/173516

Unbelieveable! On his second bike! I'm surprised its legal for him to dump his bike and jump over a wall to get the other one. Brilliant performance..

The chap is a god. Fastest rider in history for sure - hopefully he can keep going and not get injured etc. It's a pleasure to watch him at work

batman_oh

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Well in fairness mate, you would be a hell of alot quicker on a bike then me. I would not be used to the power and torque of redlining an R1 and the like, also the test rides yesterday where controlled (as in we were in a line formation for 30 mins) unlike the normal test drives in McCallans where he lets you off for an hour or so if you ask.

Its plenty quick and aggressive for the normal joe soap like me all the same. And faster then I would ever be....I also found it uncomfortable and the sitting position strange and very forward. But again it depends what you are used to riding......

It's plenty of bike for sure, kind of a naked sportsbike with a bit more comfort and better back road manners. The price would put you off for life though - 14k sterling is just too much for what it is! M50 Honda in Ballymount are actually significantly cheaper than the UK for KTM's at the moment.

Some setup McCallen has, wanted to get up to try the 675R myself but they didn't have a demo one last week.

Wonda-Boy

batman_oh wrote: »

It's plenty of bike for sure, kind of a naked sportsbike with a bit more comfort and better back road manners. The price would put you off for life though - 14k sterling is just too much for what it is! M50 Honda in Ballymount are actually significantly cheaper than the UK for KTM's at the moment.

Some setup McCallen has, wanted to get up to try the 675R myself but they didn't have a demo one last week.

I had that out, I found it a little cramped but smooth as silk. The speed triple yesterday had me smiling like a giddy teenager.

Wonda-Boy

zubair wrote: »

#mm93polerush

Lengend Jamie, thanx m8

nerrad1983

Link to watch the moto gp http://firstrowir.eu/watch/337686/1/watch-motogp:-grand-prix-usa---race.html

Starting now in a few mins

Cienciano

Everyone has probably saw this at this stage, but check out the back wheel slide:

lennymc

apart from donedeal, where do people go to look for buying bikes.

Wonda-Boy

lennymc wrote: »

apart from donedeal, where do people go to look for buying bikes.

Adverts, Bikebuyers guide, Ebay.....and then the well know shops around.

Cienciano

lennymc wrote: »

apart from donedeal, where do people go to look for buying bikes.

If you're looking in england, try bike specific forums for good examples for sale.

Wonda-Boy

Anyone on here got a Shark Race R Pro lid?

Really fancy one of these but I need to get my homework done on it as they are not cheap, gonna move my HRC RPHA 10 Monster to pastures new. If the missus finds out I am after a lid I wont see the end of next week...lol.

They look and seem like a quality piece of kit, I already have an Arai Quantum ST and a Flip up Evoline 3 so I want something light and funky...any suggestions?

http://www.shark-helmets.com/product.php?modele=RACE-R%20PRO%20MILES%20Black%20Red%20Yellow&sous_gamme=RAP&gamme=SHARK%20Racing%20Division&reference_modele=HE8683EBRY&langue=IRELAND%20IRELAND%20-%20English

goodlad

This dope swerves out to overtake the tractor... I just hoped that lad coming out of the side road on my left doesnt drive out more and cut off my path to swerve in a bit.... wanker..

Skill Magill

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Anyone on here got a Shark Race R Pro lid?

Really fancy one of these but I need to get my homework done on it as they are not cheap, gonna move my HRC RPHA 10 Monster to pastures new. If the missus finds out I am after a lid I wont see the end of next week...lol.

They look and seem like a quality piece of kit, I already have an Arai Quantum ST and a Flip up Evoline 3 so I want something light and funky...any suggestions?

http://www.shark-helmets.com/product.php?modele=RACE-R%20PRO%20MILES%20Black%20Red%20Yellow&sous_gamme=RAP&gamme=SHARK%20Racing%20Division&reference_modele=HE8683EBRY&langue=IRELAND%20IRELAND%20-%20English

Wonda , I have the Quantum st and its the most comfortable lid I have, it feels lighter and tighter than both shoeis I have,there is absolutely no way you need a better lid, yer missus is gonna kill ye, when she finds out you put a deposit on a lid up i mckellans.
Haha

Wonda-Boy

Skill Magill wrote: »

Wonda , I have the Quantum st and its the most comfortable lid I have, it feels lighter and tighter than both shoeis I have,there is absolutely no way you need a better lid, yer missus is gonna kill ye, when she finds out you put a deposit on a lid up i mckellans.
Haha

The Quantum is a super lid but compared to my HJC RPHA10 Monster lid it is alot heavier. McCallans cant get the lid I want for about 4 weeks as its just released so I am on the look out again.

I will get the "Queen Bee" netflix for the month she be grand.

Wonda-Boy

Light strip for helmet. Looks good but no way I would have that battery pack sticking out on the side.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofV0jm1yCcg

Skill Magill

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Light strip for helmet. Looks good but no way I would have that battery pack sticking out on the side.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofV0jm1yCcg

Wouldn't last too long the way i drive. or the roads I drive on, still want one though, its probably as close to tron as I'll get

Steffano2002

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Anyone on here got a Shark Race R Pro lid?

Really fancy one of these but I need to get my homework done on it as they are not cheap, gonna move my HRC RPHA 10 Monster to pastures new. If the missus finds out I am after a lid I wont see the end of next week...lol.

They look and seem like a quality piece of kit, I already have an Arai Quantum ST and a Flip up Evoline 3 so I want something light and funky...any suggestions?

http://www.shark-helmets.com/product.php?modele=RACE-R%20PRO%20MILES%20Black%20Red%20Yellow&sous_gamme=RAP&gamme=SHARK%20Racing%20Division&reference_modele=HE8683EBRY&langue=IRELAND%20IRELAND%20-%20English

Looking to buy one myself, this one to be precise in Black/White /red:

https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/sec423bbae580/?ObjectPath=/Shops/10207048/Products/Spidi-Race-R-Pro-Carbon-Racing-Division/SubProducts/Spidi-Race-R-Pro-Carbon-Racing-Division-0001

453 EUR is steep but Shark helmets fit me perfectly and I find them superbly made.

Wossack

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Light strip for helmet. Looks good but no way I would have that battery pack sticking out on the side.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofV0jm1yCcg

we lookin at the same vid? :pac:

nemoisback66

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Anyone on here got a Shark Race R Pro lid?

Really fancy one of these but I need to get my homework done on it as they are not cheap, gonna move my HRC RPHA 10 Monster to pastures new. If the missus finds out I am after a lid I wont see the end of next week...lol.

They look and seem like a quality piece of kit, I already have an Arai Quantum ST and a Flip up Evoline 3 so I want something light and funky...any suggestions?

http://www.shark-helmets.com/product.php?modele=RACE-R%20PRO%20MILES%20Black%20Red%20Yellow&sous_gamme=RAP&gamme=SHARK%20Racing%20Division&reference_modele=HE8683EBRY&langue=IRELAND%20IRELAND%20-%20English

I have the exact helmet you are looking at. Extremely well made, super comfy and light. Great reduction on wind noise from my last Shark helmet.

I have had 3 Shark helmets and couldn't fault them for build quality and they have also saved my head in few high speed crashes on the track.

The only downside is that a tinted visor for that model costs in and around €100. Lee Motorcycles have them currently at €75.

MonkeyTennis

Going to my first Bikefest this year in Killarney. Any good?

KTR1C

MonkeyTennis wrote: »

Going to my first Bikefest this year in Killarney. Any good?

Yeah it's pretty good. Myself and the missus are going. We went last year too and there was a good turn out.

Mesrine65

MonkeyTennis wrote: »

Going to my first Bikefest this year in Killarney. Any good?

Don't forget your costume & obligatory tassles

MonkeyTennis

I might dress up like that but the missus cant get that chest hair together in time

Alkers

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Anyone on here got a Shark Race R Pro lid?

Really fancy one of these but I need to get my homework done on it as they are not cheap, gonna move my HRC RPHA 10 Monster to pastures new. If the missus finds out I am after a lid I wont see the end of next week...lol.

They look and seem like a quality piece of kit, I already have an Arai Quantum ST and a Flip up Evoline 3 so I want something light and funky...any suggestions?

http://www.shark-helmets.com/product.php?modele=RACE-R%20PRO%20MILES%20Black%20Red%20Yellow&sous_gamme=RAP&gamme=SHARK%20Racing%20Division&reference_modele=HE8683EBRY&langue=IRELAND%20IRELAND%20-%20English

I got a Race R Pro at Christmas. It's a very good lid but I have big issues with condensation on the inside of the visor. There is a Shark version of a foggy mask included but it doesn't work anywhere near as effectively and if it is cold or raining, the inside of the visor builds up with condensation pretty badly. Now, it doesn't fog whatsoever but the build up of liquid distorts the view pretty significantly. Opening the visor doesn't really help if it's raining as you get the same issue with rain. All of the above happens with all of the vents open and the vent at the mouth is so direct that my mouth / gums have actually gotten painfull they've been so cold during Jan and February commutes. A normal foggy mask won't fit properly due to the skirt and cheek padding. I have a black visor also which was €90 or close to it and the same problem but it does disappear when the weather is more mild. I did see one website advertising for a pinlock but I couldn't confirm if this required drilling the visor which I'm reluctant to do. I'd advise to try in the cold and wet before committing. There's a thread somewhere on biker.ie where I've spoken to a few people experiencing the same issue.
Another thing which is a pain is the magnetic clasp to stop the chin strap is very poor, it's located so that's its awkward to close at the exact tightness I like my helmet at and often comes undone at motorway speed and starts to flap around off the helmet.

KTR1C

Mesrine65 wrote: »

Don't forget your costume & obligatory tassles

Back when I was a mod I banned all talk of arse-less chaps :pac:

Ahhhh, those were the days :cool:

blu3r0ri0n

KTR1C wrote: »

Back when I was a mod I banned all talk of arse-less chaps :pac:

Ahhhh, those were the days :cool:

Too afraid someone might upstage you!

KTR1C

blu3r0ri0n wrote: »

Too afraid someone might upstage you!

Yeah and there's plenty of contenders :P

Cienciano

KTR1C wrote: »

Back when I was a mod I banned all talk of arse-less chaps :pac:

Ahhhh, those were the days :cool:

You were a mod? They must have let any auld eejit become a mod back in the day

Skill Magill

Cienciano wrote: »

You were a mod? They must have let any auld eejit become a mod back in the day

Still do :rolleyes:

Zascar

Still do...

goodlad

Ah Lads.... Don't be talking about LookBehindYou like that :eek: