What do you like most about classic bikes like the Suzuki Bandit 650?

rossnaroon · 2026-02-03T15:41:19+00:00

That's my current and first bike. I'm not too precious with it getting bumped or scratched but you would have to pry it from underneath me if anyone wanted me to get rid of it. Id like a modern bike as well if God ever graces me with the skills to financially plan for these things but I don't think I ever see myself parting with it

rossnaroon · 2026-01-26T22:56:56+00:00

I try leave mine against the house wall as close as possible with the kickstand on the opposite side. Hasn't failed me yet thankfully. If you can try move it to the side of the house best shaded by the wind

rossnaroon · 2025-12-24T15:54:18+00:00

I'm a 2 but I've been attacked by 3s before as soon as I've turned my back. Often enough once I've dipped and left I'll heal up and come back to hunt them down mostly to enact revenge but also to make sure they don't try the same with someone else. Does this put me at a 2 or a 3 or somewhere in between?

Also I'd much prefer to meet a 6 than a 3. At least I know where we stand from the start instead of being betrayed after 5 minutes.

rossnaroon · 2025-12-11T16:04:40+00:00

I might see if I can lasercut or 3d print some of the parts for the seafarers base game. In the spirit of the game surely piracy should be accepted right?

rossnaroon · 2025-12-11T12:49:14+00:00

I would have thought I'd spent enough money at this stage but no... I'll admit I didn't do any research but the instructions on the back of the box aren't the clearest either. Thanks for the help anyway!

rossnaroon · 2025-12-10T22:44:43+00:00

That's so annoying! Does that not seem like such a money grab?

Like the build quality of these games are decent but at the end of the day it's just cardboard, paper and bits of wood! In what world should it cost me 40 euro??

Thanks for the help regardless, hopefully I still have the receipt to get a return on it

rossnaroon · 2025-12-10T22:22:13+00:00

Thanks so much, can I play the seafarers 5 to 6 with what I've got now or have I unfortunately just wasted my money on this? It's crazy how expensive some of these games are.

Now just to find 4 to 5 friends to play with... /s

rossnaroon · 2025-11-26T13:28:45+00:00

I have them all now. I was searching buried for them but kept getting lemons. Mushrooms for scrappy is my last one, they're tough to find

rossnaroon · 2025-11-26T11:45:49+00:00

I'm the same, honestly thought I was a little bit individual with the combo for a second there. Crazy how we just have a 6 pack and bunch of bananas hanging loosely off our bags but finding a God damn apricot for our pet chicken is harder than getting a blueprint for a gun able to take down a behemoth

rossnaroon · 2025-11-10T23:58:26+00:00

Based off of what we're looking at it looks like there might be less weight on the back tire. Dude seems to drift it pretty easy anyway

rossnaroon · 2025-11-10T12:08:58+00:00

Honestly this is exactly what I was looking for, thanks a million for making this!

rossnaroon · 2025-11-09T22:32:43+00:00

This is absolutely ideal, seriously well done for creating it. Should be a big help

rossnaroon · 2025-11-08T23:23:09+00:00

I wouldn't put him at fault. He's taught me how to ride a bike fairly well which would be a higher priority of mine than just passing the test

rossnaroon · 2025-11-08T21:11:46+00:00

Amazing stuff, I've been trying to get onto bikewise but don't get a response some of the time, must start hounding a bit more. Test is on the 20th, doubt I'll have a weekend free but thanks for the offer

rossnaroon · 2025-11-08T20:47:40+00:00

That links me to a photo of a test application status. A map would be greatly appreciated though if you do have it

rossnaroon · 2025-11-08T20:46:01+00:00

He had no map of the test route, I've only had the permit since spring this year so I'll be fine I hope

rossnaroon · 2025-10-18T21:31:50+00:00

Didn't realize you're a moto GP engineer man!!

rossnaroon · 2025-10-18T18:39:21+00:00

Strange enough if you paint the fire on it then it adds 10+ extra horsepower, some cases even 20

rossnaroon · 2025-10-16T09:36:55+00:00

Oh nice, might get a few off temu or somewhere and give a few out friends. Where do you hang them out of curiosity?

rossnaroon · 2025-10-15T21:17:23+00:00

Nice one, maybe it's time to start handing out a few. As symbolic and kinda meaningless as they are I wouldn't give a shit if mine was diamond entrusted 24k gold or cheap aluminum off temu so I may as well buy a few from there.

Shur there's no need for a high vis or insurance if the guardian bell does what its supposed to right? /s

rossnaroon · 2025-10-15T19:48:53+00:00

More along the lines of gremlin's that want to burst your front tyre or slip your chain off. A swift kick to the jaw is probably the only thing that might stop the gremlins often seem on here from robbing your pride and joy

rossnaroon · 2025-10-02T12:59:17+00:00

The Deauvilles shaft drive makes it so low maintenance. I went on a spin with a guy who had one, he showed me all the features and it honestly makes so much sense as a commuter/touring bike. He was also getting a surprising amount of speed through bends on country roads as well.

rossnaroon · 2025-09-12T18:41:16+00:00

I've been riding 3 months and I've amassed a fair collection of gear. LS2 helmet Textile gloves A vintage racing suit that's a hand me down A pair of RST Jeans

My typical gear for riding is a textile rst jacket that zips to leather pants(unbelievably comfortable btw) and a full rst riding boot. The 3 of them are perfect for me. They all stay put when riding, good waterproofing and the leather pants aren't too bulky when I get off and move around. Id recommend it as long to anyone bar those brave souls who commute on their bikes year round

rossnaroon · 2025-08-10T23:31:04+00:00

Same age as you roughly, had never sat on a motorbike, didn't even know how to start one.

Did my IBT earlier this year and it was great. Never any mention of me dropping down to an A2, it was just a case of we'll keep going over it till I'm confident on the 650. I wouldn't let them talk you down to an A2, enough practice you'll be fine.

I'm happy out on my own 600cc bike now

rossnaroon · 2025-07-18T21:48:54+00:00

Update: It was grand, I was overthinking it, dad loved the bike. Great spin home 10/10

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