My new Rocket Ship
- Blade
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Re: My new Rocket Ship
What a cock. Hope they turn up tomorrow and you get it out for a blast whilst the weather is so nice.
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Re: My new Rocket Ship
So I got suited up today and went for another blast , the tyres have scrubbed in ok and actually seem ok .I dont think it helped that the front only had 20 psi in so with a bit more air it worked a lot better. Had a good run out and the bike felt good it handles well and turns in nicely and is stable mid corner I think with a few tweaks it will be awesome. The bike has so much stomp in any gear it's hard to get my head round it the moment. The brakes are not good i think the front discs are shot with heavy braking I'm getting pulses from the lever. I had a quick look when i got home but it looks like at some stage the pads have been low and put a grove or two in the disc.
Doing a bit of looking tonight and found these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Braking-Brems ... 3f3e793730" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Doing a bit of looking tonight and found these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Braking-Brems ... 3f3e793730" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"80mph" sorry officer I possibly could not have done that I'm no Valentino Rossi.
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Re: My new Rocket Ship
My German is crap, but so long as it's a pair they look good to me.
Bike looks ace
Bike looks ace

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Re: My new Rocket Ship
That's very very cheap for a pair. If it is I would snap them up, however its most likely per disc.
I have Braking discs on the SP and there very good.
I have Braking discs on the SP and there very good.
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Re: My new Rocket Ship
Just translated the info its per disc.
Have you tired BIke Torque Racing, Rocket they are very good for brakes.
Have you tired BIke Torque Racing, Rocket they are very good for brakes.
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Re: My new Rocket Ship
Here you go Rocket, spend 150 more and have a set of discs and wheels complete.
One set for winter / damp road conditions and another for sunny days and track days.
Ebay item number.
201317429352
One set for winter / damp road conditions and another for sunny days and track days.
Ebay item number.
201317429352
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Re: My new Rocket Ship
I need a couple two Frankie.
I m not sleeping well at the moment (5 hours interrupted is good at moment) and heading into Wales for the day.
I'll do what I did in Europe. Every full fill up. Red bull and chocolate for me
I m not sleeping well at the moment (5 hours interrupted is good at moment) and heading into Wales for the day.
I'll do what I did in Europe. Every full fill up. Red bull and chocolate for me

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Re: My new Rocket Ship
cheers guys i knew it was one , i can get cheap wavy discs but that's whats on they don't seem the best quality that's the cheapest decent brand i can find.
I have thought about buying a set of wheels with discs but like second hand discs if there warped , pitted etc.. they just destroy another set of pads and I'm not sure the price reflects the risk. As people want at least 100 for a set of used discs.
I have thought about buying a set of wheels with discs but like second hand discs if there warped , pitted etc.. they just destroy another set of pads and I'm not sure the price reflects the risk. As people want at least 100 for a set of used discs.
"80mph" sorry officer I possibly could not have done that I'm no Valentino Rossi.
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Re: My new Rocket Ship
I'm very pleased with my ebc disks. Very good quality, decent price too. Not cheap but cheaper than some and most of all safe. This is braking after all....
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Ebc seem expensive but I know there good. I called the place I got the bike from and he was surprised he tried a little fob off but when I stood my ground he said he would sort me out what this means I don't know but fingers crossed it will work out.
"80mph" sorry officer I possibly could not have done that I'm no Valentino Rossi.
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Re: My new Rocket Ship
Definitely eight million % don't buy cheap discs IMO.
Your life could depend on such a decision.
Your life could depend on such a decision.
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just called the dealer and he is going to send a set of discs and pads through :-) can not fault that service.
"80mph" sorry officer I possibly could not have done that I'm no Valentino Rossi.
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Re: My new Rocket Ship
What a top bloke. Its people like that you keep going back too.
Which dealer was it ?
Which dealer was it ?
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Result rocket. That's top service from the dealer [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH]
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Biking directBlade wrote:What a top bloke. Its people like that you keep going back too.
Which dealer was it ?
"80mph" sorry officer I possibly could not have done that I'm no Valentino Rossi.
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Re: My new Rocket Ship
So does it go like shit off a shovel then or what ? I've read they are great bikes with a bonkers engine