The General Motorbikers Discussion Thread - Page 29

BigDaveDogg · July 15th, 2008, 09:02 PM

Hey...who wants to talk about Suzukis? Klutch? That Italian guy??

No?

Okay... images/smilies/smile.gif

Redliner · July 15th, 2008, 09:22 PM

Bravo, Spectre...I tried +repping you, but I couldn't.

Karoug · July 15th, 2008, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDaveDogg

Hey...who wants to talk about Suzukis? Klutch? That Italian guy??

No?

Okay... images/smilies/smile.gif

I have 2 Sooks! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Peter3hg · July 15th, 2008, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karoug

I have 2 Sooks! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

I have 2 Socks! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Karoug · July 15th, 2008, 09:38 PM

My Sooks are faster than your socks.. And btw, sock aren't that expensive, you should consider getting another pair. images/smilies/tongue.gif

BigDaveDogg · July 15th, 2008, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karoug

I have 2 Sooks! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

We all need to band together. I'm tired of sifting through Honda chat in this thread. images/smilies/tongue.gif

Blind_Io · July 15th, 2008, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon

My ears are killing me. I've just come back from a brisk ride and I wear a balaclava but clearly it doesn't work too well. Anyone know of any tricks to keeping your ears warmer? I was only riding for about 2 hours at 30/40mph occasionally 50/60mph.. I was hoping to go on a sizeable trip in August.

http://images.buzzillions.com/images_products/06/88/shoei_x_eleven_rf_1000_solid_helmet_reviews_26525_300.jpg

KaJuN · July 16th, 2008, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlaRo

Just leave the check in the mail. images/smilies/wink.gif

You have a new purpose in life: to be the father of my man-babies. images/smilies/wub.gif

BlaRo · July 16th, 2008, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaJuN

You have a new purpose in life: to be the father of my man-babies. images/smilies/wub.gif

Quoted in my sig for posterity. images/smilies/wicked.gif

Blind_Io · July 16th, 2008, 09:28 AM

Good news, everybody!

I was able to order a new replacement panel from my local dealership for $3 less than the typical starting price for a used one on eBay! Of course it was still $97, but I don't have to deal with salvage yards.

Spectre · July 16th, 2008, 09:32 AM

Yeah, I've run into that, too. Moral of story - check dealers both local and mail order before going to eBay. You may be pleasantly surprised. images/smilies/tongue.gif

hansvonaxion · July 16th, 2008, 09:53 AM

Is it painted?

Spectre · July 16th, 2008, 10:43 AM

I would suppose so, most of the Honda body parts are. Now, what he *may* have to get is any stickers, decals, or badges that were on that panel as Honda usually sells those separately.

Jon · July 16th, 2008, 05:51 PM

Blind! You've reminded me..

Ok, this web page may break a few hearts. Government SHARP have introduced a new 5-star safety rating test for helmets. There are only a few select full-face helmets tested at the moment but this will eventually be every helmet available for sale in the UK.

You may be surprised by some of the results.. For example, The Shoei XR-1000 range (approx £300) got a 3 star rating, where as my Nitro £79.99 got a 4 star rating!..

Link!

Some pretty interesting stuff! images/smilies/blink.gif

avanti · July 16th, 2008, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDaveDogg

We all need to band together. I'm tired of sifting through Honda chat in this thread. images/smilies/tongue.gif

indeed, if I remember correctly we all ride GSX-Rs too, I think Karoug has a 1000, that means the whole family is represented, I have a 750. images/smilies/cool.gif

Spectre · July 16th, 2008, 07:02 PM

No offense, but given some of the idiocy coming out of the UK government of late, I wouldn't trust a British certification that water consisted of H2O. For example, I went to the site fully expecting to see points being taken off for "not being ecologically sound", "not made in a sustainable fashion", "toxic materials used in manufacture", and "insufficient organic peace crisps consumed by factory workers."

I watched the video of their test rig. Seems imprecise, incomplete, and more or less incompetent. I think I'll stick with the independent Snell ratings. Here's a link to see what Snell does: http://www.smf.org/testing.html

Jon · July 16th, 2008, 07:54 PM

I really don't see your reasoning for NOT taking notice of these ratings? All of those helmets can more than likely pass the SNELL certification test. Lets face it, this test is really not dis-similar, nor does it appear inadequate/incompetent to me? I'm not entirely sure how you drew this conclusion. I've looked and read up on both, they really aren't dis-similar. Just because you think our government has shown a spell of idiocy is not a decent enough reason for you to run this test down and call it inadequate. Just because it doesn't big itself up as the all singing all dancing test of all tests like SNELL does is not a good enough reason. Underneath they're basically the same (just with less FIREEEE on the British government side). Not trying to dig at you here, just drawing fact. None of this will apply to you anyway so you have nothing to worry about.

But yes, I'll be looking out for these ratings and will most definitely be taking note of them.

July 15th, 2008, 09:02 PM	#561
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July 15th, 2008, 09:22 PM	#562
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July 16th, 2008, 09:28 AM	#570
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 04:55 PM Location: Richmond, California, USA Age: 27 Posts: 8,652 Car: 2004 Honda Civic Coupe 2000 VF750C2 Rep Power: 94	Good news, everybody! I was able to order a new replacement panel from my local dealership for $3 less than the typical starting price for a used one on eBay! Of course it was still $97, but I don't have to deal with salvage yards. __________________ Life is like riding, you have to keep your balance to keep moving. Deacon of Dirt, Head of North American Anti-Environmental Inquisition (Left Coast Division). founder of The Church of Gear's Two Wheeled Sect. Zombie Slayer, Extraordinaire. Reasonable rates, inquire within.

