I want to get a bike license

[Jonny Wilkinson]

If there is life in the front and you are happy with the Pilot Sport on the front, why not just fit one on the rear ?

If it was me, I'd fit a matching set of Dunlop Roadsmarts and write off the 3-4K miles the front tyre has still got left in it but, if you are on a budget and you're happy with the old tyre, go with another Pilot Sport on the rear as the front and rear will be worn out at the same time and then you can go with a new matching set.

To me, fitting a more road oriented rear from the same manufacturer as the front could risk stripping you of confidence in the bike for the sake of a couple of quid.

[Paddy]

If there is life in the front and you are happy with the Pilot Sport on the front, why not just fit one on the rear ?

If it was me, I'd fit a matching set of Dunlop Roadsmarts and write off the 3-4K miles the front tyre has still got left in it but, if you are on a budget and you're happy with the old tyre, go with another Pilot Sport on the rear as the front and rear will be worn out at the same time and then you can go with a new matching set.

To me, fitting a more road oriented rear from the same manufacturer as the front could risk stripping you of confidence in the bike for the sake of a couple of quid.

Its really to do with budget mate as need 4 tyres for my car also. I'll do as you say and get another Pilot Sport on the rear and then get a matching set when both are worn. Been out in all conditions with the Pilot Sports and have never lacked confidence in them. Not had the knee down or anything like that but for everyday riding.

[Paddy]

Cant seem to find the michelin pilot sports anymore. See their is a new supersport but tread pattern is completley different.

[Jonny Wilkinson]

Is this not it ?

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Produc...FTDHtAod9w0AsQ

[Paddy]

Is this not it ?

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Produc...FTDHtAod9w0AsQ

No. My god, tyreleader is about 35 cheaper for that tyre.

http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/motorbik...r17-73w-240094

[spencer_foxwell]

No. My god, tyreleader is about 35 cheaper for that tyre.

http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/motorbik...r17-73w-240094

Thanks Paddy that site looks amazing!

[Paddy]

Thanks Paddy that site looks amazing!

No problem mate

[Maddog1982]

Gilles rearsets now fitted! Also made a custom baffle as 106db was never going to pass the MOT so its now down to a more friendly 76! Fingers crossed for the MOT

[arry]

Nice!

[Maddog1982]

Nice!

Thanks! So much better to ride now! Just need a belly pan and a rear cowl and the bike is finished, and I promised myself I wasn't going to change anything other than the seat.......

[Jonny Wilkinson]

Gotta love Gilles. Quality kit

[voodoo_melon]

No. My god, tyreleader is about 35 cheaper for that tyre.

http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/motorbik...r17-73w-240094

Nice one, just got some PR4s for the blackbird for £181 delivered.

[arry]

I haven't ridden a motorcycle in over 4 months due to a shoulder injury and it's ****ing doing my head in. How did it become such an important thing to do?!

[Maddog1982]

I haven't ridden a motorcycle in over 4 months due to a shoulder injury and it's ****ing doing my head in. How did it become such an important thing to do?!

I feel your pain, I had shoulder surgery last Aug and I haven't ridden mine since the day before my op

[Jonny Wilkinson]

I haven't ridden a motorcycle in over 4 months due to a shoulder injury and it's ****ing doing my head in. How did it become such an important thing to do?!

I haven't ridden a motorcycle in over 4 months due to it being cold, wet, salty and slippy and having no tax on the bike


Well, at least I'm honest

I did take the covers off it the other day and think "Not long now"

[kxruss]

Does anyone know what is involved with getting a cat c or d bike on the road? Im thinking about getting a cheapo bodging it back togther and using that for the summer. I see manky vfr800's are fairly cheap, ideally i would like a aprilia falco but dont think i can afford one this year.

[Jonny Wilkinson]

What is your budget ?

I'd avoid anything that is CAT C or D as anything that has obviously been dropped is probably bent and won't ride right.

Better to get something that isn't popular than something that's fecked.

[kxruss]

under a 1000 really that's why i was looking at old write offs

[Jonny Wilkinson]

VFRs hold their money well even when they are dogs for some reason.

A CBR600F can be had for that sort of money or a Thundercat.

What style of bike are you after ?

If you want a naked, an old Bandit or a Hornet can also be had for that sort of money especially if you are prepared to buy now before the warmer weather starts.

Grey imports are another way of getting a cheap bike and, as long as you don't pick anything too weird, parts can still be had for them.

[arry]

There's no VIC check for motorcycles so it's much more straight forward than cars - all it needs is an mot