Fuck Guy Fawkes! ...

[skelstar]

... I've got another bike!

Disclaimer: this thread will not be discussing our arses, dickheads in pubs, depression, littering, bitchy attitudes, politics or fucking cakes! Its about bikes (happy scummy?).

I've made a very good deal on a 99 RSV1000. Now the bike in question is quite well known as a race bike which I'm very happy about as it means that the thing has been tinkered with and is a very well sorted piece of kit. I also know how fast it can lap Manfield :devil2:

I have ridden a 919cc Hornet for the last (nearly) 2 years/43,000 kms... and I like to ride quick as I can. It was time for a sprotsbike. Unfortunately this review is a little biased as I have not spent more than an hour on a sportsbike before having to hand it back. Fuck-it-all.


<img src="http://www.simantics.net/super12/New_RSV.jpg">
Due to a lack of photos of me on bike, heres a mock-up (cheers V!)

This bike pretty much sucks to commute on. I have a dodgy neck and its kinda aggravating that a little, but it will get better as I get used to it. Has stock can on it too so the bike don't sound that flash. Sounds like a tractor thats run out of oil... I'm not going to make kids squeal and Mums take shelter with this puppy.

Being a nekid-fan for so long (3 years/60,000kms!) it has been easy to pour scorn on SB riders. Ridiculous crouching position, can't be comfortable, think they are soo flash with their .... fairings! Gah. Get out onto the motorway and the wind noise is 2x worse than on the Hornet, head bobbing around a bit... more comfy but still not sold on the SB thing. SB might be drier in the wet... hmmm

Get to go for a good fang over the Takas with two riding mates tonight and now it makes A LOT OF SENSE. This bike is awesome! I was sure that I was going to find it heavy and hard to move around, esp missing the MX bar leverage on the Hornet, but I was wrong. So wrong. I'm sure a lot of this I could put down to the forks being pushed waaaay up through the top-yoke (+30mm?). A very steep steering angle means that this bike tips in VERY easily... its a bit extreme apparently but I am loving it. We will bring it back up a bit when we do the fork seals soon... but I'm a bit reluctant.

The bike is soo confidence inspiring but I'm not clever enough to know why... but that doesn't matter. In the corners I feel soo at home on this thing and now realise that I have been riding my Hornet for so long like I should ride this bike. I don't know what it is, but I wasn't all that nervous about pushing the bike into the corners like I always was on the 'Hoenet' (its new name apparently). Its much easier to move around on than the 'net, its a bit narrower and that feels good... I'm kind of bracing myself on the tank more...or something, but more importantly I'm not pre-occupied with pulling myself forward like I was on the Honda (heh heh Hondas :devil2:) trying to sub-consciously get myself over the front wheel.

Anyway, I can't wait to go on a long trip on this thing. Apparently I look hot on this bike (said by a chick thank u) so I can't wait for my baby to see me on it too ;) ...and maybe have some 'new bike/new house' sex?

Oh, we all know its tough to compete with other threads these days... what with youTube embedding and pictures of KB derrières everywhere so I have included a picture of the lovelly Rachel Weisz.


<img src="http://www.icicom.up.pt/blog/take2/rachel_weisz_maxim.jpg">
Rachel Weisz Ladies and Gentlemen!

One last thing!!! ...had the pleasure of seeing my old bike being ridden by its new master tonight. Have to say its a weird sensation watching it being ridden better than you, by a more capable rider... kinda like seeing your best mate with you ex g/f and she has an enormous smile on her face and is having trouble walking straight :buggerd:

[boomer]

WOOOOHOOO


Nice work buddy.. Those twins are the shiznizz i reckon, ENJOY !!!!!!


nice write up bro :bleh:

[kiwifruit]

Great post :lol:
congrats on the bike man

[merv]

Nice one Skel. Well that swap saved the sale then. Have fun!

[Trudes]

... I've got another bike!

Disclaimer: this thread will not be discussing our arses, dickheads in pubs, depression, littering, bitchy attitudes, politics or fucking cakes! Its about bikes (happy scummy?).

I've made a very good deal on a 99 RSV1000. Now the bike in question is quite well known as a race bike which I'm very happy about as it means that the thing has been tinkered with and is a very well sorted piece of kit. I also know how fast it can lap Manfield :devil2:

I have ridden a 919cc Hornet for the last (nearly) 2 years/43,000 kms... and I like to ride quick as I can. It was time for a sprotsbike. Unfortunately this review is a little biased as I have not spent more than an hour on a sportsbike before having to hand it back. Fuck-it-all.


