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  • #6932
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    blade1 wrote: »
    You got a bike that was laid up for years all sorted.
    If you sold it in the morning you could get the price of the bike plus what you spent on it no problem.

    Looking at DD it almost certainly appears that way I agree


  • #6933
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,083 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    The QuietMan wrote: »
    Looking at DD it almost certainly appears that way I agree

    And you know your one is sorted!


  • #6934
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    blade1 wrote: »
    And you know your one is sorted!

    The ones on DD might need something or another, I have zero complaints all in. It was pure luck getting the bike


  • #6935
    enrique66_35
    Registered Users Posts: 275 ✭✭enrique66_35


    Took the bike to work for the first time today (only been on weekend/evening spins since doing IBT September last year) and despite being extremely nervous beforehand I f-ing loved it! Still too green to try filtering so creeping along with the busy early morning traffic in the dark was less fun but plenty of time for that when I get more experience.

    Just wanted to say a big thanks to the biker who was behind me coming out of Glanmire this morning who revved to let me know he was there (or maybe just coincidence) but gave me space when I slowed to deal with my fogging visor. Never realised how much spray gets on your visor even when its not raining and the road is just a bit damp:eek: I think the L vest might have helped. Even got the salute as he headed off down towards East Cork!


  • #6936
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    Just an update on my blade, it’ll need a new radiator and pipes in the short term, anything other than Fowler’s for those bits? She’s the 919cc RRX model


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  • #6937
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,083 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    The QuietMan wrote: »
    Just an update on my blade, it’ll need a new radiator and pipes in the short term, anything other than Fowler’s for those bits? She’s the 919cc RRX model
    Have no experience with these but here ya go
    There's a discount code for a further 15%as well
    https://www.motea.com/en/radiator-for-honda-cbr-900-rr-fireblade-96-99-water-cooler-engine-cooling-149345-0


  • #6938
    H_Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 1,671 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    Unavailable from cms and megazip but buying oem will be stupendous dollars
    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Replacement-Aluminium-Radiator-For-Honda-CBR-900RR-1996-1997-Fireblade-96-99/133154465659?fits=UKM_StreetName%3AFireblade&hash=item1f009fe77b:g:OnIAAOSwLq1dcc8T


  • #6939
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    Thanks blade1. I’ll buy that radiator as the market is otherwise quite expensive as H has pointed out.

    I’ve gone for these hoses

    https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.ie%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F133039133052

    Any opinions welcome


  • #6940
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    Just got my bike back, didn’t realise the workshop put Metzler tyres on it. Bike feels great but I’m not used to the riding position


  • #6941
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,083 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    The QuietMan wrote: »
    Just got my bike back, didn’t realise the workshop put Metzler tyres on it. Bike feels great but I’m not used to the riding position
    You need to sell it so.
    I'll buy it off you.
    Needs work remember, rad etc. etc.
    1k ok you? :D


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  • #6942
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    blade1 wrote: »
    10k ok you? :D

    Oh blade1 how could I refuse :pac:


  • #6943
    zubair
    Registered Users Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    That's gas, I remember dropping the bike in for new tyres before, I asked for metz but they put on duolops. Which tyres did they put on?


  • #6944
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    zubair wrote: »
    That's gas, I remember dropping the bike in for new tyres before, I asked for metz but they put on duolops. Which tyres did they put on?

    Did you demand they change them for what you asked? Metzler Sportec M3’s

    As you might recall I have Metzler Tourance on my DL and bloody hate them, the scooter is running Michelin’s and I find them good. The Metzler are cheaper than the Dunlop’s but many people say they are the king of motorcycle tyres, this from a salesman in Lee Motorcycles


  • #6945
    zubair
    Registered Users Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    Initially yes, they agreed to change them back no problem but I decided to leave them on. I didn't regret it, they were good tyres. The M3s are highly rated.


  • #6946
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    zubair wrote: »
    Initially yes, they agreed to change them back no problem but I decided to leave them on. I didn't regret it, they were good tyres. The M3s are highly rated.

