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by martR1
Tue Sep 16, 2014 6:00 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: chain wax
Replies: 9
Views: 671

Re: chain wax

I use Muc-Off chain cleaner followed by their racing chain lube.

Leaves no visible residue and doesn't fling off either.

Have tried allsorts and …login to view the rest of this post
by martR1
Fri Sep 12, 2014 4:12 pm
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Help - need some Likes
Replies: 15
Views: 767

Re: Help - need some Likes

Done
by martR1
Mon Sep 08, 2014 9:37 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: 2013 HONDA PCX 150
Replies: 18
Views: 982

Re: 2013 HONDA PCX 150

Bub wrote:£12.20 is a good price, i'll take it :)
Only if it comes with a full tank of fuel and a fiver taped to the seat!…login to view the rest of this post
by martR1
Fri Jul 18, 2014 12:29 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: is it me?
Replies: 27
Views: 1364

Re: is it me?

pod wrote:What makes me giggle is when men in cars nod at you on the bike. Obviously bikers but forgetting they sat in a car

Sent from my SM-G900F us
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by martR1
Sat Jul 12, 2014 7:43 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: is it me?
Replies: 27
Views: 1364

Re: is it me?

It's 1200GS riders that do my head in, i've yet to meet one that has nodded back to me, they all think they're above everyone.
Even had more nods bac…login to view the rest of this post
by martR1
Fri Jun 27, 2014 5:48 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Might have to change my forum name
Replies: 74
Views: 1699

Re: Might have to change my forum name

Luke03R1 wrote:So the deeds been done! 2008 4c8 track bike :D :D


Sent from my GT-I9195 using Tapatalk
Pics?…login to view the rest of this post
by martR1
Mon May 19, 2014 7:48 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: RIP Simon Andrews
Replies: 35
Views: 1342

Re: RIP Simon Andrews

RIP Simon, another sad day for the sport.
by martR1
Wed May 14, 2014 8:29 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: What`ve you done to your bike today?
Replies: 6187
Views: 134089

Re: What`ve you done to your bike today?

Half way through an oil change and general clean.

(One of those times when you start removing things, eg fairing panels and then get carried away, eg f…login to view the rest of this post
by martR1
Wed May 14, 2014 5:24 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Dream bike
Replies: 57
Views: 1787

Re: Dream bike

The first bike I saw/heard that made me really want a bike was a VTR SP1, looked great and sounded awesome as it accelerated down the motorway slip-ro…login to view the rest of this post
by martR1
Mon Apr 14, 2014 6:01 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Apex enough said
Replies: 7
Views: 722

Re: Apex enough said

Saw this from practice/qualifying. To any normal man that's a crash! Imagelogin to view the rest of this post
by martR1
Sat Apr 05, 2014 4:57 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Recommended dealers near Leamington/Warwick?
Replies: 3
Views: 554

Re: Recommended dealers near Leamington/Warwick?

Not used them myself yet (will be getting them to do the valve clearance on mine when it's due) but have heard very good reviews for Alf England. I th…login to view the rest of this post
by martR1
Fri Mar 28, 2014 9:17 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Bar end weights
Replies: 17
Views: 1307

Re: Bar end weights

That looks like the Gilles logo to me?
by martR1
Sun Mar 16, 2014 8:10 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: beautiful day for a ride
Replies: 45
Views: 1286

Re: beautiful day for a ride

First rides with the old man on his new KTM 1190 Adventure yesterday and today.

It definately goes well! Especially for an adventure bike.

He said the…login to view the rest of this post
by martR1
Wed Mar 12, 2014 9:48 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Am I missing something?…chain split link
Replies: 31
Views: 1162

Re: Am I missing something?…chain split link

I use a Dremel. Can't remember how much mine was but B&Q etc sell them.

Very useful tool to have around the garage.
by martR1
Sat Mar 01, 2014 8:04 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Fingers crossed
Replies: 9
Views: 1000

Re: Fingers crossed

I'm all for it, would be brilliant.

But i can see what's going to happen. Either it'll get passed by the authorities and when it goes ahead there'll b…login to view the rest of this post
by martR1
Fri Feb 07, 2014 9:24 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Insurance premium... Cost
Replies: 44
Views: 1407

Re: Insurance premium... Cost

stug wrote:
martR1 wrote: When choosing a car, if you are not bothered what kind of car, look for cars that are in the low insurance group.
I bought t…login to view the rest of this post
by martR1
Thu Feb 06, 2014 7:04 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Insurance premium... Cost
Replies: 44
Views: 1407

Re: Insurance premium... Cost

22 years old with 5 years NCB on a bike. TPFT on the R1 is £680.

Compare that to my car, 1.2 Clio (but in my first year of insuring a car).......£15…login to view the rest of this post
by martR1
Wed Feb 05, 2014 8:50 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: What's your daily commute?
Replies: 29
Views: 1470

Re: What's your daily commute?

Mines a 5 mile (each way) trip through two villages, don't get over 40mph (legally).

Hardly worth getting the bike out as it doesn't give it a chance …login to view the rest of this post
by martR1
Thu Jan 30, 2014 7:30 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Average Age Of A R1 Owner?
Replies: 109
Views: 3509

Re: Average Age Of A R1 Owner?

dan121 wrote:
fewksie wrote:i am the youngest then :) 22
that might bring the average down lol :P
I am also 22
And me.

23 in May.


Who's the y…login to view the rest of this post
by martR1
Sun Jan 19, 2014 9:42 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: What`ve you done to your bike today?
Replies: 6187
Views: 134089

Re: What`ve you done to your bike today?

Fitted Stomp-Grip today.

Had it on my Speed Triple and was very impressed with the reassuring feeling it gave being able to grip the tank properly whi…login to view the rest of this post
by martR1
Sat Jan 18, 2014 12:50 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Opinions on 2014 MotoGP colours
Replies: 25
Views: 1377

Opinions on 2014 MotoGP colours

What does everyone think of the new colours? I like it, think the blue flows well with the lines of the bike. Imagelogin to view the rest of this post
by martR1
Sun Jan 05, 2014 5:52 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: points /ban. spill the beans
Replies: 42
Views: 2288

points /ban. spill the beans

Mine was a really annoying one.

I was on a nice sunny Sunday morning bimble on my old Triumph Speed Triple, nothing stupid, just happily cruising alon…login to view the rest of this post
by martR1
Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:06 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Finally managed to get my knee down :)
Replies: 16
Views: 1127

Re: Finally managed to get my knee down :)

First time knee-down and it looks like it was on a Harley!
by martR1
Mon Dec 30, 2013 10:02 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Does your bike have a name?
Replies: 29
Views: 1632

Re: Does your bike have a name?

My R1's name is Rita (queen of speed).
by martR1
Sun Dec 01, 2013 7:40 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: New addition
Replies: 9
Views: 1075

Re: New addition

Jompy they've come on a lot since the days of the early lc4's. Even the new singles are very smooth and reliable now (690 makes 70ish bhp, doesn't nee…login to view the rest of this post