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Re: Not as Fugly as Lloydie

Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2016 11:13 am
by chric
Remember always clean any thing cold don't go out riding then wash straight away :thumbup:

Re: Not as Fugly as Lloydie

Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2016 7:51 pm
by sirch345
That bike should be ideal for touring two up Paul :thumbup:

Chris.

Re: Not as Fugly as Lloydie

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 8:29 pm
by bigtwinthing
looking better after the Bilt Hamber stuff, its bloody amazing.
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Re: Not as Fugly as Lloydie

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 8:53 pm
by VTRDark
Now that is sparkling clean and shiny :biggrin Has it got ABS paul? what's that in the centre of the front discs.

Re: Not as Fugly as Lloydie

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 9:51 pm
by agentpineapple
Looking very nice Paul.... :thumbup:

Re: Not as Fugly as Lloydie

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 10:12 pm
by fabiostar
i have to say that looks bloody well. health to ride big man :thumbup:

Re: Not as Fugly as Lloydie

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2016 5:35 am
by bigtwinthing
cybercarl wrote:Now that is sparkling clean and shiny :biggrin Has it got ABS paul? what's that in the centre of the front discs.
Hi yep ABS and the combined braking thingy. It work surprisingly well too. Not a patch on the CB Radial set up, but I've done a few straight line brakes test to get a good feel etc and i like the ABS and the combined brakes. On Friday i was out and we had torrential rain all be it for 20 mins etc, i tried the brakes on a few bends and stopping straight from speed in the rain and i have to say its very confidence inspiring.

I am totally amazed at the so called budget suspension mostly though, it holds a line fantastic, isn't sloppy etc but itsnt to bad at handling generally. It tramps on and feels just so easy to ride fastish. It aint pretty, but Iam happy that i still have a bike along with the 3 cars in the family!!!! I took the Atom out the other day and it felt so fast, having that with a bike is great so can't complain really. Were off the France at the end of July to give it a touring test so to speak. Iam away next week on it in Tunbridge Wells for the week, i hope to make Devon on the following Sunday. The pipe and slippers fit easily in the back box :lol:

Re: Not as Fugly as Lloydie

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2016 10:11 pm
by sirch345
bigtwinthing wrote:looking better after the Bilt Hamber stuff, its bloody amazing.
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Good job with the cleaning there Paul :clap: It looks amazing :thumbup:

Chris.

Re: Not as Fugly as Lloydie

Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2016 7:09 am
by bigtwinthing
considering it was such a shitter when i got it, it needs some TLC, but the Bilt Hamber stuff is truly amazing. theres still some bits i need to do, the wheels are badly scratched but nothing that wont wait till winter. Wheels will be coming off and the swing arm checked.

I did see a CBF with the CB 1000r SSSA the other day, thats always an option :lol: I can't disguise the fact that the basic bike is bloody amazing for a budget type bike. Probably the comfiest bike I've ever ridden. we did 234 miles the other day and it was totally comfy. Ive adjusted the bars and the seat a bit. The wife feels secure with the box and panniers on. France at the end of the month. Hoping to make Devon Sunday after being away all this week.

Re: Not as Fugly as Lloydie

Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2016 11:19 am
by sirch345
bigtwinthing wrote:I did see a CBF with the CB 1000r SSSA the other day, thats always an option :lol:
See, I told you to keep hold of that SSSarm paddock stand :lol:

Chris.

Re: Not as Fugly as Lloydie

Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2016 11:41 am
by bazza696
O can sing it's praises enough, but it would be good to ride a standard example. Mine has ohlins rear shock and uprated gel seat, that makes is super comfy.

Re: Not as Fugly as Lloydie

Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 5:37 am
by bigtwinthing
bazza696 wrote:O can sing it's praises enough, but it would be good to ride a standard example. Mine has ohlins rear shock and uprated gel seat, that makes is super comfy.

i want a Gel seat for France if i can get one.