Ben Cox Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Yeah, with mine it was, get through the speed trap at 50kph, then a controlled stop. You can fart around with the gearbox when you're stopped out of "harms way".. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Looking at a pair of hand guards, Are they really worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 I've been running hand guards for years on the ER but mainly for the look. they definitely help a bit with wind protection but mine are more to protect the levers from wing mirrors and for aesthetics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 haha Cool, They do look pretty trick on the er6 though. set of front pads and some white Kawasaki rim stickers ordered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Nice. What pads did you go for? I'm still on EBC HH's on mine and were definitely more bitey (although a bit noisier) than stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 (edited) Use aluminium bar bashguards on the bike, no plastic shields (mainly because I don't have any! ) and they have saved my fingers on a couple of occasions - motorway sized traffic cones round an island, clipped it a bit close and knocked the cone over, bloody heavy they are as well if you've ever tried pushing one over! Also protect my brake lever, when you have a magura 190 master cylinder you don't want it snapped! Bear in mind that all plastic hand guards typically won't protect your levers all that well in the event of an off, they tend to get twisted round the bars. Best getting some with the solid bar running through them, that way you have to bend the bars to get to the lever. In other news I spent some time in the shed yesterday with hacksaw, files and stainless tube to knock together a mock up of the link pipe to suit my new can The wood is to keep it held in line and should be a straight section of tube Edited September 16, 2013 by forteh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Use aluminium bar bashguards on the bike, no plastic shields (mainly because I don't have any! ) and they have saved my fingers on a couple of occasions - motorway sized traffic cones round an island, clipped it a bit close and knocked the cone over, bloody heavy they are as well if you've ever tried pushing one over! Also protect my brake lever, when you have a magura 190 master cylinder you don't want it snapped! Bear in mind that all plastic hand guards typically won't protect your levers all that well in the event of an off, they tend to get twisted round the bars. Best getting some with the solid bar running through them, that way you have to bend the bars to get to the lever. Yeah, +1 on that- I've used various plastic ones but much prefer the idea of ones with a bit of a backbone! Currently got the Bike-It ones (although the ally's gone black since this pic): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 The ccm looks sweet, Wish i could have a second bike like that to mess around on. ill defo be getting ones with the metal bar though now youve said, looking at sw-motechs but pretty pricy at £130 Nice. What pads did you go for? I'm still on EBC HH's on mine and were definitely more bitey (although a bit noisier) than stock. Same pads iv gone for Seems like the best for money wise, The standard pads now feel shocking being pretty low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 My next bike... Sick of my ZZR-600 now, it's only meant to get me through the hard times but I'm looking at something a bit sportier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Cant see the pic mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Image no worky. Shame my insurance is still holding out on giving me money (liability still in dispute) otherwise I'd be quite interested! Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 ZX9-R chaps, someone I work with is selling one fairly cheap soon. This isn't the exact one, but it;s the same model/colour... Image no worky. Shame my insurance is still holding out on giving me money (liability still in dispute) otherwise I'd be quite interested! Ben Well, I'll be selling incredibly cheap for a few reasons... It's classed as a right off, and it's an import. I bought it for £850 but reckon I'll only be looking at about £500 back for it. The bloke who sold it to me thought it had done 35k miles, but actually it's in Km not miles Here's the latest pic taken on the weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Interesting. How does it being a write off/import effect the insurance? Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Interesting. How does it being a write off/import effect the insurance? Ben It doesn't I don't think. I'm paying more than I was for the 1000 but that's because I changed my policy mid term again. The write off definitely doesn't effect it, and the import thing I doubt because it was first registered in the UK.Also, being written off was only because the bloke damaged the fairings. There was no structural damage as such, just a few scratches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Can you pm me some more info mate? Milage, mot, tax, any problems etc. Cheers. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I know a few of you have the Kawasaki ER6. Can anyone give me pointers as to how they handle and how they are for a day to day bike? I have a chap at work who might be selling his cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I guess it depends on what you're after in terms of handling. I bought mine new in 2006 and have done ~32k miles on it and will be honest that I haven't ridden many other bikes (TDR125>GS500>ER6) and although it is a budget bike, with non adjustable suspension etc. it's a really nice general purpose bike. I've occasionally thought about changing it but to be perfectly honest I would only be doing that for the sake of it. It's plenty fast enough for the roads, can be used daily without ever needing to worry about anything, still looks incredibly clean for a 7 year old bike that certainly isn't a dry day only bike and I just really like it still! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Yeah mines been spot on, Commuted none stop all weathers and going strong, perfect for commuting due too the seating position and friendly power delivery. it annoys me sometimes cuz its a parallel twin and tends to slightly judder at around 3k revs, but you get used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Gibbs Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Suzuki TL1000S what are people's thoughts on them? I know about the rotary damper on the back and I'll budget to get that changed, is there any pit falls I should be aware of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenmx50 Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Suzuki TL1000S what are people's thoughts on them? I know about the rotary damper on the back and I'll budget to get that changed, is there any pit falls I should be aware of? Never rode one personally but they do have a reputation "slapper" for being a bit of a hand full, not sure how much truth there is in the actual tank slapper part? Not sure your experience of riding bikes? but having rode other V-twin machines they are not always for the faint hearted and not as forgiving as a standard four cylinder machine, but do have there advantages of engine braking, loads of torque etc! I think there is a forum for them - Tlzone or something similar? Although im sure you will only get bias opinions speaking to other TL owners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Gibbs Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 I've had a few bikes, biggest was a zx6r. I've never ridden a twin cylinder machine before, only singles and inline fours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 This is me from a twisty sprint back in 09. Black bike is a 350 powervalve, yellow one is a tz250 gp bike The tz is awesome. 106kgs , 81 bhp. Runs on avgas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenmx50 Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 I've had a few bikes, biggest was a zx6r. I've never ridden a twin cylinder machine before, only singles and inline fours. If possible i would see if you can have a ride on a big V-twin before parting with your cash, they are certainly not everyone's cup of tea! Its not that they are any faster or even more powerful its just the way the engine puts the power down and when you shut off can be much more aggressive than anything you would have experienced on the average 600 inline four. Hope this helps a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Or failing that you will fall in love with the huge amounts of tractable torque Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Any advice on a snapped exhaust stud? The cut a slot and impact driver method failed.Oh, and I don't have any money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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