New member from the continent

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Ramsay, Dec 1, 2014.

  1. Ramsay

    Ramsay Active Member

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    Hi there,

    my name is Burkhard, I am 54 years old and live in the Rhine/Ruhr region in Germany. After many years of large-volume V2 engines I've infected with the "Blade Fever".

    Since last Saturday I own a SC59 2009 ABS.

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    To do:

    Pazzo adjustable brake and clutch levers
    GBRacing engine protection
    Carbomoto carbon rear hugger and chain guard
    MFW Vario 8-way adjustable footpegs
    Seat Cowl original Honda HRC
    Kellermann Rhombus LED indicators
    Removable Navi mount for Garmin Zumo 660
    Gipro gear indicator

    I look forward to many interesting posts here in the UK Firblade forum.

    Best Regards

    Burkhard
     
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  2. martinowen

    martinowen Moderator
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    Welcome to the forum
     
  3. red5

    red5 Well-Known Member

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    Guten morgen, good choice welcome to the forum.
     
  4. flurbs

    flurbs Active Member

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    Welcome buddy, lovely bike.
     
  5. sps170373

    sps170373 Moderator
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    Welcome to the forum and great looking bike
     
  6. Beckers

    Beckers Elite Member

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    Hi and welcome
     
  7. Barstewardsquad

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    Welcome. Spent 4 years living near Hemer/Iserlohn so have some knowledge of the NRW area.
     
  8. Ramsay

    Ramsay Active Member

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    A great place for curvy motorcycling. There are some reservoirs with biker meeting places, eg the Sorpe reservoir , the Bigge reservoir or the Eder reservoir.
    A good alternative to the Eifel, unfortunately without Nürburgring. Hope you had your fun there.

    Buk

    PS: Sorry, my English is pretty rusty
     
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  9. raphael

    raphael Elite Member

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    Welcome mate
     
  10. Repsol Rob

    Repsol Rob Elite Member

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    welcome.....
     
  11. Jamiestrada

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    Welcome to the forum, very nice bike you have there love the paint scheme :)
     
  12. rewy..rr

    rewy..rr Active Member

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    Hi and welcome, your English is much better than my German
     
  13. Jimbo Vills

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    It's better than my English ;)

    Welcome to the forum mate, nice part of the world you are in for bikes ;)
     
  14. Great Guy

    Great Guy Well-Known Member

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    Hi, change rear tyre to a 55.
     
  15. M3NTALIST

    M3NTALIST New Member

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    welcome to 1000RR mate, bike looks very cool.

    Andy B
     
  16. Mike07

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    Good to hear from you Burkhard. Nice bike.
    Mike.
     
  17. Ramsay

    Ramsay Active Member

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    Maybe that's not a good idea for a SC59 ABS. I have heard from many sources that the different circumference of the rear wheel
    upset the ABS controller unit. First I try to be fast with the 50'er rear wheel.
     
  18. Garyb

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    Welcome Ramsay enjoy the forum.
     
  19. Great Guy

    Great Guy Well-Known Member

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    Very true. Check with the guys on here.
     
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