<img src="http://www.simantics.net/super12/New_RSV.jpg">
Due to a lack of photos of me on bike, heres a mock-up (cheers V!)

This bike pretty much sucks to commute on. I have a dodgy neck and its kinda aggravating that a little, but it will get better as I get used to it. Has stock can on it too so the bike don't sound that flash. Sounds like a tractor thats run out of oil... I'm not going to make kids squeal and Mums take shelter with this puppy.

Being a nekid-fan for so long (3 years/60,000kms!) it has been easy to pour scorn on SB riders. Ridiculous crouching position, can't be comfortable, think they are soo flash with their .... fairings! Gah. Get out onto the motorway and the wind noise is 2x worse than on the Hornet, head bobbing around a bit... more comfy but still not sold on the SB thing. SB might be drier in the wet... hmmm

Get to go for a good fang over the Takas with two riding mates tonight and now it makes A LOT OF SENSE. This bike is awesome! I was sure that I was going to find it heavy and hard to move around, esp missing the MX bar leverage on the Hornet, but I was wrong. So wrong. I'm sure a lot of this I could put down to the forks being pushed waaaay up through the top-yoke (+30mm?). A very steep steering angle means that this bike tips in VERY easily... its a bit extreme apparently but I am loving it. We will bring it back up a bit when we do the fork seals soon... but I'm a bit reluctant.

The bike is soo confidence inspiring but I'm not clever enough to know why... but that doesn't matter. In the corners I feel soo at home on this thing and now realise that I have been riding my Hornet for so long like I should ride this bike. I don't know what it is, but I wasn't all that nervous about pushing the bike into the corners like I always was on the 'Hoenet' (its new name apparently). Its much easier to move around on than the 'net, its a bit narrower and that feels good... I'm kind of bracing myself on the tank more...or something, but more importantly I'm not pre-occupied with pulling myself forward like I was on the Honda (heh heh Hondas :devil2:) trying to sub-consciously get myself over the front wheel.

Cool, awesome, great stuff etc etc, until.......


Anyway, I can't wait to go on a long trip on this thing. Apparently I look hot on this bike (said by a chick thank u) so I can't wait for my baby to see me on it too ;) ...and maybe have some 'new bike/new house' sex?



:blink::sick::puke::o:no::bash:

Anyway, good shit.

[boomer]

Great post :lol:
congrats on the bike man

not long now 'till the high class hookers in your bed either bro....


meh meh.......


i got bike envy.. ummm.........

[Coyote]

I just read a thread raving about the hornet, now this. Bah!

I've always liked the RSV, especially the '02 model in black/fluro orange

[skelstar]

Cool, awesome, great stuff etc etc, until.......
Meh, I was only joking Trudi, I don't look hot.

[Lissa]

Disclaimer: this thread will not be discussing our arses, dickheads in pubs, depression, littering, bitchy attitudes, politics or fucking cakes! Its about bikes (happy scummy?).Wasnt going to read this thread cause of the disclaimer cause I like arses, drunken dickheads in pubs, depressionate people, throwing rubbish out my car window, being a bitch, McGuillicuddy Serious Party and double chocolate cakes.... but any whoo....


This bike pretty much sucks to commute on. I have a dodgy neck and its kinda aggravating that a little, but it will get better as I get used to it. Has stock can on it too so the bike don't sound that flash. Sounds like a tractor thats run out of oil... I'm not going to make kids squeal and Mums take shelter with this puppy.I quite liked the hornet, but I do like naked bikes after all, although I know you wanted to move on... so you made a great choice, cant wait to see it, and maybe take it for a ride! ;) ;) ;)


Anyway, I can't wait to go on a long trip on this thing. Apparently I look hot on this bike (said by a chick thank u) so I can't wait for my baby to see me on it too ;) ...and maybe have some 'new bike/new house' sex? Was the said chick drunk at the time? :cool: umm you want the short answer?

[Drew]

Glad you're happy on it mate, cos ya aint gettin the Hoenet back!!!

The stearing angle wont change bugger all when we drag the forks back through the triple clamps, only makes a big difference when your hammering it. So it'll still tip in the same for ya and feel all sporty like.

[TLMAN]

... I've got another bike!

