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05-05-2008, 11:51 AM
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yeah can atest to hondas electrics being crap lol
bloody duck isnt even reliable about being broken down grrrrr went to start it just on the off chance an the bloody thing starts!!!!!!!!!
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05-05-2008, 11:56 AM
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wierd... ride it to the dealer instead then....
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05-05-2008, 12:00 PM
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Honda CBR 1000 RR. CBR 600 RR track
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Clowns...again, serves you right for buying an italian piece of...well, something...lol...in regards to brakes Toe...I think my brakes are sufficient to pull up way before you.... 
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05-05-2008, 12:13 PM
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Get used to it, mine does about 10Km/L
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they're just like buying a V8.
you don't buy them for their fuel economy. you buy them for the noise, the power, and the wow factor.
if we went for fuel economy, we'd all be driving Prius' and riding Vespas!! 
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05-05-2008, 02:12 PM
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Dont they have roadside assistance for new bikes and will pick them up under warranty
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05-05-2008, 05:19 PM
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yep they do  but they want your vin for it an didnt have it on me (or the bike at that stage) just paid a mover to get it couldnt be bothered with stuffing around
an stephan the 330mm brembos pull up so friggin well |
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05-05-2008, 05:29 PM
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Admit it, even though it's a pain in the arse, you love it.
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05-05-2008, 06:23 PM
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Benelli Tornado 900RS
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No one buys italian and expects jap characteristics do they?
Hell, when i bought mine the factory was closed down with no promise it was going to re-open, but hell, everyone should own italian at least once, whether its nelli, Duke, MG MV or whatever i say :-)
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05-05-2008, 08:22 PM
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CBR600RR7, 1.5x VJ22 RGV250
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maybe we could merge the moto italiano and 2 stroke forums into the "those who like fixing broken shit" forum?
j/k
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06-05-2008, 06:21 AM
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Benelli Tornado 900RS
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"maybe we could merge the moto italiano and 2 stroke forums into the "those who like fixing broken shit" forum?"
no thanks ,my 1996 Husky WR125 enduro had both !!
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06-05-2008, 04:55 PM
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Good to see you got her started today mate, damn the yellow looks fine too
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11-05-2008, 05:24 PM
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A couple of things. When I was working at Frasers, every bike delivered, we spent time with the new owner explaining lots of things espeacially road side assist and things like keeping the revs above 3-4000 for smoother running(Ducatis)
Didnt they run through things like this with you?
Often people that have never ridden a big twin, labour them and come away thinking they are lumpy, jerky etc. They can be if trying to pull from too low in the revs with lots of throttle.
Cheers.
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11-05-2008, 05:51 PM
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Ducati 1098s
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Quote:
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They can be if trying to pull from too low in the revs with lots of throttle.
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11-05-2008, 06:42 PM
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Yeah, and we ALL know why you women love your V twins.
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11-05-2008, 06:50 PM
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HUH???? |
Giving it too much at revs that are not high enough eg 2000 rpm with lots of throttle.
They dont like that! |
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11-05-2008, 07:14 PM
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Ducati 999R #0069, Laverda 750S, Italjet D180, Yam Jog
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That shouldn't make 'em break down though with fried relays etc.....
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11-05-2008, 07:36 PM
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DUCATI 999S and S4RS
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Quote:
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That shouldn't make 'em break down though with fried relays etc.....
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Brand new model, bound to have teething problems. The 848 engine and electrics are brand new design, it's not a big bore 749 motor. |
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11-05-2008, 09:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ducmon
Brand new model, bound to have teething problems. The 848 engine and electrics are brand new design, it's not a big bore 749 motor.
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Ye old saying, never buy the first model of anything. |
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11-05-2008, 09:40 PM
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CBR600RR7, 1.5x VJ22 RGV250
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Quote:
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Brand new model, bound to have teething problems. The 848 engine and electrics are brand new design, it's not a big bore 749 motor.
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Lol.
Most manufacturers managed to get electrics wired well enough to last more than 12 months a very long time ago.
New model or not, electrical circuits are by no means rocket science. They can be easily quantified and bench-tested.
Sounds more like a quality control issue (as opposed to a "new design" issue) to me - not something you'd expect to be putting up with on a bike that costs that much. |
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11-05-2008, 10:09 PM
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Big blue one.
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Quote:
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Brand new model, bound to have teething problems.
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Bullshit.
This is what testing is for, before a product reaches market. |
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