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desmojen 27-Mar-2005 22:35

She\'s back on the road!
 
Well, after much deliberation, my credit card and I decided that a full season of racing is out of the question this year, and a lot of trackdays is equally unlikely. Since I also can't afford a separate roadbike at the moment I decided to put the R back on the road.
Bought a second hand damaged top fairing off ebay and repaired it, then got a head and tail lamp also from ebay. Fitted the front lights back in the original way and then spent two hours filing out holes for the rear light in my seat unit! Also got some exhaust quieteners from a german bloke on ebay.
Bunged all the other stuff back on, mirrors, number plate, hooter etc and trundled off to the mot station. Needless to say, no worries there and away I go!
First ride out on friday, and boy is it still uncomfortable! But fast and sorted ride as well, the suspension is nothing short of awesome on the road, and I enjoyed myself tons!
Still got the race supercorsas on right now but I might stick some BT014's on later so I can ride in the rain a bit better.
Here's a couple of gratuitous pictures :D:sing:

desmojen 27-Mar-2005 22:36

And another, wasn't the weather fab on friday!

desmojen 27-Mar-2005 22:37

Last one

GsxrAge 27-Mar-2005 23:05

Nice pics mate.

Shame about the colour.

ath748 27-Mar-2005 23:38

Nice sunlight stars..... ;)

Redruth 27-Mar-2005 23:41

Yes Jen, good starburst effects. I particularly like the old sock and the weeds on the patio. Looks like you're all set to have plenty of fun out on the roads. Where will you mainly be riding? :roll:

[Edited on 27-3-2005 by Redruth]

desmojen 28-Mar-2005 11:07

That's a polishing cloth Ruth, and who has time for weeding anyway!! :lol:

We'll be out and about all over, obviously mainly here in the Swindon area, but there will be superbike and home trips. We're looking forward to going to Assen moto gp in june too! Be nice to hook up with you sometime! :P

rcgbob44 28-Mar-2005 11:39

I`d never let my duke stand on weeds!

Now you`ve done the "dry build" I spose its of the the spray shop for a nice coat of red eh!

keefer 28-Mar-2005 13:24

wonder how many of these **** shore red riders will be saying that about the colour when desmojen comes flying up the inside of them at there favourite roundabout. well see what colour is fastest then :P:D:P

[Edited on 28-3-2005 by keefer]

JPM 28-Mar-2005 13:35

Jen,

Another point to notice, you need to turn your iron down, your burning clothes there!:D


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