Eee - Excited!! New gear on the way xD

[Guest]

I gotz new gear on the way!!!

Gloves - eBay link

And this - linky link - I just hope it fits in with the top box!! If not, at least its only one thumb screw to take off...

I also bought my new lid yesterday, pics;

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n305/CobbZ_2006/IMG_0617.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n305/CobbZ_2006/IMG_0616.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n305/CobbZ_2006/IMG_0615.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n305/CobbZ_2006/IMG_0618.jpg

If you can't see it in the pics, the text says "Big Stuff"

Very "me", dontcha think guys and gals?

Absolute bargain from Ghostbikes at £20! Big bonus' are that its cheap, has a ratchet strap and is nice and light. Comfy too Finally a new lid that fits right!

So.. should be ready for winter now. Got my waterproof top... but, it wont fit over my jacket, i just wear it underneath... Hope it won't be a problem!

[jacol]

Wow, £90 for that cover I've seen something like that for $400, so 90 quid looks lovely.

And I really like the helmet.

[Guest]

They're supposed to go for £110 plus £10 postage, but i found one they put up for auction instead of Buy It Now... xD Got lucky!

[Guest]

Cobbz, love the top box, very spacious (looks too much like a wheelie bin IMO) LOL

[NearOn]

Nice one on the Lid, with the tent thing, be interested to know once you get it, if is much better than an ordinary cover.

[adam1979]

I am thinking of getting one of those bike tent things. A quick review when it arrives would be much appreciated.

[Dale.]

Cobbz, i have the same lid very nice. Did ghostbikes put the Cobbz on the back for you?

[Guest]

narh, i bought the vinyl sticker off eBay, 4 for £3...

Sure, will defo review In theory its a lot better as its contact-less and vented (so it can dry easier).

But pretty much the main reason, is that i don't have to faff around with covers, straps, kneeling down, stretching... e.t.c.... Can just ride in, and close the tent

[Guest]

Well, it arrived today! (Well, yesterday, but in the quick half hour i had to nip out, they tried to deliver it. I guess they couldn't give it to my neighbour WHO WAS IN, they decided to take it back somewhere 10 miles away... grr, rant over).

Pics;

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n305/CobbZ_2006/8-5.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n305/CobbZ_2006/9-2.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n305/CobbZ_2006/11-1.jpg

Theres enough room for me to ride it in, and pull the cover over, WHILST I'M STILL INSIDE IT, sat on the bike xD

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n305/CobbZ_2006/5-2.jpg

To show the distance between highest point of cover, and highest part of bike...

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n305/CobbZ_2006/4-2.jpg

Anyways, it had some superficial damage, heres to show the damage...

(i'll just link to it, to save the massive amount of pics...)

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n305/CobbZ_2006/IMG_0662.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n305/CobbZ_2006/IMG_0663.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n305/CobbZ_2006/IMG_0664.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n305/CobbZ_2006/IMG_0668.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n305/CobbZ_2006/IMG_0670.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n305/CobbZ_2006/IMG_0671.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n305/CobbZ_2006/IMG_0672.jpg

I sent them a mail saying blah blah, damage, not happy, what you gonna do to sort it, e.t.c.

They said pack it up to a good standard (uh? In that shitty box?), and they'll collect it.

I said well, its already built, partial refund...

They said we don't do that, but make an offer, i said well you'll spend £15ish to post a new one and collect the old one, so they refunded me £15.

So got it for £85 total xD

As far as build quality goes, its pretty good. Seems sturdy enough, and it can be bolted to the floor, or just weighed down. Its easy to use, spacious e.t.c. it doesn't fit my top box in, but thats cos its a 56l topbox, and the bike is quite "long" as bikes go... lol. I'd recommend them to anyone, just make sure you're happy with the quality of the item YOU receive!

It was pretty easy to build, went fine until it came to putting the cover and locking bar on, because the instructions are pretty terrible. But, its easy enough to work out.

So yeah, as long as you have the space for one, they're definately worth the money!

[TeamMCS]

Hmm, I could do with something like that. My bike cover has a tendancy to attract dirt - especially after I've been riding. Seems somewhat excesssive for what's nothing more than a tent ..

How's the rest of the gear? Did you find the helmet safe enough - thought that was a fairly cheap helmet?

[Guest]

also check out "Handy Tent"... I have one, and its cheaper, its tall enough to stand up in, and will fit a medium sized motorcycle with ease.. just dont put it away hot.

"google shopping" will let you know who sells them and how much,

http://www.themotorbikeforum.co.uk/view ... handy+tent

[adam1979]

Thanks so much for the mini review. Just what I need I think. Could you reverse the bike into it or does it have to go forward??

Adam

[Guest]

Depends on the size and style of the bike. If you have a screen, you might need to ride it in, as the highest parts are at the front to allow for a screen.

One sec, i'll go and try reversing my bike in, and take a pic or two

[adam1979]

I have a naked ER6 so only a small bike. I can not put mine in forwards because of the way the bike goes in the garden.

[Guest]

Well, i can't be bothered uploading pics, but it does fit in easily. The bar doesn't even brush the screen, and as my bike is fairly long, with a screen, im sure your smaller bike will have PLENTY of room to breath

[adam1979]

Thanks loads for trying that for me mate. Much appreciated.

Adam