Manawatu Rant n Rave

[banditrider]

I'm more worried about this bit

Agreed. A proper system (like on the Connie - pretty sure there's more to it than a couple of fittings ) does increase braking distances if it kicks in.

I've had it kick in on rough roads (corrugations coming into a corner) which is pretty scary as all of a sudden there's no braking (really only for a fraction of a second but it doesn't feel nice). I'd still rather have it than not as the Connie's brakes are awesome and the ABS has also possibly saved an embarrassing moment in the wet...

Maybe if we had better roads...

[ducatilover]

I'm more worried about this bit



It appears to be an adjustable pressure relief valve, calibrating that fucker would be interesting

Yeah, it's a queer idea, almost like a damping emulator that works backwards...

Dunno, but at the price how can you go wrong - get two!

On second thoughts:

Which caliper did we listed?

Bit of a fail on their behalf methinks.

so what... you over brake and it pisses brake oil over you're tire?

Nah, probably seizes and won't let the fluid back ot the calliper, nice wee lock ups everywhere and then you die.

Agreed. A proper system (like on the Connie - pretty sure there's more to it than a couple of fittings ) does increase braking distances if it kicks in.

I've had it kick in on rough roads (corrugations coming into a corner) which is pretty scary as all of a sudden there's no braking (really only for a fraction of a second but it doesn't feel nice). I'd still rather have it than not as the Connie's brakes are awesome and the ABS has also possibly saved an embarrassing moment in the wet...

Maybe if we had better roads...

I'm quite interested to feel an ABS system on a bike, although I'm to much of a namby pamby Honda rider to make it kick in.

[ducatilover]

Whaddaya all think?
Still haven't thought of the exact top coat and or pearl yet. I'm thinking a subtle blue pearl to complement the epic sharp white? Will probably pick up some clear this week and then think about pearls.
Any ideas?


Excuse the horrid quality images

[cbfb]

Whaddaya all think?
Still haven't thought of the exact top coat and or pearl yet. I'm thinking a subtle blue pearl to complement the epic sharp white? Will probably pick up some clear this week and then think about pearls.
Any ideas?


Excuse the horrid quality images

Looks mint! You know what you're doing with the painting eh. What are you like at Holden front doors

Are you going to get that seat sorted?

[ducatilover]

Looks mint! You know what you're doing with the painting eh. What are you like at Holden front doors

Are you going to get that seat sorted?

Nah, I just throw paint around and hope it lands somewhere nice I will get the seat sorted one of these days, it's frickin' hideous
What's wrong with the front doors?

How's the Bandit? Screaming into life yet?

[cbfb]

Nah, I just throw paint around and hope it lands somewhere nice I will get the seat sorted one of these days, it's frickin' hideous
What's wrong with the front doors?

Ah the fuckwit that had it before me ran into something or other, made a bloody big dent along the side of the nana wagon. Thought it would be cheapish to fix when I bought it, nope! Want to sell it anyway and get a wagon, she's cheap but too bloody small when you're renovating a house (well demolishing atm)

[bogan]

looks good bro! will have to get some tips from ya when I do my cowl. Make the blue well subtle I reckon, oh and fix that seat! maybe a somewhat lighter color than black to go with the white...

[ducatilover]

Ah the fuckwit that had it before me ran into something or other, made a bloody big dent along the side of the nana wagon. Thought it would be cheapish to fix when I bought it, nope! Want to sell it anyway and get a wagon, she's cheap but too bloody small when you're renovating a house (well demolishing atm)

I'm not too good with paint to be perfectly honest, I've never had any training etc, but, dents are my thing I'll have a look next time I'm over? I expect to see a mansion when I am in Woodville next!

looks good bro! will have to get some tips from ya when I do my cowl. Make the blue well subtle I reckon, oh and fix that seat! maybe a somewhat lighter color than black to go with the white...

Just get bog, paint and wine. That's all I did Yeah, I'm going to leave the side covers black too, like the later model CB400. I'm not too sure what to do with seat colour yet, maybe a dark grey?

Anyone going to the Martinborough fair?

[cbfb]

I'm not too good with paint to be perfectly honest, I've never had any training etc, but, dents are my thing I'll have a look next time I'm over? I expect to see a mansion when I am in Woodville next!

That bike looks pretty good. Got a spray gun sitting in my garage, not dared to use it yet...

Yeah right! Got the bedroom almost done, only another 6 rooms to go

[bogan]

Just get bog, paint and wine. That's all I did Yeah, I'm going to leave the side covers black too, like the later model CB400. I'm not too sure what to do with seat colour yet, maybe a dark grey?

yeh, I'm hoping to have the cowl molds bogged 2moro (2 part builders bog is a bit more interesting to use!), maybe try the plastic overlay on fri...

grey sounds good, you may be able to get different colored stitching or trim too, seen a few on hawks which look mint

Yeah right! Got the bedroom almost done, only another 6 rooms to go

so only the kitchen, bog, bathroom and 3 garages to go then?

[ducatilover]

That bike looks pretty good. Got a spray gun sitting in my garage, not dared to use it yet...

Yeah right! Got the bedroom almost done, only another 6 rooms to go

I could do with a spray gun I'm far too tight to buy any spray equipment at the moment.

yeh, I'm hoping to have the cowl molds bogged 2moro (2 part builders bog is a bit more interesting to use!), maybe try the plastic overlay on fri...

grey sounds good, you may be able to get different colored stitching or trim too, seen a few on hawks which look mint

I'm keen to have a look at the molds
Could always do the seat pink....

[cbfb]

so only the kitchen, bog, bathroom and 3 garages to go then?

Wouldn't mind gibbing the garage make it a bit tidier. Don't think the boss would approve tho.

I could do with a spray gun I'm far too tight to buy any spray equipment at the moment.

You can use mine if you need it, el cheapo one tho.

[ducatilover]

You can use mine if you need it, el cheapo one tho.

Cheers man, I'll find the right paint for the right price though.

Pictures that are prettier, took them during my morning cup of tea/smoke.

[cbfb]

So you still want to sell it?

[ducatilover]

So you still want to sell it?

Not since I have jetted it. Rides too well, it's totally changed the bike. Now it's pretty too! and that's just the base coat....without being flattened back.