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Old 10-10-2012, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by loftust
Here she is....



...couldn't resist going back to a Viffer...
I still miss my VTEC from time to time - great bike, and I had to let it go for buttons in the end.

Was it an Fi Viffer you had before?
Old 10-10-2012, 11:23 PM
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It certainly was...an Fi-W in red with a blueflame tri oval double exit exhaust and power commander.

I only got rid of it when I got my car license and bought an MX5...I was a 21 year old with a mortgage and earning a lot less, so couldn't afford to keep both

I'll be spending a bit of time with the bike today to set up levers, brake switches and sag etc

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Old 10-11-2012, 01:11 PM
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I had a red FiW as my first bike, but bought the VTEC after the former was written off.

Preferred the VTEC although many don't - seems to depend mostly on the extent to which the surging problem exists.

Mine wasn't too bad so never got anyone who knew what they were doing to fix it.

I expect your bike will be around long after my Beemer has dissolved ................
Old 10-16-2012, 04:17 AM
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Gents, I am after some help.

I have just changed my bike and bought a 2011 CBR600F which is an absolute dream. The only thing is that I am fairly short at 5ft 4" and really could do with a lower rear spring to drop the bike by 30-40mm which my local Honda dealer were going to supply & fit for £150. The spring was not from Honda themselves & the company that they were going to get the spring from has just advised that it will not be back in stock for 2-3 weeks.

Does any one know of a good place to get a rear lowering spring or kit for for under £200 as I don't want to change the entire shock as this is coming in at around £500?

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No idea, sorry.


On the plus side, I had my first half decent ride on the bike in over two years, since I was punted off.

Weather was a bit crappy, but it was quite nice to be back on the bike, if not a little unnerving!

All good though...
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Have a look at lust racing...they do jack up and lowering kits for most bikes.

Alternatively, buy a pair of stilettos.
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Originally Posted by loftust
Have a look at lust racing...they do jack up and lowering kits for most bikes.

Alternatively, buy a pair of stilettos.
Already looked at lust racing thanks and I can't walk in stillettos
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For all of you Rossi wannabes!

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/agv-...om-549-1338887
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Gopping...each to their own though

Currently looking at heated gloves, new textile trousers, a double bubble screen, new boots and a few other odds and sods...how do I hide these from SWMBO???
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Man up and buy them anyway


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