Spot the difference

**Oakie** · 12th June 2011, 20:25

Originally Posted by FJRider

... A hone or at least a close shave ... may be all thats required to keep the rev's up ...

Now way bloody Hone Harawira is getting near my ride...

**FJRider** · 12th June 2011, 20:34

Originally Posted by Oakie

Now way bloody Hone Harawira is getting near my ride...

you've not got a double seat then ... ??? dark covers look cool ....

**HenryDorsetCase** · 12th June 2011, 20:40

Originally Posted by FJRider

That would depend on tolerances of pistons currently in use ... A hone or at least a close shave ... may be all thats required to keep the rev's up ...

Ooooh, I see what you did there.

It has TWO meanings.......

**Mom** · 12th June 2011, 20:43

Originally Posted by Hitcher

The mirrors are now functionally enhanced after fitting the packing blocks. I can now see what's directly behind. Magic! Those packers are available online from Just Bandits. I recommend them for any Bandit or GSX that's not being ridden by a woman shorter than 163cm dripping wet.

Interesting...

I dont quite make 157cm and am really impressed with the mirrors on Millie, I can almost give myself a start, mistaking my ventura pack for a very dark vehicle right up my date. I have not compared me dripping wet to dry in the rear view aspect *snigger*

**FJRider** · 12th June 2011, 20:46

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

Ooooh, I see what you did there.

It has TWO meanings.......

Always look beyond what you see ... it may supprise you what is there ...

**Hitcher** · 12th June 2011, 20:52

Originally Posted by Mom

I dont quite make 157cm and am really impressed with the mirrors on Millie, I can almost give myself a start, mistaking my ventura pack for a very dark vehicle right up my date. I have not compared me dripping wet to dry in the rear view aspect

One rests one's case.

**Gremlin** · 12th June 2011, 20:55

Originally Posted by Gremlin

It's the mirrors isn't it?

Originally Posted by Hitcher

There are two mods on show there. Eagle eyes seem to have them more or less sorted.

It was actually a piss-take, but somehow lucked into the mirror extenders... but only when I looked again a minute ago.

Originally Posted by Hitcher

One rests one's case.

I suggest starting with something better than a Suzuki... like a BMW. My mirrors don't bother me at all, and I'm a big boy.

Of course... it could be because my bars are almost a metre wide, but they give better leverage

**Hitcher** · 12th June 2011, 21:02

Originally Posted by Gremlin

I suggest starting with something better than a Suzuki... like a BMW.

Have you seen the price of those puppies? Are they really THAT good?

**bsasuper** · 12th June 2011, 21:07

I dont understand the point of a GPS on a bike, afterall a motorcycle is all about getting away from all that crap.

**Pussy** · 12th June 2011, 21:14

One would hope, Mr Hitcher, that one doesn't consult the one known to be VERY economical with the truth when one gets one's suspension modified.....

**bogan** · 12th June 2011, 21:23

Originally Posted by bsasuper

I dont understand the point of a GPS on a bike, afterall a motorcycle is all about getting away from all that crap.

Nice to be able to find your way back when the need arises though

**FJRider** · 12th June 2011, 21:37

Originally Posted by Mom

Interesting...

I dont quite make 157cm and am really impressed with the mirrors on Millie, I can almost give myself a start, mistaking my ventura pack for a very dark vehicle right up my date. I have not compared me dripping wet to dry in the rear view aspect *snigger*

We have nothing to compare ... so please post pics of you dripping wet ... in a nice T shirt ... of course ..

**Gremlin** · 13th June 2011, 00:48

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Have you seen the price of those puppies? Are they really THAT good?

Horses for courses. It's that thought process that the bike started its very existence designed to withstand the elements and able to cope with certain demands. Yeup, they are expensive, but cheaper in the long run, than going through an expensive process of modifying, and it's still not exactly what you're after.

Simple things, like a 720W alternator, for lots of accessories, without risking overloading the bike, killing your battery etc. Top notch ABS, that you couldn't easily retrofit and electronic suspension, to adjust somewhat on the fly, or stopped, to suit a wide range of surfaces and requirements.

I guess I talk about the GSA, as that's what I have, comes it at almost $40k brand new (got a demo with 4k on the clock - what's 4k to me?) and you should be over 6 foot to handle the damn thing, but just riding along, you know it can take anything you can throw at it and still eat up the km.

As I said tho, horses for courses, if you're enjoying it, then that's what really counts. Of course, I don't have to spend time modifying suspension, mirrors, screen etc, I spent all the coin on lights and electrical goodies

Originally Posted by bsasuper

I dont understand the point of a GPS on a bike, afterall a motorcycle is all about getting away from all that crap.

My mates reckon they're better off when the GPS isn't around me. I can get them more lost and find more interesting roads with it, but once you're doing playing, it can get you out to the nearest gas etc.