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AW_ia_TOR
18th Oct 2017, 10:22
After a few delays on my XV1000SE scrambler build, i got this as a daily driver for commuting. Got to love it when that VTEC kicks in:}
John Eacott
18th Oct 2017, 11:08
That is lovely. How did the sound change with the Remus mufflers?
Much deeper note, often gets complimentary comments from others. Saves 5kg from stock, too, and a lot easier to keep clean.
The new engine mapping for EU Emissions has buggered the throttle response, even though BMW claim the same 160 horses they are lazy farm animals, not the racehorses of old :* I’m looking for an aftermarket ECU tweak to restore what I’m used to; last Saturday I could only keep up with a police RT until 180, normally I’d be 70% throttle and just playing to do that. OK above 220, but that’s not the game for the twisties.
Letsby Avenue
18th Oct 2017, 22:12
This thread's been going for a while... I posted way back in 2004; a different life altogether back then. Now retired thanks to the CAA and cancer but enjoying a rather nice Harley Softail Deluxe as and when the weather allows.
oleary
18th Oct 2017, 22:18
The Ridge last year.
oleary
18th Oct 2017, 22:24
I’m looking for an aftermarket ECU tweak to restore what I’m used to; ....
I strongly recommend
[email protected] He does all of my street and track Ducatis.
I recommend that you stay away from Wayne at Tuneboy. It's an Auz company that produces a good product but sadly ZERO support.
92Driver
22nd Oct 2017, 23:21
My '82 Husqvarna WR250. Great trail bike, currently in the process of a repaint etc.
Flying Binghi
25th Oct 2017, 07:55
Bikes need to be noisy!
Earlier today i were waffling on to another rider how my 1290 has a nice quiet rumble to it. I reckoned it probably needs to be noisier for safety though i like the low rumble. Yep, hop on the bike, ride away, and then nearly get collected by a P plate driver (1st year driver) changing into my lane that were on his drivers side - He didn't know i were there!!!
First job on the list tommorow - Exorst modifications..:*
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Alloa Akbar
25th Oct 2017, 10:09
2016 HD Sportster 1200XL, having converted from Jap missiles.. Must be an age thing :ok:
jdwky
26th Oct 2017, 01:39
Had everything from a Honda 50cc to a new GSXR600 all converted to racing. Miss the bike days but it sure hurts worse to crash as we get older. Have ridden the Tail of the Dragon/Deals Gap multiple times. But once I did my first track day, I never rode street again. Now I'm clearly a safer guy by flying helichoppers ha.
Agile
26th Oct 2017, 05:43
Great bike 92Driver used to have the Husqvarna WR430, so much power and torque, revving up like a 2 stroke with the torque of a 4 stroke.
such a robust bike clearly designed for a Swedish Viking
who ever made the gear box for that bike should be working for airbus helicopter EC225 division.
One day clutch gave up shut, just switched gears without declutching, lasted years like that.
Flying Binghi
26th Oct 2017, 05:58
...it sure hurts worse to crash as we get older...
Yeah... you tend to bounce when yer young though as you age yer go splat.
My thoughts are the relative fitness levels have a lot to do with it. Fit and well muscled is more resilient then wasted muscles and pudgy..:)
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Vertical Freedom
25th Nov 2017, 23:34
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99014/77832FC3-D21A-4DE0-8543-24AC29B46902.jpg
Vertical Freedom
26th Nov 2017, 21:43
Dream a little Dream........................................of Love :O
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h338/rotors99/rotors99014/B3A85950-F912-4185-9782-8DC4D7E65008.jpg
Flying Binghi
27th Nov 2017, 04:13
While we is with Ducati. Been looking, and listening, to them YouTube videos of the new V4 Ducatis...2x:cool:
I think I might just have a new love interest in 2018:)
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oleary
28th Nov 2017, 02:29
While we is with Ducati. Been looking, and listening, to them YouTube videos of the new V4 Ducatis...2x:cool:
I think I might just have a new love interest in 2018:)
Ordered mine 2 months ago. :)
hihover
28th Nov 2017, 06:12
Just pampered myself with a new Moto Guzzi California Touring. I love it....possibly more than my children.
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Flying Binghi
11th Dec 2017, 00:07
Ordered mine 2 months ago. :)
Looks like the Yanks start to get them in May 2018: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EzDjrq4dxDc
Oz likely several months later..:uhoh:
John Eacott
17th Apr 2018, 22:32
Goodness me: JerryG (https://www.pprune.org/members/96107-jerryg) in the latest 1973 safety gear :p
(my Elan lurking in the background :ok:)
http://www.eacott.com.au/gallery/d/3939-4/Bike+_amp_+Elan+01.jpg
JerryG
18th Apr 2018, 19:34
Goodness me: JerryG (https://www.pprune.org/members/96107-jerryg) in the latest 1973 safety gear :p
(my Elan lurking in the background :ok:)
Had to ditch the flares when they tangled in the chain John ... but I think you also need to fess up to the two (TWO?) chicks in the Elan and the lemon (LEMON?) shirt on the line. Happy days.
Jettiejock
20th Apr 2018, 20:03
One bike is never enough. I have a 2001 Fireblade, a 2016 Triumph Bonnevile Scrambler and last week bought a 2010 Aprila RSV4 1000R. The Aprila is a beserker. On the road it is difficult to get it out of 2nd gear without breaking the speed limit massively.
lelebebbel
25th Apr 2018, 05:56
Speaking of Ducatis. I like them air cooled. Here is my 900SS-CR, 1994 model, that I restored this winter. Being a carby, it also runs quite happily on left over 100LL.
https://i.imgur.com/kbnNSnS.jpg