Disclaimer: this thread will not be discussing our arses, dickheads in pubs, depression, littering, bitchy attitudes, politics or fucking cakes! Its about bikes (happy scummy?).

Ah well fuck off then, ill go back here (http://forums.womansday.com/) then

or sprotsbike.co.nz :dodge:

[Kendog]

Excellent write up there.
I know you had your heart set on a Gixxer :whistle: ;) But that is a hot bike all the same.

[flame]

Dam hot bike ya got there Millebro!

Was really cool to see the big grin hangin out of ya helmet after the ride, and nice wheelie shot BTW!

[Fatjim]

Drew, first an Duke, then an Aprillia and now a fukin Honda! WTF???

[skelstar]

Excellent write up there.
I know you had your heart set on a Gixxer :whistle: ;) But that is a hot bike all the same.

Yeah, gutted I had to settle for an Italian Superbike... nevermind :)

[skelstar]

umm you want the short answer?
I don't think I'll like the short answer eh...



and maybe take it for a ride! ;) ;) ;)
Do you want the short answer baby?

[BIGBOSSMAN]

Mmmmmmmmm....... Rachel Weisz.... (bike aint bad either!)

[fireliv]

Thats awesome!!! COngrats

Phoenix is calling to me from the bed (Totally non-sexual) hes happy for ya 2!

[Storm]

Congratulations on managing to "settle" for an Italian superbike. Your cheerful attitude in the face of such hardship is inspiring:D
Enjoy all the riding you'll be doing(not that you need telling:) )

[Dave-]

is yours the exact same as the pictured?

or does it have that fucking sexy aprilia lion?

fuck i want that lion head on my rs250 when/if i get one that works for more than 3 seconds.

[skelstar]

That is the exact same bike, rider is not me though.

Cheers folks, can't wait to get to know the bike eh.

[Dave-]

http://www.maxmoto.co.uk/images/Aprilia%20Motorcycles.jpg

*squidge*

get the decals.

[skelstar]

Hmm... yeah nice. Plan to paint the bike matt/satin black. All the silver plastic has got to go ...gonna look awesome.

[gijoe1313]

Very nice! And a good send off final report about your beloved Hornet! I guess you'll be riding more on the new bike in a year that what you did on the Hornet! :niceone:

[TerminalAddict]

:cry:
where have all the hornet riders gone
:cry:

nice bike tho :2thumbsup

[ZeroIndex]

:cry:
where have all the hornet riders gone
:cry:

nice bike tho :2thumbsup
I thought you were gonna be investing in something new after your spill a couple months back?

[Leong]

Congrats Mate, NICE bike!! Now you'll have to see if you can beat those times at Manfeild!!

[Pwalo]

Nice bike Mr S. I'm sure that your decrepit body will get used to being folded into the sports crouch.

There's something very addictive about sports VTwins.

[skelstar]

I had a damn good time on the Hornet... I can't think of a better bike for an apprentice-intermediate big bike rider. Darn thing might have seen 220km/h at one stage :innocent:

[phoenixgtr]

Awesome mate. I'm so jealous. One day (in the far future) I'll get one of them babies for myself

[skelstar]

Awesome mate. I'm so jealous. One day (in the far future) I'll get one of them babies for myself
Its funny, you don't know what you're getting till you got it eh? ...hmm that don't make sense. Maybe I mean you don't know what you had until you get...the ... next bike. Gah.

[Jonty]

Congrates mate - I hope you enjoy it!! (and having a fairing :whistle:)

[Gremlin]

Of course you think the 'pril is crap for commuting. The hairnet is brilliant for commuting on, around town etc, simply brilliant.

Correctly sprung, for the tight stuff (ie, speed not coming into it) you'd be surprised just how quick a hairnet is, when fanging round corners, vs sportbikes.

[Drew]

Correctly sprung, for the tight stuff (ie, speed not coming into it) you'd be surprised just how quick a hairnet is, when fanging round corners, vs sportbikes.

Correctly sprung my left nut! But he does know how fast it goes round corners, I showed him yesterday.

[Xaria]

Congrats on your new bike

[jade]

... I've got another bike!

Disclaimer: this thread will not be discussing our arses, dickheads in pubs, depression, littering, bitchy attitudes, politics or fucking cakes! Its about bikes (happy scummy?).

