The TV Mini Mehga thread.

[ogden]

Originally Posted by BigApe

Or how painful they can be on a naked bike. Riding at 110 through the plains of Spain. Mile after mile of straight road.

I originally bought my 7R because I wanted to do some continental trips but didn't fancy the madness of doing it on an unfaired bike.

We had a bloke on last year's run to Lille (of all places) who did it on a Ducati Hypermotard. If it hadn't been for frequent breaks because of the thimble-like tank he'd have been in agony by the end.

I ended up re-organising my packing so there was more to go in the tank bag. It acted as a wind break. Which was more than welcome.

But yes, doing 110 for 50 or 60 miles does strain the old neck a bit.

Originally Posted by ogden

I originally bought my 7R because I wanted to do some continental trips but didn't fancy the madness of doing it on an unfaired bike.

We had a bloke on last year's run to Lille (of all places) who did it on a Ducati Hypermotard. If it hadn't been for frequent breaks because of the thimble-like tank he'd have been in agony by the end.

+1. Doing the Nurburgring trip last year without even a fly screen on the Hornet was painful towards the end of each 120 mile stint. My mate on his Blackbird insisted on doing 110mph all the way there so I just had to keep up. The swine.

New Bike arrived yet T?

No, change of plans.
They can't supply me a K9 until Jan/Feb so I have cancelled the order due to seeing something else I like.
Funnily enough, the bike I am getting now is one I was looking at whilst waiting for the insurance company to make a decision. When they did, the bike had been sold. However, I have found another one at even less than the first. OK, so it's not a K9 but in the naked variety I like the K8........

Its a black K8 naked..........pre registered on 31 Oct so lots of tax left (they did 12mths), and pretty much the same warranty etc less a couple of months.

All for £3299.00

Of course I will be getting a cowl and hugger asap but still the price is great, at least I am happy anyway.

I should be collecting tomorrow so a trip to Frith could be in order. I have a couple of bits for David anyway.

Originally Posted by FG1

All for £3299.00

That price is incredible.

[KnightRider]

Sounds nice - could be a tad windy though couldn't it.

Yes - I am a wimp when it comes to long journeys with the wind in my face..

Originally Posted by KnightRider

Sounds nice - could be a tad windy though couldn't it.

Yes - I am a wimp when it comes to long journeys with the wind in my face..

Yeah but you get a huge neck!

Whip the handlebars off. Stick some clipons on. Way to go.

Originally Posted by BigApe

Whip the handlebars off. Stick some clipons on. Way to go.

Nah, looks ghey.