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Forum: Other Motorcycles

06-15-2013, 08:05 PM

Replies: 25

Yamaha FZ-09 Triple

Views: 739

Posted By MrShadow

Yeah, I did mean MT-09. I found the press...

Yeah, I did mean MT-09. I found the press release about a day after posting this.

Looks nice, especially for the price. My only concern will be insurance. This thing has 850cc while the...

Forum: Honda CBR250 General Discussion

06-15-2013, 07:21 AM

Replies: 23

How do you feel about riding as a passenger on a motorcycle?

Views: 498

Posted By MrShadow

Riding pillion - not gonna happen. It's the same...

Riding pillion - not gonna happen. It's the same with driving, I hate being a passenger in a car. Flying was a bit different as you knew the person sitting next to you had to have some skill...

Forum: Off Topic Discussion

06-15-2013, 07:06 AM

Replies: 5

Important for riders in NSW

Views: 177

Posted By MrShadow

I'd use a word other than bloody but I know the...

I'd use a word other than bloody but I know the site would sensor it.

Forum: Off Topic Discussion

06-14-2013, 08:04 AM

Replies: 5

Important for riders in NSW

Views: 177

Posted By MrShadow

Probably not, at least not on the bike. I avoid...

Probably not, at least not on the bike. I avoid the center of Sydney even in the car, so no chance on the bike :( Not to mention the time/distance involved. I know there are people who tour on...

Forum: Other Motorcycles

06-14-2013, 07:50 AM

Replies: 25

Yamaha FZ-09 Triple

Views: 739

Posted By MrShadow

What are the running/maintenance costs like on...

What are the running/maintenance costs like on the Duc? I know they've come down a bit from the good 'ole days. But I think the Triumph or Yamaha would still win out in that respect.

Forum: Other Motorcycles

06-14-2013, 07:49 AM

Replies: 25

Yamaha FZ-09 Triple

Views: 739

Posted By MrShadow

Found it. Apparently, it's called an MT-09. ...

Found it. Apparently, it's called an MT-09.

Triple Treat (http://motoring.ninemsn.com.au/motorbikes/news/8674142/triple-treat-yamahas-new-three-cylinder-mt-09)

Forum: Off Topic Discussion

06-13-2013, 05:55 AM

Replies: 5

Important for riders in NSW

Views: 177

Posted By MrShadow

There is also a Facebook group for this, though...

There is also a Facebook group for this, though just lately it seems to have descended into a lot of smack talk instead of helpful, useful information and advice:
...

Forum: Other Motorcycles

06-13-2013, 05:53 AM

Replies: 25

Yamaha FZ-09 Triple

Views: 739

Posted By MrShadow

Just saw today that Yamaha has also released an...

Just saw today that Yamaha has also released an MT-08. Can't find the stupid press release now... anyway, the MT-08 seems to have much the same specs as the FZ-09. Has anybody else heard of this...

Forum: Other Motorcycles

06-12-2013, 07:20 AM

Replies: 25

Yamaha FZ-09 Triple

Views: 739

Posted By MrShadow

Luckily, I've got three (up from two!), and...

Luckily, I've got three (up from two!), and they're both on the comparison list in the review. Street Triple R and Ducati Monster 796.

Heart says Ducati, reasoning says Street Triple R. But...

Forum: Other Motorcycles

06-12-2013, 06:44 AM

Replies: 25

Yamaha FZ-09 Triple

Views: 739

Posted By MrShadow

Wow, this bike just shot onto my shortlist for...

Wow, this bike just shot onto my shortlist for next bike.

Forum: Off Topic Discussion

06-08-2013, 08:06 PM

Replies: 17

Whats In your Garage?

Views: 449

Posted By MrShadow

My CBR lives in the gararge. The Mazda SP23,...

My CBR lives in the gararge. The Mazda SP23, sadly, is relegated to the outside carpark.

Forum: Off Topic Discussion

06-08-2013, 06:21 AM

Replies: 21

Poll: How many years have you been riding motorcycles?

Views: 615

Posted By MrShadow

I couldn't agree more, but seeing the numbers...

I couldn't agree more, but seeing the numbers kind of confirms it.

