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What you getting your bike for Christmas???

  • 16-12-2013 9:35am
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,461 ✭✭✭✭


    Seen this on another site taught it would be good to stick it up here.....anyone getting anything "NICE" for there 2 wheeled baby for xmas.

    I am getting a set of HID's fitted by the chap I bought the bike off, doing me a very good deal on them. Need something coming into the dark dark 4pm evenings.

    Anyone else?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,650 ✭✭✭✭minidazzler


    New chain and Sprox tomorrow morning along with steering head bearings and then soon enough Osram nightbreakers should be arriving :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,154 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    New cans, can't hear the twin thumping with standard ones.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 328 ✭✭Hornswoggle


    New oil, a filter and a good wash!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,348 ✭✭✭KTRIC


    Mines getting returned to the f*cking dealer !! :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,012 ✭✭✭serious3


    KTRIC wrote: »
    Mines getting returned to the f*cking dealer !! :pac:

    :eek:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,012 ✭✭✭serious3


    two new front discs, pads and a shim job......


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 792 ✭✭✭blu3r0ri0n


    Nothing, need to save for a repair and respray of the fairings due to the damage done when the bike was knocked over by scumbags! Damage is minimal but its going to cost me at least 250.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,118 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    Mines getting new tyres, service, clean and stuck up on donedeal in the new year
    Del2005 wrote: »
    New cans, can't hear the twin thumping with standard ones.
    What are you driving?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,154 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    Cienciano wrote: »


    What are you driving?

    KTM 990 SMT


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,709 ✭✭✭goodlad


    I just got mine serviced.
    Sure that will do! Its a rare treat for my sv, lol


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,545 ✭✭✭Green_Martian


    Wonda-Boy wrote: »
    Seen this on another site taught it would be good to stick it up here.....anyone getting anything "NICE" for there 2 wheeled baby for xmas.

    I am getting a set of HID's fitted by the chap I bought the bike off, doing me a very good deal on them. Need something coming into the dark dark 4pm evenings.

    Anyone else?

    nothing like a decent set of HID's, great investment if you ask me


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,461 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Jaysus lads, seems like most of you are treating the bike to a "SERIVCE" for xmas.....LMFAO.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,709 ✭✭✭goodlad


    Wonda-Boy wrote: »
    Jaysus lads, seems like most of you are treating the bike to a "SERIVCE" for xmas.....LMFAO.

    Well i got the calipers cleaned too and a new seal on my clutch fluid.
    Sure thats a present! :p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,118 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    Del2005 wrote: »
    KTM 990 SMT
    Nice. Just the end cans and not the full system? What price are you looking at to replace them


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,431 ✭✭✭Blondie919


    I gave mine an early xmas present last month of heated grips. Some time in the new year I'll give it a present of a new front tyre.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,364 ✭✭✭✭cantdecide


    I've done so much for my bike this year I'm bloody well expecting it to sort me out :/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,264 ✭✭✭BlackWizard


    I'm getting mine serviced this week. I usually do it all myself but I'm treating the bike to some tlc from a garage.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭p_mac


    Last month had to replace front pads, get a new shock :O was time for a front tyre also... be lucky if it gets an oil change for Xmas!

    Going well for an 11 year old Deauville with 74k on the clock though! Touch wood!

    Lads with the dark evenings i'd love to beef up the lights, was thinking of HID's... had em on a car years ago but don't know much about the bike ones. just saw em mentioned there... any advice??? possible Xmas pressie for dulville... :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,364 ✭✭✭✭cantdecide


    p_mac wrote: »
    Lads with the dark evenings i'd love to beef up the lights, was thinking of HID's... had em on a car years ago but don't know much about the bike ones. just saw em mentioned there... any advice??? possible Xmas pressie for dulville... :)

    Do it. It's been a few years since I've bought any so I don't which are the best kits at the moment but I can assure you that you won't regret it. Loads of room to fit it on a dullville. Turn night into day and make you much more visible on the lazy sunny days when you get people going half to sleep on the roads.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,909 ✭✭✭prunudo


    I might build her a nice new covered in area if I can get the materials before the suppliers close up for the holidays. But bar that it will be just getting a good clean.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,396 ✭✭✭✭Timmaay


    Mines finally getting a good hard riding ha, 1st time back out on a track in about 18months!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,508 ✭✭✭batman_oh


    VRT'd the KTM and got a GoPro HD Hero 3+ Silver edition. Doing a lot of work on the house so that's the lot for now. Will need new tyres for both and a valve clearance check done on the KTM when I have money again!

