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by Hooner
Mon May 02, 2005 10:12 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: rubbers on rear wheel
Replies: 11
Views: 1850

you`re welcome mate,
by Hooner
Mon May 02, 2005 9:50 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: rubbers on rear wheel
Replies: 11
Views: 1850

they`re called Cush rubbers, mine split earlier in the year, i should imagine it`s all the torque going through the back wheel that does it.
I replaced mine...£34 from a honda dealer next day delivery!
by Hooner
Mon Apr 18, 2005 9:24 am
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: RIDE OUT IN DERBYSHIRE
Replies: 9
Views: 2064

ANOTHER RIDE OUT IN DERBYSHIRE >>>>>>>.

Hi guys.... i`ve been asked to join the B/bird boys on a ride in the peaks this weekend (24/04/05), if any of you are interested please feel free to join in...all the arrangements are on the b/b site ( link provided)..lets go and show these boys and galls that there is life with only 2 pots............
by Hooner
Sun Apr 17, 2005 11:43 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: New to the Vtr
Replies: 7
Views: 1158

the bike is 14 months old and has only done 900 miles. Iam intending to get it seen to under warranty, unfortunately it means a 40 mile trip. TY for the thought. I to was a bit worried by the cutting out and misfire when my "02" was first new, but after the 4k service and a carb balance a...
by Hooner
Wed Apr 13, 2005 11:44 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: TYRE HEADACHE
Replies: 28
Views: 1942

Re Avon's

I fitted the Azarro`s (ST45 & ST46) last June, i have been to europe twice (France and Assen) done two track days and completed the rest of the year up to date on the same tyres. (approx 6k in total). The rear is now down to the wear markers in the centre, and the front is just about half worn. ...
by Hooner
Tue Aug 31, 2004 2:40 pm
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: bassets?
Replies: 18
Views: 2424

SORRY

guy`s, but I'm not going to be able to make it...
my step dad died suddenly sun evening , and as you can imagine..all hell has let loose....catch ya again soon...have a safe ride...
by Hooner
Sun Aug 29, 2004 9:28 am
Forum: Sunday Runs, Rideouts, Track days ,Rallys, Events
Topic: bassets?
Replies: 18
Views: 2424

Weeeman....weather and shifts permitting, i could well be there with a couple of BlackBird guys and a Hardly Movingson (Harley D)....will look out for you mate........mines the "teal" one (standard at the moment)..thats metallic green / blue to you and me........... :lol:
by Hooner
Sun Aug 22, 2004 8:34 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Avon Azaros
Replies: 16
Views: 2315

re track day

Pete.. It was billed as a "Police Rider Improvement Day" and it was at a test facility in Warwickshire Nr Hinkley....(top secret)... :lol: It cost £75.00 and was run by Bloxwich Police Motorcycle club...ALL top blokes..... The instruction level was brilliant..right from the "scared o...
by Hooner
Sun Aug 22, 2004 8:20 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: MDJ Has had an accident
Replies: 59
Views: 4868

same for me Egg..besh wishes to be passed on and a speedy recovery.....
it`s not good to hear of anyone being hurt....
by Hooner
Sun Aug 22, 2004 10:16 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Avon Azaros
Replies: 16
Views: 2315

Avon's

guys....i have just finished my first track day on the avons..and...yes they behaved themselves perfectly........ :D I was lapping faster each lap and only had one Minor moment (my stupidity)....left the braking faarrr too late for a tightening left hander....and nearly shat myself...BUT the tyre he...
by Hooner
Thu Aug 19, 2004 7:57 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Avon Azaros
Replies: 16
Views: 2315

Well

my thread is not as long, but I fitted a pair of these before the Assen GP , rode to Assen from Derby (Dover / Calais) and have spent many a weekend tearing up the peak district tarmac with the Blackbird, R1 and GSX`er boys since...... I CANNOT FAULT THEM ! Once warm they are as good as any sports t...
by Hooner
Sun Jul 11, 2004 3:54 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: High level, Low level...
Replies: 15
Views: 1804

thats right Fester...nearly all the ones i`ve seen have altered the rear indicators in some way of another.... You can get the "fish eye" flush indicators to sit in the tail piece / rear cowl..they look cool.... I`m not so struck with the small after market flashers...i like those behind m...
by Hooner
Sun Jul 11, 2004 10:56 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: High level, Low level...
Replies: 15
Views: 1804

sorry fester...yes you`re right..the high levels are like the piccy at the top of the page....low levels are like standard pipes using the same line etc along the bike...
Most high and low level pipes use the same mounting points, so should be relatively easy to fit...
by Hooner
Sat Jul 10, 2004 9:31 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: High level, Low level...
Replies: 15
Views: 1804

Del.......what can i say... :oops: sorry mate......... it`s a matter of finance for most of us....i`d love the pipes you`re selling...BUT..the wife and kiddies might complain about the lack of food in the freezer....either that or i`d be divorced before tea time tommorow....hee hee........... :D I m...
by Hooner
Sat Jul 10, 2004 9:08 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: FIRST BIKE
Replies: 63
Views: 5545

my first was a Honda C50..then an FS1E in metallic gold......then an RD125(new) in yellow with speed-block paint job(the coffin style tank)...then the heady heights of a Honda 400/4....what a beauty she was...piper 4-in-1..K&N`s...ace bars...post office red....two/four seat...she was my baby.......