The "Today I did something to my bike" thread

BlackWizard · 15-02-2013 7:32pm

Did you get a good price on the PR2? Would they be getting cheaper now that PR3 are coming out?

nerrad1983 · 15-02-2013 7:39pm

leppla wrote: »

But all the advertisement shows a green card for the learner permit and a pink card for the full licence.

So therefore they cant make it the one licence, just the the old system!
Or am I missing something.

No as i said Brian its just a cross reference to make sure you have no endorsements on either licence before they issue the new card type

Your missing nothing at all mate:)

blu3r0ri0n · 15-02-2013 8:23pm

BlackWizard wrote: »

Did you get a good price on the PR2? Would they be getting cheaper now that PR3 are coming

paid cost price as i have been dealing with them for years and have sent business their way many times.

I don't know if they would come down in price pr3's are a bit more expensive anyway

Wonda-Boy · 15-02-2013 10:00pm

Well lets see if you can beat the all time record (in klms) from a PR2....current record is 21,500 klms from a rear tyre

Mr Sheen! · 15-02-2013 10:43pm

nerrad1983 wrote: »

No as i said Brian its just a cross reference to make sure you have no endorsements on either licence before they issue the new card type

Your missing nothing at all mate:)

just got confuses when good lad said that the car and bike will be on the one licence as that's not possible if one is only a permit.
Looks like we will just have to play along with there system of posting it back to them.

Cowboys ted. Their a bunch of cowboys!!!

Wonda-Boy · 15-02-2013 10:53pm

Glad to fook I have my "Pinkie" all this messing around ffs.....~OLD SKOOL~ all the way!

KamiKazi · 15-02-2013 11:18pm

Roads are supposed to be dry this weekend so I'll pop the wheels off and bring 'em off to get a fresh set of Supercorsas fitted and go for a blast on Sunday

Hotblack Desiato · 16-02-2013 10:15pm

Put a new chain and sprocket set on

Wasn't sure if I'd riveted it enough and kept going back for a little bit more, ended up cracking one of the rivet heads

have spare soft links on order so will try again next weekend!

KamiKazi · 17-02-2013 9:35pm

Upgraded the rear stoppers and went for a blast - and yes I know she's manky!!

batman_oh · 18-02-2013 12:24pm

KamiKazi wrote: »

Upgraded the rear stoppers and went for a blast - and yes I know she's manky!!

Some impressive dirt, good to get a run though!
The near side of the tyre looks like its tearing up there (groove cut out of it). I'd say a bit of suspension tweaking would sort that. Although if you are racing I assume you'll be changing the Supercorsas altogether?

KamiKazi · 18-02-2013 12:34pm

batman_oh wrote: »

Some impressive dirt, good to get a run though!
The near side of the tyre looks like its tearing up there (groove cut out of it). I'd say a bit of suspension tweaking would sort that. Although if you are racing I assume you'll be changing the Supercorsas altogether?

I'll be racing on a well sorted R6 instead of the blade as originally planned, so should be fine. Don't know if I'll be keeping the blade as the occasional toy or selling her.

batman_oh · 18-02-2013 1:00pm

KamiKazi wrote: »

I'll be racing on a well sorted R6 instead of the blade as originally planned, so should be fine. Don't know if I'll be keeping the blade as the occasional toy or selling her.

Nice one. You can't beat a good 600 for caning around most tracks!

KamiKazi · 18-02-2013 1:03pm

batman_oh wrote: »

Nice one. You can't beat a good 600 for caning around most tracks!

Yea should be good craic!

BlackWizard · 21-02-2013 8:59pm

Just brought my new (1999) Yamaha Fazer 600 for a drive this evening. I spent the last two weeks on a Honda Deauville. I will definitely miss the comfort and storage of the Deauville.

It drives completely different to my old Fazer. Steering is tighter and the throttle response is more servere. I got it up to 7k rpm. I'm still a bit nervous after my last accident and being used to the power of the Deauville has my heart beating when using the revs.

blu3r0ri0n · 21-02-2013 9:16pm

BlackWizard wrote: »

Just brought my new (1999) Yamaha Fazer 600 for a drive this evening. I spent the last two weeks on a Honda Deauville. I will definitely miss the comfort and storage of the Deauville.

It drives completely different to my old Fazer. Steering is tighter and the throttle response is more servere. I got it up to 7k rpm. I'm still a bit nervous after my last accident and being used to the power of the Deauville has my heart beating when using the revs.

