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 Royal Enfield Continental GT, Test ride & brand impressions

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alexei
post Nov 11 2020, 09:19 AM

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QUOTE(basilisk @ Nov 11 2020, 09:16 AM)
youngsters these days move on to apps like 'Discord'

I was like .. wtf is that...
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alexei
post Mar 28 2022, 09:34 AM

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the video show bike need to hotwire to start, sadly some bikes are even simpler. if have immobilizer, that will up the price a lot. even with immobilizer, next thing you know, youtube will have videos teaching how to program new keys.

other bikes got their dash stolen becoz factory design allows for quick release, and the bike cannot start without the dash

extra locks are still a necessity
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post Nov 9 2022, 11:53 PM

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One way to describe wheel wobble causing bikes to weave...
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alexei
post Sep 15 2023, 04:19 PM

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QUOTE(ZZR-Pilot @ Sep 14 2023, 12:43 PM)
Where to find ah?

Currently there are kits to enable tubeless tyres to be fitted on tubed rims - basically spoke plugs and silicone sealant or strip, which I think isn't that much different from the popular bodge of smearing windscreen silicone along the center of the rim. Are any of these methods reliable? Will the silicone eventually come off the rim?

Having a flat tyre from a leak in the silicone is the absolute worst coz you can't fix it on the side of the road with the usual flat tyre kit (cacing & mini electric pump).
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I've seen those old black windscreen adhesive strip used to convert
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post Jan 31 2024, 09:40 AM

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QUOTE(lowpro @ Jan 31 2024, 08:52 AM)
Different views on the Continental GT.

1) Simple upgrades and ride as is
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpM-mTGV25s

2) Full suspension upgrade till it feels like a Thruxton (review by Yammie Noob)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNiaZlljM-4

How would you do up your Continental GT? Or just leave it as it is as when leaving the showroom?
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any bike for me... ergonomics, control, suspension and brakes
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post Jan 31 2024, 10:53 AM

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QUOTE(lowpro @ Jan 31 2024, 10:43 AM)
You perhaps went the 2nd route in upgrades  thumbup.gif
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Brakes and suspension will cost more, and the return of investment are usually intangible things like comfort and confidence.
suspension is usually a must - at least a thicker fork oil, or full internals/cartridge. Revalved shock, or aftermarket shock.
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post Jan 31 2024, 02:07 PM

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cafe racer can see cannot ride, my reasoning are, very low clip-ons, some fuel tanks not designed for rider support, seat not sufficient rider support

cafe racer is like taking a naked/street bike to mod become a naked sportsbike, then maybe adding an Imola styled cowling
then, another type, using pure sportsbike remove the plastics, and become streetfighter

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