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  • @baccas66
    @baccas66 5 років тому +3

    Oh Chops! Feeling for you bud. Most of us have been there. For those who haven't, don't judge until you've experienced it. Can't change the past, look forward fella. Summer is here!

  • @royalfinest
    @royalfinest 5 років тому +14

    In my corrupted India, the price of that H2 tank can pave the road for the entire village. So, don't feel bad about it.

  • @backwheelbob46rr
    @backwheelbob46rr 5 років тому +24

    I like how honest you are about how you pay for all the bikes and the bits, puts it in real world terms for the rest of us rather than making out its some dark kept secret, great vid mate look forward to seeing the Bike 👍

  • @draiguk
    @draiguk 5 років тому +5

    We've all done it or something similar. All jokes aside it must be heart-breaking. Dropped a brand new, day 1, Ninja 650 3 years ago. I'll never forget the sick feeling in my guts when it happened. Wishing you all the best.

  • @stuartfinch7063
    @stuartfinch7063 5 років тому +5

    My heart sank when i saw the title of this video - so sorry for what happened and really pleased you’re ok. The carbon tank looks superb.

  • @nitrousninja882
    @nitrousninja882 5 років тому +2

    "Man and his problems", my father's favorite saying. You have a good attitude and took the dent like a man! I would get the original tank repaired with filler and then paint it gloss black. Ride safe Kawi brother and greetings from the U.S.A.

  • @CuriousDroid
    @CuriousDroid 3 роки тому +3

    Back in 1998 I dropped my new TL1000R off the axle stand in the garage and dented the tank, gutted at the time so I know the feeling, lucky I sold the bike with the dent for a bit knocked off for the next owner.

    • @LambChopRides
      @LambChopRides  3 роки тому

      Hehe yeah, for a few moments I thought I had got away with it. Then saw the dent! Even today I'm a little nervous when moving it around 😬

  • @harpersneil
    @harpersneil 5 років тому

    I dropped my brand new Triumph Speed Triple R 2016. It's the first decent bike I've ever had and I was devastated! Luckily it landed mostly on grass and sustained practically no damage, but the feeling of guilt and embarrassment was overwhelming. LCR you're a CHAMPION for speaking so open and honestly about this; it's precisely why we love and support you! You'll get this all fixed and you can forget all about it.

  • @Bazza47
    @Bazza47 5 років тому +14

    Follow Kawasaki's running in instructions. They've built the engine and know how it needs running in based on how they built it and the tolerances involved so it makes more sense IMO to listen to them than the "experts"

    • @SINIS0RSA
      @SINIS0RSA 5 років тому +1

      As an ICE-engineer, I can confirm that..

    • @darkdestroyer6634
      @darkdestroyer6634 5 років тому +2

      yeah given that there's also the supercharger that needs running in I'd be inclined to agree.

    • @LeytonC
      @LeytonC 5 років тому +3

      This was going to me comment as well... Kawasaki know how to run in the bike, if you are going to keep it forever follow what they say.

  • @FrankFurther
    @FrankFurther 5 років тому +4

    That’s absolutely heartbreaking. I dropped my XSR the first week I had it, rolled clean off the stand whilst I was walking into the petrol station. Lost the left hand mirror and the clutch lever. Got our lucky over all but I cried inside

  • @robzz9002
    @robzz9002 5 років тому +4

    The way you’re talking about running it in is pretty much how I did my 2017 Kawasaki Z900. Took it easy for the first hundred or so miles, after that I used it as I normally would without revving more the 2/3 of the way through the range and no pinning the throttle. Once I’d done the first service at a little over 600 miles, I just rode it however I wanted. Now at nearly 11,000 miles and purring like a kitten 👍

    • @chenderson4969
      @chenderson4969 5 років тому +2

      Robz Z900 I do like those z9’s, took a look at the RS and the cafe’s over the weekend and I’m dead for my first green bike. Great to hear you’re having good luck with your bike!

    • @chenderson4969
      @chenderson4969 5 років тому

      Dead keen lol

    • @robzz9002
      @robzz9002 5 років тому +1

      C. Henderson great bikes I think, obviously they’re very basic, with the only rider aid being ABS, but loads of fun. Only downside I’ve found is the suspension is a bit on the cheap side and needs some work and the breadbox on the exhaust kills the exhaust note (thanks Euro 4 😡). Nothing that can’t be fixed though, should be putting a cartridge kit and aftermarket shock on the bike in the next couple of months which will sort the ride out, then I can turn my attention to the headers and free up some decibels 😈

  • @Englishbikerdan
    @Englishbikerdan 5 років тому +4

    NOOOO CHOPSIE!!! I would have died and then exploded in anger at myself. Nice work on the recovery, what a bit of luck in the end!

  • @windyrun7979
    @windyrun7979 5 років тому +2

    Sorry to hear about the drop! My thinking is its a blessing. Now its "broken in" so you can ride it and enjoy it as it was meant to be ridden. Yes its gorgeous but its a sport tourer with emphasis on the sport. I say be glad the initial ding / dent is behind you and enjoy it to its fullest - worry free :)

  • @aaronlovett1925
    @aaronlovett1925 5 років тому +23

    PS how much did you get for that kidney you sold or was it a straight swap 🤔🤔👍👍👍

  • @mtb8396
    @mtb8396 5 років тому +54

    Don t replace tank. You can ride harder now ! :) Just ride !

