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Post by obewan » Sun Feb 04, 2018 7:03 pm

After 'ticking a box' and owning this for 3 years I decided that I needed something more comfortable/usable
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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
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What a difference, absolute dream to ride. very smooth and plenty of get up and go (for me anyway) :D
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
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Post by Smartbear » Sun Feb 04, 2018 7:06 pm

Nice, the gsxr looks like fun but the bandit is definitely more usable :thumbsup:
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Post by Phoenixboy » Sun Feb 04, 2018 7:14 pm

Love a good bike thread😀
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
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stubby
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z4 forum sticker, for added power.
OEM wind deflector
Gone, E85 Ruby Black.
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Post by obewan » Sun Feb 04, 2018 7:19 pm

Smartbear wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2018 7:06 pm:
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
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Post by Smartbear » Sun Feb 04, 2018 7:26 pm

obewan wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2018 7:19 pm
Smartbear wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2018 7:06 pm:
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
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
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So then I went out & bought this, just for a laugh really, it’s not fast but quite cute :)
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e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
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Post by Smartbear » Sun Feb 04, 2018 7:27 pm

Phoenixboy wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2018 7:14 pmLove a good bike thread😀
Some of my collection
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Great collection but I think you’re just being greedy :lol:
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Post by Phoenixboy » Sun Feb 04, 2018 7:34 pm

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.
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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.
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Post by Smartbear » Sun Feb 04, 2018 7:40 pm

Phoenixboy 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.
I should think Neil is still a lot faster than an average guy :o
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e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
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Post by Phoenixboy » Sun Feb 04, 2018 7:45 pm

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.
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.
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Post by Nictrix » Sun Feb 04, 2018 9:00 pm

obewan 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) :D
Next on the list is a hugger and tinted double bubble screen
I thought you were going to say that you had removed the stickers :poke:
E89 2014 35i M Sport Black with Black leather :)
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Post by obewan » Sun Feb 04, 2018 9:36 pm

Nictrix wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2018 9:00 pm
obewan 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) :D
Next on the list is a hugger and tinted double bubble screen
I thought you were going to say that you had removed the stickers :poke:
:rofl:
A fair point!
It was like that when I bought it - honest :oops:
E89 2.0 SDrive MSport
Honda CB500F.
Gone but not forgotten E85 2.0 MSport
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