Finally!.....

[phantomtek]

Got a new bike

Well not really, got it on the 21st of December, but only just got pictures and didn't want to announce it without them After all my deliberation (Rest assured there was plenty) I was finally persuaded to buy this bike. So cheers to Dodsi for that. Also thankyou to the people in Irc who put up with me everyday asking if this bike was right or this bike or this bike etc. Especially Bendy and Robby, who probably endured the most of it.

So anyway, here it is!

A Kawasaki ER-5, with just over 5,000 miles on the clock, 2002 was the year, C2 was the model. Used previously as a training bike with it's two red sisters, it was the lesser used of the 3 hence the low mileage. Only slight cosmetic damage to the tank (A dent) and a slightly cracked mirror. Coloured in dark purple, I've run out of things to describe it with

https://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/Phant0mtek/Bike/Picture86.jpg

This is the best picture on my phone...

https://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/Phant0mtek/Bike/Picture77.jpg

My new Nitro lid

https://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/Phant0mtek/Bike/Picture83.jpg

The dent, muchly overexaggerated by my closeness I can assure you

https://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/Phant0mtek/Bike/Picture72.jpg

The other side, quite blurry picture sorry it was cold

https://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/Phant0mtek/Bike/Picture78.jpg

Do you have any idea how good a can like that looks (and sounds)after looking (and hearing) at a standard 50 can? Didn't think so

https://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/Phant0mtek/Bike/Picture80.jpg

The clocks, great because I can tell n00bs my bike does 160mph And before you ask why the mileage is so low, I have the other clock that was smashed and the mileage is fine, and I will be keeping the clock safe.

https://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/Phant0mtek/Bike/Picture82.jpg

Better view of the dent and KAWASAKI lol

Comments? Questions? (Nice ones)

By the way before you ask, assessment booked on the 14th to see how much training I'll need and booking test on that day too, so that's a worry off my mind, should be ringing round for quotes soon enough too

Thanks for reading,

Joe

[Andy C]

nice one, now pass that test!!
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[satans_BIG_helper]

Good man... top choice in lid... i have one of them... the northern clique lid of choice i reckon


Nice bike.... good price for its age and wot i would say is low mileage... now GET YOUR TEST DONE
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TS 50er >CG 125>AR 125>TZR250> z200(shit heap)> ZXR750 H2 > VT500 FT >XLR250 > Mito125mk1 (unlucky strike) > TZR250 3ma > GS550 > TDR250 > GSXR750 >GS1000 > Elefant 650 > GPZ750 > FZR600>z1000 (03) > KTM 640 LC4
(Yeah i forgot some too :S )

[tatters]

Make sure that the aftermarket replacement speedo does,nt under read (get a mate to clock you at a set speed ie 50mph).


looks good, see if you can get a replacment clock set off ebay.
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[.....]

Nice one Joe 2

[phantomtek]

[stinkwheel]

Bargain

Now get some paint (any paint) on the exposed metal of that dent or it'll rust like hell this time of year.
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I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[Mister James]

That is a pretty gucci helmet - how much did that set you back? I've got the Nitro N800v in black/white/silver - the idea being people would see me better with a bright disruptive pattern. The fact I'm sitting here now, and not working, suggests that it doesn't really matter, so I might look at getting one!

Nice first bike too - add a few dents of your own and you won't notice the original one
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>Soultrader Mister James, I bet you are a copper
>Bazza Wow. Eyes like a shithouse rat, you...

[Rookie]

Dodsi was talking about this; I wasn't really considering it all that seriously, but I think it's gonna have to be one of those for a starter big bike.

Nice job Joe, now as said get your arse in gear and get that test done and no joyriding!

[phantomtek]

[tatters]

I,ve got the same lid and in Matt black too, picked mine up new for £40 from a eBay shop seller.
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Past:NRG50,AF1125(x2),NSR125RR,ZZR250,CX500,VFR400,KR1S,ZZR600(x2),CB400N,YZF1000(x2),KH125,Z200,FX400R,CBR954RR(x2)GPZ500S,GT550,VFR750F(x2),RD350N,XR650R,CBR600F,CB250,KDX250,YZF750R,CRM250,400EXC,KLR650,TTR600RE,DR350S,R100GSPD,RGV250,VMAX1200,DL650 Present:G650XC,C12,KZ750,1190ADV

[phantomtek]

Yeah I saw that after I bought it, £50 delivered, but then another visor would be £20 so I ain't really lost out What you think of it ?

[riichy]

YAY

very nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! now get that test passed
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[phantomtek]

[riichy]

[Groove]

Nice one!

And indeed "finally"! been telling you for ages

Good luck and dont screw up!
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[instigator]

Well done old boy.

Good bike at a good price, use and abuse the thing just buy some VHT paint for when the exhaust needs it. Which iw will, at some point.

[mchaggis]

[Black Knight]

Lets hope to see it on the 22nd.
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[Ragdoll]

[satans_BIG_helper]

I dont have a dark visor on mine... As im usually running about from 9 in the morning til 9 at night i just use sun glasses if i need
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TS 50er >CG 125>AR 125>TZR250> z200(shit heap)> ZXR750 H2 > VT500 FT >XLR250 > Mito125mk1 (unlucky strike) > TZR250 3ma > GS550 > TDR250 > GSXR750 >GS1000 > Elefant 650 > GPZ750 > FZR600>z1000 (03) > KTM 640 LC4
(Yeah i forgot some too :S )

[Dom_]

W00t, finally.

What are the plans with this then, ride and sell before summer, or keep it? Trackdays? WOOoo.

Bet you can't wait to get riding it legally, good luck with your test.

I also picked up that lid from the 2004 NEC for £70 but with a mirrored visor.

Enjoy.

[jonnay]

Nice one mate, enjoy it
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[Groove]

So is this lid any good? Ive thought about getting a second?

Currently got a Caberg V2, but would like a proper tinted visor (Which i can not find anywhere for that helmet) Also theres a nice deep scratch in the main visor and a few marks where i came off (only very small, might have been there already )

Ps. Sorry for going off topic maybe a little too much
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[phantomtek]