KungFooBob wrote: Thu Oct 28, 2021 8:59 am
With the GSXR being so shiny, the KRS is now 'winter hack', to be used on those lovely crisp winter days where it's sunny and dry, but fucking freezing. I looked at retro fitting the proper BMW heated grips, but even 2nd hand the parts are stupid money.
I actually quite enjoy riding it. Its planted. It's fast. It's comfy. It almost handles. If I could only have one bike, I'd be happy if it was a ropey old £1800 BMW
You're favouring function over form. It's official, old age has arrived! Welcome to the club!
KungFooBob wrote: Thu Oct 28, 2021 9:11 am
When the famously brittle tank fuel pipe connectors go, it'll set itself on fire.
I read a huge amount about them, but the only issue I've ever had was the rubber tubing itself getting old and causing a weep at the join between the tube and the connector (easily fixed by re-crimping the metal-band around the connection). The connectors themselves have never given trouble at all.
The Clymer book of lies I have reckons it should have plastic quick release connectors.
However it's got plain jane plastic pipe joiners, so they might already have been replaced... although internet wisdom seems to be to fit metal QR connectors.
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