749S needs a new lover....

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See link Trade me.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-195306557.htm

PS.....No this is NOT my race bike. This 749 has never been on the track :)

[limbimtimwim]

This is a really good looking bike. It has a few simple touches like the gold pin-stripes that make it look a bit different, but without being overdone.

It sounds very good without being too loud.

If you've ever ridden one of these you'll know this is very good value for money.

Hopefully it'll stay around Wellington so I can see it again..

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Hopefully it'll stay around Wellington so I can see it again..

cheers Limbim. Id like her to stay local too!

[EJK]

Ding dong, WARNING! Noob Question Alert

Whats braided lines?

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Ding dong, WARNING! Noob Question Alert

Whats braided lines?
The brake lines are a braided steel instead of rubber tubing. Just makes braking a lot more instant and direct, not sort of mushy/spongy like. Hard to explain lol.

[EJK]

The brake lines are a braided steel instead of rubber tubing. Just makes braking a lot more instant and direct, not sort of mushy/spongy like. Hard to explain lol.

So no break fluids? Cool! I want that mechanical!

[McJim]

I'm planning on buying one of these when the missus goes back to work....unfortunately...
a/ that's not yet as our littlest child isn't yet at kindie
b/ that would mean taking the bike a long way from Wellywood :rofl:

[jrandom]

So no break fluids? Cool! I want that mechanical!

Yes, there's fluids. The hydraulic fluid runs through a flexible steel tube rather than through rubber hoses.

The main advantage thereof is that when the fluid heats up during use, the lines won't stretch and reduce your braking power. So you can, f'rinstance, go the length of a race without your brakes fading.

If you never work the brakes hard enough to significantly heat the hydraulic fluid, though, there's little or no advantage in braided brake lines.

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So no break fluids? Cool! I want that mechanical!
haha not quite.

[Trudes]

:(:weep::crybaby::cry: Why oh why can I not win Lotto??!!!!!

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If you never work the brakes hard enough to significantly heat the hydraulic fluid, though, there's little or no advantage in braided brake lines.

True dat. But they FEEL great :)

[jrandom]

Why oh why can I not win Lotto??!!!!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Probability

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:(:weep::crybaby::cry: Why oh why can I not win Lotto??!!!!!
Just flick Nigels bike. He wont mind lol.:msn-wink:

[jrandom]

True dat. But they FEEL great :)

See, the funny thing is, for everyone I know who says they made a bike feel great, I know someone else who says they turned the brakes wooden, etc.

Can you actually comment on what a particular bike was like before and after fitting braided lines? Are you sure any improvement in the brake feel wasn't just due to things like the caliper pistons being cleaned at the same time?

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See, the funny thing is, for everyone I know who says they made a bike feel great, I know someone else who says they turned the brakes wooden, etc.

Can you actually comment on what a particular bike was like before and after fitting braided lines? Are you sure any improvement in the brake feel wasn't just due to things like the caliper pistons being cleaned at the same time?
I fitted braided lines to my first racebike. BRILLIANT improvement. No comparison. Anyway, it don't matter here because they come as part of the bike:sunny: If anyone should buy it, and replace the lines with rubber ones then I will eat my undies!

[Madness]

The hydraulic fluid runs through a flexible steel tube rather than through rubber hoses.

Actually the fluid flows through a PTFE tube that is in turn running inside the braided stainless. The braid is there to prevent expansion of the inner lining. PTFE is also excellent in dealing with high temperatures.

Sexy bike Flame, as always.

[cowboyz]

Will I go to hell if I keep buying chicks bikes?
Have you got a pillion seat for it?

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Will I go to hell if I keep buying chicks bikes?
Have you got a pillion seat for it?
Not if ya buy them off the same chick everytime:msn-wink:

Sorry this model (monoposta) doesnt have a pillion seat, you can buy the biposta (pillion seat) tail sections but you would also need to buy the biposta sub frame, as the mono only has alloy and its not strong enough. You can find them on ebay usually pretty cheap. Infact I know where one is at the mo in NZ that is possibly forsale.

[jrandom]

Actually the fluid flows through a PTFE tube that is in turn running inside the braided stainless.

Well, that makes sense. Flexible braided steel tubes aren't known for being particularly watertight.

:sunny:

[sidecar bob]

I fitted braided lines to my first racebike. BRILLIANT improvement. No comparison. Anyway, it don't matter here because they come as part of the bike:sunny: If anyone should buy it, and replace the lines with rubber ones then I will eat my undies!

Do you have the original rubber hoses? can you organise delivery of the bike? & what colour will your undies be?

[DMNTD]

Gorgeous bike being sold at a more than reasonable price! :eek:

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Do you have the original rubber hoses? can you organise delivery of the bike? & what colour will your undies be?
heh...luckily for me there are no original rubber lines:msn-wink:

[limbimtimwim]

Have you got a pillion seat for it?I have all the major parts required to convert a 749 or 999 to a two seater. Subframe, plastics, foot pegs and seat.

I could sell them...

[wharfy]

Do you have the original rubber hoses? can you organise delivery of the bike? & what colour will your undies be?

I just knew somebody would go there...

[Rob Taylor]

I fitted braided lines to my first racebike. BRILLIANT improvement. No comparison. Anyway, it don't matter here because they come as part of the bike:sunny: If anyone should buy it, and replace the lines with rubber ones then I will eat my undies!

They would have to be your grandma type undies to make it fair cause your normal ones you could swollow whole!!!!!:beer:

[Trudes]

I'm not gonna ask how you know that!!!
Vicki, I'm trying to talk Nige into ringing you up to ask for a ride, I reckon if he takes it for a ride he might just fall in love and have to buy it..... for me! :lol:

[Str8 Jacket]

I'm not gonna ask how you know that!!!
Vicki, I'm trying to talk Nige into ringing you up to ask for a ride, I reckon if he takes it for a ride he might just fall in love and have to buy it..... for me! :lol:

hehe, Im trying to keep my man away from it! So go for it and good luck with your plan! :sunny:

[vifferman]

See, the funny thing is, for everyone I know who says they made a bike feel great, I know someone else who says they turned the brakes wooden, etc.

Can you actually comment on what a particular bike was like before and after fitting braided lines? Are you sure any improvement in the brake feel wasn't just due to things like the caliper pistons being cleaned at the same time?
OK.
When I bought the VTR, the brakes were shit - felt really spongey, due mostly to the stupid rubber lines that had a Y to split to each side, and the one that went to the left had a 'hump' over the front mudguard. It was almost impossible to bleed all the bubbles out.
Fitting braided brake lines didn't make the bike brake any harder, and yes, they felt somewhat wooden, but they were more controllable than the rubber lines.
I actually fitted two different sets - some BSR Aerotek ones (my very first KB post was about these!) which were apparently illegal, due to not having the compliance numbers printed on them. The second set were HEL. Interestingly, the Aerotek ones felt less wooden - maybe they had more flex.

Braided lines are usually teflon (or other brake fluid resistant plastic) with a steel braided outer cover to stop expansion AND resist abrasion.

[Rob Taylor]

I'm not gonna ask how you know that!!!

We know everything about our team riders !!!!:yes:

[cowboyz]

We know everything about our team riders !!!!:yes:

good o.

Where are the pics?????

[Rob Taylor]

good o.

Where are the pics?????

Sorry our eyes only:rolleyes:

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Sorry our eyes only:rolleyes:

lol....wouldn't want to scare people eh!

[crazefox]

did you sell the TL flame?

[flame]

TOOOOOOO LATE:bleh: SHES SOLD:weep::bye:

on the bright side....I still get to see her....and maybe even RIDE her:shifty:! and ....I wont have to eat my undies!!!!!

[NZsarge]

and ....I wont have to eat my undies!!!!!

Damn! I was kinda wondering wether you were gonna eat them with tomato sauce or mayonaise... :laugh::blink::dodge:
sorry, lame but I could not resist..

Congrats on the sale. :niceone:

[Kendog]

TOOOOOOO LATE:bleh: SHES SOLD:weep::bye:

on the bright side....I still get to see her....and maybe even RIDE her:shifty:! and ....I wont have to eat my undies!!!!!

Ohhhh, is it staying local so Trudes will still get to see her as well?

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Ohhhh, is it staying local so Trudes will still get to see her as well?

Yep, so Trudes and I can go stalking :love:

[Trudes]

Wicked!!:) You bring the binoculars and I'll bring the tissues!:lol: