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    #2102
    peckerhead
    Registered Users Posts: 3,379 ✭✭✭peckerhead


    And age. :(

    Them old arms get fierce achy on longer trips.

    Have I mentioned my back pains in this forum before? :pac:


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    #2103
    Mesrine65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,969 ✭✭✭Mesrine65


    Wonda-Boy wrote: »
    In fairness it depends on the riders size as well, if you only a slight lad you will be hammered by winds etc, I am a thick lump on a well planted 210kg tourer I ain't moving in the wind.
    Fair point Wonda-Boy...

    I'm 6'2" & 18 stone on an MT-01, take some wind to blow my fat ass over :pac::pac::pac:


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    #2104
    zubair
    Registered Users Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    My last bike was a roadster and I commuted on it with lots of motorway miles. When I was buying a new bike one of the requirements was a fairing. Yes it's totally doable but why put up with it if theres a solution.

    To add to that I love roadsters and prefer them to faired bikes but it doesn't make sense for me to own one. (Just fitted a double bubble last month :-) )


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    #2105
    shortys94
    Registered Users Posts: 2,401 ✭✭✭shortys94


    So can you add fairing to a naked bike a few years later if wanted? Or are they permanently naked?


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    #2106
    goodlad
    Registered Users Posts: 3,224 ✭✭✭goodlad


    Dont think there are any naked bikes out there that you can easily throw fairings onto. You would need to change the clocks, lights etc...


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    #2107
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    You can fit screens to most nakeds though, Givi do plenty as well as MRA, they do a lot for windblast and insect strike.


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    #2108
    blu3r0ri0n
    Registered Users Posts: 896 ✭✭✭blu3r0ri0n


    CJhaughey wrote: »
    You can fit screens to most nakeds though, Givi do plenty as well as MRA, they do a lot for windblast and insect strike.


    +1 had MRA one on the FZ6 and it was great for windblast, fully adjustable too.

    MRA-Naked-Screens09.jpg


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    #2109
    shortys94
    Registered Users Posts: 2,401 ✭✭✭shortys94


    Ah great, nice to know you can put an add on if you really want it for an especially long trip


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    #2110
    Bandit0
    Registered Users Posts: 111 ✭✭Bandit0


    Right, looks like I'm keeping the bike for at least another year (Stupid marriage!)
    so I'm gonna get some work done to the cosmetics...
    I've priced up some powder coating etc but I think I'm gonna paint the engine myself.
    just wondering if anyone else has done this, or has any clue whats the best to use... I was thinking of the heat-resistant brushed-on paint?


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    #2111
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Bandit0 wrote: »
    Right, looks like I'm keeping the bike for at least another year (Stupid marriage!)
    so I'm gonna get some work done to the cosmetics...
    I've priced up some powder coating etc but I think I'm gonna paint the engine myself.
    just wondering if anyone else has done this, or has any clue whats the best to use... I was thinking of the heat-resistant brushed-on paint?
    Don't brush paint the engine, it will look crap.
    Use VHT spray paint, you can get it in most common colours and it will hold up to engine heat.
    How far are you going with the cosmetics? Frame powdercoat or just bits and pieces?
    If the engine is coming out think about sealing it and getting it soda blasted then paint it.
    Masking and spraying engines in place usually ends up with overspray on other stuff that looks bad.


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    #2112
    zubair
    Registered Users Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    You don't need to paint it.... you just need to clean it!

    ...And sort that downpipe out!


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    #2113
    Bandit0
    Registered Users Posts: 111 ✭✭Bandit0


    CJhaughey wrote: »
    Don't brush paint the engine, it will look crap.
    Use VHT spray paint, you can get it in most common colours and it will hold up to engine heat.
    How far are you going with the cosmetics? Frame powdercoat or just bits and pieces?
    If the engine is coming out think about sealing it and getting it soda blasted then paint it.
    Masking and spraying engines in place usually ends up with overspray on other stuff that looks bad.

    Yeah? Ok I'll look that stuff up.
    don't think I'll bother with a frame spray man - Waaay too much hassle to pull out the engine. Yeah the over-spray is why I was thinking of brushing, but your not the first to tell me not too!
    zubair wrote: »
    You don't need to paint it.... you just need to clean it!

    ...And sort that downpipe out!

    Whole exhaust should be new soon and pricing up a new can.
    But the engine it pitted and in ****e man, defo needs a lick of paint.


    Very careful masking and spraying looks to be the way to go so....


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    #2114
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Bandit0 wrote: »
    But the engine it pitted and in ****e man, defo needs a lick of paint.


    Very careful masking and spraying looks to be the way to go so....
    Post some pics and you might get some good advice.


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    #2115
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    :( I am at this very moment in time BIKE - LESS. :(

    With a very heavy heart I sold the Triumph Sprint today, very sad to see her go.

