This One Does Not Go Braappppp 1,3,4,5,6

ian505050 · Traffic Copper Joined: 27 Oct 2010 Karma :

Decided that as summer was coming up i needed to get rid of the KLX250 dirt/commuter bike as it was a really boring cheaply made bike that i had no use for really. It was just taking up space in the garage.

I have spent the last 2 weeks reviewing every single motorcycle listing on ebay at 11:30 till 12:30 each night. I found that ebay is flooded with dealers selling over priced bikes.

I noticed a bike last night that had been listed at 21:00 and it seemed to be a real good deal and i knew some one would click buy it now within a few hours so i called the guy asap gave him £50 via paypal as a deposit for the bike so he could end his advert.

Only issue now was that i had to set off at 5:00 in the morning to get the bike and needed some cash so i went round every member of my family and collected everyone's bank cards at sat outside a cash machine at 11:55 and withdrew the £300 daily limit on all cards and then at 00:05 i did the same which left me with enough cash to get the bike. :rolleyes:

So i wanted something sporty, 100+ BHP, post millenium and not an sv.

This is what i ended up with.

https://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/ian505050/ian505050%203/IMAG3232_zps79b83a71.jpg

I took a good selection of snaps to show the condition if i ever need to send photos off to an insurance company should a terrorist knock me off the bike again in Bradford.

https://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/ian505050/ian505050%202/DSC01482_zps9972ff5f.jpg

Can you see the mark on the bottom of the lower fork, makes me think the bike may have been down the road at some point.

https://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/ian505050/ian505050%202/DSC01483_zpsd130fa7d.jpg

quite like the tail lights

https://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/ian505050/ian505050%202/DSC01484_zpsfcbf2c6c.jpg

The shock was clean

https://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/ian505050/ian505050%202/DSC01485_zpsbbe222a8.jpg

I have a delta box?

https://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/ian505050/ian505050%202/DSC01491_zpse09bf911.jpg

stomps already fitted

https://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/ian505050/ian505050%202/DSC01493_zps895566e2.jpg

Seat cowl already fitted

https://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/ian505050/ian505050%202/DSC01495_zpsfaec0dee.jpg

from behind

https://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/ian505050/ian505050%202/DSC01496_zps6ff1b3ed.jpg

New chain already fitted, is 520 standard?

https://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/ian505050/ian505050%202/DSC01499_zps704fff8b.jpg

https://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/ian505050/ian505050%202/DSC01503_zps42eb8d37.jpg

tanks was shiny

https://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/ian505050/ian505050%202/DSC01507_zps0ceea0f0.jpg

might get pegs powder coated black, would it rub off?

https://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/ian505050/ian505050%202/DSC01510_zps88864e0b.jpg

engine casing is like a sparkling silvery black?

https://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/ian505050/ian505050%202/DSC01512_zps25d3b935.jpg

i like the look of the rear

https://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/ian505050/ian505050%202/DSC01514_zps8a9ca1ad.jpg

glad its not covered in key scratches

https://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/ian505050/ian505050%202/DSC01516_zps09f06111.jpg

Tail tidy and LED number plate light already fitted

https://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/ian505050/ian505050%202/DSC01523_zpsbcd0c89f.jpg

Headlights look cool

https://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/ian505050/ian505050%202/DSC01524_zpsbdac2240.jpg

The previous owner removed a power commander, full titanium race system, quick shifter, steering damper, some flashey rear shock and a few other bits. Tempted to make him an offer but i think he wants a grand for it all :ponder:

I did 100 miles on it today and it all worked fine. It did not seem as much 'on rails' when it comes to handling like my brothers 03 cbr600RR that i have had a few goes on and when giving it some beanz the front end went light quite often so i think a steering damper is a must.

It the first time i have used a road bike for 6 months and i have picked up loads of bad habits riding the dirt bike. At low speed i want to stick my feet at supermoto style which must look odd to people watching. I also kept forgetting to cancel he indicators due to the dirt bike having none and often ended up indicating and also sticking my arm out to signal.

I also forgot how much distance you can cover in such a short period of time on a sports bike, its freaking rapid :cloud9:

Might go to squires at some time tomorrow to pose now its clean. :gay:

Tbag · Spanner Monkey Joined: 29 May 2012 Karma :

Droool. Looks epic, I shall keep an eye out tomorrow as i might have a ride to squires with the old man.

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stevo as b4 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Karma :

Stunningly clean R6 there! I do really prefer these shape ones over the current less attractive ones, and having the USD front end and Radial Monoblock brakes makes it better than the earlier models!

In short it's probably the cleanest nicest R6 I've seen for years, but then I don't exactly get out much!

Ja7 · Crazy Courier Joined: 10 Nov 2012 Karma :

As said very tidy clean bike, looks like you have a keeper there.

AlanC · Scooby Slapper Joined: 31 Jan 2012 Karma :

Alpha-9 · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Jan 2012 Karma :

Sexy, nice plate too, "BHP" Cool

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Drake · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Oct 2010 Karma :

did you go to squires? i was there from about 2pm till half 3. my green bandit 1200 was parked next to a black hornet.
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TUG · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 May 2007 Karma :

Unless you ask how much he wants for it, its pointless pondering about them, I would of thrown extra notes at him for those extras regardless!
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ian505050 · Traffic Copper Joined: 27 Oct 2010 Karma :

Chalky. · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Jun 2010 Karma :

I do like your threads I must say, they're always full of win.

Hasn't been down on the road imo, reckon it's a stone chip.

Can I ask how much? Looks bloody clean Thumbs Up

Banger · Trackday Trickster Joined: 25 Apr 2010 Karma :

Good set of comparison pics there . . .

Yamaha is better looking in every single one. Very Happy

I may be just a little biased . . . but still true.
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ian505050 · Traffic Copper Joined: 27 Oct 2010 Karma :

devojunior · Brolly Dolly Joined: 12 Sep 2010 Karma :

eyup ian, loving the r6 you seem to have a peach there, if your wanting suspension set up theres a place in shiply that does it for 25 quid and hel fettle it until your happy if you need details message me and il get them.

ian505050 · Traffic Copper Joined: 27 Oct 2010 Karma :