July 16th, 2008, 09:32 AM	#571
Spectre Joined: Feb 1st, 2007 Last Online: 03:48 PM Location: Dallas, Texas USA Age: 31 Posts: 2,330 Car: 87 XJ6, 95 XJR, 90 WD21, 86 CB700SC Rep Power: 38	Yeah, I've run into that, too. Moral of story - check dealers both local and mail order before going to eBay. You may be pleasantly surprised. __________________ 1986 Honda Nighthawk 700S (project, light restoration in progress) 1987 Jaguar XJ6 Series III Vanden Plas (modified) 1990 Nissan (WD21) Pathfinder SE 4x4 (little red offroad commuter box) 1995 Jaguar (X300) XJR (modified) My truck can swim the English Channel; what can yours do? It's just another day / Where people cling to light / To drive away the fear / That comes with every night

July 16th, 2008, 09:53 AM	#572
hansvonaxion Joined: Apr 8th, 2005 Last Online: 01:30 PM Posts: 996 Rep Power: 28	Is it painted? __________________

July 16th, 2008, 10:43 AM	#573
Spectre Joined: Feb 1st, 2007 Last Online: 03:48 PM Location: Dallas, Texas USA Age: 31 Posts: 2,330 Car: 87 XJ6, 95 XJR, 90 WD21, 86 CB700SC Rep Power: 38	I would suppose so, most of the Honda body parts are. Now, what he may have to get is any stickers, decals, or badges that were on that panel as Honda usually sells those separately. __________________ 1986 Honda Nighthawk 700S (project, light restoration in progress) 1987 Jaguar XJ6 Series III Vanden Plas (modified) 1990 Nissan (WD21) Pathfinder SE 4x4 (little red offroad commuter box) 1995 Jaguar (X300) XJR (modified) My truck can swim the English Channel; what can yours do? It's just another day / Where people cling to light / To drive away the fear / That comes with every night

July 16th, 2008, 05:51 PM	#574
Jon Joined: Dec 30th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Wolverhampton, England. Age: 21 Posts: 649 Car: Honda Civic 02 1.4 Yamaha YBR125 Rep Power: 23	Blind! You've reminded me.. Ok, this web page may break a few hearts. Government SHARP have introduced a new 5-star safety rating test for helmets. There are only a few select full-face helmets tested at the moment but this will eventually be every helmet available for sale in the UK. You may be surprised by some of the results.. For example, The Shoei XR-1000 range (approx £300) got a 3 star rating, where as my Nitro £79.99 got a 4 star rating!.. Link! Some pretty interesting stuff! __________________ IV - VIII - XV - XVI - XXIII - XLII My Flickr Account

July 16th, 2008, 07:02 PM	#576
Spectre Joined: Feb 1st, 2007 Last Online: 03:48 PM Location: Dallas, Texas USA Age: 31 Posts: 2,330 Car: 87 XJ6, 95 XJR, 90 WD21, 86 CB700SC Rep Power: 38	No offense, but given some of the idiocy coming out of the UK government of late, I wouldn't trust a British certification that water consisted of H2O. For example, I went to the site fully expecting to see points being taken off for "not being ecologically sound", "not made in a sustainable fashion", "toxic materials used in manufacture", and "insufficient organic peace crisps consumed by factory workers." I watched the video of their test rig. Seems imprecise, incomplete, and more or less incompetent. I think I'll stick with the independent Snell ratings. Here's a link to see what Snell does: http://www.smf.org/testing.html __________________ 1986 Honda Nighthawk 700S (project, light restoration in progress) 1987 Jaguar XJ6 Series III Vanden Plas (modified) 1990 Nissan (WD21) Pathfinder SE 4x4 (little red offroad commuter box) 1995 Jaguar (X300) XJR (modified) My truck can swim the English Channel; what can yours do? It's just another day / Where people cling to light / To drive away the fear / That comes with every night Last edited by Spectre; July 16th, 2008 at 07:07 PM.

July 16th, 2008, 07:54 PM	#577
Jon Joined: Dec 30th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Wolverhampton, England. Age: 21 Posts: 649 Car: Honda Civic 02 1.4 Yamaha YBR125 Rep Power: 23	I really don't see your reasoning for NOT taking notice of these ratings? All of those helmets can more than likely pass the SNELL certification test. Lets face it, this test is really not dis-similar, nor does it appear inadequate/incompetent to me? I'm not entirely sure how you drew this conclusion. I've looked and read up on both, they really aren't dis-similar. Just because you think our government has shown a spell of idiocy is not a decent enough reason for you to run this test down and call it inadequate. Just because it doesn't big itself up as the all singing all dancing test of all tests like SNELL does is not a good enough reason. Underneath they're basically the same (just with less FIREEEE on the British government side). Not trying to dig at you here, just drawing fact. None of this will apply to you anyway so you have nothing to worry about. But yes, I'll be looking out for these ratings and will most definitely be taking note of them. __________________ IV - VIII - XV - XVI - XXIII - XLII My Flickr Account

July 16th, 2008, 08:11 PM	#578
Spectre Joined: Feb 1st, 2007 Last Online: 03:48 PM Location: Dallas, Texas USA Age: 31 Posts: 2,330 Car: 87 XJ6, 95 XJR, 90 WD21, 86 CB700SC Rep Power: 38