Thanks to Helrazzer

[IMORTAL_Indian]

Thanks to a pillion ride from Surrey to Central London riding bitch with Helrazzer, I am now wanting to part from my 19 year old Fireblade (still want to keep her) and get a BMW.... So thought I would come in and say hello.... I am on the lookout for a S1000rr..... Would appreciate a few pointers and advice....

hope me to own one between my legs and meet up with you soon...

Oh oh I live in Carshalton, Surrey.

 

[alex]

Welcome along Imortal_Indian. A 19y/o Blade to a S1000RR is quite the technological leap!

I'd pop down to Bahnstormers or Park Lane and start testing some out.

 

[IMORTAL_Indian]

Cheers Alex, already been on the DOG AND BONE to Park Lane.... its all lined up... just waiting for a reasonable day to go and play...

 

[JimmyMac]

Welcome to the site Imortal, good luck in your search.

JimmyMac

 

[IMORTAL_Indian]

Thanks Jimmy...

 

[IMORTAL_Indian]

So, would a S1000rr be suitable every day for a 25 miles round trip from Surrey to central London....

I currently do this on my 19 year old fireblade and love it.... albeit the turning circle is not great for filtering, but i hold my own.... I just want to ride rather than public transport...

 

[alex]

I commute in central London on an RR. No issues - but I don't kamikaze like the scooters.

The only issue is, it getting nicked.

 

[IMORTAL_Indian]

Yes, tell me about the scooters and the cyclists that appear out of nowhere when the lights turn amber...

I have only every seen 2 RR's doing what looked like a commute.... one was just about to pass Borough Market and the other was parked in my work car-park, I only saw it the once and never saw the rider to ask...

what about heat from the bike when at slow speed / summer in the traffic?

An alarm and tracker is what the 1st monies will be spent on !!

 

[alex]

The frame spars get warm but it's not like a Ducati. I usually wear Kevlar Jeans for commuting. Clutch work is where I get tired. But that's a case of getting used to it - stronger hands.

 

[TheFlymo]

An alarm and tracker is what the 1st monies will be spent on !!

Didn't help me! Get a massive Almax chain, and carry it with you (don't leave it overnight where it can be tampered with).

I commute daily on mine. Well, I did anyway.... Best mod? Nothing to do with the bike- get a Reevu helmet and remove the mirrors. You can get through tiny gaps and you can always see exactly what's behind you, including directly behind. Best riding purchase I've ever made.