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by Kwacky
08 Nov 2016, 11:52
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: 2017 Honda Fireblade ?
Replies: 144
Views: 20826

Re: 2017 Honda Fireblade ?

There was no way Honda were going to mess around with this, you knew they would up the bar with the Fireblade.

I like the looks of that paintscheme as well
by Kwacky
08 Nov 2016, 11:37
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: 2017 Honda Fireblade ?
Replies: 144
Views: 20826

Re: 2017 Honda Fireblade ?

... level ever for the Fireblade thanks to a 15kg weight reduction and 10.7bhp power boost. It’s also equipped with a plethora of electronics that were so obviously missing from previous Blades. Central to the system is the 5-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), which measures exactly what the ...
by kiwikrasher
07 Nov 2016, 23:39
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: One in the bum, no harm done?
Replies: 10
Views: 576

Re: One in the bum, no harm done?

The way the laws are here in Aussie the home owner is likely to get charged for unlawful use of a weapon. There was a case a few years back were a home invader was attacked by the owners dog and the court ordered the dog be put down. I reckon if you are invading someone's private residence all ...
by Rossgo
07 Nov 2016, 16:28
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What do you want to vent about today?
Replies: 4343
Views: 507229

Re: What do you want to vent about today?

... I get what you're saying though !! I see where you are coming from fella. That's a real shame they are doing that to you. I remember how happy you were with the job offer.
by Rossgo
07 Nov 2016, 15:36
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What do you want to vent about today?
Replies: 4343
Views: 507229

Re: What do you want to vent about today?

... the testing I'd been doing and strongly urged them to get the change made ASAP. Mid week when I'd gotten back it came up in the meeting that they were going to implement it the following week. 3 weeks to make one change that would have taken 1 person 1 hour to make!!! I'm fed up and want to leave ...
by Cav
07 Nov 2016, 13:00
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: What do you want to vent about today?
Replies: 4343
Views: 507229

Re: What do you want to vent about today?

... the testing I'd been doing and strongly urged them to get the change made ASAP. Mid week when I'd gotten back it came up in the meeting that they were going to implement it the following week. 3 weeks to make one change that would have taken 1 person 1 hour to make!!! I'm fed up and want to leave ...
by duke63
06 Nov 2016, 21:57
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Ducati Superleggera Mk 2 - 215bhp
Replies: 55
Views: 2753

Re: Ducati Superleggera Mk 2 - 215bhp

They are made for power and torque rather than looks, i believe. The bike also comes with the standard exhausts as well.

JHP were telling me yesterday they have sold 4 already and likely an additional 2 more.
by Kwacky
04 Nov 2016, 21:03
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: What did you do to your bike today ??
Replies: 11965
Views: 1755900

Re: What did you do to your bike today ??

The roads were relatively quiet so I didn';t spare the horses. That bike still makes me smile when I'm getting a move on.
by D41
03 Nov 2016, 17:48
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Bargain Puma vented race boots.
Replies: 19
Views: 1337

Re: Bargain Puma vented race boots.

I believe so....at least, that certainly rings a bell. Puma were jumping in at the deep end, and wanted a top-notch product from the get-go....& so on.

Plus they're very comfy.
by DaytonAndy
03 Nov 2016, 14:46
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Bargain Puma vented race boots.
Replies: 19
Views: 1337

Re: Bargain Puma vented race boots.

There was a post a long time ago on 675.cc from an ambulance worker who listed the most important features in a motorbike boot and why. The puma and Alpinestars supertech R were the two he recommended.
by kiwikrasher
03 Nov 2016, 02:57
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: What did you do to your bike today ??
Replies: 11965
Views: 1755900

Re: What did you do to your bike today ??

... post SCU change and it feels firm but plush. Hard to describe. Over all it felt firmer, but not jarring. Yet over crap sections of road the bumps were not highlighted as you'd expect with firm settings but where absorbed with ease. Very confidence inspiring and made me want to go harder. The biggest ...
by DaytonAndy
02 Nov 2016, 18:28
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Bargain Puma vented race boots.
Replies: 19
Views: 1337

Re: Bargain Puma vented race boots.

Is there a new boot out soon or something? They were the same price in demon tweeks not so long back.
by rocket
01 Nov 2016, 18:20
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Bargain Puma vented race boots.
Replies: 19
Views: 1337

Re: Bargain Puma vented race boots.

I was going to wait till the nec to get some new boots but I thought they were too good to pass up so ordered a pair see what they are like when they get here

Cheers duke
by Kwacky
01 Nov 2016, 11:17
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Birmingham "bikers" last night
Replies: 4
Views: 479

Birmingham "bikers" last night

... http://www.b14news.co.uk/road-louts-arrested-and-bikes-seized/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; At least seven people were arrested and 10 motorcycles seized last night as a gang of up to 200 bikers rode amok across public roads in Solihull and Birmingham. The riders ...
by C00kiemonster
01 Nov 2016, 10:59
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: What did you do to your bike today ??
Replies: 11965
Views: 1755900

Re: What did you do to your bike today ??

... being released. I don't think the Jag next to me spotted the unmarked black skoda leaving the scene, judging by the racing start he did when we were allowed to drive off. He soon clocked his mistake when he went tonking past the Skoda which followed him for about a mile before putting the lights ...
by Kwacky
01 Nov 2016, 09:54
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: What did you do to your bike today ??
Replies: 11965
Views: 1755900

Re: What did you do to your bike today ??

... being released. I don't think the Jag next to me spotted the unmarked black skoda leaving the scene, judging by the racing start he did when we were allowed to drive off. He soon clocked his mistake when he went tonking past the Skoda which followed him for about a mile before putting the lights
by Kwacky
31 Oct 2016, 22:07
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: The new improved fitness thread
Replies: 2998
Views: 415546

Re: The new improved fitness thread

Taekwondo. I didn't take my sparring equipment as I'm still lagged, Ended up fighting a couple of people with their kit on, me without. It certainly made me pay attention to what they were doing. I actually found it easier to fight as you have to think more about counter attacking.
by rocket
31 Oct 2016, 21:23
Forum: Projects
Topic: Ducati 748 - Road to track/road
Replies: 291
Views: 84686

Re: Ducati 748 - Road to track/road

... about hyperpro shocks but no first hand experience with there steering dampers. I used to have a 50mm half system it was a copy of the termis they were identical to the real deal sounded gorgeous not to loud but would shake the garage door (inlove)
by D41
31 Oct 2016, 16:13
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: 10 years for 4 lives
Replies: 4
Views: 223

Re: 10 years for 4 lives

Were there parole stipulations?? What was the maximum allowable sentence?? Or the minimum for that matter, considering the guilty plea??
by C00kiemonster
31 Oct 2016, 15:12
Forum: Slapper Chat
Topic: Formula 1
Replies: 48
Views: 2687

Re: Formula 1

A load of boring laps.

Verstappen and Riccardo were entertaining but the rest was (as usual) a procession.