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That'll make a nice run Steve Smile



I wish I could get 6900 from any rear tyre !
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Quote:Fitted some different bars - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-FIR-Steel...2749.l2649

 

Chosen because the hand area is less swept back but the handles are at a similar height as the standard bars. A bit like 971's with risers

 

Had a long run today and they felt good, and my wrists are fine
Hi !

 

Im intrested in these, how long are you and dont you think they feel wide?

 

Sorry for poor English, cheers !
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Quote:Hi !

 

Im intrested in these, how long are you and dont you think they feel wide?

 

Sorry for poor English, cheers !
 

I am 6'  (183cm). About average proportions. The bars are longer than standard and the hand grip area could be cut back by 15mm, i think

 

The quality is reasonable, but they are steel bars and the paint can be damaged if incorrectly handled, leading to rusting at a later date. I had to remove most of the paint from beneath the throttle tube because the size is a very close fit, and then covered the bare steel with corrosion inhibiting grease.

 

I have tried Renthal 971, with risers, and another Renthal set which I thinnk were 957  or 956.. .

 

There are very few vibrations with these steel bars compared to alloy Renthals, probably due to the extra weight

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Quote:Hi !

 

Im intrested in these, how long are you and dont you think they feel wide?

 

Sorry for poor English, cheers !
 

 

Here's a photo from the front -> https://flic.kr/p/28b2oMq

From behind ->  https://flic.kr/p/KzRNNr

 

At full steering lock -> https://flic.kr/p/M8B2By

 

 

The handguards extend the width of the front by about 40mm total, due to the brackets mounting at an outward pointing angle

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Added some Fluoro orange rim tape, think it attracts attention hopefully in a good way!

Set of Givi protection bars, very impressed with the finish though I can't get the crossover bar to locate on the joiner completely for some reason.Have loosened pushed pulled re tightened all to no avail.


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Well not today but maybe tmrw :-)

 

Will finish fitting this to the old girl (pic attached)

 

Would you believe the original shock isn't even leaking! (55k+ km and 26yrs old!)

 

Of course the damping is well shot and spring far too soft for my bulk...

 

The Nitron shock is definitely a thing of beauty and so much lighter than the old one.

 

Can't wait to try it out. Smile

 

 

 



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Quote:The Nitron shock is definitely a thing of beauty and so much lighter than the old one.  Smile

 
 

You even avoided the turquoise spring - didn't know that was possible....

 

Beware that the Nitron is a bit stiff for the first 100's of kms, loosens noticeably after...
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Thanks for the heads-up regarding needing time/kms to loosen up - that'll stop me panicking too much then! :good: 

 

Yeah I think the colour option is a recent addition.

 

They call it; <b>Titanium Black, </b>much preferred it to the 'turquoise' spring, which I never did like much. In fact I think that's what finally sealed the deal for me...<b> </b>

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All clean, lubed and pretty for MOT tomoz...



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Quote:All clean, lubed and pretty for MOT tomoz...



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If the army had to make a bike it would probably look a lot like that.  :good: :good:

 

It would look grand with a rifle case https://www.visordown.com/sites/default/.../39610.jpg
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Here's a photo from the front -> https://flic.kr/p/28b2oMq

From behind ->  https://flic.kr/p/KzRNNr

 

At full steering lock -> https://flic.kr/p/M8B2By

 

 

The handguards extend the width of the front by about 40mm total, due to the brackets mounting at an outward pointing angle
 

Thanks  you are wery helpfull!  :tup:
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Fitted a centre stand.

Fitted a replacement L/H switch assembly as the 'pass flasher' thingy had failed.

 

Riding to work today I suspect I've not fitted the air box back correctly. The bike sounds like it's farting!

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Fitted a center stand. Took a little thinking before I understood that the springs were ment to be one inside the other (SW-MOTECH). Nice though, to finally be able to check the oil without assistance :-)


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Quote:It would look grand with a rifle case https://www.visordown.com/sites/default/.../39610.jpg
 

I always fancied an MT350 but they go for silly money.

 

My neighbor is involved with some sort of MoD museum that has one of the KLE650 based diesel bikes they trialed some years ago.  600 mile range with the big fuel tank version  :blink:
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I always fancied an MT350 but they go for silly money.

 

My neighbor is involved with some sort of MoD museum that has one of the KLE650 based diesel bikes they trialed some years ago.  600 mile range with the big fuel tank version  :blink:
 

 

Sounds great, but i can't imagine it being very stealthy ?  Smile
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I always fancied an MT350 but they go for silly money.

 

My neighbor is involved with some sort of MoD museum that has one of the KLE650 based diesel bikes they trialed some years ago.  600 mile range with the big fuel tank version  :blink:
 

 

I've been looking at Aprilia Pegaso 650 (another Rotax engine), or the BMW 650.   Would prefer an MT-03 but the prices are still high.  Just something light and flickable with no need for high speed, suited to the roads I like to run on.

 

Tempted by this guy's ad for an MT500 if I'm honest https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HARLEY-DAVIDS...=R40&rt=nc

 

 

 

EDIT - oh here you go ! I see what you mean about price !  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Harley-Davidson-MT350/253717076814?hash=item3b12b75b4e%3Ag%3A%7E6cAAOSwojdbNPVW&_sop=3&_sacat=0&_nkw=mt350&_from=R40&rt=nc
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I've been looking at Aprilia Pegaso 650 (another Rotax engine), or the BMW 650.   Would prefer an MT-03 but the prices are still high.  Just something light and flickable with no need for high speed, suited to the roads I like to run on.

 

Tempted by this guy's ad for an MT500 if I'm honest https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HARLEY-DAVIDS...=R40&rt=nc

 

 

 

EDIT - oh here you go ! I see what you mean about price !  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Harley-Davidson-MT350/253717076814?hash=item3b12b75b4e%3Ag%3A%7E6cAAOSwojdbNPVW&_sop=3&_sacat=0&_nkw=mt350&_from=R40&rt=nc
 

 

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Have a gander at KTM singles too.
 

 

I've been looking at a lot of light-middleweight bikes. Just waiting for the right one to come along....missed a couple of ebay auctions but I'm in no great rush.
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Thinking along the same lines bike wise as yourself Fixitsan



But there is Nothing Local though & Don't really fancy buying blind so to speak



Did see a Moto guzzi v35 that caught my eye but too good / expensive

For what I would use it for



On a side note

What's the story with registering an import ?

Keep seeing Bikes advertised but not UK registered

Worth it for a cheap Hack ? or only if it's something special
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Quote:Thinking along the same lines bike wise as yourself Fixitsan



But there is Nothing Local though & Don't really fancy buying blind so to speak



Did see a Moto guzzi v35 that caught my eye but too good / expensive

For what I would use it for



On a side note

What's the story with registering an import ?

Keep seeing Bikes advertised but not UK registered

Worth it for a cheap Hack ? or only if it's something special
 

 

 

Good questions !

I think for importing you need ownership paperwork, and then apply to DVLA for a reg. But knowing my little brain that's all probably far too simple !

 

Know what you mean though, seeing a lot of 70/80's imports from the USA coming up on ebay, unregistered projects
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