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900+ Miles and the 1st Service Over…
‘Karma’ (my Kawasaki) has been broken in. It has been a relatively quick (& fun) process. Keeping the riding style smooth and relaxed has benefited us both. Giving me more chance to enjoy my journey while Karma will reap the benefits in the long term. My first two bikes (both second hand) needed a fairly…
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Have Luggage…Will Travel
The Givi hard luggage is fitted…at last! This ended up being some adventure and the most difficult of my accessories to fit. I originally just wanted the 2 side cases, as the single top box is never enough to meet my requirements. So imagine my surprise when I found out that you can not fit…
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Always Use Lubricant!
I have fitted the Scottoiler MK7 Universal Kit & the optional Dual Injector. Fitting is very straight forward. Though the instructions that come with products are very general, the Scottoiler website have guides available for specific motorcycle models, these are what I used for the installing of the Scottoiler to my Kawasaki ER-6F. It is…
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Congratulations!
What a year for motorcycle racing! The World Superbike and British Superbike Championships are over, while MotoGP has 2 more rounds, though the championship has already been won. So, congratulations to: Casey Stoner, AUS, Ducati Marlboro, 2007 MotoGP Champion James Toesland, GB, Ten Kate Honda, 2007 WSBK Champion Ryuichi Kiyonari, JPN, HM Plant Honda, 2007…
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Ermax Mudguards Fitted
The Ermax mudguards have been fitted, front and rear, with very little trouble. Here is a brief summary. The easiest, in my opinion, is the rear hugger. Simply follow the instructions that come with the hugger and job should be done in 10 mins. Basically, you remove the chain guard (to be placed safely away…
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The Politics Test…My Results!
You are a Social Liberal (60% permissive) and an… Economic Liberal (38% permissive) You are best described as a: Centrist (38e/60s) Link: The Politics Test on Ok CupidAlso: The OkCupid Dating Persona Test
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If You Have The Time, I Have The Ride…
Today I collected my stunning new Kawasaki ER-6F. Was this the motorcycle I originally wanted…no. I had intended to get her twin, the ER-6N, but after some hurdles (and maybe some pragmatism?) I ‘settled’ for the ER-6F. Now I have never liked the term ‘settled’ (think, ‘settled down’) as it seems to imply that you…
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Tick…Tock…Tick…
Well, for 5 weeks now I have been without a motorcycle! Funding for my new bike was required, so out with the old. The dealer told me that in 2 weeks my new bike would be ready for collection… Then the manufacturer announced the model was being updated, so the ’07 model was no longer…
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It’s Brewing Up
Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon) Beta is available to download from today, with the final version due for release October 18th. What does Gutsy Gibbon do better then Feisty Fawn? Well the complete outline can be found by CLICKING HERE. The most exciting (for me) is the installation of ‘Compiz‘ as standard for handling 3D Desktop…
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3 Reasons To Buy A Honda
Every two years we get the treat that is the Tokyo Motor Show. At this the various manufacturer’s have a bit of fun and release their concept bikes…the sort of things we wish they would make! The catch being, the models that they do decide to develop end up being very tame versions of these…
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