tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post5887895997076145508..comments2024-03-28T20:30:35.448+13:00Comments on Confessions of an Ageing Motorcyclist: Service time and other stuff!Geoff Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-60436722751458606682016-06-26T20:00:20.076+12:002016-06-26T20:00:20.076+12:00Hi Jules,
Cheers! Everywhere I looked, Rev'it ...Hi Jules,<br />Cheers! Everywhere I looked, Rev'it got a good rep and the latest Dri Riders got slammed - no idea what's going on there. <br /><br />Interesting comment you make about the XR. Just because it's a Beemer, it doesn't necessarily mean legendary Teutonic quality. Apparently, the S1000 R's have had more than a few issues since their initial release.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-56694169599407490222016-06-26T19:48:00.847+12:002016-06-26T19:48:00.847+12:00Hey Geoff, a nice write up and those winter trouse...Hey Geoff, a nice write up and those winter trousers look good. I guy I know had put a deposit down on an XR even before they arrived in Oz, and then test rode it. He found the vibrations unbearable and didn't go ahead with the deal. He bought a Honda Africa Twin and has set off for outback Oz on it.Tarsnakes Down Underhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04859439380216890525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-64932717076918280992016-06-25T10:35:36.460+12:002016-06-25T10:35:36.460+12:00Yep, a genuinely unique sound!
Yep, a genuinely unique sound!<br />Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-42692309242567447222016-06-25T00:45:50.605+12:002016-06-25T00:45:50.605+12:00Yeah the R1 sounds like it race bred counterpart t...Yeah the R1 sounds like it race bred counterpart the M1. Sounds sweet and angry.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-54152745142063499992016-06-24T10:19:49.177+12:002016-06-24T10:19:49.177+12:00G'day Steve,
Crikey mate, just read your post ...G'day Steve,<br />Crikey mate, just read your post and that's terrible for Dave.... WTF is spot on!!!<br /><br />There was a race-prepped crossplane R1 in the pit garage next to us when I did my Feb trackday. When it started up, everyone wondered what the heck it was. Actually sounded great, especially down pit straight!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-176375995082136192016-06-24T10:14:43.768+12:002016-06-24T10:14:43.768+12:00Hi Sonja,
Gee, that's a lot of temperature var...Hi Sonja,<br />Gee, that's a lot of temperature variation! Sounds like it's going to play havoc with your 2-wheeled plans, either by pedal or engine!<br /><br />I'm delighted too. The Triumph dealership up the road set the benchmark and I'm really pleased to have found another good one, especially as there are so many complaints on bike forums about various dealers.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-50025768741206835442016-06-24T06:57:28.860+12:002016-06-24T06:57:28.860+12:00Meanwhile in the Black Forest: Summer has finally ...Meanwhile in the Black Forest: Summer has finally arrived, after a mere 12°C on Sunday we got 34°C today... there are thunderstorms forecasted for the weekend of course.<br /><br />Glad you found a place with decent service, Geoff. Sometimes dealerships are all about selling, not servicing, that's why I take my bike to an independent mechanic. SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-55890189907485643612016-06-23T20:35:13.002+12:002016-06-23T20:35:13.002+12:00Hi Geoff
Good to see you found a great new tractor...Hi Geoff<br />Good to see you found a great new tractor dealer. Lol, but seriously its good to find someone that has great service, and doesn't damage your bike, see my latest blog post. D'Oh.<br />Your completely right about new modern sportsbike, I find it hard to tell what they are unless you can read on it what brand they are. The one thing that set the new R1 apart from all the other was the sound it makes, pretty much unlike any other sportsbike besides a ducati.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-78549402065101746062016-06-23T09:58:48.621+12:002016-06-23T09:58:48.621+12:00Hi Brandy!
Sure is! Given a fistful of dollars, I&...Hi Brandy!<br />Sure is! Given a fistful of dollars, I'd have real trouble deciding what to buy..... so much nice stuff. No point in having multiple bikes as I'd never have time to ride them as they're meant to be ridden.<br /><br />Thanks for the endorsement on the Rev'it gear, that's really encouraging. Very impressed with the attention to detail on them. Testing will have to wait as I've just come down with a hacking cough. Curses to the changeable weather!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-81845733962086898082016-06-23T09:29:34.178+12:002016-06-23T09:29:34.178+12:00There is a lot of eye candy in that shop. A good ...There is a lot of eye candy in that shop. A good way to pass the time. Great score on the rev'it pants. I've had mine for 3-4 years now and love them, they've never leaked either.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-59185796242503395932016-06-23T07:41:24.850+12:002016-06-23T07:41:24.850+12:00Hi Nikos!
30 litres!!! My word, no wonder they...Hi Nikos!<br /><br />30 litres!!! My word, no wonder they're mile munchers par excellence! You are clearly a match made in heaven with your long legs. With it fully-fuelled and me at 5'8", it would be a match made in hell!<br /><br />All the best for the vote whichever way it goes. When the UK cut the rest of the Commonwealth off at the knees when joining the EU, it actually did us a favour in the long run. If the vote is to leave, trade will always trump politics if you have something at the right price that people want.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-90035944568666804622016-06-23T07:22:48.659+12:002016-06-23T07:22:48.659+12:00That's what a 30l fuel capacity does to your f...That's what a 30l fuel capacity does to your figure Geoff!<br />I can put up with a wide tank but I steadfastly refuse to fit even more ugly aluminium panniers...<br />Good stuff ReVit!<br />All the best from Brexit Bore Territory <br />Nikoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119901226987582553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-90764226332036687402016-06-22T22:04:52.246+12:002016-06-22T22:04:52.246+12:00Hi Andrew,
Good to hear, they did the same for a f...Hi Andrew,<br />Good to hear, they did the same for a friend of mine in Blenheim - great service.<br /><br />Yamaha dealerships up this way are pretty rare compared with the other main brands, no idea why. Hope you're enjoying the beastie!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-51703912808160960522016-06-22T17:20:16.350+12:002016-06-22T17:20:16.350+12:00Good to see you're getting a few kms up - prob...Good to see you're getting a few kms up - probably at least as me. Great that you've found a good dealer too. They looked after me ok for the PR4's I just got off them (sitting in the shed waiting to go on).<br /><br />Now that I have a Yamaha the local dealer has gone bust...Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.com