Korben

Go to your Aprilia dealer, tell him you are thinking about pulling out and losing your deposit as you will save more money on the deal from Kawasaki in the long run and suggest he could keep you as a customer if he offered you the same deal. With the current financial situation the country is in, it's a buyers market mate!!!!

For those interested in the looks Aprilia http://www.motorcycledaily.com/111506_aprilia_shiver.jpg Kawasaki Z750 http://www.parts-world.ch/Kawasaki-Z750_800-tot.jpg For me the Aprilia.... Great looking bike mate. Both of them are to be honest.

He seems confident though that he has built a solid foundation for next year. He knows his weaknesses and what needs to be improved. If he has the bike under him next year he could be in the top 5 I reckon. He had a great season and came back well after his own disapointment at letting his fans down at Donnington.

Must admit I love the R1. Would love to have one someday..... It will always have a Honda sat next to it in the garage though... The Repsol Fireblade is just the must stunning looking bike to me (Apart from todays one off paint job which just seemed bland). Seeing them on TV caught my eye, but when I saw one for the first time (Birdy's) I knew I had to have one!! http://resources.motogp.com/files/images/xx/2008/MotoGP/MAL/non/234408_Dani+Pedrosa+in+action+in+Sepang-1280x960-oct18.jpg._original.jpg She will be mine!! Oh yes, she will be mine!! Like I say though, today's was not too great in my eyes. The Escuderia Repsol livery. http://resources.motogp.com/files/images/xx/2008/MotoGP/VAL/non/235969_Dani+Pedrosa+with+Escuderia+Repsol+livery+for+Valencia+finale-1280x960-oct26.jpg._original.jpg Nice, but nothing on the orange..

It sickens me to my very soul!!!!! Seriously though he has a talent that is something else in my eyes.... The best thing is I can't actually point at what it is he does to put himself above everyone else..... I guess when you are that good at something it all just looks natural. Plus his character is just fantastic.... A proper showman without being too big headed.

Well not the most thrilling race today although watching Rossi was good..... Have to say though this is my first season watching this and it has been brilliant..... I think most people would agree that Laguna Saca was the highlight of the season. "> And the lowpoint has be JT falling on the first corner of Donnington. After this season though I can't wait for next season, I have seen why so many people worship Rossi and it has helped me decide that my next bike will probably now be a Repsol Fireblade!!

Phil might have the right idea..... Sometimes it's best not to mess. It might never feel right again!!!

No links mate, but I have been reliably informed that, that is the case.....

Hi Mate Welcome to the forum!! Drop into Newbies and introduce yourself.... Are you sure it ain't in gear as a lot of bikes won't start when in gear and the stand is down. Lastly, make sure you have not hit the kill switch by accident!!

What to get? I would recommend you look at what riding you will be doing. If you are mainly going to be a fair weather rider and your budget can stretch to it then leathers will probably be ok for you. If on the other hand you will be riding all year in all weathers then textiles will probably be the better option. If you use your bike for work and pleasure and you have the money then go for both... As you still may not be sure though I have broken it all down for you into the important sections and what you should be looking for. Abrasive Protection It is commonly known that leather has better abrasive qualities over textiles. In the last couple of years though the technology put into textile motorbike clothing has allowed the protection quality to practically equal the abrasive protection you get from leathers. The quality of stitching is very important. Leather can be thick and textile technology can be advanced, but it’s no good if the stuff falls apart as you slide down the road. Lastly it is worth remembering that Jackets and Trousers are of course two separate things. If you are sliding down the road in an accident you are going to be annoyed (And in a lot of pain) if your jacket rides up. You are going to get some serious road rash. The two solutions are to either get a one piece suit or, if you get separate trousers and jacket to have a way of fastening them together. My jacket and trousers are both the same make and fasten together with a zip. Impact Protection Most of the major clothing brands come with CE approved protection. In jackets it’s normally in the shoulders and elbows, and in the trousers it is normally found in the knees, although in the knees this will normally be soft armour. In the last year especially the company Knox has taken advantage of this idea and tries to put its armour in most major clothing companies. Check for this when looking for some clothes. If it does not come with it as standard see if it has zipped or Velcro pockets on the inside to put the armour into. Some jackets also come with the ability to add chest protection on the inside and back protectors. While these back protectors are CE approved I would recommend spending a little more and getting one that fastens to your body rather than inserts in the jacket. See link below for buying a back protector. If you get protection that fastens to your body before you buy clothing then make sure you have the protection on while getting clothing fitted so you know you have enough room for it in your clothing. Weather Protection Unsurprisingly this is where the textiles win. They are warmer, they are normally waterproof (If not a waterproofing spray can make them waterproof most of the time), and some breath better than leather in warmer weather. If you want to wear leathers though these problems can be easily over come. A waterproof oversuit will stop your leathers getting wet and thermals can help keep you warm. Staying cool in leathers can be difficult, but most modern ones come with vents that can be opened. Extra’s Kit comes with all sorts of stuff. As already mentioned armour comes in some gear. Underclothing can be bought. Some will wick sweat away from your body and keep you cool. Others will do the same but keep you very warm. Ownership and care Leathers take some looking after even though most people don’t bother with this. Leather is affected by its exposure to different weather conditions. Leather needs feeding to keep it strong and supple. If not leather can go brittle and be basically useless in the event of an accident. I use a leather cleaner to keep my leathers clean and a protection cream which I use roughly once every 2 – 3 months depending on how much exposure to weather conditions they have experienced to keep them strong and supple. Keep an eye on the stitching. As mentioned above, you don’t want your clothing falling to pieces if you do end up sliding down the road. Please note this is only a guide and you should consult people who have a lot of experience and/or training in this matter. If anyone has any questions about this or would like to suggest any changes, please PM me!!! Thanks

Personally I am all for it. Unfortunately for me, I am one of the people you talk about.... I want to look good. I will say though that I always have a high vis coat stuck under my seat and in poor weather conditions and darkness it is worn....

Anyone? 1. Stoner 2. Pedrosa 3. Hayden

It's a lot more fun when you are in control!! Don't let it put you off riding!!

Not feeling brilliant at the moment. Hoping a good nights sleep will set me right!!

Not sure if I am going to be there or not.... If I am then I am...

Just remember people have accidents in perfect weather as well!! Go shopping for bike gear... It's always fun!!

I can only really recommend you don't go pillion tomorrow. If you come off you will probably be injured. It's up to you at the end of the day... If you are going to do this then all I can say is very hard wearing clothing and to stop you being cold lots of layers. I would still recommend you don't though....

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Nice looking Lid mate!!! I think I would have gone for the all black one anyway. Looks fantastic!!

Sounds good Akey.... Oh, I will be on the bike unless the weather is really pants so happy to act as sweeper upper!!

Thankfully techonoly in textiles has moved forward so much in the last few years that unless you come off doing about 80MPH or above it's a good chance that top quality textiles will hold up just as well.... Only downside is they will more than likely be ruined where as leathers can survive that sort of thing. Yep, the ladies like it!!

One of the recently built carparks I go to has a set of large lockers next to the bike parking section... Very useful. Might be worth hunting around to see if you can find that. Failing that it might be worth getting textiles (Google "Draggin Jeans") which you don't have to change out of as they look like normal...ish jeans... After that a suitable top box can hold 2 helmets, but they are not that bad to carry around.

Man these two play a great trick on your eyes... I though they were one picture and the track was really narrow!!

Only joking Jin, I don't mind.... Like Cyber says, gives me something to do. Useful thread actually.... Oh, just noticed this months edition (November) of Ride magazine has a write up about them.... Could be worth a look.

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