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by Red Mist
8 years ago
Forum: Ride-Outs & Events
Topic: Buell & Italian Motorcycle Festival 25-05-15
Replies: 15
Views: 10014

Re: Buell & Italian Motorcycle Festival 25-05-15

Don't know if I can get down this year. I went to Scotland last weekend and that used up my disposable income for May. Would like to go as I know some mates are going, it's a great days ride out, and there will be some tank firing as well as the aircraft displays! The Cagiva is still off the road un...
by Red Mist
9 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hey, shortarse!
Replies: 12
Views: 4632

Re: Hey, shortarse!

I'm not short - though I did come out of hospital an inch or so shorter than I went in a few years ago. Seat height is a big issue for me now and was probably the main reason I went for the Rap. I don't have any real issues with ride comfort, even after a full day riding.
by Red Mist
9 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: MERRY XMAS
Replies: 12
Views: 4773

Re: MERRY XMAS

Yeah, Merry Christmas everyone!

Hope Santa brings you what your hoping for and that 2015 brings joy and prosperity to all us good folk.
by Red Mist
9 years ago
Forum: Raptor 650
Topic: Help for engine guards.
Replies: 24
Views: 12258

Re: Help for engine guards.

It's nice to be able to put a face to the name. Maybe we should all follow your example. I haven't got any photos of myself to show you so you will just have to imagine that I look like George Clooney. At least you have taken some nice shots of your bike and where you have been on it. Nearly all my ...
by Red Mist
9 years ago
Forum: General Technical
Topic: Brake pedal raptor 1000
Replies: 7
Views: 3891

Re: Brake pedal raptor 1000

My brake pedal is redundant and therefore residing in a box in my shed. It means that there is a bit less to clean when I've just got back from a ride. Both front and rear brakes are plumbed into the handlebar lever on mine. Interesting to see that a number of new bikes are appearing from major manu...
by Red Mist
9 years ago
Forum: Raptor 650
Topic: Help for engine guards.
Replies: 24
Views: 12258

Re: Help for engine guards.

Really enjoyed your review. Wish I could get there myself. I think that the best way of getting to know your new bike is to go for a good long ride on it. I know a lot of people who would not go more than about 50 kms on their first trip, so really well done. It was nice to see the bikes and the lov...
by Red Mist
9 years ago
Forum: Virtual Bar
Topic: Hi Hunnies I'm Home
Replies: 8
Views: 3433

Re: Hi Hunnies I'm Home

Yeah, not too bothered about the hot or the butter, but I'll happily join with you in a generous measure of the old grog!
by Red Mist
9 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What are you hoping to get for Christmas? For the bike.
Replies: 24
Views: 8989

Re: What are you hoping to get for Christmas? For the bike.

Something that comes in a big box. I like nice presents wrapped up in a nice big box at Christmas. Always have. I once got a tyre off my folks for Chrimbo once and demanded that they wrap it up for me so that I could open it on Christmas morning. Nice present and what have you, but it does spoil it ...
by Red Mist
9 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: TRENDITALY carbon hugger/chainguard
Replies: 12
Views: 4972

Re: Trend Italy carbon hugger/chainguard

I want one too! I like the idea that this just bolts on by the looks of it.
by Red Mist
9 years ago
Forum: Riders + Rides
Topic: It's done...for now
Replies: 14
Views: 10894

Re: It's done...for now

That's annoying. Looks fine to me. Any plans for the footrest hangers? They look a bit 'abbreviated' as they are at the mo. Are you going to replace them, chop them down a bit more, or just leave 'em as they are?
by Red Mist
9 years ago
Forum: General Technical
Topic: Hints & tips for DIY
Replies: 20
Views: 7339

Re: Hints & tips for DIY

Just getting ready to start my winter work on the bike. First step is to prep my shed. Give it a good tidy up, chucking away the various bits of rag and rubbish that have accumulated over the year. Give the floor a good sweep and make sure that all work benches are dusted off. Then I head down to th...
by Red Mist
9 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Saw my old bike today :)
Replies: 12
Views: 5301

Re: Saw my old bike today :)

I'm afraid I'm not man enough for a V-Max. If anybody is capable of riding one on full throttle then they have my respect! Sometimes the idea appeals to me, sometimes not. I really would like a bike with a V4 engine in though. Pity that everybody who makes them puts them in a chassis that I don't li...
by Red Mist
9 years ago
Forum: Virtual Bar
Topic: New owner , Rainy Devon.
Replies: 14
Views: 4949

Re: New owner , Rainy Devon.

Hi Marcus.

Glad to have you around. Sorry to hear about the weather in Devon. We don't bother to use the term 'Rainy Lancashire' up here as it's a given. A bit like describing a giant as 'big' or a Nissan Micra driver as 'slow'. You can just assume that it's wet up here.
by Red Mist
9 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Just Saying Hi
Replies: 17
Views: 6693

Re: Just Saying Hi

Welcome in, we are a rather mature lot on here but in years lived only. :D :evil: :roll: :wink: :thumbsup: Hi, They'll never grind me down, I'm from Accrington, and I think I'll enjoy being a member. Dave :shock: Good grief - you've been all around the world and you wind up in Accy! In my last job ...
by Red Mist
9 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Is my bike too old?
Replies: 9
Views: 4019

Re: Is my bike too old?

I occasionally take other bikes out for a test ride and often as not they just make me realise how good the Rap is. As a for instance, I went for a blast on Honda CB1000R the other day. It may be more modern but it wasn't as comfortable, you couldn't read the instruments very easily, and it didn't p...