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by Nuttyboy
May 9th, '24, 20:19
Forum: Bike Banter
Topic: Fjr1300
Replies: 3
Views: 5771

Fjr1300

Hi folks

I will be upping my commuting and will be travelling between Truro, Bodmin st Austell and liskeard on a regular basis.
I have been thinking of a Vfr800 but have been offered a good deal on a Yamaha FJR1300 and wondered if anyone has any experience of them
Regards
Martin
by Nuttyboy
Oct 21st, '23, 10:48
Forum: Bike Banter
Topic: Bike advice
Replies: 16
Views: 9397

Re: Bike advice

Hi guys
Still looking for a good used bike, for commuting and general ride outs and wondered if anyone has any experience of the dl650 or 1000 v stroms
Cheers martin
by Nuttyboy
Sep 19th, '23, 22:04
Forum: Bike Banter
Topic: Bike advice
Replies: 16
Views: 9397

Re: Bike advice

Hi guys I hope you are all keeping well, I am looking for a commuter to get from st mawes to st austell daily and occasionally Bodmin, I have looked at BMW f650’s or the good old VFR800 and wondered if anyone has and experience on these or can throw anything in the mix, only looking at spending a fe...
by Nuttyboy
Apr 9th, '22, 18:33
Forum: Bike Banter
Topic: Airbag clothing
Replies: 5
Views: 1011

Re: Airbag clothing

Hi
It would be for road riding
by Nuttyboy
Apr 4th, '22, 22:12
Forum: Bike Banter
Topic: Airbag clothing
Replies: 5
Views: 1011

Airbag clothing

Hi folks
I am considering some new clothing and wondered if anyone has any experience of airbag clothing versus normal leathers
Regards
Martin
by Nuttyboy
Jun 3rd, '21, 20:27
Forum: There are no stupid questions
Topic: Disabled rider training Truro / St Austell
Replies: 5
Views: 7936

Re: Disabled rider training Truro / St Austell

Just re living an old post, if anyone can recommend rider training in the st austell area I would appreciate it as I have been of the bike for a year and want to do a bit of refreshing
by Nuttyboy
May 26th, '21, 21:51
Forum: Bike Banter
Topic: Alarm or tracker
Replies: 12
Views: 1710

Alarm or tracker

Hi all
I have just ordered my new used bike, which is being delivered soon but am wondering about security.
I have always had datatool alarm immobilisers before but was thinking a tracking devise instead this time and would appreciate any advice that can be offered
by Nuttyboy
May 7th, '21, 22:19
Forum: Bike Banter
Topic: Bike advice
Replies: 16
Views: 9397

Re: Bike advice

Hi all, I hope everyone has kept safe during these tough times, unfortunately I have been of a bike for a while due to an M.E flare up and are just getting back to normal and are now looking for a new bike have ruled out the busa and zx12r due to weight and size, I really fancy the Ducati hypermotar...
by Nuttyboy
Jul 25th, '20, 21:39
Forum: Bike Banter
Topic: Bike advice
Replies: 16
Views: 9397

Bike advice

Hi
I have just sold my Honda fireblade as after my back surgery I find the position hurts my back.

I have been looking at either a KTMm 950 supermoto or a Ducati 1100 Hypermotard and wondered if anyone has any experience on these bike and how they ride on Cornish lanes

Martin
by Nuttyboy
Dec 31st, '19, 21:24
Forum: Say hello - don't forget to include your location
Topic: Bike advice
Replies: 8
Views: 2944

Re: Bike advice

Drawn to the zx12 r but am looking at a nice ktm 990 supermoto at the weekend so will try and make my mind up then
by Nuttyboy
Dec 30th, '19, 23:07
Forum: Say hello - don't forget to include your location
Topic: Bike advice
Replies: 8
Views: 2944

Bike advice

Hi folks,
I just wondered if anyone has ever had any experience on either a zx12r or hayabusa on Cornish roads, I would be commuting from veryan to st Austell and maybe Bodmin
Had the zx12 in London and loved it but not sure about either on the back roads
Any advice appreciated
Martin :D
by Nuttyboy
Jun 30th, '19, 21:31
Forum: There are no stupid questions
Topic: Disabled rider training Truro / St Austell
Replies: 5
Views: 7936

Disabled rider training Truro / St Austell

Hi folks

I live in veryan, Cornwall and are looking for some rider refresher training to get my confidence back.
Any suggestions or contacts would be greatly a appreciated
Martin
by Nuttyboy
Mar 25th, '19, 23:03
Forum: Say hello - don't forget to include your location
Topic: Hello and bike advice
Replies: 11
Views: 2712

Re: Hello and bike advice

Hi
Thanks for the welcome and advice and I will have a look at the MV, my budget up to about 8k, yes the area is lovely and I can wait to get a new bike am just worried about what will handle the roads
by Nuttyboy
Mar 25th, '19, 09:58
Forum: Say hello - don't forget to include your location
Topic: Hello and bike advice
Replies: 11
Views: 2712

Hello and bike advice

Hi We have recently moved to near Truro from London and I thought I would say hello and ask some bike advice I am looking for a new bike and am not urge which way to go, it will be used for weekend fun and going to work occasionally We live on the roseland peninsula so lots of country lanes and back...