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Sharky · Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2013 4:53 pm Post subject: Hello again!!

Hi guys!

I'd like to think that some of you may have noticed that i haven't been around much (Or at all) this year.... but if you didn't... I'm back anyway!!
Been a lot going on this year - moved house, got married Under the thumb

, got side shifted into a very time consuming jobrole etc!

Another factor has been the bike... For those of you that remember, i was thrilled to bits with the purchase of my boyhood dream R1.... but the reality of owning this bike took its toll. Whether it was the harsh riding position, aggressive throttle, fuel consumtion... I can't say but for some reason i just didn't feel the bug, or the need to get out and ride every spare second like i did with the CBR.

Soooo...... Pick up this bad boy next week Very Happy

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2008 FZ1 Fazer, R1 derived engine, all-beit de-tuned with different gearing, with ABS brakes, heated grips and gel seat (I'm looking forward to that last one after the R1!!)

I'm hoping it will suit my riding style better - I'm never gonna be a balls out racer so the superbike i was posing on was never gonna be used the way it was designed to be while i'm sat on it. At least with the 1000cc Fazer i will still have more than enough power and low end torque to put a smile on my face without feeling like i need to replace my wrists and lower back after 20 minutes or so!

Looking forward to getting out and meeting up with you lot again... Bring on the ride outs Kneedown

Hope everyone's ok, and i'll see ya soon!
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JimBo · Pedantic Cnut Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Posts: 5394

Welcome back Sharky. A few others are popping in lately too, so there's life here yet! Very Happy

Nice bike. I'm out of action for a while, but I'll organise a JimBo run soon (I hope).
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moriwaki · Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2013 5:52 pm Post subject:

Yeah, welcome back matey....been too long. Pity the R1 didn't work out for you. Sad

Going to sort a ride down to Shoreham or Roedean soon, so keep your eyes on the events section. Very Happy

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Carnage · British Superbike Racer Joined: 05 Oct 2010 Posts: 1432

Niçe looking tool ya got there ...all except that darn ugly can ...please say you have spent the extra bucks for a replacement?
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Sharky · Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2013 9:16 pm Post subject:

Carnage · British Superbike Racer Joined: 05 Oct 2010 Posts: 1432

biggus · Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2013 1:07 am Post subject:

back Sharky.

Nice bike Wheelie

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Loco · Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2013 11:03 am Post subject:

welcome back, I had the same problem, just never gelled with the 06 GSXR much happier now with my super duke, I actually want to go riding on it.. for no reason! Cool

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