Biker's Cafe Chatroom

*Rich* · 15 Aug 2020 at 14:07

BUDFORCE said:
Did you get a refund?

Don't want to go into too much detail, but they still had my old bike and offered a deal with that. They were pretty good in trying to help either way.

Just want to draw a line under it all now. Sticking to Jap bikes for a while now, maybe triumph but nothing exotic.

*Rich* · 15 Aug 2020 at 14:10

Captain said:
This is my favourite system as it’s low profile and gives you that clean look you want.

https://m4exhaust.com/suzuki/suzuki...suzuki-gsx-s-1000-1000f-full-system-black-gp/

Looks good, but at the minute i don't want to remove the cat just yet. the yoshi gp evo pipe is nice, but £800 for an end pipe is a little steep haha

Captain · 15 Aug 2020 at 15:19

*Rich* said:
Looks good, but at the minute i don't want to remove the cat just yet. the yoshi gp evo pipe is nice, but £800 for an end pipe is a little steep haha

ha it is indeed, i paid £750 for the full system which i jumped at as it was a bargain.

Just changing the end can doesn't do much for sound, only aesthetics really.

*Rich* · 15 Aug 2020 at 16:50

Captain said:
ha it is indeed, i paid £750 for the full system which i jumped at as it was a bargain.

Just changing the end can doesn't do much for sound, only aesthetics really.

Well there's no rush at the minute, get some miles on it first. After decatting the MT10, i certainly don't want anything as loud again haha

Captain · 15 Aug 2020 at 16:55

*Rich* said:
Well there's no rush at the minute, get some miles on it first. After decatting the MT10, i certainly don't want anything as loud again haha

Oh yeah don't be like me, I'm too impatient and normally buy everything within a few days of getting a new bike

*Rich* · 15 Aug 2020 at 17:06

Captain said:
Oh yeah don't be like me, I'm too impatient and normally buy everything within a few days of getting a new bike

Been there before

Need a new helmet first, mine is 5 years old in december and is showing it's age a little now. Also trip planned abroad next year so could do with a couple of comfort items before any crazy mods

Lakeland · 16 Aug 2020 at 11:12

BUDFORCE said:
What's this, someone with a brand new KTM that has issues, now where have I heard that before......

True but as I see it, it’s just like having a beautiful lady that has a few quirks. I can easily see past the faults, it’s hands down the best bike I’ve ridden. There aren’t any bikes that are this good on and off road.

Kreeeee · 17 Aug 2020 at 12:44

*Rich* said:
Been there before

Need a new helmet first, mine is 5 years old in december and is showing it's age a little now. Also trip planned abroad next year so could do with a couple of comfort items before any crazy mods

You really don't want to take a decatted bike to France, Italy, Austria or Germany these.

*Rich* · 17 Aug 2020 at 18:45

Kreeeee said:
You really don't want to take a decatted bike to France, Italy, Austria or Germany these.

Heard they're not to keen with loud bikes. Not too fussed about decat now, been there a few times, and the novelty soon becomes tiresome.

*Rich* · 19 Aug 2020 at 16:06

So i picked up the replacement bike yesterday, and it promptly decided to pee it down on the way home, got absolutely soaked haha. Couldn't really take any better pics so grabbed this quick one before putting her away.

iamdjdz · 22 Aug 2020 at 21:22

Got rear ended today at very low speed, I went to go at a roundabout then stopped as there was a car flying towards it so waited for it. Woman behind hit me, I heard the plastic noise from the plate getting hit. I gestured that I was going to pull down the entrance of an industrial estate which I did but she didn't follow. I didn't see reg or anything but obv reported to police to get a log number in case I had to go to insurance. The number plate holder which is plastic is a little bent in but no cracks or damage and no obvious damage to the bike, it was probs less than 2mph, think I bounced very slightly forward. What should I be checking? Wheel looks visibly fine and there's no cracks or mis alignment to the swingarm or anything that I can see? Bike is a Harley iron 1200.

*Rich* · 23 Aug 2020 at 15:29

At that speed probably no real damage, other than the plastic tab you mentioned. Presume it rides ok? You can't tell any difference to before bump...?

iamdjdz · 23 Aug 2020 at 18:40

Yeah seems to be OK, I was only a couple of miles from home and it rode OK home. Think I got away with it but was pretty bummed out by the fact she didn't stop at least.

*Rich* · 24 Aug 2020 at 11:50

iamdjdz said:
Yeah seems to be OK, I was only a couple of miles from home and it rode OK home. Think I got away with it but was pretty bummed out by the fact she didn't stop at least.

Yeah it's a bit crap that they didn't have the decency to stop, even if you chased them and got their details, would you have gone through insurance? I can understand how you'd have felt at the time though.

iamdjdz · 24 Aug 2020 at 15:38

*Rich* said:
Yeah it's a bit crap that they didn't have the decency to stop, even if you chased them and got their details, would you have gone through insurance? I can understand how you'd have felt at the time though.

I'm glad I didn't chase them but tbh I was pretty upset at the time as I've only had the bike a month. Probably wouldn't go through insurance anyway considering no damage but it put the wind up me and I was worried there was underlying damage. Outcome was ok though considering

*Rich* · 25 Aug 2020 at 10:40

Yeah i'd be peeved off too. But as you say outcome was good.

Yaayuh! · 25 Aug 2020 at 20:17

I've said this before but i really hate riding in strong cross winds lol. A bit hairy on the way back from work today with 50mph gusts across the A1.
Faired bikes tend to act like bloody sails.

*Rich* · 25 Aug 2020 at 22:34

Not sure what’s worse, strong winds or steady rain haha. Worse when ya pass a truck and the gust grabs you and almost pushes you across the road.

khemist · 25 Aug 2020 at 22:42

Terrible rain and wind today, first time i've not taken the bike to work in months, hope that's the worst of it over for a while.

Razor-BladE · 30 Aug 2020 at 15:04

Has anyone worked for a food delivery company? One of my friends started doing it for UberEats at the weekend, and does about 10-15 hours over the 3 days (peak hours) and showed me he makes about £150-200.
Work is slow atm so looking to get a few extra dollar and this could be quite good as I can just do it when I want rather than being tied down to certain days/hours.
I'll be on my YBR 125 so shouldn't have high fuel costs as I get about 110mpg and will attach a GoPro to my helmet in case of accident. Is there anything to be aware of, or anyone share their experiences (good or bad) doing it?

tom_e · 30 Aug 2020 at 17:47

You'll need business insurance, be vigilante of scum trying to nick your bike if you're delivering to rough areas