2 lads at work have thunder cats & love them. One uses his thunder cat all the time and leaves his mint r1 in the shed.Originally Posted by Paddy
2 lads at work have thunder cats & love them. One uses his thunder cat all the time and leaves his mint r1 in the shed.
My Fazer is 12 years old with very nearly 50k on the clock and looks like a heap of shitOnly bits I've bought from a dealer was the last oil change (more expensive than somewhere like Opie but not extortionate) and a sprocket nut which was reasonable.
If you do go for a Thundercat check how thick the front sprocket nut is. If it's 9mm, replace it with the 12mm one.
New battery in and it starts like hell now
I was looking at a red pointy SV650s with a black frame in the shop it was absolutely gorgeous
Oh speaking of which dave, guess what ive got now
A 'busa.
Ive had 2 and after a massive accident a couple years back I had to sell my gen 2but I wasnt willing to give up my busas so I got a naked one instead with the b king and I adore it
Not as nice as the original Concept though 2 of us wanted to buy one at the Ally Pally show whet they went on display the very 1st time . Suzuki wernt having any of it though
I just got this sitting in my garage just now
A dream come true
Thats lovely.Not as nice as the original Concept though 2 of us wanted to buy one at the Ally Pally show whet they went on display the very 1st time . Suzuki wernt having any of it though
I just got this sitting in my garage just now
A dream come true
Who you looking after it for ?
I'm thinking something similar to this for a first bike. Providing it suits my height.
Last edited by Paddy; 14-06-2013 at 17:18.
I tried to get one for my first bike and the insurance was a rape in comparison to most "non sports" bikes, the monster was £96/yr where as they wanted £450 for one of them or a r6/gsxr600/cbr600rr etc...
with 1 yrs no claims I pay £230 for the 'blade, its worth getting a naked style bike for a year just for the savings
Sound advice mate.
Love Daytonas. Can't fit on them though e
How come ? Are they to tall for you ?
Not roomy enough. I can't get my knees in the tank recess. I ain't that tall either really
That ain't good. At 6ft 4ins and long legs I may struggle also.
I think this would be my problem with a sports type bike and the reason I'd buy a supermoto were I in the market for a road bike. Well, that and I find them great fun
I had a sit on an urban tiger 'blade we got for the engine (you'll have to wait & see the outcome
Rearsets may be an option.
The bloke that sold me my Sprint was trying to get me to buy a Falco 1000 twin - I couldn't get anywhere near fitting on it and it was just hugely uncomfortable so he suggested I buy some. Yeah, I'll buy them just so I can test the bike properly, NOT
I'm now beginning to think that a supermoto might be a better option for me as a first bike. Having had many off road/motocross bikes, it's a seated position I am comfortable with. Also,they seem to cater for very tall people. Ktm's seem to be a popular choice.
Last edited by Paddy; 15-06-2013 at 09:45.
Thats odd. Im 5' 10'' with a 32" inside leg and I had absolutely loads of room on my Daytona. It was the fact I was standing on tip toes with it that caused me problems. I wouldn't have thought a few extra inches on the inseam would cause a tall rider any problems.
Paddy, see if you can sit on one before discounting them.
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