Any news?

jameshayes

This place is quite lately, anyone any news? Any new purchases on the horizon?

I'm on the hunt for new gear, need to change the whole lot, only thing thats in good condition at the moment is my back protector!

KamiKazi

New gear?

Buying a Shark S900 next week

cantdecide

KamiKazi wrote: »

New gear?

Buying a Shark S900 next week

I have a Shark. Paid a bit of do-re-mi for it too. Fixtures and fitting leave a lot to be desired, IMO.

KamiKazi

cantdecide wrote: »

I have a Shark. Paid a bit of do-re-mi for it too. Fixtures and fitting leave a lot to be desired, IMO.

Had a Shark RSR2 until up a few months ago when I introduced it to some road Fantastic lid IMO, and seemed to be made to a higher quality than a lot of Arai and Shoei lids I've seen.

RosieJoe

24th of November is licence derestriction day

Idleater

KamiKazi wrote: »

New gear?

Buying a Shark S900 next week

Completely unrelated, but you weren't happening to be heading up South William Street yesterday evening roughly around 6ish?

I saw the blue curvy and from what I remember of the reg it looked like
http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad239/kluniq/78415b19.jpg.

If it was you, presumably you got the exhaust fixed!

KamiKazi

Yes I was

Yup chopped the exhaust, and made a nice stubby out of it

trad

I still have the Pan European pannier that I found on the Rock Road Blackrock a few weeks ago.

jameshayes

KamiKazi wrote: »

New gear?

Buying a Shark S900 next week

I was thinking of a shoei xr1100

KamiKazi

jameshayes wrote: »

I was thinking of a shoei xr1100

Bit of a Shark fanboy meself

Have a look here, some good deals http://www.cottermc.com/webshop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=116

jameshayes

KamiKazi wrote: »

Bit of a Shark fanboy meself

Have a look here, some good deals http://www.cottermc.com/webshop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=116

the visorshop & cotters seem to be doing the best deal on it, need to russel the money together!

RosieJoe

jameshayes wrote: »

I was thinking of a shoei xr1100

I have the xr1000 myself and am delighted with it!

Idleater

KamiKazi wrote: »

Yes I was

Yup chopped the exhaust, and made a nice stubby out of it

You'll forgive me not waving hello so, but I heard it coming up from the bottom of the street and said, ooh Ducati ? no, not enough treble tap tap tap, VTR/Aprilia? no, not raspy enough, SV? possible but doesn't sound big enou.... aah, small curvy... Hey, that reminds me of Kamikazi's one must remember that tomorrow.

So, yeah, in the spirit of the thread, Have an XR1000 and tempted by the XR1100.

KamiKazi

nereid wrote: »

You'll forgive me not waving hello so, but I heard it coming up from the bottom of the street and said, ooh Ducati ? no, not enough treble tap tap tap, VTR/Aprilia? no, not raspy enough, SV? possible but doesn't sound big enou.... aah, small curvy... Hey, that reminds me of Kamikazi's one must remember that tomorrow.

It does sound pretty sexy if I do say so myself

RosieJoe

Clocks change this weekend! Another few months now of commuting in darkness

P.C.

jameshayes wrote: »

I was thinking of a shoei xr1100

RosieJoe wrote: »

I have the xr1000 myself and am delighted with it!

I have an XR1100, and it is a good helmet.
Good fit, quiet, pin lock and light.

It is just a bit wet at the moment from the trip home.
But, riding in the rain cleans all the bugs off*.






*you have to ride fast to clean it in the rain.

KamiKazi

P.C. wrote: »

*you have to ride fast to clean it in the rain.

Bummer, how'd you manage it so?

P.C.

KamiKazi wrote: »

Bummer, how'd you manage it so?

One day, when you learn to keep up, you will find out.

Paparazzo

jameshayes wrote: »

This place is quite lately, anyone any news? Any new purchases on the horizon?

I'm on the hunt for new gear, need to change the whole lot, only thing thats in good condition at the moment is my back protector!

Same here. All needs to be replaced. Got new jacket, trousers and winter gloves in hein gericke yesterday. I could do with a new helmet too and my boots aren't 100% waterproof. Expensive business when you get all your gear together.

EGOSHEA

Speaking of news...on my way home down George's Street (Dublin) at about 6:15pm on Saturday. Taxi driver decides to do that delightful manoeuvre where he indicates as he's already begun to pull into my (right-turn) lane. Gardai took about 45 mins to get there so there was quite the crash scene on the street. Not hurt, thankfully.

He admitted to the gardai that (a) he was the one changing lane and that (b) he didn't see me. So I'm hoping he's found to be at fault.

RosieJoe

EGOSHEA wrote: »

Speaking of news...on my way home down George's Street (Dublin) at about 6:15pm on Saturday. Taxi driver decides to do that delightful manoeuvre where he indicates as he's already begun to pull into my (right-turn) lane. Gardai took about 45 mins to get there so there was quite the crash scene on the street. Not hurt, thankfully.

