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    Got me a Trumpet!!

    I had an STR before I bought my Blade. Matt grey in the original round eye version (I hated the non-round eyes when they came out but they've...
    Post by: benp1, Jun 15, 2016 in forum: Other Bikes
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    Cheap oil

    Bought my last lot from Halfords, I get a 10% discount in there Wasn't much more expensive that online and could pick it up in the evening on the...
    Post by: benp1, Jun 14, 2016 in forum: Maintenance
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    oil ,oil filter,service kits where to buy

    I need to do an oil service on my 08 blade What do you need the oil filter tool for? I normally tighten filters by hand, and remove with a chain...
    Post by: benp1, May 20, 2016 in forum: Maintenance
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    Rear seat stuck - help needed!

    The power of internet forums. Top work all round
    Post by: benp1, May 10, 2016 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    Pilot Road 3/4 mismatch and tyre pressure

    Thanks again, I've got about 1.2 mm on my front (checked last night) so definitely need to pick one up soon!
    Post by: benp1, May 5, 2016 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    Pilot Road 3/4 mismatch and tyre pressure

    Thanks folks, really helpful replies I'll get a PR4 for the front and i'll stick more air in the tyres
    Post by: benp1, May 3, 2016 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    Pilot Road 3/4 mismatch and tyre pressure

    Just got my blade back on the road after having the winter off I need a new front tyre, rear tyre is fine. I'm on a Pilot Road 3 front and rear...
    Thread by: benp1, May 3, 2016, 10 replies, in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    Blipping on downshifts.....

    I agree Didn't say you didn't, just not as much as other engines like V twins and triples
    Post by: benp1, Jun 27, 2014 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    Blipping on downshifts.....

    My engine braking thing was more about the fact that with the engine connected to the wheels, i.e. clutch no engageed, when you back off the...
    Post by: benp1, Jun 27, 2014 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    Where to fit ground anchor

    My ground anchor is by the back wheel, same side as the side stand. I reverse into the garage and the bike is parked next to the wall, leaning...
    Post by: benp1, Jun 27, 2014 in forum: Mods, Upgrades, Accessories and Products
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    Blipping on downshifts.....

    I do it for the smoothness. Shows more mechanical sympathy and seems more settled, means you use the brakes for braking, and the engine for going,...
    Post by: benp1, Jun 23, 2014 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    hong kong seat cowl

    Very pleased with mine. Also gives me more room to put bits in the storage compartment!
    Post by: benp1, Jun 16, 2014 in forum: Mods, Upgrades, Accessories and Products
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    Triumph Tiger

    The whining noise is a Triumph characteristic, its gear whine Had it on my Street Triple R, unmistakeable when you hear it
    Post by: benp1, Jun 13, 2014 in forum: Other Bikes
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    Fitting a new no. plate

    There are cool ones around but a lot of them need funny spacing to work OK. Would be OK on a car but no so good on a bike
    Post by: benp1, May 30, 2014 in forum: Maintenance