Had 2 sets of BT021's and a set of BT023's on the Triumph. I did a lot of commuting was my reasoning, but by the third set I was getting pretty confident on the bike and they were a bit lacking. If I was purely using the bike for sport riding they wouldn't be my tyre of choice. They were pretty good in the wet though.Rossgo wrote:To be honest BT023 are apparently a fab tyre with great mileage. Not a silly idea having those
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The kind of person you want to buy a used bike off!duke63 wrote:Who puts touring tyres in a sports bike? How many mikes has it covered, Monty? Looks minty fresh.
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They should be fine for a few months of driving Miss Daisy thenkiwikrasher wrote:Had 2 sets of BT021's and a set of BT023's on the Triumph. I did a lot of commuting was my reasoning, but by the third set I was getting pretty confident on the bike and they were a bit lacking. If I was purely using the bike for sport riding they wouldn't be my tyre of choice. They were pretty good in the wet though.Rossgo wrote:To be honest BT023 are apparently a fab tyre with great mileage. Not a silly idea having those
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Oh chuffing yes!Blade wrote:Looks good Monty. Look forward to seeing the bike and you back on 2 wheelsit's been too long.
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Little dealer in Nottingham, I'd narrowed it down to two bikes. One was an 09 red 675 with 6k on the clocks and this one, I liked them both and both in similar condition but at the end of negotiations the Triumph was a grand more than the ZX6Rossgo wrote:Lovely example of a ZX6R love the colour. In all honesty you wouldn't of gone too far wrong with either bike. Was it a private sale or dealer?
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Which reminds me, can you help me set up the suspension? Free tea and a biscuit (Gluten free) in it for you, cake if you do a good job.Monty wrote:Oh chuffing yes!Blade wrote:Looks good Monty. Look forward to seeing the bike and you back on 2 wheelsit's been too long.
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Probably not a bad idea, hopefully it's just like riding a bike!C00kiemonster wrote:Well done Monty.
Refresher CBT?
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Nice one Monty
I'm guessing youll be giving away all the bling on the Daytona now you've replaced it![It wasn't me (wasntme)](./images/smilies/emoticon-0122-itwasntme.gif)
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I'm guessing youll be giving away all the bling on the Daytona now you've replaced it
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Either would have been the best choice....good to see you back on two wheels again. The bike looks great.
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I see the bike already has braided lines on, good mod that it.
I would get some clear protector film as your boots may rub against the swingarm.
I would get some clear protector film as your boots may rub against the swingarm.
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FECKING EXCITED NOW, 20 HOURS TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bloody hope I can remember how to ride a bike, the last one I rode was a speedway bike and remember how well that went
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Dont go into the first corner foot out and gassing it up trying to slide it round the corner.Monty wrote:FECKING EXCITED NOW, 20 HOURS TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bloody hope I can remember how to ride a bike, the last one I rode was a speedway bike and remember how well that went
"80mph" sorry officer I possibly could not have done that I'm no Valentino Rossi.
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New bike day's rule, enjoy it mate!Monty wrote:FECKING EXCITED NOW, 20 HOURS TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Enjoy it it is so soon now. A little write up of you picking it up and first ride would be ace [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH]
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