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Say hello to my new bike.
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 9:45 pm
by Skub
Well...new to me anyway.
I thought since I'm getting on a bit I'd better buy a more relaxed form of transport,one that befits a person of my vintage. A nice gentle bike with a good spread of power,stable handling and no nasty surprises.
That's what I've been told anyway.
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 9:49 pm
by Gio
I'm glad you didn't post that on the Aprilia bit
Very nice, it needs a good wash tho
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:00 pm
by HowardQ
It looks really nice Skub, it may not be a V twin, but I like your colour choice. Obviously a nice comfortable tourer!
Mines a bit older with a couple less cylinders -
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r164 ... F90002.jpg
HowardQ
Take a Ride on the Dark Side
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:05 pm
by Skub
Black bikes rock.
I'm off to wash it now.
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:07 pm
by Gio
Skub wrote:Black bikes rock.
I'm off to wash it now.
Nooo there's something wrong if they rock.
Anyway is it obligatory to have a Kwack in slime green?
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 10:56 pm
by Rickyrock
Nice one
Skub
Mine has one less cylinder and is slightly brighter:
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 7:50 am
by Stokesy
Hey rickyrock
What year is your Daytona? What do you make of them?
I have seen one recently with full upgraded Ohlins front and rear, underseat exhaust, quick release feiring fittings, ss swingarm etc
Was thinking its gonna be a collectable in the future might have a dabble
Of course I plan to keep the Falco as well
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 8:12 am
by Falcoholic
Nice bike Skub but if I may be so bold as to suggest a nice shiney new can would be in order.
I wish you many happy safe miles on her
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 9:44 am
by Rickyrock
Stokesy wrote:Hey rickyrock
What year is your Daytona? What do you make of them?
I have seen one recently with full upgraded Ohlins front and rear, underseat exhaust, quick release feiring fittings, ss swingarm etc
Was thinking its gonna be a collectable in the future might have a dabble
Of course I plan to keep the Falco as well
I love it and was disappointed when they squared it up in later models, although the new 675 is a lovely looking bike.
Mine is a 1999 and not quite in the same condition as the photo at the moment as it had a down the road experience but rides well and delivers a very torquey and useable amount of power, although nothing like the modern thous do.
I agree that it is a classic and will be keeping it even if I get another bike in the future.
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:12 am
by Skub
Falcoholic wrote:Nice bike Skub but if I may be so bold as to suggest a nice shiney new can would be in order.
I wish you many happy safe miles on her
I still have to pick up a shed load of bits from where I bought the bike,including a full titanium Akro system,steering damper,Gilles rearsets and other odds and sods,so no doubt they will be bolted on in due course,Falcoholic.
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 11:28 am
by HowardQ
Gio wrote:Skub wrote:Black bikes rock.
I'm off to wash it now.
Nooo there's something wrong if they rock.
Says the man who used to ride a BMW R1200GS.
Didn't you ever blip the throttle on it Gio?
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 1:47 pm
by Falcoholic
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:48 pm
by Myrkk
dribble
that's lush
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 4:01 pm
by Gio
HowardQ wrote:Didn't you ever blip the throttle on it Gio?
Yeah often, "wheelies R' us"
BTW the 1200 GS has balancer shafts so doesn't rock anymore
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 7:11 pm
by Skub
Gio wrote:
Yeah often, "wheelies R' us"
BTW the 1200 GS has balancer shafts so doesn't rock anymore
It has been scientifically proven on Visordown that Shaft driven vehicles cannot wheelie.
Really Gio,you ought to know better.
Sheesh.