He admitted to the gardai that (a) he was the one changing lane and that (b) he didn't see me. So I'm hoping he's found to be at fault.

Sorry to hear lad. Glad you weren't sersiously hurt!

KamiKazi

EGOSHEA wrote: »

Speaking of news...on my way home down George's Street (Dublin) at about 6:15pm on Saturday. Taxi driver decides to do that delightful manoeuvre where he indicates as he's already begun to pull into my (right-turn) lane. Gardai took about 45 mins to get there so there was quite the crash scene on the street. Not hurt, thankfully.

He admitted to the gardai that (a) he was the one changing lane and that (b) he didn't see me. So I'm hoping he's found to be at fault.

Hope ya get sorted man.

Dirk Gently

EGOSHEA wrote: »

He admitted to the gardai that (a) he was the one changing lane and that (b) he didn't see me. So I'm hoping he's found to be at fault.

did you go into the back of him or did he hit you side on?


My news is a possible new bike next week. Still trying to decide whether to spend money I shouldn't really be spending. I have a feeling new bike might win out over sense though.

cantdecide

EGOSHEA wrote: »

...he indicates as he's already begun to pull into my (right-turn) lane...

The old 'indicator-is-only-some-kind-of-release-for-the-steering-wheel-and-should-be-ignored-just-like-the-mirrors' routine. I love that one. Classic.

Glad you're ok

cantdecide

clown bag wrote: »

..Still trying to decide whether to spend money I shouldn't really be spending...

Speaking as someone who works his b*lls off and has f*** all to show for it thanks to the economy, my advice is if you can do it and you want to do it - then do it.

God knows there are lots of things I'd have done when I had the choice to if I had any idea of where we were going.

I bags first drive...

EGOSHEA

clown bag wrote: »

did you go into the back of him or did he hit you side on?


My news is a possible new bike next week. Still trying to decide whether to spend money I shouldn't really be spending. I have a feeling new bike might win out over sense though.

Thank lads. He began pulling into my lane and I hit his front right wing.

Good luck with the new bike.

KamiKazi

EGOSHEA wrote: »

Thank lads. He began pulling into my lane and I hit his front right wing.

Good luck with the new bike.

How's the bike?

EGOSHEA

KamiKazi wrote: »

How's the bike?

Broken clutch handle, badly scraped front left fairing, scratched engine case, completely twisted gear lever...otherwise ok. Balls of it is that I can't get it fixed until Quinn do their assessment which I reckon will take at least a few days. Could have been worse though (for both the bike and me).

KamiKazi

Ah not too bad so, pain waiting on the insurance though.

Alkers

EGOSHEA wrote: »

Speaking of news...on my way home down George's Street (Dublin) at about 6:15pm on Saturday. Taxi driver decides to do that delightful manoeuvre where he indicates as he's already begun to pull into my (right-turn) lane. Gardai took about 45 mins to get there so there was quite the crash scene on the street. Not hurt, thankfully.

He admitted to the gardai that (a) he was the one changing lane and that (b) he didn't see me. So I'm hoping he's found to be at fault.

Were you on a silver Er6-f? Saw the aftermath alright, looked a lot nastier from afar then when we got up close. Best of luck with the repairs!

EGOSHEA

Simona1986 wrote: »

Were you on a silver Er6-f? Saw the aftermath alright, looked a lot nastier from afar then when we got up close. Best of luck with the repairs!

That was me! Have to say, all the bikers heading past were sound - lots asked if I needed help.

And the insurance company called yesterday. They've decided it was his fault - he pays for my new sh*t and my premium doesn't go up. Sweet!

KamiKazi

EGOSHEA wrote: »

That was me! Have to say, all the bikers heading past were sound - lots asked if I needed help.

And the insurance company called yesterday. They've decided it was his fault - he pays for my new sh*t and my premium doesn't go up. Sweet!

Remember, helmets are a one use item, so get a nice new lid and any other gear that was damaged.

Cuddlesworth

EGOSHEA wrote: »

That was me! Have to say, all the bikers heading past were sound - lots asked if I needed help.

And the insurance company called yesterday. They've decided it was his fault - he pays for my new sh*t and my premium doesn't go up. Sweet!

I know I'm a bit late but don't forget your more then entitled to claim for anything damaged in the crash. That includes helmet and gear. Even a 10 foot scrape along the ground could weaken your jacket for the next fall. The day I get hit I'm back on the road with new gear and replacement bike and charging for taxi's everywhere until I get both.

Cuddlesworth

One minute late it seems.

EGOSHEA

Cuddlesworth wrote: »

I know I'm a bit late but don't forget your more then entitled to claim for anything damaged in the crash. That includes helmet and gear. Even a 10 foot scrape along the ground could weaken your jacket for the next fall. The day I get hit I'm back on the road with new gear and replacement bike and charging for taxi's everywhere until I get both.

