Bike of the Month - June 2009 - PAUL65's RF900
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Bike of the Month - June 2009 - PAUL65's RF900
This is my story so far
Until getting the RF, I had never really considered or noticed them to be honest, I was wanting another 1200 Bandit but the RF was a cheaper option - how glad I am that I bought the RF.
I found the RF forum and started to read up on them ,my decision was becoming an easy one from what I was learning about the bike. I posted, on the site, that I was looking for a bike and a member (tynedale) said he was thinking of selling his.
A week later and it was mine!!
Since owning the bike I have made a few little mods - nothing major just cosmetic looks the first which was a black screen - thanks Neil ...
then a trip to Mr archer for seat restyling made Corbin style and lifted 2"
it has Raask rear sets on which are ok but they’re not adjustable which is a shame
Then I jacked her up 25-35mm which has made a difference feels more responsive and the front end more planted. On a spirited ride to Matlock Bath I found my knees were sliding up/down the tank slides, so i found a stomp grip pad for either side, problem solved no more movement
I’ve done about 1000 miles in the 2 months I’ve had it and loved every one of them. To sum the bike up I would say it ticks all the right boxes - comfort, mpg, performance and style.
I can honestly see my self keeping this bike and that’s not like me - I must be getting old.... lol
Thanks for taking the time to read this and hopefully the RF’s we all own will keep giving us many happy safe miles in return for a bit of TLC now and again
Until getting the RF, I had never really considered or noticed them to be honest, I was wanting another 1200 Bandit but the RF was a cheaper option - how glad I am that I bought the RF.
I found the RF forum and started to read up on them ,my decision was becoming an easy one from what I was learning about the bike. I posted, on the site, that I was looking for a bike and a member (tynedale) said he was thinking of selling his.
A week later and it was mine!!
Since owning the bike I have made a few little mods - nothing major just cosmetic looks the first which was a black screen - thanks Neil ...
then a trip to Mr archer for seat restyling made Corbin style and lifted 2"
it has Raask rear sets on which are ok but they’re not adjustable which is a shame
Then I jacked her up 25-35mm which has made a difference feels more responsive and the front end more planted. On a spirited ride to Matlock Bath I found my knees were sliding up/down the tank slides, so i found a stomp grip pad for either side, problem solved no more movement
I’ve done about 1000 miles in the 2 months I’ve had it and loved every one of them. To sum the bike up I would say it ticks all the right boxes - comfort, mpg, performance and style.
I can honestly see my self keeping this bike and that’s not like me - I must be getting old.... lol
Thanks for taking the time to read this and hopefully the RF’s we all own will keep giving us many happy safe miles in return for a bit of TLC now and again
Re: Bike of the Month - June 2009 - PAUL65's RF900
Another lovely clean looking 900
I especially like the black paint job.
Royster (wish mine was clean and smart)
I especially like the black paint job.
Royster (wish mine was clean and smart)
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Re: Bike of the Month - June 2009 - PAUL65's RF900
Very nice Paul, i've always been a sucker for black
ROYSTER-
There are two ways to have a clean and smart RF
1 - Clean it
2 - Smarten it up
Jelly.
ROYSTER-
There are two ways to have a clean and smart RF
1 - Clean it
2 - Smarten it up
Jelly.
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Re: Bike of the Month - June 2009 - PAUL65's RF900
Congrats... :-bd
Re: Bike of the Month - June 2009 - PAUL65's RF900
Jelly
Clean it, smarten it up, fuel it and maintain it
You Way too much time on your hands
Royster
Clean it, smarten it up, fuel it and maintain it
You Way too much time on your hands
Royster
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Re: Bike of the Month - June 2009 - PAUL65's RF900
=)) =)) =)) , if only.Royster wrote:Jelly
Clean it, smarten it up, fuel it and maintain it
You Way too much time on your hands
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Re: Bike of the Month - June 2009 - PAUL65's RF900
well done m8. nice looking bike. still not seen you at sherburn cafe.
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Re: Bike of the Month - June 2009 - PAUL65's RF900
thanks i avoid it on weds evenings too busy i prefer the sun inn fewston nice little ride there and back unlike sherburn which is only 10mins away .....task wrote: well done m8. nice looking bike. still not seen you at sherburn cafe.
anyway i will get to meet you sunday in scabby if your there :-bd
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Re: Bike of the Month - June 2009 - PAUL65's RF900
If anyone is interested, the STOMP tank knee pads are available from Moore Speed Racing
Unit 12-14 Cortry Close, Branksome Business Centre, Poole Dorset, BH12 4BQ
TEL 01202 746141
http://WWW.MOORESPEEDRACING.COM
The don't do an RF Specific one but I am told the best bet is to buy a UNIVERSAL one and cut it to fit - the cost is £37.95
Unit 12-14 Cortry Close, Branksome Business Centre, Poole Dorset, BH12 4BQ
TEL 01202 746141
http://WWW.MOORESPEEDRACING.COM
The don't do an RF Specific one but I am told the best bet is to buy a UNIVERSAL one and cut it to fit - the cost is £37.95
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Re: Bike of the Month - June 2009 - PAUL65's RF900
drac you can get them cheaper on eblag
i got mine from a mate they were for a gsxr1000 but i cut to suit the rf tank :-bd
i got mine from a mate they were for a gsxr1000 but i cut to suit the rf tank :-bd
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Re: Bike of the Month - June 2009 - PAUL65's RF900
This bike looks even better ( if possible ) in the flesh, it really is gorgeous.
Great to see it featured Paul. :-bd
Great to see it featured Paul. :-bd
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