    Thankfully there's feck all left to modify :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,545 ✭✭✭Green_Martian


    Have just fitted these refurbed calipers :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,461 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Have just fitted these refurbed calipers :D

    See you this Sunday for a spin and some brekkie so! ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,749 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    KTRIC wrote: »
    Mines getting returned to the f*cking dealer !! :pac:

    ...was in There on Saturday............didn't see your new one though - plenty of 'sold' marked on a few Multistrada's and Bonnevilles though.

    Bloody Diavel looks the dogs - did you ever try that btw ?

    Back on topic: did a wish list for my bike and sent it off for quote......... came to €2700 !! :eek: time to get out the editing pen.........:cool:

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,464 ✭✭✭RosieJoe


    What am I getting my bike? Sweet fúck all! It's an inanimate object FFS


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,461 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    RosieJoe wrote: »
    What am I getting my bike? Sweet fúck all! It's an inanimate object FFS

    Bah humbug.....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,650 ✭✭✭✭minidazzler


    RosieJoe wrote: »
    What am I getting my bike? Sweet fúck all! It's an inanimate object FFS

    You're an inanimate object. :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,909 ✭✭✭prunudo


    RosieJoe wrote: »
    What am I getting my bike? Sweet fúck all! It's an inanimate object FFS

    Ah now Rosie, you have to treat them well otherwise they can turn sour.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,348 ✭✭✭KTRIC


    galwaytt wrote: »
    ...was in There on Saturday............didn't see your new one though - plenty of 'sold' marked on a few Multistrada's and Bonnevilles though.

    Bloody Diavel looks the dogs - did you ever try that btw ?

    Back on topic: did a wish list for my bike and sent it off for quote......... came to €2700 !! :eek: time to get out the editing pen.........:cool:

    Mines tucked away in the workshop away from gremlins and meddling hands :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,709 ✭✭✭goodlad


    I got mine back today from a service. He tightened up what needed to be tightend an greased up anything that needed it. Sorted out the sticky calipers too and a few other bits. Sure the bike its driving much nicer now. Its deffo like a christmas present! :D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 16,705 ✭✭✭✭Tigger


    My Da gave me a ktm 950 sm for Christmas
    He bought it new in 08 but he's 73 so he reckons he should ride something a bit less licence loosing cos they take you license at 73 if you are hooning too much
    I'm happy and sad at the same time.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,431 ✭✭✭Blondie919


    Tigger wrote: »
    My Da gave me a ktm 950 sm for Christmas
    He bought it new in 08 but he's 73 so he reckons he should ride something a bit less licence loosing cos they take you license at 73 if you are hooning too much
    I'm happy and sad at the same time.

    Nice xmas present!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 16,705 ✭✭✭✭Tigger


    Blondie919 wrote: »
    Nice xmas present!

    Yeah but sad that the aul fella isn't up
    To the ktm any more


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,425 ✭✭✭MonstaMash


    Tigger wrote: »
    Yeah but sad that the aul fella isn't up
    To the ktm any more
    Lots of second hand Triumphs out there for the discerning elder gentleman, or maybe a Royal Enfield...


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,364 ✭✭✭✭cantdecide


    MonstaMash wrote: »
    Lots of second hand Triumphs out there for the discerning elder gentleman, or maybe a Royal Enfield...

    I love these. Rode one over the Himalayas last year. I''m hoping to pick up a project Bullet in the near future.

    @Tigger, what about a RE Continental GT? He must be reasonably limber if he was riding that SM around!! Reminds me of a chap in his eighties that still competes in MX down my way!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,749 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    cantdecide wrote: »
    I love these. Rode one over the Himalayas last year. I''m hoping to pick up a project Bullet in the near future.
    !

