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    #3992
    H_Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 1,679 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    rustynutz wrote: »
    Undoubtedly the Hypermotard, on paper it doesn't sound too exciting, 90hp out of a 1100cc engine, but it has so much torque you don't need to be going over a million mph to have fun like u do on the 1098, it's also very light so that adds to the fun. I bought the 1098 6 years ago ( I never usually hold onto a bike for longer than a year) and I haven't been able to part with it since, it brings a smile to my face every time I open the garage door, and is also great fun when you are in the mood for it
    I'm considering selling blackbird for something along those lines as fun below 90 mph is where its at these days imo. I also like the idea of being able to whip out plugs and service the thing without drama. The 1098 is a weapon but I had both sets of keys I'd make a beeline also to the hyoermotard.
    Have you done much to her, changed the belts etc?


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    #3993
    H_Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 1,679 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    blade1 wrote: »
    I pity the engines in U.S. running on the petrol there.
    Suppose it's only a matter of time before we have it here.
    Apparently triumph 1050's initially had lots of conrods going to **** over there.
    Yeah I'd say it won't be long before we're up to e10 (we're e5 now yeh?) Viton seals galore in me carbs. Even heard of viton tipped float needle valves available these days!
    I'm a bit racist against triumph tbh, just don't trust the engines:o


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    #3994
    rustynutz
    Registered Users Posts: 788 ✭✭✭rustynutz


    H_Lime wrote: »
    I'm considering selling blackbird for something along those lines as fun below 90 mph is where its at these days imo. I also like the idea of being able to whip out plugs and service the thing without drama. The 1098 is a weapon but I had both sets of keys I'd make a beeline also to the hyoermotard.
    Have you done much to her, changed the belts etc?

    I bought the 1098s in need of a bit of TLC in 2014, I changed the belts then, along with fluids etc. It's sitting in the corner of the garage at the moment with a box with new belts sitting on top of it, I just haven't gotten around to putting them in. I've only just bought the Hypermotard, I had a KTM 950 SMR before that, and while the KTM should be a better bike on paper, more power, liquid cooled engine etc. I much prefer the Hypermotard, the engine is an old 2 valve per cylinder, air cooled unit but it pulls nicer low down, and sounds amazing.

    I'm on bikes for the past 25 years and like most from that era I always had sports bikes, or sports tourers, but I'm finding my oul body doesnt like getting folded up onto a sportsbike anymore, but at the same time I find non sportsbikes dont have the sharp handling I like, the likes of the Hypermotard or SMR are a good compromise between comfort and performance I think


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    #3995
    arybvtcw0eolkf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24,878 ✭✭✭✭arybvtcw0eolkf


    LollipopJimmy wrote: »
    Stop, the amount of guys tuning in car parks and then using the road to measure power 'does it feel faster bud?', it madness.

    While tuning is an art the consequences of errors can be detrimental


    Back in the day when we were tunning RD's and DT's in mates gardens, thinking the bikes were sweet as a nut just before holing another piston.

    I think Mountjoy Motorcycles must have had a stock of piston kits just for us


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    #3996
    IrishGrimReaper
    Registered Users Posts: 1,025 ✭✭✭IrishGrimReaper


    Haven't been out in a few weeks.

    I went to town on the headers using Harpic and they look almost as shiny when I picked up the bike in Hollyhead.

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    #3997
    enrique66_35
    Registered Users Posts: 276 ✭✭enrique66_35


    Looking well Grim. I need to do the same on mine but the smell of bleach makes me retch....


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    #3998
    Bandit_600
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭Bandit_600


    My headers/manifold are painted black what should I use to get the paint off to then clean with harpic and polish ?


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    #3999
    Cork Trucker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,553 ✭✭✭Cork Trucker


    Bandit_600 wrote: »
    My headers/manifold are painted black what should I use to get the paint off to then clean with harpic and polish ?

    Paint stripper to remove the paint but be very very careful it doesn’t get onto other panels.


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    #4000
    Bandit_600
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭Bandit_600


    cheers man! prob be best of removing the headers to be safe, lil project for the weekend haha


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    #4001
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,138 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    Bandit_600 wrote: »
    cheers man! prob be best of removing the headers to be safe, lil project for the weekend haha

    I'd be worried about what the paint is possibly hiding.


