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by wasta
Sun Oct 30, 2016 9:36 pm
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Top end knocking
Replies: 67
Views: 3815

Re: Top end knocking

I read somewhere, maybe PB mag that the crank is easily damaged even with a minor spill.
by wasta
Sat Aug 16, 2014 4:18 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Euro trip 2014
Replies: 22
Views: 1395

Re: Euro trip 2014

We went through Annecy as well, the road works in the town were a nightmare . Had a hotel booked in Lanselburg that night.
by wasta
Sat Aug 16, 2014 10:28 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Euro trip 2014
Replies: 22
Views: 1395

Re: Euro trip 2014

Great pics. I've just got back from a European trip. 8 countries and just over 3000 miles. Used the Furka Pass to leave Italy. Lovely place, pity I w…login to view the rest of this post
by wasta
Sun May 25, 2014 5:18 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Westgate road WTF
Replies: 11
Views: 824

Re: Westgate road WTF

I was up there last week buying some gloves. The golden age of biking is dead, just a few old that's now . lol.
.m and s seem to have sold a lot of sec…login to view the rest of this post
by wasta
Mon May 05, 2014 7:39 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Fast n loud
Replies: 17
Views: 825

Re: Fast n loud

Yep, really enjoy it, Aaron has some great ideas.
by wasta
Mon May 05, 2014 7:32 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Instagram?
Replies: 37
Views: 1463

Re: Instagram?

Me too
by wasta
Wed Mar 26, 2014 5:05 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: What does it cost to paint a bike????
Replies: 24
Views: 1081

Re: What does it cost to paint a bike????

What about getting it wrapped.

01Racefx do this for race teams and private individuals, worth a look.
by wasta
Wed Mar 12, 2014 5:15 am
Forum: R1 09-14 14B 14BE
Topic: Gb racing covers
Replies: 24
Views: 1257

Re: Gb racing covers

I have these fitted, much nicer than any others I've seen. They're very easy to fit and must work as a lot of race bikes have them as well.
by wasta
Wed Mar 05, 2014 6:42 am
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: BaronVonGrumble
Replies: 13
Views: 1360

Re: BaronVonGrumble

I've been following him for a while, I quiet like his humour. There is a new vid there now testing an 899 Panigale that's quiet good.
Loved his Eurotr…login to view the rest of this post
by wasta
Thu Feb 06, 2014 3:28 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Bike theft Iraqi style! (Graphic)
Replies: 9
Views: 840

Re: Bike theft Iraqi style! (Graphic)

Bloody hell, what would they do to get an R1?
by wasta
Wed Feb 05, 2014 1:48 pm
Forum: Newbies
Topic: first bikes - why not an R1
Replies: 179
Views: 9024

Re: first bikes - why not an R1

Some great advice on here for you.

I had a few 600's before my R1, I started slow and built up. I had an FZ6 for three years, used daily, when I started to get bored on it I then looked at litre bikes. I don't think we can emphasize the need to learn how to ride correctly, countersteering etc ...
by wasta
Sat Feb 01, 2014 1:21 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: front and rear axel socket sizes
Replies: 3
Views: 776

Re: front and rear axel socket sizes

Thanks guys, I'm not at home so couldn't go measure them.
by wasta
Sat Feb 01, 2014 11:19 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: front and rear axel socket sizes
Replies: 3
Views: 776

front and rear axel socket sizes

As the title really, I want to buy a socket for the rear axle nut, any ideas on the front and rear sizes?
by wasta
Sat Feb 01, 2014 10:36 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: What's good about the country you live in?
Replies: 30
Views: 1223

Re: What's good about the country you live in?

Kuwait.

I hate the place, filthy, hot, ignorant country. I'm wrapping in April so will be home for a summers riding, yahoooo. Petrols cheap though, 6KD…login to view the rest of this post
by wasta
Thu Jan 30, 2014 2:57 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Steve Parrish on tour
Replies: 4
Views: 795

Re: Steve Parrish on tour

I've heard all his stories on the MotoGP broadcasts. I find him a little irritating with his 'When I was team mates with Barry...' bullshit. If a pic …login to view the rest of this post
by wasta
Wed Jan 29, 2014 1:12 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Average Age Of A R1 Owner?
Replies: 109
Views: 3510

Re: Average Age Of A R1 Owner?

5 fuckin 2, where has the time gone?

It was all trees round here...etc etc
by wasta
Wed Jan 29, 2014 1:06 pm
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Average height, weight etc of an R1 owner
Replies: 71
Views: 2103

Re: Average height, weight etc of an R1 owner

6 foot, 13/14 stone, size 11 boots. size small cock.

I'm a hunkahunka burnin love.
by wasta
Sun Jan 26, 2014 4:23 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: What lid u got?
Replies: 157
Views: 4043

Re: What lid u got?

I have a Shoei XR1100 in black, I also have an old XR1000 and some HJC. My old lady has a Shoei Raid II.

I prefer the XR1100 to my older XR1000, I th…login to view the rest of this post
by wasta
Fri Jan 24, 2014 5:47 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Ruck Sack
Replies: 18
Views: 882

Re: Ruck Sack

I use a Kreiga R25, fantastic bag. It's not waterproof but I use a liner. The fit is great and no matter what you carry weight wise you don't know it'…login to view the rest of this post
by wasta
Sat Jan 18, 2014 11:38 am
Forum: Non Bike Chat
Topic: Why did you pick your user name?
Replies: 125
Views: 4324

Re: Why did you pick your user name?

I use Wasta on here and a couple of other sites. I work in Kuwait and it's an arabic word loosely meaning someone with influence who can get something…login to view the rest of this post
by wasta
Fri Jan 17, 2014 3:21 am
Forum: Newbies
Topic: Hi from Scarborough
Replies: 22
Views: 1261

Re: Hi from Scarborough

Welcome Dan, you have some good roads out your way, I often end up on the moors. I'm guessing you do the races at Olivers Mount as well.
by wasta
Fri Jan 10, 2014 8:01 am
Forum: General Bike Chat
Topic: Bike cameras
Replies: 86
Views: 7368

Re: Bike cameras

I got a Drift HD or Ghost, can't remember. This has a remote on off switch that can be clipped to the bike or using the supplied velcro strap on your …login to view the rest of this post
by wasta
Mon Jan 06, 2014 4:55 am
Forum: Ride outs and Meetings
Topic: 2014 European Excursions?
Replies: 17
Views: 5364

Re: 2014 European Excursions?

Me and the old lady are off to Northern Italy this summer, so a nice ride down through France and back through Austria/Germany.
by wasta
Thu Jan 02, 2014 3:34 am
Forum: Tips n Tricks
Topic: Stompgrip
Replies: 25
Views: 2945

Re: Stompgrip

just a quick add if you dont mind.

its worth getting a patch of leather put over your leathers at the point where the inside of your leg touches the s…login to view the rest of this post
by wasta
Thu Jan 02, 2014 3:29 am
Forum: Newbies
Topic: hello, new here
Replies: 50
Views: 3127

Re: hello, new here

Some cool pics there. Welcome to the forum.