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Got another set of bars, but now the end sections are a wee bit too short to fit levers, switchgear, and grips.
I have tried google, but I can’t find anything.
Is there a product like bar end weights that extends the bars so I can put my grips on over it? I need to extend about 15mm...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Monkey-Motorbike-Quad-bike-Go-Kart-machine/143405779907

@frankenbike

I wanted to build something like this since I saw one on Instructables about 13 years ago. Even bought a dead chainsaw and got it running, but had to give up on it as living space became more pressing :|

Next project for you? Use one of the spare crusty BMX frames you've got!

Nah... sooner electric up a minivelo

This thread might have to open up to electric motor cycles or scooters. Just got a Brompton Electric and it's definitely a motor bike. I'm pretty sure there are going to be some incredible electric bikes getting made in sheds in the near future.

Aston Martin bike ...

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Brough superior joint venture.

Is it an Aston Martin if it is made in that Europe?

It’s shite.

On the other hand the new Aprilia RS660 in purple could be right up my street...

Looks very much like the new blade.

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What's the current CBT rate? One local (not London) place wants £110 +£30 bike hire + £20 'zero excess' cover. Plus it's unclear what equipment they may or may not provide. Seems pretty steep?

Mine last year (also not london) was £125 all in, with an assortment of gear to borrow.

Meh absolutely no interest in the new blade. I'm sure it's great and all but no V4 is a yawn-ola.

This time of year you'd hope it would be cheaper. Maybe on the pricey side but it's not wildly out.

Call around and negotiate.

I want to do a project like this:
https://www.guzzisti.de/forum/topic/3630-electric-cafe-racer-oder-15kw-dingo-sport/?tab=comments#comment-32542
Yeah, it's in german I don't understand it either, but it's a cool moped with a 1500w e-bike kit.

Saw one of those Dingos on Ebay recently, it looked lovely. There are a few different models with varying good looks. I'm pretty sure there are large potential risks once the batteries get larger and the voltage increases but the kits are bound to improve in power and reduced battery size.

This one looks interesting, coming from the pedal operated motor side but does 50mph and needs a motorbike licence. Will be worth remembering to keep the pedal up on the low side when cornering at 50mph!

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2019/june/pedal-hybrid-motorcycle/

@Dramatic_Hammer @hugo7 woulda thought so too, but seems like a few places are busier than expected because of the mild autumn.

Of the three ‘local’ companies, one of the two returned my call and were glad I could do weekdays as they are very busy at the moment, weekends all booked up. Fortunately this is also the one that’s only a mile or two down the path from me. £130 all in, booked for Tuesday 12th (dad’s birthday no less) with potential for Wednesday if I need any extra time.

Sofa surf in london and have a London day out ;)

Is the right answer.

Once I have license!

Good stuff... You basically can't fail the CBT but the controls might take a little time to get used to if it's all new to you - especially if it's manual.
If you're going onto do a DAS course, I found a couple of hours instructed pootling on a 125 to be quite helpful at cementing the basics, before going onto the big bikes.

They'll never V4 it though will they? It'll take away from the legacy of the inline and blade. They'll have to resurrect an older model and chuck that in there.
Not sure why they didn't to be honest, there's a lot of call out for it. The new blade looks as mish mash as Kawasaki's latest stuff.

Nice.

Yea I’m hoping this guy’s solid, and the training is good. As far as I’m aware it will be manual, as I plan on riding manual as and when.

I’d prefer to do a day or so fully on 125 and nail controls best I can, before touching anything heavy. Sooner have strong foundations than anything painful.

They're weird - they could have positioned a V4, stepped down GP rep as a premium product, a la Ducati's V4. The new blade doesn't appeal at all and I agree the visual styling is wildly incoherent.

For a day for your CBT.

You can fail, BUT it is if the instructor feels that you are confident enough controlling the bike on the road bit. It is for your safety...

Note that school bikes will have been abused by many people, so make positive gear changes and don't worry about draging the rear brake is slow speed manoeuvres. Also look where yu want to go and make sure you shoulder check.