The wifes new bike

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johnny 5
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The wifes new bike

Postby johnny 5 » Fri Mar 27, 2015 6:55 am

As the missus is now going through her direct access, I thought it would be good to stick a bike in the garage for when Claire passes :)

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Postby popsky » Fri Mar 27, 2015 7:13 am

Firstly good luck with the test, and a brilliant bike, whether a new rider or experienced, friends of ours have toured Europe 2 up on there's, so there's no need to rush out and get something bigger. [smilie=biker.gif] :thumbup: [smilie=welcomeani.gif]
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Postby johnny 5 » Fri Mar 27, 2015 7:30 am

Cheers Phil Claire has had a full day on a cbf600 and loved the whole experience, she has a half day booked for mod 1 training then I think she is taking mod 1 test. so far so good, Ive had a bimble out on the bike and it rides brilliant and surprisingly Quick.
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Postby eyore » Fri Mar 27, 2015 7:35 am

Four wheelie bins .......................and a skip, that's impressive :lol:

PS Nice wee bikes thiose.
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Postby metropolis2k » Fri Mar 27, 2015 9:00 am

Great choice. I had an ER6F (albeit a slightly earlier model by the looks of it) and it did me very well until I upgraded to the GS. It's comfortable enough for long distances and actually similar off the line to the 1100S. It tops out at about 130 or so indicated (er... someone told me...). Hope she enjoys it!
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Postby johnny 5 » Fri Mar 27, 2015 9:18 am

It's great to see good feedback on what we have bought ! It's a 2011 reg with 27000 on the clock only paid £2495 for it wich I thought was a good deal
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Postby f90x » Fri Mar 27, 2015 9:49 am

That's great. Nice looking bike those ER6. Good luck for the test and enjoy. Claire needs to do her backpack up or she'll lose her bits and bobs though :wink:
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Postby Gromit » Fri Mar 27, 2015 10:33 am

Nice one. 8)

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Postby Topcat » Fri Mar 27, 2015 4:29 pm

Nice bike and best of luck to Claire :D

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Postby dave the german » Fri Mar 27, 2015 5:43 pm

Best of luck to Claire. Brilliant bike. My ex had an earlier model and I thought it was great - loved my 650 Versys too
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'04 BCR
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Postby Mitch1100 » Fri Mar 27, 2015 11:16 pm

That's a very nice looking machine!
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Postby johnny 5 » Mon Mar 30, 2015 4:31 am

Thanks for all the nice comments and support, I will keep you all updated on my progress :)

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Postby tanneman » Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:28 pm

Good deal, so when the missus pass the test, is she going to dress up in some tight fitting leathers?
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Postby dave the german » Mon Mar 30, 2015 5:22 pm

If the engine cases go a bit dull, get some Astonish multi surface cleaner (it's orange). It was the best stuff I ever came across to clean my Versys engine and it's only £1 a bottle (also brings black bumpers up as well for those among us who care for our cars - I don't)
'15 R1200GS TE

'06 R1200S

'04 BCR

Yam SR 500 long term restoration

wanna win the lottery and ride my bike

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Postby johnny 5 » Thu Aug 06, 2015 8:01 am

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4 mod 1`s and 1 mod 2 later I`m now on the road GO me !!!!!!


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