New kecks, please......

Discussion in 'General 1000RR Discussion' started by BoroRich, Apr 19, 2013.

  1. BoroRich

    BoroRich Elite Member

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    Just had my first proper countryside ride out of the year and got stuck behind a big wagon covering the entire road (and me) in straw. I knew there was a straight bit of road coming up so I banged it down a couple of cogs and gave it the full beans. Unfortunately the tarmac was very rutted and it resulted in a biiiiiiiiiig tank slapper. Not quite the full "Orritt" but not far off. Thankfully it sorted itself out. Thank god for HESD :eek:
     
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    Would have given the words "A roll in the hay " a new meaning ! Good save dude and perhaps a little wake up call .;)
     
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    You said it, Giv :eek:
     
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    Glad you come out the right way up
     
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    Cheers Martin :D
     
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    fez.57 Well-Known Member

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    Please dont tell me this was "the final straw" for you and the blade
     
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    Lol!! Nah. Don't be daft. The blade didn't do anything wrong. It was the daft, bald, big-eared eejit on the back that was the problem :D
     
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  8. Kevin1

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    I have HESD to thank too, last year after hitting a pothole that damaged my front wheel.
     
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  9. Mel

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    Need a new seat eh? `one without bite marks preferably lol
     
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  10. phantom

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    dont you like the odd tank slapper, makes things a bit more exciting :D
     
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    Funnily enough I actually enjoy getting a little wiggle-on under acceleration but this one was a bit more than that. It was lock to lock to lock etc. Not bloody fun at all, surprisingly :D
     
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  12. Toy40

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    If it dont kick in every now and again you aint trying hard enuf.......:D
     
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  13. phantom

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    Here here.
    Have got the full lock a few times when I first got the blade
    But a slight tweak of the rebound sorted that.still gets the odd
    Slight wobble. What I really like is a left right flick through two
    Corners and the bike does small wheelie and lands when
    Cracked over. Gets the adrenaline level up a bit.
     
    #13 phantom, Apr 20, 2013

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