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lllN30lll
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PostPosted: 19:37 - 18 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

All the standard stuffs in the left now so I can't compare Sad
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PostPosted: 04:55 - 19 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

sidewinder wrote:
Any idea if you will be loosing much weight with the carbon?



Probably only a few £s

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I hope the OP has considered this machine's Carbon Footprint?

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PostPosted: 09:34 - 19 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

Carbon Gixxer <3
Carbon S1000RR <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
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PostPosted: 10:24 - 19 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

Shaane wrote:
Carbon Gixxer <3
Carbon S1000RR <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3


Behave yersel you... Rolling Eyes

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PostPosted: 13:14 - 19 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

My only opinion is that at least the carbon is better than the VILE colour scheme it originally had.
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PostPosted: 15:06 - 19 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ordered the tank, Still waiting for the rear end, and waiting for Roger @ Watsen to make me some flushmounts.

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PostPosted: 15:44 - 19 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

See, a real man would have the carbon bodywork painted over. Wink


If I ever had the cash to waste on carbon wheels when I had my R1, I would of had them painted white.
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PostPosted: 15:51 - 19 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

Carbon wheels and brake discs next?


On second thoughts, disks would just be silly for the road.
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PostPosted: 16:55 - 19 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

Are you putting the S1000RR Decals back on the fairings?
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PostPosted: 17:04 - 19 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

Needs carbon mirrors.

And a carbon subframe as your alloy one is bent.
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PostPosted: 17:11 - 19 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fisty wrote:
And a carbon subframe as your alloy one is bent.


Shit... I never noticed that.

It must be the heat off that hali lamp.
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PostPosted: 17:26 - 19 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

Walloper wrote:
Are you putting the S1000RR Decals back on the fairings?

I'll put some temporary ones on until it's painted.
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PostPosted: 18:39 - 25 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

more time in the shed.

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PostPosted: 18:41 - 25 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks really cool Cool

Is it a real carbon fibre tank or just a carbon fibre tank cover?
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PostPosted: 19:08 - 25 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: 19:14 - 25 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tbf - you did a grand job on the gxr so no reason why you wont and are not on this one, I still stand by titanium can ftw though Smile Thumbs Up Cool
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PostPosted: 19:21 - 25 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

gsxr was a budget build, I spent £700 on the gsxr bodywork.

on the BMW I probably pay that for each panel now Laughing
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PostPosted: 19:44 - 25 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

Metal end can or GFTFO Wink
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PostPosted: 19:45 - 25 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

covdude wrote:
Metal end can or GFTFO Wink

Half titanium half carbon. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 19:53 - 25 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

ALL metal, and when I mentioned a grand job, you do realise, was talking about overall job done, and not the cost of 1000 pounds ! Very Happy
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PostPosted: 19:58 - 25 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

If I was to see the BM in person I think I would end up with a jail sentence for doing unlawful things in public view Very Happy
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PostPosted: 20:00 - 25 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

covdude wrote:
ALL metal, and when I mentioned a grand job, you do realise, was talking about overall job done, and not the cost of 1000 pounds ! Very Happy

each panel cost about £500 Laughing
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PostPosted: 20:28 - 25 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

lllN30lll wrote:
covdude wrote:
ALL metal, and when I mentioned a grand job, you do realise, was talking about overall job done, and not the cost of 1000 pounds ! Very Happy

each panel cost about £500 Laughing

Nicw bike. Are you from derby? It's just i've seen abike just like your's a couple of time's and alway's have a little dribble from seeing it
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PostPosted: 20:44 - 25 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

10 miles down the road mate, stoke, bu normally at Bassets pole, Raven cafe, Matlock, Fiddle.
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PostPosted: 21:08 - 25 Jan 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

Can't wait to see this bike at the C&F or Matlock!
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