She's back on the road!

desmojen · 27-Mar-2005, 22:35

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

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?

[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!!

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

: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!

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27-Mar-2005, 22:36	#2
desmojen Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 546 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lyneham, Wilts Mood: DOH! And another, wasn't the weather fab on friday! Reply

27-Mar-2005, 22:37	#3
desmojen Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 546 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lyneham, Wilts Mood: DOH! Last one Reply

27-Mar-2005, 23:05	#4
GsxrAge Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,868 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wellington somerset Nice pics mate. Shame about the colour. Reply

27-Mar-2005, 23:38	#5
ath748 Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 762 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Switzerland and Dorking Mood: Missing my Flash... Nice sunlight stars..... Reply

27-Mar-2005, 23:41	#6
Redruth Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,885 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hemel Hempstead Mood: Fabulous 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? [Edited on 27-3-2005 by Redruth] Reply

28-Mar-2005, 13:24	#9
keefer Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,518 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: hants Mood: Found a CR250. Let the bone braking begin 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:P [Edited on 28-3-2005 by keefer] Reply

28-Mar-2005, 13:35	#10
JPM Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 5,682 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NW England Mood: Soon my pet, soon Jen, Another point to notice, you need to turn your iron down, your burning clothes there! Reply