    ...there was one for sale in Galway a while ago. Not sure if it sold or not.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,650 ✭✭✭✭minidazzler


    Got my Chain, Sprockets and Steering Head bearings done today. The diffence in steering is so huge! I didn't think it would be that big a thing! FCUK They had it done under the time they quoted too and told me, so I didn't get charged for an extra hour :)


    Incidentally, thanks cantdecide for the offer of the chain breaker, just had Lee do it since I was getting work done anyway :) Didn't particularly want to be out in the cold :D

    Still waiting on my nightbreakers, but they shouldn't be too long, then the last big job is sorting out my Speedo, but that's a bigger job than any because I'm not particularly sure what's wrong :pac:

    Tis the season to be Jolly for me :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 317 ✭✭Robbknoll


    My el bandido is getting my buns! Haven't been home in 4 months so im going to ride the shi...life out of it for christmas! :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,364 ✭✭✭✭cantdecide


    Got my Chain, Sprockets and Steering Head bearings done today. The diffence in steering is so huge! I didn't think it would be that big a thing! FCUK

    :cool:
    Incidentally, thanks cantdecide for the offer of the chain breaker, just had Lee do it since I was getting work done anyway :) Didn't particularly want to be out in the cold

    No bodders bud.

    It definitely wouldn't have been been down on your knees in the freezing cold today! Ride safe man.
    galwaytt wrote: »
    ...there was one for sale in Galway a while ago. Not sure if it sold or not.

    Oh they don't go on DD without me finding them pretty quickly :pac: I'd like to get one next year but I have a job hunt followed by a house hunt before I can even think about taking the plunge. They're fantastic value for what you get IMO so I know once the cash is there, I won't think too much about whether to strike or not.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 218 ✭✭Dai John


    I would like to give my bike a new owner for xmas.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,364 ✭✭✭✭cantdecide


    Dai John wrote: »
    I would like to give my bike a new owner for xmas.

    I'll take it.

    You mean free, right?!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 218 ✭✭Dai John


    No


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,461 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Robbknoll wrote: »
    My el bandido is getting my buns! Haven't been home in 4 months so im going to ride the shi...life out of it for christmas! :D

    With no Helmet or Gloves!!!!!

    :pac::pac::pac::pac::pac:

    GOWAN YA GOOD TANG!!!!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 16,705 ✭✭✭✭Tigger


    cantdecide wrote: »
    I love these. Rode one over the Himalayas last year. I''m hoping to pick up a project Bullet in the near future.

    @Tigger, what about a RE Continental GT? He must be reasonably limber if he was riding that SM around!! Reminds me of a chap in his eighties that still competes in MX down my way!!

    No he's got a v-strom
    Same idea but a lot tamer


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,720 ✭✭✭Sir Arthur Daley


    I got given a honda 50 last year as a present and i am seriously thinking of getting a gallon of petrol and a box of maguire and patterson and burning it new years eve, piece of crap so it is, if i kissed its arse it wont start when i want it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,464 ✭✭✭RosieJoe


    WikiHow wrote: »
    I got given a honda 50 last year as a present and i am seriously thinking of getting a gallon of petrol and a box of maguire and patterson and burning it new years eve, piece of crap so it is, if i kissed its arse it wont start when i want it.

    Well, I'll take it off your hands for free if it annoys you that much


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,425 ✭✭✭MonstaMash


    WikiHow wrote: »
    I got given a honda 50 last year as a present and i am seriously thinking of getting a gallon of petrol and a box of maguire and patterson and burning it new years eve, piece of crap so it is, if i kissed its arse it wont start when i want it.
    Honda 50's & 90's are going for funny money these days...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,393 ✭✭✭ZX7R


    Got my bike sprayed in september,got a set of mushrooms put on last week .put heated grips on her did a service and changed the head stock bearings not an easy job going to do.going to put a set of heavy duty clutch plats in over the christmas,most of this year has been like christmas for the bike:D
    got myself a frank thomas jacket and rstgloves for x-mass


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