Thanks kawasaki and cuddlesworth. But can I ask: can I claim for something like a new helmet and gear even if there isn't obvious damage on it? Because I kind of pulled my legs up out of the way of the taxi as I was about to hit and then kept myself clear of the ground as the bike went to ground. I basically rolled onto the ground. In other words, there's no damage I can see to either helmet or jacket. So is there any real reason to claim for them?

KamiKazi

EGOSHEA wrote: »

Thanks kawasaki and cuddlesworth. But can I ask: can I claim for something like a new helmet and gear even if there isn't obvious damage on it? Because I kind of pulled my legs up out of the way of the taxi as I was about to hit and then kept myself clear of the ground as the bike went to ground. I basically rolled onto the ground. In other words, there's no damage I can see to either helmet or jacket. So is there any real reason to claim for them?

Yes, there doesn't have to be visible damage for it to be damaged.

And kawasaki? :O

EGOSHEA

KamiKazi wrote: »

Yes, there doesn't have to be visible damage for it to be damaged.

And kawasaki? :O

Hahahaha...whoops. Thinking of my bike, I guess :rolleyes:

Cuddlesworth

As Kami says yes. You have no way of knowing the stress placed on the seams on your jacket, pants etc and how they will react to another accident. All Bike gear is recommended to be replaced by manufacturer after any incident. Especially Helmets, even if dropped from a small height. And if the assessor tries to pawn you off with second hand or devalued prices simply point out that you have no acceptable way to tell if second hand gear has also been crashed or abused. So the only option to provide gear to the same degree of safety is to have all of it replaced with new. Do some research and get the prices of all of it or equivalent models if they no longer stock it and give him the list and prices.

rameire

think this should be renamed the banter thread.

ended up in the star today, for movember.
never grown a tash before, just hate fuzz on the face, so painful to shave afterwards.
all for a good cause though.

yogidc26

rameire wrote: »

think this should be renamed the banter thread.

ended up in the star today, for movember.
never grown a tash before, just hate fuzz on the face, so painful to shave afterwards.
all for a good cause though.

Im doing the same this thing on my lip is driving me mad :mad:

P.C.

rameire wrote: »

think this should be renamed the banter thread.

ended up in the star today, for movember.
never grown a tash before, just hate fuzz on the face, so painful to shave afterwards.
all for a good cause though.

yogidc26 wrote: »

Im doing the same this thing on my lip is driving me mad :mad:

I wanted to do that, but I was a bit late this year.
Hopefully next year.

I have never underlined my nose before.

Cuddlesworth

Lol, 26 and the best I could pull out is a knacker tash. Hell no was I signing up for movember.

Dirk Gently

cantdecide wrote: »

Speaking as someone who works his b*lls off and has f*** all to show for it thanks to the economy, my advice is if you can do it and you want to do it - then do it.

God knows there are lots of things I'd have done when I had the choice to if I had any idea of where we were going.

I bags first drive...

picking up the bike tomorrow :pac:

anyone wanna bail me out with few 100 litres of home heating oil , I seem to have mis-placed my heating fund

HellsAngel

Hoping I'll win the lotto and the first thing I'm getting is a Fireblade

EGOSHEA

clown bag wrote: »

picking up the bike tomorrow :pac:

anyone wanna bail me out with few 100 litres of home heating oil , I seem to have mis-placed my heating fund

Depends. Are you a bank?

Kiddeh

EGOSHEA wrote:

Depends. Are you a bank?

Haha brilliant .... eh news.... hmmm

My brother is sorting out me his Honda Transalp 600 but it needs a bitta work... gettin the front brake clamps replaced and need to get some heat resistant paint on the exhaust then.... Also have to get a restriction kit in her which is a crying shame (Damn u RSA and your mission to keep people *cough* "Safer"!!!)

Can't remember what else needs to be done... but i'm chuffed its a lovely bike and the 1997 model which as far as bike entusiasts say is the best model because of the double brake disc introduction also i think the paint job is rather nice.... opinions???

*NOTE* not my bike but same in pretty much every way

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x378/Kiddeh/DSC05228.jpg

KamiKazi

Good stuff, is it your first bike?

Kiddeh

the first one i own ye

Alkers

Damn cold biking weather at the moment, does anyone care to hazzard a guess as to how much colder it will get? (Trying to decide how well my current gear will manage - can't remember it being too bad last year apart from the snow)
Bike is coming along well, got it back from the painters a few months ago after an off and delighted with the results. Also got new mini-indicators and a small reg. after my previous one hit the back wheel thanks to the DIY tail tidy and a suprise pot hole! Still not hapy with the front area around the headlights, want to sort that out over the xmas...

rameire

id say about -10c this month or December and down to -15c before the end of feb.
could feel the cold a bit in the feet today.

Alkers

rameire wrote: »

id say about -10c this month or December and down to -15c before the end of feb.
could feel the cold a bit in the feet today.

:eek: