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    Triumph Bobber 1200HT'!!!!!!!!!!!

    I traded in my Fireblade for a T120 Bonneville as I was looking to slow down. I loved it at first for the reasons you mention but the novelty...
    Post by: old git, Apr 27, 2017 in forum: Other Bikes
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    Swapping Blade for a super naked,any suggestions?

    I traded in my 2012 Blade for a Triumph T120 last August. Not for the same reason as you - trying not to go to jail :(. It would seem that the...
    Post by: old git, Mar 30, 2017 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    Anyone have info regarding speed camera vans?

    In Scotland there is no such thing as speed awareness courses. The police, or rather the people that we pay taxes to dress up as police, have only...
    Post by: old git, Oct 2, 2016 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    Today's MCN comedy write up

    That is exactly how the C-ABS worked on my 2012 Fireblade in the 2 years that I owned it. I don't doubt for a second that people are having...
    Post by: old git, Sep 9, 2016 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    The Smoker Lives Again

    I took the old Suzuki for the MOT test last week and it passed easily. On trying to leave it wouldn't start and long story short, 3-1/2 hours...
    Post by: old git, Aug 14, 2016 in forum: Other Bikes
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    The Smoker Lives Again

    I just got my 1977 GT500 Suzuki back together yesterday after replacing the crank seals and haven't stopped smiling since. The smoke from the R/H...
    Thread by: old git, Aug 8, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: Other Bikes
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    Millau Bridge Video

    Nice video, we were there a couple of years ago and I recognised the roads. We also rode into the visitors centre and rode straight back out again.
    Post by: old git, Aug 5, 2016 in forum: Touring
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    Now this is not good

    Why anyone would choose to collect evidence for the police to use against them is beyond me.
    Post by: old git, Jul 27, 2016 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    compressor

    Maybe where you live that would be the case but it isn't up my way. There is nothing wrong with my maths, £100 saving per pair of tyres is a...
    Post by: old git, Jul 17, 2016 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    compressor

    I got a pair of T30GT's delivered to my door for my FJR 1300 for £176 from Tyre Leader. I use a static balancer and the local council recycling...
    Post by: old git, Jul 17, 2016 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    compressor

    I've always changed my own tyres and finally bought a 50 litre compressor from B & Q a couple of years ago. I can't remember exactly how much I...
    Post by: old git, Jul 15, 2016 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    Workshop garage summer house

    I've got a concrete shed, a lot smaller than a garage but I can get 3 bikes in comfortably (5 at a real push). Plenty of storage space and a big...
    Post by: old git, Jul 5, 2016 in forum: General 1000RR Discussion
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    Suggestions for a 2 up bike that's light and easy to handle

    I've just ordered a T120 Bonneville. Low seat height (1st bike I've ever had both feet flat on the ground) and while it's no lightweight it seems...
    Post by: old git, Jul 1, 2016 in forum: Other Bikes
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    Now for something completely different

    If I had easier access to a race track I might have kept the Fireblade. I had over 10 years of trailering enduro and mx bikes around when my son...
    Post by: old git, Jun 28, 2016 in forum: Other Bikes