Motorbike test and 1st bike advice

[RMS_CLK]

Gutted I didnt get chatting to you, was a good day. Was chuffed to be able to throw the dry tyres on too
Had a few niggles myself. Sorted the false neutrals out with a big of adjusting of the gears but was off a cylinder in each corner when the rev's dipped a bit. Still good fun and know what needs done for next year!!

Yeah had a wee look for ya, but got a look round your bike, it looks like a great tool!! I need to get something for next year with suspension and slick tyres, hopefully a pre-inj race bike.
Any idea whats causing yours to miss? Has it been tuned?

 

[Souleh]

Its completely standard but its 06 and its done 2200 miles from new, 100 of which since 09.. lol.

Apparently the sparks havent been changed recently and alot of folk on owners forums said they fixed it with just the sparks - heres hoping!!

My suspension preload was far too high but couldnt find anyone with a spare c-spanner to drop it down sadly but all in all quite happy. Will be much happier with a damper. I had to climb up the bike to keep the front end down lol

Going for my race license for sure but dont know about running the 636, some folk saying its allowed for clubmans aslong as youre not winning LOL. Ill need to ask.

Also tempted to get an SV or ER for the standard twin class?? Could be cheap racing..

 

[RMS_CLK]

lol, no c spanner?? Hammer and Screwdriver!! Sorted!!

Hmm I looked at the twins, lots of people saying they are great racing, but they just wouldnt have the same thrills, especially not in standard form anyway.
Yeah ill prob get the licence next year too, but need to find out the regs for doing it on a road bike.

 

[Souleh]

They'd be pretty evenly spec'd so would put the fighting into the riders hands rather than the wallet I reckon..?

Dunno need to find out more myself. Someone invited me along to the belfast and district race club so hopefully get down there and see what the craic is. You thinking of racing the r6?

 

[RMS_CLK]

No, but ive been told I can do my licence on it. Might need to lockwire a couple of things or something, not sure of the regs.
Though it really is a great machine on track, ill prob look out for a pre-inj race bike of the same model. Something that already has all the bits. Seen a few on gumtree, 2k would buy one.

like this - http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/yamaha-r6-racetrack-bike-including-all-spares/90050731

 

[Souleh]

Nice, hopefully see you in feb then for race license

 

[DaddyCC]

Not race wars?!

Suppose it'll take more than that crotch rocket...

 

[gcon45]

After sitting on a bike for the first time in July, an Autumn spent buzzing back and forward to Ballymena in the wind and rain for lessons has paid off.

Passed my third and final test this morning.

It's a pity that the bike season is over but at least I have it in the bag before the CBT comes in early next year.

The 600RR is growling at me in the garage!

 

[DaddyCC]

Good lad well done

Still doesnt stop being able to go out on the bike on lovely cool nights like today tho

 

[mikey]

Well done mate! Have to get an RMS rideout organised come spring for the craic! If you do take her out take her easy cause the roads are greasy Nothing like the rear spinning up at 70 to get the heart racing lol

 

[Souleh]

I need a new road bike... hrr!!

 

[DaddyCC]

I need a new road bike... hrr!!

So you can set the road alight with your amazingness this time?!

 

[gcon45]

Cheers lads!

 

[Souleh]

Ouch :-[

Still waiting for the fireball video to surface

 

[therock]

...fireball?

 

[Souleh]

I gone did a boo boo.

Apparently it was the electrics but ill never know.. Shame too, great wee bike.

Boots are still black and have scorch marks on my helmet, would love to see the video. Apparently it was well above me when it went boom. Felt a little toasty

 

[therock]

**** your pants kind of moment then?
Scary stuff dude...I know of one for sale

 

[Souleh]

Just watching money burn away!

You could donate it to PA-Racing

 

[DaddyCC]

Is there actual pics then lol?! Heard about the incident but not what actually happened. Bad craic to relaise that doing those sort of speeds and flames around ye

Watching money burn away? You not covered for track or those sorts or problems or what happened?!

 

[bob]

Silly question for this thread maybe given that you're all bike nuts, but has anyone ridden a bike and not actually liked or enjoyed it?

 

[chris_b]

Dont do it Bob

 

[dross432]

maybe motorbikes should have their own section on rms lol
as for riden any bike ive not enjoyed only my honda hornet when its in a huff and doesnt want to work right for me lol, fecking thing.... but then thats what happens when you cross bread 2 wiring looms into 1 lol. other than when it doesnt work its a great bike especially with front and rear suspension set up, could do with a new set of hoops though abit sketchy on the 10 year old bridgestones lol

 

[IL]

I still want one, but my heart and cash still is being pumped into 4 wheels.. when i have the excess cash and im moved out of home ill certainly be on 2wheels then.

 

[Souleh]

I still want one, but my heart and cash still is being pumped into 4 wheels.. when i have the excess cash and im moved out of home ill certainly be on 2wheels then.

Could only recommend it if you like your fast motors, track days are more or less open race sessions compared to the car ones, its great craic and a hell of a lot cheaper to run than the cars, not least quicker out of the box.

Its not as easy to jump straight on a bike but therein lies part of the joy of riding - mastering a difficult sport.

Cant wait til the first trackday in march if I dont get to spain in feb

 

[DaddyCC]

Silly question for this thread maybe given that you're all bike nuts, but has anyone ridden a bike and not actually liked or enjoyed it?

Stood back for 10 years after being scared on one, but now i wish id done it sooner, great craic and only way i get to enjoy being out and about these days. Just need the weather to **** up for a few days this weekend to get out a run