Helicopter pilots and motorcycles
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From: Australia
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From: Just over there....no there.
Just splashed out on a BMW R1200 RS, lovely bike. One cylinder is as big as all four on my last bike (CBF600)! Just clocked up a massive 175 miles on it......total 
Poor thing got a bit dirty though so it's all washed and back in bed now
Poor thing got a bit dirty though so it's all washed and back in bed now
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From: 1 Dunghill Mansions, Putney
The MTT 420 RR, a Rolls-Royce (Allison) M250-C20 powered superbike (and the latest evolution of the "Y2K," most famously owned by Jay Leno), on the show floor at this year's NBAA convention in Las Vegas:
Marine Turbine Technologies (MTT) 420 RR (Race Ready) Turbine Superbike
I/C
Marine Turbine Technologies (MTT) 420 RR (Race Ready) Turbine Superbike
I/C
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From: Gold Coast, Australia
K1600GT number four delivered last week, first 1,000km in two days, booked for a colour change next week. I prefer white, but the Munich Gods decided that only the GTL can be that colour for a few years!
Stunning speed shift, virtually clutchless for gear changes once on the move. Reverse is a WOFTAM, but I'd have had to wait until next March for Australian delivery without R for Reverse!
Meanwhile the farm bike plods along as the most amazing on and off road beast, especially with TKC80 front/TKC70 rear
Stunning speed shift, virtually clutchless for gear changes once on the move. Reverse is a WOFTAM, but I'd have had to wait until next March for Australian delivery without R for Reverse!
Meanwhile the farm bike plods along as the most amazing on and off road beast, especially with TKC80 front/TKC70 rear
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From: Brantisvogan
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From: S. California & N. Dakota, USA
That is lovely. How did the sound change with the Remus mufflers?
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From: Gold Coast, Australia
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.
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.
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From: UK
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.
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From: Canada
I recommend that you stay away from Wayne at Tuneboy. It's an Auz company that produces a good product but sadly ZERO support.
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From: Australia
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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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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From: KLOU
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.
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From: South East Asia
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.
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.