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Aug 12, 2010 15:34:46 GMT
Post by daver555 on Aug 12, 2010 15:34:46 GMT
I'll start things off with my retroish Honda. It's a 1988 CBR400RR Tri-Arm and I've owned it for the last 8 years. Prior to that my brother owned it who was the first owner after it was imported in the early 90's. He bought it from an import shop based in Woking (Surrey) called Pocket Rockets who are now no more. It's entirely standard down to it's Honda tool kit and all original bodywork. I have a set of HEL braided brakes lines waiting to be fitted as the OE lines tend to bulge under heavy braking . It's currently SORN'd as I want to give it a full service. Next is my current bike which as you can see isn't retro at all. The wife bought it for me as a 35th birthday present which was rather nice of her. I'm the first owner and it's a 2007 model '58 registered KTM 950 Supermoto. I've added upper engine crash bungs and hand guards but want to fit the complete set of bungs and a pair of Wings end cans but they're a tad pricey!
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CGK1
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Aug 12, 2010 16:54:43 GMT
Post by CGK1 on Aug 12, 2010 16:54:43 GMT
That KTM!!!!!
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Aug 12, 2010 19:28:04 GMT
Post by davytelford on Aug 12, 2010 19:28:04 GMT
same lol
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CGK1
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Aug 12, 2010 19:32:47 GMT
Post by CGK1 on Aug 12, 2010 19:32:47 GMT
Supermoto's are easily my favorite bikes, and that thing looks absolutely rapid
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Aug 12, 2010 19:37:41 GMT
Post by lewisweaver on Aug 12, 2010 19:37:41 GMT
Dat KTM! Rich boy
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Aug 12, 2010 19:50:11 GMT
Post by daver555 on Aug 12, 2010 19:50:11 GMT
Haha, not really. Just work hard and save our pennies.
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Aug 12, 2010 23:31:14 GMT
Post by twoblackcats on Aug 12, 2010 23:31:14 GMT
Ohhh nice, gis a go ;D
CBR looks tidy, I remember drooling over Pocket Rocket adverts in the early 90's despite being some years off a full bike license at the time. Bet the orange one is plenty fun.
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Aug 13, 2010 7:14:04 GMT
Post by daver555 on Aug 13, 2010 7:14:04 GMT
The Honda is a little cracker and when you consider that its 22 years old it was way ahead of it's time when first released. It's a real hoot to ride and for almost 60bhp or there abouts it's plenty for its proportions. As for the katoom well, that's one mahoosive different kettle of fish. Whereas the Honda needs to be taken to it's 14,000rpm redline to make it sing, the KTM has tarmac ripping torque from tickover and wants to rip your arms out of their sockets at the merest hint of throttle application lol. Show it some respect though and by god is it quick and it's stopping power is phenominal. You can probably tell I like my KTM but it has made me hanker after a retro version like a TDR250
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Aug 13, 2010 7:58:44 GMT
Post by TerraRoot on Aug 13, 2010 7:58:44 GMT
oh don't get me started on tdr's , can't wait for mine to be done
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