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We only past our tests at the end of 2007 after we had been inspired by our visit to the Isle of Man. But in this short time I have co
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FZ1 Fazer Test Ride
on Nov 1, 2009Helen tested a demo model 2009 FZ1 Fazer yesterday at Keith Dixon in Accrington. She expected to love it but she didn’t click with it in the same way she did on her first ride of her BMW or on my VFR…and Mr Sale Yamaha you were wrong, it di...
Masham End of Year Big Meet
on Oct 14, 2009 in Rideouts Big Bike Meets Helen and I went out on Sunday with the Lancs arm of the NUKB on a rideout to Masham for the end of year big meet. We met up with the North East and Yorkshire NUKB regions as well in Masham Market Square. There was probably around 150+ bikes in the s...
Rideout to Crossgates
on Oct 5, 2009 in Rideouts Helen and I went out with NUKB yesterday on a rideout to Crossgates in Wales. Due to Helen’s bike being in bits (forks off, sheared bolts, long story) she decided to give my VFR a try, which obviously means I was on the ZX-9R. W...
Mini Lakes Tour
on Sep 24, 2009 in Touring Helen and I have just come back from a short tour of the lakes while staying at my mother’s static caravan near Bouth. For obvious reasons I went on the Viffer, luggage, fuel range etc.. Getting on it for the 1st time since getting the ZX-9R it...
Rideout to Blanchland
on Sep 24, 2009 in Onboard Videos Rideouts Helen and I went out with NUKB last Saturday on a rideout to Blanchland. The rideout was planned and led by DocB. I decided as the weather looked pretty good all day that it was a good time to try out the ZX-9R. We meet up at Clitheroe services...
ZX-9R Service
on Sep 16, 2009 in Maintenance Well because the bike has been sitting idle pretty much for the last 2 years I decided that it needed a good service. So I replaced the oil and filter, I also replaced the air filter and coolant. I also cleaned out the filthy coolant filter and also...