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    #4002
    Bandit_600
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭Bandit_600


    my same thought so left it haha well that and being lazy im sure the paints there for a reason...


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    #4003
    H_Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 1,679 ✭✭✭H_Lime


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    Quick 50ks after work, a big and a big tree (giant sequoia). Galtee Valley from the Vee above Clogheen. Bike eats these roads up lovely.


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    #4004
    arybvtcw0eolkf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24,878 ✭✭✭✭arybvtcw0eolkf


    I'm not putting up a photo right after THAT beauty!.. I'll wait :p

    Beautiful bike H.


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    #4005
    H_Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 1,679 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    Sylvia Shapely Mulberry wrote: »
    I'm not putting up a photo right after THAT beauty!.. I'll wait :p

    Beautiful bike H.
    Glad you dig it Mak, it's a groovy old yoke to ride and with a few select mods goes n stops like a modern bike. Just gotta ride my other one now lol.


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    #4006
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    Short spin out earlier taking in Kinsale & Blackrock Castle

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    #4007
    H_Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 1,679 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    The QuietMan wrote: »
    Short spin out earlier taking in Kinsale & Blackrock Castle

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    Lookin sweet as QM, how's she going/stopping for ya?


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    #4008
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    Last trip now for a few days at least.

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    #4009
    The QuietMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 627 ✭✭✭The QuietMan


    H_Lime wrote: »
    Lookin sweet as QM, how's she going/stopping for ya?

    Thanks H

    She’s running like a watch thankfully. Just the cosmetic imperfections now to rectify,


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    #4010
    H_Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 1,679 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    Second pic be the road leading to roches point, love that spot.
    Glad the blades running well, enjoy er.


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    #4011
    goblin59
    Registered Users Posts: 2,236 ✭✭✭goblin59


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    My F650gs twin,
    on the L plates at the moment, imported this over from the UK and kitting it out for a cross europe trip once this virus f*cks off.


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    #4012
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,138 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    13 years old and still beautiful :)
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    #4013
    davidglanza
    Registered Users Posts: 251 ✭✭davidglanza


    Love them zzr1400 been looking at them a bit lately.
    What are they like


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    #4014
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,138 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    davidglanza wrote: »
    Love them zzr1400 been looking at them a bit lately.
    What are they like
    Fast, comfortable and really well planted.
    Takes anything you throw at it at it's ease.
    Easy to ride and can be thrown around a bit more than it looks like it can.
    I removed the secondary butterflies from the throttle bodies and fitted a power commander to unleash the power all the way through the revs.
    Shame not to.


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    #4015
    zubair
    Registered Users Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    Not mine, one of the lads. Probably the only private one on the road in Ireland right now. What a beaut.


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    #4016
    zubair
    Registered Users Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    Not mine, one of the lads. Probably the only private one on the road in Ireland right now. What a beaut.


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    #4017
    blade1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,138 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    ^^^^^^^^^^^
    3rd time lucky zub??


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    #4018
    zubair
    Registered Users Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    Not mine, one of the lads. Probably the only private one on the road in Ireland right now. What a beaut.

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    #4019
    MojoMaker
    Registered Users Posts: 4,565 ✭✭✭MojoMaker


    That XR looks a little dainty, and not worthy of the lump under it.

    Can't see it shifting in good numbers in this country.


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    #4020
    H_Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 1,679 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    MojoMaker wrote: »
    That XR looks a little dainty, and not worthy of the lump under it.

    Can't see it shifting in good numbers in this country.

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    #4021
    H_Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 1,679 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    blade1 wrote: »
    Fast, comfortable and really well planted.
    Takes anything you throw at it at it's ease.
    Easy to ride and can be thrown around a bit more than it looks like it can.
    I removed the secondary butterflies from the throttle bodies and fitted a power commander to unleash the power all the way through the revs.
    Shame not to.

    Yrs back when I cared enough to buy bikes mags pb had Dale lomas on one in cannonball run. They did the same and the before and after dyno graphs showed just how unleashed it was. Have you had er mapped Blade?


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