berendd
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managed to find some brand new alleycat wheels for a bargain.. need a single one to match a set.. size 5,5J x 13" 4x100 offset 8mm   not much to mention further on, busy with the suzuki.. |
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berendd
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Jun 30, 2009 13:28:44 GMT
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maybe mk1 swift is the same setup?
and they take swift mk3 struts...
and they are similar to wagon R+..
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berendd
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berendd
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are there any websites with local ads for bikes in the UK?
prefferably southern part?
ZZR's ZXR's and also the naked bikes are pretty expensive in Holland (think 1500-3000E) below a 1000E it's mostly breakers or 80's stuff. you say 700 quid for a ZXR.. where are these to be found..
ebay is not the best option, I want to see a bike before I buy it.. maybe for the spare engine but that's the same price from the breakers here..
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berendd
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what about an Honda CB1? they fit the budget, parts availability is good.. haven't heard bad stories about them and shouldn't be much harder to ride than those nakeds they use in traffic school?? have a pic..  |
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berendd
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wow too many options!!! got my lessons on one of these...  they also have some of these  at the traffic school.. easy to ride... Honda CBF600 |
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Last Edit: Jun 26, 2009 7:37:26 GMT by berendd
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berendd
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Jun 25, 2009 11:33:42 GMT
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haven't looked into cummins as they are not fully represented on the dutch market.. They only have a small import representation here..
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berendd
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Jun 25, 2009 10:37:13 GMT
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errrm.. it needs wider arches...  |
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berendd
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Dunno if it's in the right spot, but I'm sure there's some knowledge about about engines here..
I'm buying a Genset for my job which consists of a stationary engine and a Generator..
Engine wise I have 3 options but I dunno what's best..
Option 1
Jenbacher JMS 416 48.9L V16
b/s 145/185mm -> ratio 0,78
70 degrees
lambda 1,79
1222kW @ 1500rpm
Option 2
MTU 4000 48.8L V12
b/s 165/190 -> ratio 0,87
90 degrees
lambda unknown
1200kW @ 1500rpm
Option 3
Caterpillar G3512E 51.7L V16
b/s 170/190 -> ratio 0,89
60 degrees
lambda 1,75
1243kW @ 1500rpm
fuel is Natural Gas 31.650 kJ/Nm3
The MTU engine is cheaper to buy and slightly cheaper to maintain. But the Jenbacher has best fuel economy and gives 1% more electrical power from it's generator.
The cat is in between for both options..
All have a lifespan of 60.000-64.000hrs
what are the pro's and con's of named engines? anyone knowing of problems with either of those?
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berendd
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Jun 24, 2009 14:24:17 GMT
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berendd
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haven't had a bike before.. and a lot of comments get me onto doing some research in the 400 and 500 (the latter being 2 cylinders) .. maybe better to start with a cb500 which is able to look great too.. ok it's a 750 but you get the idea  this is a 500..  but a vfr400 may also be a good idea..? |
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berendd
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Jun 23, 2009 14:52:33 GMT
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On another forum I got the advice to start with an old CB500 cos a modern 600 would be too fast and harder to handle than a cb or similar 80's 2 cylinder bike...
how's your opinions?
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berendd
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Jun 22, 2009 12:24:59 GMT
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I'm afraid a 400 would lose my interest after a year or two.. maybe they don't depreciate that much, but I know I'll want it to be perfect so it will cost me a lot and afteer two years I'll decide to trade it in for a 600 or 750..
a fazer is easier to ride than a fzr? so maybe better to begin with..
I recon they have the same gearbox issues?
only a fzr looks a lot better and is a lot cheaper
how 's the predecessor of the fazer called? found some TDM's but they're only available in 850cc and that's a bit too big too start with
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berendd
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I checked the availability of the yzf 600 here in holland but that's not too great.. also the price is too high.. FZR600 is a better option price wize....  found this bit of info too: The FZR was considered by many to be the best 600 available when it was introduced in 1989. There have been no major revisions to the FZR's design with the exception of substituting a single headlight in the '91 and '92 years and adding 4 pot brake calipers, a spin on type oil filter and a bit wider rear tire after '89. The key features of the FZR600 is the Deltabox frame. Although made of heavy steel, it is a frame design that evenly distributes the weight of the bike giving it incredible handling characteristics, now heavily copied by every other sportbike manufacturer. Some FZR600's, and all those sold in California, USA, have an EXUP valve. The EXUP maintains high back pressure at low RPM's and opens fully at high RPM's yielding excellent midrange and no loss of top end, most exhaust tuners find the Yamaha EXUP valve design "hard to beat." Therefor it is recommended to only add a full exhaust system on a 49 state FZR600 as it requires you to lose the EXUP valve (just get a good slip-on). The only problem with the stock FZR for performance riding is the under dampened rear shock and soft fork springs. Ohlins and FOX both make replacements for the rear that make a world of difference and Race Tech springs for the front are the preferred choice. The FZR is an excellent machine that will run circles around inexpensive Ninja's, Katana's, and the like. The popularity of this bike makes it easy to find parts and used ones between $2000-$4000. Reliablity is excellent under normal riding, but the weak Yamaha clutch and tranny does not take kindly to abuse, repair work should you destroy yours is aprox. $1000. |
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berendd
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Jun 22, 2009 10:22:57 GMT
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the f3 has double discs up front right? but is 1996 and on? If i'm right..
I fear it's above my budget... (2000euro is the maximum!)
is the suspension modifyable? I guess there's a lot of aftermarket pieces available?
no info about the kawasaki's?
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berendd
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a long trip is about 500kms.. (from hom to luxemburg and back) to have fun in the Ardennes.. Great roads out there.. GSXR is the best bike, but comfort is the weakest point, yzf is a little less reliable than the gsxr and less sporty but more comfort??? maybe best to have a go on both and decide what's best.. I only wonder if these are safe to learn it on, off course I have a decent driving school! Maybe it's better to start on a lighter bike, but it's annoying when you want a better one after a couple of months allready.. I was thinking of a zzr600 kawa btw  or GPX  |
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I'm having driving lessons to get my motorbike licence, and off course I want to go and get a bike when I'm ready.. I want it to be fast, but still a bit sensible, to start on a R1 isn't very smart I guess.. Since retro is the way to go I'd like it to be a nineties bike with a lot of decals (purple, yellow, pink, white, blue etc) But I'm a beginner, so it has to be easy trough the corners, and fun.. at first I thought about an Aprilia RS 250 (2 stroke) Suzuki RGV250 but I guess they're a bit uncomfortable (I'm 1.85m and 90kgs) on longer trips have a pic:  So I'm now looking into mid 90's sports models in the 500-600cc class.. gsxr 600 1995  1993 cbr 600  ninja  or yamaha yzf  anyone better ideas, and opinions about driveability? cheers, Berend |
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berendd
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Jun 20, 2009 19:03:54 GMT
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White looks much better!
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berendd
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Jun 18, 2009 10:57:16 GMT
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if you have a t25, you should be going down the simple vw 1.9 turbo route. bolt on swop almost.  edit, didnt see that your goin mid mount. mid mounted is not a big problem, use a 914 box.. VAG 1.9GTD or TDI's are rock solid and loads of tuning parts available.. |
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berendd
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what about a chaser, I know it's a 4dr but it looks like a coupe, is available in fast versions and plenty of space for 4 adults  |
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