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Common sense (and age) has prevailed
- obewan
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Common sense (and age) has prevailed
After 'ticking a box' and owning this for 3 years I decided that I needed something more comfortable/usable
What a difference, absolute dream to ride. very smooth and plenty of get up and go (for me anyway)
Next on the list is a hugger and tinted double bubble screen
I chose the wrong day to pick it up, but after a 130 mile round trip in the cold and rain yesterday, I came home with thisWhat a difference, absolute dream to ride. very smooth and plenty of get up and go (for me anyway)
Next on the list is a hugger and tinted double bubble screen
E89 2.0 SDrive MSport
Honda CB500F.
Gone but not forgotten E85 2.0 MSport
Honda CB500F.
Gone but not forgotten E85 2.0 MSport
- Smartbear
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Common sense (and age) has prevailed
Nice, the gsxr looks like fun but the bandit is definitely more usable
Rob
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
- Phoenixboy
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Common sense (and age) has prevailed
Love a good bike thread
Some of my collection
Some of my collection
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E89 s drive 30i manual/gone
space grey
Carbon interior trim
19" Veeman FS 25`s
cruise control
m sport seats
stubby
led halo bulbs
z4 forum sticker, for added power.
OEM wind deflector
Gone, E85 Ruby Black.
space grey
Carbon interior trim
19" Veeman FS 25`s
cruise control
m sport seats
stubby
led halo bulbs
z4 forum sticker, for added power.
OEM wind deflector
Gone, E85 Ruby Black.
- obewan
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- Location: End of A590 cul de sac (South Cumbria)
Common sense (and age) has prevailed
Yeah definately Rob, although TBH I was surprised how good the Gixer was at motorway speeds - no pressure on the wrists
I was wondering if I should have kept it
I normally only use it on a 6 mile run to work so it's wasted really
Really pleased with the Bandit though - sure I've made the right choice
E89 2.0 SDrive MSport
Honda CB500F.
Gone but not forgotten E85 2.0 MSport
Honda CB500F.
Gone but not forgotten E85 2.0 MSport
- Smartbear
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Common sense (and age) has prevailed
I’ve had about 50 bikes over the years & now they’re just commuting tools, it’s very good at it with surprisingly good handling, but not very exciting So then I went out & bought this, just for a laugh really, it’s not fast but quite cuteobewan wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2018 7:19 pmYeah definately Rob, although TBH I was surprised how good the Gixer was at motorway speeds - no pressure on the wrists
I was wondering if I should have kept it
I normally only use it on a 6 mile run to work so it's wasted really
Really pleased with the Bandit though - sure I've made the right choice
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
- Smartbear
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Common sense (and age) has prevailed
Great collection but I think you’re just being greedyPhoenixboy wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2018 7:14 pmLove a good bike thread
Some of my collection
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Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
- Phoenixboy
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Common sense (and age) has prevailed
Boys toys
Don’t ride on the road anymore, track is a lot safer.
Nothing coming the other way or pulling out in front of you.
Did a days training with Neil Hodgson, now that was an eye opener.
Don’t ride on the road anymore, track is a lot safer.
Nothing coming the other way or pulling out in front of you.
Did a days training with Neil Hodgson, now that was an eye opener.
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E89 s drive 30i manual/gone
space grey
Carbon interior trim
19" Veeman FS 25`s
cruise control
m sport seats
stubby
led halo bulbs
z4 forum sticker, for added power.
OEM wind deflector
Gone, E85 Ruby Black.
space grey
Carbon interior trim
19" Veeman FS 25`s
cruise control
m sport seats
stubby
led halo bulbs
z4 forum sticker, for added power.
OEM wind deflector
Gone, E85 Ruby Black.
- Smartbear
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I should think Neil is still a lot faster than an average guyPhoenixboy wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2018 7:34 pmBoys toys
Don’t ride on the road anymore, track is a lot safer.
Nothing coming the other way or pulling out in front of you.
Did a days training with Neil Hodgson, now that was an eye opener.
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
- Phoenixboy
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Common sense (and age) has prevailed
Definitely.
Nice guy, really good at explaining how you can improve.
Gives you a lot of confidence.
After a day with him, I shaved 8 seconds of my lap time around Almeria.
Nice guy, really good at explaining how you can improve.
Gives you a lot of confidence.
After a day with him, I shaved 8 seconds of my lap time around Almeria.
E89 s drive 30i manual/gone
space grey
Carbon interior trim
19" Veeman FS 25`s
cruise control
m sport seats
stubby
led halo bulbs
z4 forum sticker, for added power.
OEM wind deflector
Gone, E85 Ruby Black.
space grey
Carbon interior trim
19" Veeman FS 25`s
cruise control
m sport seats
stubby
led halo bulbs
z4 forum sticker, for added power.
OEM wind deflector
Gone, E85 Ruby Black.
- Nictrix
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Common sense (and age) has prevailed
I thought you were going to say that you had removed the stickersobewan wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2018 7:03 pmAfter 'ticking a box' and owning this for 3 years I decided that I needed something more comfortable/usable
GSXR 600 (8).JPG
I chose the wrong day to pick it up, but after a 130 mile round trip in the cold and rain yesterday, I came home with this
P2040737.JPG
What a difference, absolute dream to ride. very smooth and plenty of get up and go (for me anyway)
Next on the list is a hugger and tinted double bubble screen
E89 2014 35i M Sport Black with Black leather
- obewan
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Common sense (and age) has prevailed
Nictrix wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2018 9:00 pmI thought you were going to say that you had removed the stickersobewan wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2018 7:03 pmAfter 'ticking a box' and owning this for 3 years I decided that I needed something more comfortable/usable
GSXR 600 (8).JPG
I chose the wrong day to pick it up, but after a 130 mile round trip in the cold and rain yesterday, I came home with this
P2040737.JPG
What a difference, absolute dream to ride. very smooth and plenty of get up and go (for me anyway)
Next on the list is a hugger and tinted double bubble screen
A fair point!
It was like that when I bought it - honest
E89 2.0 SDrive MSport
Honda CB500F.
Gone but not forgotten E85 2.0 MSport
Honda CB500F.
Gone but not forgotten E85 2.0 MSport