Author Archive: irish biker

March 11, 2015

PrincipalInsurance.ie

PrincipalInsurance.ie Someone else mentioned this new insurance provider in another thread, and I rang them yesterday looking for a quote and their quote was about 40% cheaper than Adelaide renewal quote and Liberty online quote. Policy underwritten by Zenith Insurance, breakdown assist via AXA Assist etc are the details I got off them over the […]

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March 11, 2015

Part/mid throttle.

Part/mid throttle. Was thinking about this and having an engine that performs well here makes for huge smiles on road. Next time your out for a spin be aware of throttle opening and see for yourself. It’s where we spend 80% of our time. In particular the k5 i had always comes to mind as […]

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March 11, 2015

My bandit 600

My bandit 600 Hi lads been on here awhile now said I’d throw a few pics of the bandit up. It my first bike so far so good. <a href="http://[IMG]http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah67/edwardfitzgerald13/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02/091FAF33-5A93-4B7B-987A-05B8B128FCD9_zpskpq2hokm.jpg” class=”highslide” onclick=”return hs.expand(this)”><img src="http://[IMG]http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah67/edwardfitzgerald13/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02/091FAF33-5A93-4B7B-987A-05B8B128FCD9_zpskpq2hokm.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”Click the image to open in full size.” class=”tcattdimgresizer” />[/IMG][IMG]<a href="http://[IMG]http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah67/edwardfitzgerald13/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-09/B2065D31-5468-40B0-BD25-1803240E8F86_zpsgmyaod4s.jpg” class=”highslide” onclick=”return hs.expand(this)”><img src="http://[IMG]http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah67/edwardfitzgerald13/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-09/B2065D31-5468-40B0-BD25-1803240E8F86_zpsgmyaod4s.jpg” border=”0″ alt=”Click the image to […]

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March 11, 2015

New Plod Bikes.

New Plod Bikes. I see the Gardaí are finally looking to replace the overworked deauvilles and the remaining functioning FJRs. 2 types being sought with an initial order of up to 20 Police Spec bikes of 50KW Max Engine output, and up to 20 Police Spec bikes of 90 to 110 KW. The 50kw will […]

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March 10, 2015

New wheels

New wheels So went and bought myself this tasty little number this evening . Big shout out out to custom900, an absolute gent to deal with. Source: New wheels

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March 10, 2015

Classic laps at Cookstown 100

Classic laps at Cookstown 100 Despite some rumours floating around,there WILL be a Classic Parade Lap(s) at this years KDM Cookstown 100!. Apparently some people were under the impression,that this wasnt happening!.Unless there is a poor entry,it IS going ahead, BUT , Those interested in taking part,MUST get entries in NOW, You can do so […]

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March 10, 2015

07/08 R1 race fairing wanted

07/08 R1 race fairing wanted Just wondering if anyone has a decent set of race fairing that they’d like to offload? I sent the stocker fairing off to get re-painted up for Cookstown, but was told the paint won’t take, so I need a new set! Source: 07/08 R1 race fairing wanted

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March 10, 2015

ecu fried.?

ecu fried.? Stupid question would the ecu fry if the bike was jumped wrong. I.e putting the jump leads on the wrong terminals . the reason i ask is i have a 96 bandit 600 it is a bit of a mutant the wiring is a little bit all over the place and the colours […]

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