Best of luck with it dude! You'll get use to it don't worry. If you ever come out for a sunday spin with us you can have ago on my 05 fz6, some difference on the models from 2004 upwards, they loved to be revved and if you keep within the powerband at twistiest its some craic!

Hotblack Desiato · 22-02-2013 12:23am

KamiKazi wrote: »

Upgraded the rear stoppers and went for a blast - and yes I know she's manky!!

What is the green tube?

batman_oh · 22-02-2013 12:59am

ninja900 wrote: »

What is the green tube?

Hrc rear brake reservoir or a variation of it

Hotblack Desiato · 22-02-2013 10:08pm

Today I didn't do something to my bike, but I did something to me

My calf had been sore for the last week or so, today I was out getting a sandwich at lunchtime and it went pop :eek:

Can barely walk on it and I read that it'll take a few weeks to heal up properly. I had to ride the bike home from work, which was no problem as it turned out, apart from having to get on and off the bike very carefully. Getting the leathers on was really tricky!

thecivvie · 22-02-2013 10:58pm

Bought some blue LED lights for the cockpit, and new bulbs for the clocks and fitted them and scarily washed the Deauville

nerrad1983 · 27-02-2013 3:37pm

Today i brought my bike and got it vrt'd

Another step closer to having it on the road

Mr Sheen! · 27-02-2013 4:55pm

nerrad1983 wrote: »

Today i brought my bike and got it vrt'd

Another step closer to having it on the road

Happy Days

batman_oh · 27-02-2013 5:16pm

nerrad1983 wrote: »

Today i brought my bike and got it vrt'd

Another step closer to having it on the road

Did they ask for much? I have to VRT the SMR soon - brought it in on Sunday

nerrad1983 · 27-02-2013 5:50pm

batman_oh wrote: »

Did they ask for much? I have to VRT the SMR soon - brought it in on Sunday

Total cost was €285 to get it vrt'd

Wasnt to bad in my eyes

Make sure your bike has more than 6000kms on it because the class it as a new vehicle if lower and you will get charged vat aswell mate

batman_oh · 27-02-2013 6:22pm

nerrad1983 wrote: »

Total cost was €285 to get it vrt'd

Wasnt to bad in my eyes

Make sure your bike has more than 6000kms on it because the class it as a new vehicle if lower and you will get charged vat aswell mate

Much crap in the way of paperwork? The bike has just over 9200 miles (added 350 coming across the UK) and is a 2010 (even though the previous owner told me he bought it in 09) so the VRt is 810 quid :mad:

nerrad1983 · 27-02-2013 6:39pm

You need to print this off and have it all ready for them when you arrive

http://www.ncts.ie/pdf/VRTFormFinal%20Version.pdf

Also need the receipt stating the date you bought the bike

A letter with your name and address on it (Bill or Bank Statement)

Your PPS number ( P60 form or Social Services Card)

Your Driving licence

All they will do is look at the milage on the bike, make sure the chassis numbers match up

I was in and out in 10mins that was in Arklow Co Wicklow

Wonda-Boy · 27-02-2013 6:56pm

Cant wait to see it in the flesh....just keep leppla away from it the HOOLIGAN!!!!

Mr Sheen! · 27-02-2013 8:12pm

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Cant wait to see it in the flesh....just keep leppla away from it the HOOLIGAN!!!!

Hhhoooooooolllaaaggaaaaaaann

Tomohawk · 27-02-2013 11:59pm

Bought a 05 LML vespa px125 2 weeks ago. Today the new parts arrived, I put a new low profile sports saddle on the bike, new metal stand feet to replace the plastic ones, a new front suspension unit (bit of a bitch to fit) and a halogen upgrade to the headlight. Tomorrow I will solder the headlight wiring in and take it for a spin...

arybvtcw0eolkf · 28-02-2013 1:32am

Tomohawk wrote: »

Bought a 05 LML vespa px125 2 weeks ago. Today the new parts arrived, I put a new low profile sports saddle on the bike, new metal stand feet to replace the plastic ones, a new front suspension unit (bit of a bitch to fit) and a halogen upgrade to the headlight. Tomorrow I will solder the headlight wiring in and take it for a spin...

I miss my Vespa

Wonda-Boy · 28-02-2013 9:50am

Tomohawk wrote: »

Bought a 05 LML vespa px125 2 weeks ago. Today the new parts arrived, I put a new low profile sports saddle on the bike, new metal stand feet to replace the plastic ones, a new front suspension unit (bit of a bitch to fit) and a halogen upgrade to the headlight. Tomorrow I will solder the headlight wiring in and take it for a spin...

Any pics lad?

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