I've made a very good deal on a 99 RSV1000. Now the bike in question is quite well known as a race bike which I'm very happy about as it means that the thing has been tinkered with and is a very well sorted piece of kit. I also know how fast it can lap Manfield :devil2:

I have ridden a 919cc Hornet for the last (nearly) 2 years/43,000 kms... and I like to ride quick as I can. It was time for a sprotsbike. Unfortunately this review is a little biased as I have not spent more than an hour on a sportsbike before having to hand it back. Fuck-it-all.


<img src="http://www.simantics.net/super12/New_RSV.jpg">
Due to a lack of photos of me on bike, heres a mock-up (cheers V!)

This bike pretty much sucks to commute on. I have a dodgy neck and its kinda aggravating that a little, but it will get better as I get used to it. Has stock can on it too so the bike don't sound that flash. Sounds like a tractor thats run out of oil... I'm not going to make kids squeal and Mums take shelter with this puppy.

Being a nekid-fan for so long (3 years/60,000kms!) it has been easy to pour scorn on SB riders. Ridiculous crouching position, can't be comfortable, think they are soo flash with their .... fairings! Gah. Get out onto the motorway and the wind noise is 2x worse than on the Hornet, head bobbing around a bit... more comfy but still not sold on the SB thing. SB might be drier in the wet... hmmm

Get to go for a good fang over the Takas with two riding mates tonight and now it makes A LOT OF SENSE. This bike is awesome! I was sure that I was going to find it heavy and hard to move around, esp missing the MX bar leverage on the Hornet, but I was wrong. So wrong. I'm sure a lot of this I could put down to the forks being pushed waaaay up through the top-yoke (+30mm?). A very steep steering angle means that this bike tips in VERY easily... its a bit extreme apparently but I am loving it. We will bring it back up a bit when we do the fork seals soon... but I'm a bit reluctant.

The bike is soo confidence inspiring but I'm not clever enough to know why... but that doesn't matter. In the corners I feel soo at home on this thing and now realise that I have been riding my Hornet for so long like I should ride this bike. I don't know what it is, but I wasn't all that nervous about pushing the bike into the corners like I always was on the 'Hoenet' (its new name apparently). Its much easier to move around on than the 'net, its a bit narrower and that feels good... I'm kind of bracing myself on the tank more...or something, but more importantly I'm not pre-occupied with pulling myself forward like I was on the Honda (heh heh Hondas :devil2:) trying to sub-consciously get myself over the front wheel.


ghost rider in that picture... no face

[MD]

Congrats Skelstar on the move to a euro machine.
Good to hear that you are enjoying it so much - that is, after all, the whole point of buying a bike.

Was that you I passed in opposite directions tonight and the bottom of the takas hill? White helmet with red stripes right?

[Sparky Bills]

Congrats mate.

And I cant believe Drew is on a Honda! Can this be confirmed?
That is the funniest shit ive heard all week!:niceone:

[slowpoke]

...
Being a nekid-fan for so long (3 years/60,000kms!) it has been easy to pour scorn on SB riders. Ridiculous crouching position, can't be comfortable, think they are soo flash with their .... fairings! Gah. Get out onto the motorway and the wind noise is 2x worse than on the Hornet, head bobbing around a bit... more comfy but still not sold on the SB thing. SB might be drier in the wet... hmmm



Your being a nekkid fan has long been a concern of the local population in your area, for Christ's sake close the bloody curtains would ya!

For what it's worth my 916 had a tall screen on it like the racebikes which are great for aerodynamics when you are tucked in at 250km/h but lousy at normal riding speeds and position. All the wind blast was directed at the head/neck area with a fair amount of buffeting. Reverting to a stock lower screen was way more comfortable as the air flow was smoother around the head/neck and the wind against the chest took a bit of weight off the wrists especially at highway speeds.

Luvverly bike mate, Rachael W is gonna be all over you like a rash when she finds out you'll have to beat her off with a stick!

[Drew]

I'm pretty sure the head buffeting is just an un-fortunate clash in bike and helmet shape. I never had a problem wearing my zeus helmet, but my HJC was wuite bad on that bike.

[Grahameeboy]

... I've got another bike!

Disclaimer: this thread will not be discussing our arses, dickheads in pubs, depression, littering, bitchy attitudes, politics or fucking cakes! Its about bikes (happy scummy?).

