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I know plenty of roads! .. but there all down my way... I'll have to trek up your way, so I wont know any at all...

What if I sell both ZXR400's and buy a ZX9R, can I still come along?

Lee

yeah sure mate i don't see why not, although at a cost it will mean that i will have to have a little go one time!!!!
how far is st ives from 1.plymouth 2.bideford (n.devon) 3.newquay
as i plan on doing the A39 (i think it is called that) that goes from bideford to bude and down to newquay

chris

Im all up for this people. It will be really good to see so many 400s together. It will be good to compare each one and compare where each one outdoes the other......rider skill needed od course

St Ives is:

62 miles from Plymouth
102 miles from Bideford
27ish miles from Newquay

As I'm sure you're all aware of your tank ranges! It cant be too long, without stopping for fuel.

Lee

ZXR400Lee wrote:St Ives is:

62 miles from Plymouth
102 miles from Bideford
27ish miles from Newquay

As I'm sure you're all aware of your tank ranges! It cant be too long, without stopping for fuel.

Lee

How far is Taunton from St. Ives? I'm 85 miles from Taunton

Bikerbird wrote: How far is Taunton from St. Ives? I'm 85 miles from Taunton

Taunton - Exeter = 30
Exeter - Plymouth = 50
Plymouth - St Ives = 60

Around 140 miles

around plymouth and exter seems to be a middle ground.

has anyone else had any luck wheeling their 400?

Hmmm 450 mile round trip just to get to a rideout Don't think my bum would stand it

Tom L, you can wheelie a 400, put a huge rear sprocket on to help you. But really you should be learning to ride and use the bike properly before acting like a lunatic..

I dont wheelie, or stoppie anymore, I dont want to get caught..

Lee

Tom L wrote:
has anyone else had any luck wheeling their 400?

mine wheelies

mmmmmm..... this is starting to get a bit 'spaced out'
so if i keep it within devon then that is the center of it all, and not most of it will be riding, i plan to stop off for lunch and general chit chat stops so everyone can have a drink, don't worry BB, your bum will be fine!
so how does that sound? keeping it within devon?

and tom l, haven't tried yet but i doubt i will on the cbr!

when i get onto MSN it'll be easier, damn these work computers!!!

chris

ZXR owners are always on about the ZXR being the fastest ever 400, theres very very little between all the 400's, maybe 3-5mph topend, so unless your racing between junctions on the motorway it doesnt make any difference.

what bike do you have again dyna???
and true there is little difference between them, either way you are riding a pocket rocket and you own the corners!!!!

chris

The WP has has totally changed the handling of my bike, i have so much more confidence now. Cant wait to compare it to the other 400s.
Keeping it in and around devon would be best for me as im in taunton so i dont fancy riding to and from cornwall all in the same day ( saddle sore methinks ). So when are we thinking about doing this?? early summer when the tyres can get nice and sticky?
Really lookin forward to it!!

i was thinking mid april, weather dependant, if it starts to pick up, but if not summer!!!
and it'll be good to see your bike too and check this shock out!
i will also try and rotate people so everyone will be at the front once to boost confidence, i want it to be fun and also a learning experience for some, i will sort it properly when i get home, 2 DAYS TO GO!!!
i'm really looking forward to it as well, also it won't just be 400s, but the myjority will be.

chris