The Fut' is no more.
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- Robbo87
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The Fut' is no more.
Sad news - for me because I loved the finnicky old b*****d, and for you lot because a constant source of jokes and banter is gone!
The Fut' is deceased, dead, gone to meet it's maker, it has shuffled off it's mortal coil and gone to meet the choir invisible, it is no more, in short, it is an ex Fut' - in my ownership anyway.
I've just today trailered it home from SP M/C's after a complete check; Post Mortem really, the cause of death being multiple ailments e.g. rear hub king bearing, corroded wiring, a dead dashboard, possible faulty ecu etc. etc . . . . . .. It's beyond what I'm prepared to consider economical repair.
So, time for something to replace it. It'll be a hard act to follow though. When behaving itself it was a great bike, comfortable, brilliant at real world biking and deffo quick enough for the odd bout of red mistitis; it was easily the best sport tourer I've ever had, and I've had a few.
R.I.P. old Fut .
The Fut' is deceased, dead, gone to meet it's maker, it has shuffled off it's mortal coil and gone to meet the choir invisible, it is no more, in short, it is an ex Fut' - in my ownership anyway.
I've just today trailered it home from SP M/C's after a complete check; Post Mortem really, the cause of death being multiple ailments e.g. rear hub king bearing, corroded wiring, a dead dashboard, possible faulty ecu etc. etc . . . . . .. It's beyond what I'm prepared to consider economical repair.
So, time for something to replace it. It'll be a hard act to follow though. When behaving itself it was a great bike, comfortable, brilliant at real world biking and deffo quick enough for the odd bout of red mistitis; it was easily the best sport tourer I've ever had, and I've had a few.
R.I.P. old Fut .
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- billinom8s
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Re: The Fut' is no more.
farewell old lady
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don't forget we are onX and Instagrambelieve it or not !!!
southwestbikers@southwestbikers (original, I know.)
KTM 990 superduke R,
Zx10r trackbike, ktm 350 excf muddy
Suspension and bike work undertaken.
- menzies3032
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Re: The Fut' is no more.
RIP fut fut
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Re: The Fut' is no more.
Are you looking to replace her with another sports tourer?
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Re: The Fut' is no more.
Have you noticed that anyone going slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster is a maniac ?
- Robbo87
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Re: The Fut' is no more.
Maybe. Don't want anything fully faired though - and would prefer something with two pots please .Jug_Inspector wrote: ↑Feb 20th, '19, 18:18 Are you looking to replace her with another sports tourer?
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Re: The Fut' is no more.
TRX850 it is then.
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Re: The Fut' is no more.
Tuono. Gen 1. End of.Robbo87 wrote: ↑Feb 20th, '19, 18:35Maybe. Don't want anything fully faired though - and would prefer something with two pots please .Jug_Inspector wrote: ↑Feb 20th, '19, 18:18 Are you looking to replace her with another sports tourer?
Re: The Fut' is no more.
Mates got a tidy Firestorm he doesnt ride and is thinking of selling.[Bit thirsty though
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Re: The Fut' is no more.
Could part with my 2007 KTM950SM if the price was right
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Re: The Fut' is no more.
Ooh, I saw a Falco advertised the other day! I'll see if I can find the ad - don't hold your breath .....
Edit - forgot to say, please accept my condolences. It is hard to accept the passing of a dear friend .....
Edit - forgot to say, please accept my condolences. It is hard to accept the passing of a dear friend .....
Of all the things I have ever lost, I miss my mind the most .....
Handle stressful situations like a dog - If you can't eat it or play with it, pee on it and walk away
Handle stressful situations like a dog - If you can't eat it or play with it, pee on it and walk away
Re: The Fut' is no more.
Gutted for you Phil.
So do you want me to dispose of it for you?
So do you want me to dispose of it for you?
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Re: The Fut' is no more.
Sad to hear it's gone still you tried your best but it's time had come. I did enjoy following it. I hope you get just what you're looking for.
- ptolemyx
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Re: The Fut' is no more.
Just shed a tear for the old girl You need to get a replacement asap - helps with the grieving process.....Hardleys have 2 cylinders you know
Now, back in the day before I was grey, I had a H**da CB750 that fired on only two loadsa times, Jane's handbag had a special compartment for cans of WD40.
Now, back in the day before I was grey, I had a H**da CB750 that fired on only two loadsa times, Jane's handbag had a special compartment for cans of WD40.
old and disgraceful so doing what I can while I can before I can't
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