    Once you have no regrets is the main thing. These tyres were fitted by a former professional motorcycle rider so I trust his choice. Even for brand new tyres they handled well in the corners on the ride home. I’ll need to get out on it again tomorrow to bed in the brakes, hit the rear brakes today and she travelled further than I wanted.


  • #6947
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,083 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    The QuietMan wrote: »
    Once you have no regrets is the main thing. These tyres were fitted by a former professional motorcycle rider so I trust his choice. Even for brand new tyres they handled well in the corners on the ride home. I’ll need to get out on it again tomorrow to bed in the brakes, hit the rear brakes today and she travelled further than I wanted.

    Just so you know, professional racers have a a couple of screws loose :pac:
    Careful with those tyres a while!!


  • #6948
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    blade1 wrote: »
    Just so you know, professional racers have a a couple of screws loose :pac:
    Careful with those tyres a while!!

    He’s still active at track days so I might be cautious :pac:

    He pointed out the marks on the frame to be corrosion, they can be polished out but it’s stressful the same guy said?


  • #6949
    zubair
    Registered Users Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    blade1 wrote: »
    Careful with those tyres a while!!

    X2


  • #6950
    in2dark
    Registered Users Posts: 330 ✭✭in2dark


    The QuietMan wrote: »
    Did you demand they change them for what you asked? Metzler Sportec M3’s

    As you might recall I have Metzler Tourance on my DL and bloody hate them, the scooter is running Michelin’s and I find them good. The Metzler are cheaper than the Dunlop’s but many people say they are the king of motorcycle tyres, this from a salesman in Lee Motorcycles

    I have the tourance on my dl650 and i love them. Why dont you like them?


  • #6951
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    in2dark wrote: »
    I have the tourance on my dl650 and i love them. Why dont you like them?

    The front tyre is fine, the rear is the problem, it tends to kick out, feels like it’s on ice in the corners


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  • #6952
    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 33,569 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    in2dark wrote: »
    I have the tourance on my dl650 and i love them. Why dont you like them?

    Jesus they're an awful tire.

    Awful.


  • #6953
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    listermint wrote: »
    Jesus they're an awful tire.

    Awful.

    :pac:


  • #6954
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    Best way to get rid of corrosion on the frame? Few minor spots, nothing serious, just me being ocd, I’ve been told I can polish it but it will break my heart. Need to sort it before it gets the acf50 treatment. Feel free to drop me a DM if you prefer


  • #6955
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,083 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    The QuietMan wrote: »
    Best way to get rid of corrosion on the frame? Few minor spots, nothing serious, just me being ocd, I’ve been told I can polish it but it will break my heart. Need to sort it before it gets the acf50 treatment. Feel free to drop me a DM if you prefer
    Any pic?


  • #6956
    ZX7R
    Registered Users Posts: 3,426 ✭✭✭ZX7R


    listermint wrote: »
    Jesus they're an awful tire.

    Awful.

    Metzler tyres in general for me are a horrible horrible Tyre just can't get feeling from them.
    Personal view only


  • #6957
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    blade1 wrote: »
    Any pic?

    Can get one in the morning if that suits? It’s more annoying than anything else. But can be sorted I was told.


  • #6958
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    ZX7R wrote: »
    Metzler tyres in general for me are a horrible horrible Tyre just can't get feeling from them.
    Personal view only

    I share your view, with the adventure tyres anyhow


  • #6959
    ZX7R
    Registered Users Posts: 3,426 ✭✭✭ZX7R


    The QuietMan wrote: »
    I share your view, with the adventure tyres anyhow

    Strange thing that,there very popular in the UK on adventure bikes probably because they are cheep.tractor tyres I call them
    When I bought my first varadero they had set on it, one week later I had a set of mitchalin polits on it.


  • #6960
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    ZX7R wrote: »
    Strange thing that,there very popular in the UK on adventure bikes probably because they are cheep.tractor tyres I call them
    When I bought my first varadero they had set on it, one week later I had a set of mitchalin polits on it.

    You’re correct in what you are saying. Tyres are like women, some good some had, some suit others don’t. I’ll be switching to Michelin’s once I get a few bob together


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  • #6961
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    @blade1

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