    The hunt begins....;)


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    #2116
    Peanut2011
    Registered Users Posts: 1,001 ✭✭✭Peanut2011


    That was quite quick... only seen the advert the other day!


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    #2117
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,375 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    Wonda-Boy wrote: »
    :( I am at this very moment in time BIKE - LESS. :(

    With a very heavy heart I sold the Triumph Sprint today, very sad to see her go.

    The hunt begins....;)

    Anything in mind?
    Upsizing? Downsizing?


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    #2118
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Upsizing or staying the same sizing...lol.

    Needed more luggage for touring and looking for a bit more upright TBH, nothing in mind at the minute but 8K will change that very fast....the two I would love are well out of my price range. But I will have fun looking.....


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    #2119
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Peanut2011 wrote: »
    That was quite quick... only seen the advert the other day!

    Only up 4 days, and I hammered by calls and by fake scam emails ffs :rolleyes:


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    #2120
    Robbknoll
    Registered Users Posts: 322 ✭✭Robbknoll


    Well lads. Been looking around for cable specific lubricant (for my new clutch cable) but have had no joy in places like halfords and my local motorcycle garage. Is there any alternative I can pick up in a motor factors that any of ye would recommend? Cable is for a 99 bandit.


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    #2121
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,375 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    Wonda-Boy wrote: »
    Upsizing or staying the same sizing...lol.

    Needed more luggage for touring and looking for a bit more upright TBH, nothing in mind at the minute but 8K will change that very fast....the two I would love are well out of my price range. But I will have fun looking.....

    Would one of the ones you mention out of your price range be a Tiger Explorer?


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    #2122
    kodak
    Registered Users Posts: 370 ✭✭kodak


    blade1 wrote: »
    Would one of the ones you mention out of your price range be a Tiger Explorer?

    I reckon a GS.... Secret BMW lover


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    #2123
    Pique
    Registered Users Posts: 3,051 ✭✭✭Pique


    http://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2015/06/02/young-fella-in-5th-year-has-motorbike/


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    #2124
    liamnojo92
    Registered Users Posts: 320 ✭✭liamnojo92


    Bandit0 wrote: »
    Yeah? Ok I'll look that stuff up.
    don't think I'll bother with a frame spray man - Waaay too much hassle to pull out the engine. Yeah the over-spray is why I was thinking of brushing, but your not the first to tell me not too!



    Whole exhaust should be new soon and pricing up a new can.
    But the engine it pitted and in ****e man, defo needs a lick of paint.


    Very careful masking and spraying looks to be the way to go so....


    If the engine casing is aluminium all you need is sand paper, tube of autosol and a whole lot of elbow grease and you can have it looking like new.


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    #2125
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    blade1 wrote: »
    Would one of the ones you mention out of your price range be a Tiger Explorer?

    Yeah I do like the 1200 Explorer tha I test rode in McCallans, giving a little trouble with the heads apparently :eek:


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    #2126
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    kodak wrote: »
    I reckon a GS.... Secret BMW lover

    Would not say no to a 1600 RT TBH....:pac:


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    #2127
    unattendedbag
    Registered Users Posts: 456 ✭✭unattendedbag


    http://youtu.be/kHZHys3Q4e4

    Japanese helmet vs Chinese helmet.


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    #2128
    Richard tea
    Registered Users Posts: 3,597 ✭✭✭Richard tea


    Wonda-Boy wrote: »
    :( I am at this very moment in time BIKE - LESS. :(

    With a very heavy heart I sold the Triumph Sprint today, very sad to see her go.

    The hunt begins....;)

    Why the change Wonda,,,, Just fancy something new?


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    #2129
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    unattendedbag wrote: »
    http://youtu.be/kHZHys3Q4e4

    Japanese helmet vs Chinese helmet.
    A man in overalls and sandals with a piece of pipe hitting a couple of helmets.
    How in any way, shape or form is that a scientific test of a helmets safety?
    They aren't even the same type of helmet.
    Its not where its made its how its made.
    Some very good helmets being made in China these days.
    Some rubbish as well.


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    #2130
    shortys94
    Registered Users Posts: 2,401 ✭✭✭shortys94


    Keeping the noob questions coming,

    I don't know if it will be different for me since I am in Netherlands so not sure how it will translate, but in Ireland I had a no claims of 3 years with a car, does this have any impact on insurance for motorbike when getting a quote?


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    #2131
    goodlad
    Registered Users Posts: 3,224 ✭✭✭goodlad


    shortys94 wrote: »
    Keeping the noob questions coming,

    I don't know if it will be different for me since I am in Netherlands so not sure how it will translate, but in Ireland I had a no claims of 3 years with a car, does this have any impact on insurance for motorbike when getting a quote?

    Doesn't count in Ireland anyway.


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