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Forum: Road warriors Today, 06:59 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 20,687
Posted By Bongolia
I have plans for that bike. Loads of café stuff...

I have plans for that bike. Loads of café stuff for SR400s from Japan.
Forum: Road warriors Today, 06:20 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 20,687
Posted By Bongolia
Well I've got one (in Hong Kong) ...

Well I've got one
(in Hong Kong)

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/riches2004x/bikes/res2_zps02376175.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/riches2004x/bikes/res3_zpsd5ee7e45.jpg...
Forum: Old's Cool 06-14-2013, 12:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 188
Posted By Bongolia
Answered my own question. JDM bike and found the...

Answered my own question. JDM bike and found the chassis number listed on a Japanese auction site in 2012 for export. Confirmed 2006 and appears legit.
Forum: Old's Cool 06-13-2013, 09:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 188
Posted By Bongolia
VIN and chassis number queries

Hi

I'm looking at buying an SR 400 Japanese market import:

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/riches2004x/bikes/res4_zpsc67bffcc.jpg

Looks pretty tidy apart from some alloy corrosion...
Forum: Road warriors 06-13-2013, 05:36 AM
Replies: 342
Views: 26,391
Posted By Bongolia
That resembles a mechanical insectoid that has...

That resembles a mechanical insectoid that has beed hit obliquely with a giant swatter.
Forum: Old's Cool 06-11-2013, 09:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,292
Posted By Bongolia
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/riches2004...

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/riches2004x/bikes/res3_zpsd5ee7e45.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/riches2004x/bikes/res2_zps02376175.jpg

So I've made an offer on this...
Forum: Old's Cool 06-08-2013, 04:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,292
Posted By Bongolia
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/riches2004...

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/riches2004x/bikes/yam2_zpsad31bd75.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/riches2004x/bikes/yam_zps8b686a0e.jpg

Going to look at this tomorrow. They...
Forum: Road warriors 05-24-2013, 09:56 PM
Replies: 337
Views: 40,006
Posted By Bongolia
I knew you'd be in here :lol3 Bought one...

I knew you'd be in here :lol3

Bought one yet, Bob?
Forum: Road warriors 05-20-2013, 07:47 AM
Replies: 601
Views: 163,172
Posted By Bongolia
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/riches2004...

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/riches2004x/guzz1_zps105eb042.jpg

Mine. Rider is probably a misnomer as this is in storage in the UK whilst I work overseas.
Forum: Ride reports 05-14-2013, 07:23 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,374
Posted By Bongolia
Great pics, love the west coast, thanks.

Great pics, love the west coast, thanks.
Forum: Asia 05-04-2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,810
Posted By Bongolia
Mines parked in an alley on HKI near Wanchai, no...

Mines parked in an alley on HKI near Wanchai, no problems at all after several months. Two locks, bike cover, chained to a lamp post, they'll go elsewhere.
Forum: Road warriors 04-30-2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 337
Views: 40,006
Posted By Bongolia
minimalist?

minimalist?
Forum: Road warriors 04-26-2013, 10:58 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 12,549
Posted By Bongolia
This guy is 52 and 5'6" ...

This guy is 52 and 5'6"

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/riches2004x/riyadh%20300/30.jpg

And the guy that rides this is older
...
Forum: Road warriors 04-26-2013, 10:53 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,333
Posted By Bongolia
I like what Radical did here: ...

I like what Radical did here:

https://ilducatista.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/rad-cv-03-e1336342641549.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 04-26-2013, 10:40 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,333
Posted By Bongolia
I've narrowed it down to a 90's 900SS (pre FE),...

I've narrowed it down to a 90's 900SS (pre FE), an S2R in red and white (it's just ridiculously cute) or a Monster 900.

I had a Multi 1000 but 1 hour + to take the tank off kills that bike for...
Forum: Road warriors 04-21-2013, 07:24 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,333
Posted By Bongolia
Have to say I'm sweet on both the 900SS and the...

Have to say I'm sweet on both the 900SS and the S2R. Both are future classics.
Forum: Road warriors 04-21-2013, 06:20 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,333
Posted By Bongolia
The Hyper would be on the list were it not for...

The Hyper would be on the list were it not for the tank range and that beak, which ruins an otherwise good looking bike.
Forum: Road warriors 04-21-2013, 06:19 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,333
Posted By Bongolia
I used to have an MTS 1000. Looking for...

I used to have an MTS 1000. Looking for something more err aesthetic :hide
Forum: Road warriors 04-20-2013, 09:57 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,333
Posted By Bongolia
Nice. How does it handle?

Nice. How does it handle?
Forum: Road warriors 04-20-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,333
Posted By Bongolia
What's the best older Ducati for real road riding?

I think it is about time I put an old Duc back in the shed.