Forum: Other Motorcycles

06-08-2013, 05:05 AM

Replies: 21

Why I didn't buy the Ninja instead . . .

Views: 1,128

Posted By MrShadow

This is so true. On the old Ninjas, the dash...

This is so true. On the old Ninjas, the dash looked like it hadn't been updated since the 80s!

Forum: Off Topic Discussion

06-07-2013, 08:29 PM

Replies: 21

Poll: How many years have you been riding motorcycles?

Views: 615

Posted By MrShadow

It's actually fascinating to look at the numbers...

It's actually fascinating to look at the numbers - we seem to have an even spread across experience levels, with more people either at the start of their time on two wheels and towards the higher...

Forum: Other Motorcycles

06-07-2013, 08:15 PM

Replies: 21

Why I didn't buy the Ninja instead . . .

Views: 1,128

Posted By MrShadow

For me it was ABS, Fuel Injection. And the fact...

For me it was ABS, Fuel Injection. And the fact I was going to have to wait at least 3-4 months for a Ninja 250. I was looking at buying not long after the Kawa factory got flooded and their...

Forum: Off Topic Discussion

06-03-2013, 06:17 AM

Replies: 0

Interesting Insurance Quotes

Views: 103

Posted By MrShadow

Interesting Insurance Quotes

I'm researching my "down"grade bike from the CBR for when I'm off my restricted license. I have two bikes on the shortlist - Ducati Monster 796 and Triumph Street Triple R. Well, three if I include...

Forum: Off Topic Discussion

06-03-2013, 05:46 AM

Replies: 6

something for llama lovers

Views: 192

Posted By MrShadow

Llama Song (with official MP3) - YouTube I...

Llama Song (with official MP3) - YouTube

I used to be a treehousee too. A long time ago.

Forum: Other Honda Motorcycles

06-03-2013, 05:38 AM

Replies: 4

Interesting "Honda"

Views: 487

Posted By MrShadow

Wow... Gorgeous. Love the rim mounted front...

Wow... Gorgeous. Love the rim mounted front disk.

Forum: CBR250 Problems and Issues

06-03-2013, 05:25 AM

Replies: 29

Stalls on initial start up

Views: 1,286

Posted By MrShadow

I had something similar for a while, and took it...

I had something similar for a while, and took it in to the mechanics. It turns out when I was starting, I was gripping the throttle (I'd have sworn blind I wasn't...) and ever so slightly opening it...

Forum: Honda CBR250 General Discussion

05-22-2013, 05:10 AM

Replies: 46

How far do you lean?

Views: 2,160

Posted By MrShadow

Touching on red for me. Don't see the point on...

Touching on red for me. Don't see the point on public roads in pushing it o the limit. Besides, my coffee cup falls out when I lean too far anyway.

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Forum: Honda CBR250 General Discussion

05-22-2013, 05:02 AM

Replies: 39

What RPM range do you cruise around in?

Views: 1,457

Posted By MrShadow

I cruise around 5,000-6,000. This seems a good...

I cruise around 5,000-6,000. This seems a good range and ties in nicely with our speed limits:

3rd@5,000 = 50kph
4th@5,000 = 60
5th@5,000 = 70

And so on. Of course, getting to cruising...

Forum: Honda CBR250 General Discussion

05-16-2013, 05:42 AM

Replies: 28

Review: 1 year of owning a CBR250R

Views: 1,879

Posted By MrShadow

I'm with Rusty 100%. I've had the bike a little...

I'm with Rusty 100%. I've had the bike a little over a year (end of Feb/early March for me). Just a few extra ponies at the rear would make this bike much more forgiving on my LHS extremities...

Forum: Off Topic Discussion

05-13-2013, 04:21 AM

Replies: 8

Awesome new bike

Views: 239

Posted By MrShadow

Thanks for the ideas. I'll be sure to ignore...

Thanks for the ideas. I'll be sure to ignore them all and then complain when it still rattles and stalls ;)

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Forum: Off Topic Discussion

05-11-2013, 09:29 PM

Replies: 8

Awesome new bike

Views: 239

Posted By MrShadow

Awesome new bike

5482

Wonder how it handles on the freeway?

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