I've made a very good deal on a 99 RSV1000. Now the bike in question is quite well known as a race bike which I'm very happy about as it means that the thing has been tinkered with and is a very well sorted piece of kit. I also know how fast it can lap Manfield :devil2:

I have ridden a 919cc Hornet for the last (nearly) 2 years/43,000 kms... and I like to ride quick as I can. It was time for a sprotsbike. Unfortunately this review is a little biased as I have not spent more than an hour on a sportsbike before having to hand it back. Fuck-it-all.


<img src="http://www.simantics.net/super12/New_RSV.jpg">
Due to a lack of photos of me on bike, heres a mock-up (cheers V!)

This bike pretty much sucks to commute on. I have a dodgy neck and its kinda aggravating that a little, but it will get better as I get used to it. Has stock can on it too so the bike don't sound that flash. Sounds like a tractor thats run out of oil... I'm not going to make kids squeal and Mums take shelter with this puppy.

Being a nekid-fan for so long (3 years/60,000kms!) it has been easy to pour scorn on SB riders. Ridiculous crouching position, can't be comfortable, think they are soo flash with their .... fairings! Gah. Get out onto the motorway and the wind noise is 2x worse than on the Hornet, head bobbing around a bit... more comfy but still not sold on the SB thing. SB might be drier in the wet... hmmm

Get to go for a good fang over the Takas with two riding mates tonight and now it makes A LOT OF SENSE. This bike is awesome! I was sure that I was going to find it heavy and hard to move around, esp missing the MX bar leverage on the Hornet, but I was wrong. So wrong. I'm sure a lot of this I could put down to the forks being pushed waaaay up through the top-yoke (+30mm?). A very steep steering angle means that this bike tips in VERY easily... its a bit extreme apparently but I am loving it. We will bring it back up a bit when we do the fork seals soon... but I'm a bit reluctant.

The bike is soo confidence inspiring but I'm not clever enough to know why... but that doesn't matter. In the corners I feel soo at home on this thing and now realise that I have been riding my Hornet for so long like I should ride this bike. I don't know what it is, but I wasn't all that nervous about pushing the bike into the corners like I always was on the 'Hoenet' (its new name apparently). Its much easier to move around on than the 'net, its a bit narrower and that feels good... I'm kind of bracing myself on the tank more...or something, but more importantly I'm not pre-occupied with pulling myself forward like I was on the Honda (heh heh Hondas :devil2:) trying to sub-consciously get myself over the front wheel.

Anyway, I can't wait to go on a long trip on this thing. Apparently I look hot on this bike (said by a chick thank u) so I can't wait for my baby to see me on it too ;) ...and maybe have some 'new bike/new house' sex?

Oh, we all know its tough to compete with other threads these days... what with youTube embedding and pictures of KB derrières everywhere so I have included a picture of the lovelly Rachel Weisz.


<img src="http://www.icicom.up.pt/blog/take2/rachel_weisz_maxim.jpg">
Rachel Weisz Ladies and Gentlemen!

One last thing!!! ...had the pleasure of seeing my old bike being ridden by its new master tonight. Have to say its a weird sensation watching it being ridden better than you, by a more capable rider... kinda like seeing your best mate with you ex g/f and she has an enormous smile on her face and is having trouble walking straight :buggerd:

Is that an XXXXL Shoei?

[skelstar]

Was that you I passed in opposite directions tonight and the bottom of the takas hill? White helmet with red stripes right?
Yeah would have been. Sorry didn't recognise you dude.


Is that an XXXXL Shoei?
Nah, just a quick photoshop.


This bike sucks for commuting
Did a commute from Masterton this morning... this bike is MADE for this kind of commute. Friggin awesome. Not sure if I could do it every day but by far the worst part is the friggin last 10kms of 50km/h zones eh. Been fairly short of sleep since getting it so didn't feel real flash riding on the hill at stupid-o'clock this morning, and I think the chain needs tightening.... hmm..

Have to say, one struggle with this bike, prob mostly because of the engine braking, is getting on the throttle early as you get into the corner. Its a bit twitchy and I reckon not something you want to be sorting out mid-corner. All part of the fun though eh?

[Clivoris]

Yeahh Baby

[Mikkel]

Nah, just a quick photoshop.

Yeah, I did think that the bike looked a bit dodgy!
Problem with irony is that it can be hard to tell if people don't get it or just are very good at it.


Gratz on the buy! I'm envious - don't even know if mine can pull a wheelie at all...