What's the best 'real world' Ducati out there? I'd be riding a mix of twisties and faster sweepers. Mainly weekend fun, 300 miles.
...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-15-2013, 08:16 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 26,806
Posted By Bongolia
lovely, Kev.

lovely, Kev.
Forum: Road warriors 04-07-2013, 03:38 AM
Replies: 361
Views: 49,141
Posted By Bongolia
Hey, I've got one of those! Initial review...

Hey, I've got one of those!

Initial review after a few weeks of ownership (2009 model)

Great engine, turns in fast, starts first time even if I leave it two weeks (unlike my old Ducati), I can...
Forum: Road warriors 03-31-2013, 12:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 956
Posted By Bongolia
40 mpg? I might get that at 50 mph. On the French...

40 mpg? I might get that at 50 mph. On the French motorways heading to the Alps I was getting just above 20 mpg at a steady 95mph.
Forum: Road warriors 03-30-2013, 02:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 956
Posted By Bongolia
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/riches2004...

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/riches2004x/bikes/P1000859.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 03-30-2013, 02:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 956
Posted By Bongolia
I had one last year, bought it, put an Ohlins on...

I had one last year, bought it, put an Ohlins on it, lifted the handlebars above the top yoke, took it to the Alps and Dolomites without a hitch.

Powerful bike, great engine, poor fuel...
Forum: Thumpers 03-28-2013, 10:10 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 15,558
Posted By Bongolia
how about splitting into a spectrum, a rainbow.. ...

how about splitting into a spectrum, a rainbow..

Green K

Blue Y

Red H

Orange Toasters
Forum: Old's Cool 03-25-2013, 07:57 AM
Replies: 715
Views: 159,470
Posted By Bongolia
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/riches2004...

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/riches2004x/Guz.jpg

My mock 1.
Forum: Thumpers 03-23-2013, 10:19 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 15,558
Posted By Bongolia
I'd still split European and Japanese (with a...

I'd still split European and Japanese (with a general forum for the don't fits)

If I want to look up a bike, or compare types, I go to the appropriate section.
Forum: Thumpers 03-23-2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 3,543
Views: 724,792
Posted By Bongolia
Thanks Dude.

Thanks Dude.
Forum: Thumpers 03-23-2013, 06:35 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 15,558
Posted By Bongolia
I like that. Kippis, Suomaleinen.

I like that. Kippis, Suomaleinen.
Forum: Thumpers 03-23-2013, 03:14 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 15,558
Posted By Bongolia
you could have Teutonics (BMW and KTM) V The rest...

you could have Teutonics (BMW and KTM) V The rest of the world.
Forum: Thumpers 03-23-2013, 01:08 AM
Replies: 3,543
Views: 724,792
Posted By Bongolia
For the wife. Hoping to do a deal on this. 2004...

For the wife. Hoping to do a deal on this. 2004 TW225 japanese import with 14,000 miles on the odo.

anything special I should look for when giving it the once over?

Thanks
...
Forum: Road warriors 03-03-2013, 08:17 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 23,499
Posted By Bongolia
:lol3 You words right took mouth the out of

:lol3

You words right took mouth the out of
Forum: Old's Cool 03-03-2013, 01:17 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 461
Posted By Bongolia
Left Field Bikes

Working in Hong Kong at the moment. Been looking at Japanese market imports here with an eye to maybe taking a few back if and when.

The SR 400's are readily available and make a sweet cafe...
Forum: Road warriors 02-28-2013, 07:05 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 23,499
Posted By Bongolia
yes. good bike for the scaletrix track here

yes. good bike for the scaletrix track here
Forum: Road warriors 02-28-2013, 04:23 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 23,499
Posted By Bongolia
came to my senses and bought an ER6-n in the end ...

came to my senses and bought an ER6-n in the end :p3rry

Ideal HK bike
Forum: Road warriors 02-16-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,456
Posted By Bongolia
I'd agree. The ER6-N is more an urban or short...

I'd agree. The ER6-N is more an urban or short haul bike. Loads of fun though.
Forum: Road warriors 02-15-2013, 12:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,456
Posted By Bongolia
Found a Givi dealer in Kowloon, looks like I can...

Found a Givi dealer in Kowloon, looks like I can order the V35 panniers and a fair bit cheaper than the UK. GB can you get a helmet in the V35?
Forum: Road warriors 02-14-2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,456
Posted By Bongolia
Thanks GB. Been looking at the Givi 55 top...

Thanks GB.

Been looking at the Givi 55 top case and the 35 panniers, silly prices in the UK so will see if I can source them here.
Forum: Road warriors 02-14-2013, 06:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,456
Posted By Bongolia
I've just bought a 2009 ER6n in sunny Hong Kong....

I've just bought a 2009 ER6n in sunny Hong Kong. Think it will be a great urban scoot and I would be interested in feedback on hard luggage options for the bike.
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