Timbaland
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Originally posted by tom-corsa
timbaland how fast is that tzr?
Not very Tom but still gives you a bit of 'bike freedom'.
Its got a few things done but its pushing about 55mph/60mph. Takes a while to get there but up to 45 its not bad going.
Fun mate, Just not fast.
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_Allan_
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Originally posted by aPk
Would love a bike, but too scared not of me crashing, but someone else hitting me 
How old is that bike Allan?
02, 51 plate but on a private R6 plate. For some unknown reason my m8 got it 1 month and about 2 weeks before an 02 plate was out. He couldn't wait. I bought it off him after a year.
Edit: So yep 6 years old, 9250 miles and I bought it with 5,000 of them already covered  It's in excellent condition.
Sorry Mods, this isn't a for sale thread just giving the details. if I decide to sell it I'll put one up in classifieds. 
[Edited on 22-03-2008 by _Allan_]
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bigdan
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wats the diffrence between a R6 and a R1
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tom-corsa
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yeah its all fun lol ive got a gpr goes about the same
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tom-corsa
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Originally posted by bigdan
wats the diffrence between a R6 and a R1
an r6 is 600cc,
and a r1 is 1000cc 
[Edited on 22-03-2008 by tom-corsa]
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Timbaland
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Originally posted by tom-corsa
yeah its all fun lol ive got a gpr goes about the same
Pictures.
Nice mate. Its good cos they arent too fast but look the part of bigger bikes.
The same speed as a Mo-ped but not as ghey lol.
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JadeM
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Originally posted by _Allan_
Jade 
Parents wouldnt let me have one while living under their roof after my mums uncle falling off one & losing his eye or something! Got my own pad then Jade comes along & doesnt want me to get one either! Cant afford one anyway 
I don't like motorbikes, they frighten me 
Almost 3 years ago, a fire engine answering a 999 call, crashed head on at the brow of a hill into my 2 cousins on their bike. There injuries were horrendous, I'll never forget going to visit them in hospital They were both left disabled for life.
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tom-corsa
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Yeah exactly, round here its a bit annoyin because you get 'boyracers' tryin to race you must think its a 125 but then you get left standing doh!
ever come off/crashed yours?
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_Allan_
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Originally posted by bigdan
wats the diffrence between a R6 and a R1
balls  , nope the R1 is only a little heavier but has a fair bit more power. I'd say it's a lot easier to ride than the 6 as you can lazily ride about everywhere in 5th gear and the torque will carry you. With the 6 your a lot more up and down the box but that's the fun. The R1 however will also get you into a lot more bother if your ham fisted with the throttle in any gear, roll ons and acceleration is leagues ahead and is not for a beginner. I have ridden an 04 R1 and it was immense.
[Edited on 22-03-2008 by _Allan_]
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_Allan_
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Sorry to hear that Jade , however there is risks with everything in life including crossing the road etc.. on a bike there's just a little more but you take your chances. Most fatal accidents can be contributed to other parties so makes no difference if yur the best rider in the world. You can never judge what someone else is about to do. All car drivers should have at least a day on the road as bike rider imo. Just to see how much awareness you need and how easily a bike can be on your blind side. Makes you a much better car driver imo.
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AndyKent
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Out of interest, whats insurance like on bikes?
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bigdan
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i want an R6
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_Allan_
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Can be as bad as car for younger riders. I've paid £1200 in the past for an RS250 when I was younger. I only pay £250 fully comp for the 6. Can vary as with anything depending on age, location, type of bike etc..
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JadeM
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Yes I agree with you Allan, they could have been in a car that day and left in the same state. But there's something about motorbikes and speed that terrifies the living day light out of me more than cars and speed Its hard to explain, think its because a bikers seems more vunerable, cos he/she's not 'inside' a vehicle Offft I can't explain it tbh
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_Allan_
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Originally posted by JadeM
Yes I agree with you Allan, they could have been in a car that day and left in the same state. But there's something about motorbikes and speed that terrifies the living day light out of me more than cars and speed Its hard to explain, think its because a bikers seems more vunerable, cos he/she's not 'inside' a vehicle Offft I can't explain it tbh
I know what you mean it's the same conversation that comes up with family, parents and people who still ask if I have the bike. Generally you will come off worse in an accident but as always depends on the type. In some cases being thrown clear as with car drivers without a belt on has resulted in far less damage. Jade get Colin one of these for your living room.
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bigdan
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jade put ya hand out of a car window at 70mph feel how it pulls ya hand back
then think of that being ya full body on a motorbike
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_Allan_
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Originally posted by bigdan
jade put ya hand out of a car window at 70mph feel how it pulls ya hand back
then think of that being ya full body on a motorbike
TBH on a modern sportsbike 70 is not that bad, the screen I have deflects the air over the lid and if tucked in it's hardly noticable at all. 140+ is a different story and requires a little more yoga skills
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Timbaland
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Originally posted by tom-corsa
Yeah exactly, round here its a bit annoyin because you get 'boyracers' tryin to race you must think its a 125 but then you get left standing doh!
ever come off/crashed yours?
I still give it my best shot.
Yes, Once and it ripped the whole side of me up. Had a few close ones, Mainly through my stupidity or other peoples though lol.
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Matt.H
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Heres my whip...Hornet 600
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Cosmo
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I shall be doing my bike test in early summer now Ive got some decent money coming in 
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Jamie
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I've got a hornet 600 as well
Similar to above but i'v enow got twin headlights
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sand-eel
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this is my beast not a road bike but........
it's a big wheel 1987 kx80 with kx100 engine and rejetted carb and advanced timing, runs on optimax
it's a sleeper.... had it for 10 years now and was going to do a full rebuild but i have sort of sold it to someone months ago but they haven't payed for it or picked it up so i might just say stuff it i'm not selling........the end
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Jez_B
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Heres my Dad's, this is his 4th R1 after his ninja.
Thats it before some carbon additions and rearsets, cant find a recent pic in the album.
[Edited on 22-03-2008 by Jez_B]
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Russ
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i really want an r1, but would gladly start with r6 or cbr
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Lawrah
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I want a gixxer please. for my birthday 2moro, thanks.
[Edited on 22-03-2008 by Lawrah]
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