    • @skandix
      @skandix 5 років тому +3

      Exactly

    • @karlmozart2661
      @karlmozart2661 4 роки тому +1

      Yeah fuck the scratch,.just dont give a fuck about that shit,.atleast you are ok and didnt broke anybone

  • @2_Bike_is_Life
    @2_Bike_is_Life 5 років тому +16

    I'd say that I was glad you were alright after the 'accident' - but clearly you are not. :)

  • @anthonytaggart5598
    @anthonytaggart5598 5 років тому +1

    I feel your pain mate. I bought a brand new 2019 CB1000R and just as I rode it off the show room floor, turned right onto a busy road and bike slipped out from underneath me!!! The bike literally had 100 feet on the clock before coming off. I was taking it very easy but the tyres were still oily and assume there was also show room tyre shine on it. Now I have a scratched exhaust and a skinned clutch cover. Going to leave it and will repair it before eventually selling it. But very gutted!!!

  • @RaiderTheGhost
    @RaiderTheGhost 5 років тому +3

    Can't wait for both the KTM reviews, especially the GT, and H2 SX!.

  • @nivotron960
    @nivotron960 5 років тому +7

    Did the same to my Daytona, just fell away from me while pushing out of garage. Happens to us all eventually

  • @hubert1142
    @hubert1142 5 років тому +3

    Yup, never dropped a bike in my life until last week. My mt10 fell off of the side stand cos of my own stupidity and gravel. Luckily R&G frame and engine sliders ate ALL the damage. Mt10 is no H2 but I think I don't have to tell you how relieved I was. Hope you fix it soon!

  • @TheWidowMaker.
    @TheWidowMaker. 5 років тому

    I don't ride a bike, I don't own a bike, heck I don't even know how to ride a bike. But I offer you some moral support and a bro hug. No man should go through this

  • @kyotosal
    @kyotosal 5 років тому +3

    Nevermind. Now your bike has character. Good luck and thanks for the great videos.......Sal : )

  • @SBKPete
    @SBKPete 5 років тому +15

    Running in: Always listen to what the manufacturer recommends and not your mates down the pub.

  • @mcycle24
    @mcycle24 5 років тому +13

    If it was my bike I would run it in by the book. The Workshop channel has already done a series of videos on this 🙀

    • @iamtherealzombie
      @iamtherealzombie 5 років тому +2

      Agreed 100%... after all, what would the manufacturer know about the engineering behind their product, right?

    • @Chris675R
      @Chris675R 5 років тому +1

      "by the book" also means that you're an obstacle in traffic, no fun at all. The most important thing is, that the engine is warm. Then you can go 3/4 throttle and 3/4 RPM without damaging anything.
      Running in by the book is overrated and overly cautious.
      I can say that, because I work on motorcycle engines almost every day on a professional basis.
      Some bikes with short gearing are reaching less than 60mph in the tallest gear, if you're reving the engine by the book. I'd never ride around like that, that's for sure.

    • @The_Wildfish_
      @The_Wildfish_ 5 років тому

      Chris#55 tallest?
      You mean highest?
      Is this some sort of well technically thing?

  • @motaku_th
    @motaku_th 5 років тому +2

    Sorry about the drop man :(
    As for the break-in I believe in the "middle of the road" method, not pampering it but also not absolutely caning it, just ride it and rev it as you would normally while being mindful not to go too crazy and most importantly not to lug it or do full load pulls from low revs.

  • @williamwintemberg
    @williamwintemberg 5 років тому +3

    Oh Boy! After watching the video where you were so excited to have an H2 and all that went with it. I know the feeling. Been there. Not with a brand new H2 but I completely understand. Wow!!!!!!

  • @stephen2304
    @stephen2304 5 років тому +4

    😳😳 oh no...sorry to hear your mishap 😢
    At least you’ve got it sorted for way less than 2k 😳

  • @TheSixYardBox
    @TheSixYardBox 5 років тому +3

    My first thought was "I bet that tank is like 2g lol. Sorry you dropped it. Love your vids dude

    • @saraw6446
      @saraw6446 5 років тому

      That was my first guess ...crazy!

  • @mickgarbutt3553
    @mickgarbutt3553 5 років тому +1

    Oh dear! Bit of a shame but it's only a bike. If a scratched bike is your main worry in life then things aren't too bad. Anyway, the new tank looks better. :-)

  • @Antmanmoto
    @Antmanmoto 5 років тому

    How many times can I say you’re the best UA-camr for us sport riding enthusiasts....I just love you man!

  • @Falkon786
    @Falkon786 5 років тому +1

    Sorry to hear that, it happens to the best of us one time in our lives. I have had few now and just yesterday a driver pulled in front of my Speed Triple RS 2019 at the last second, result is a lot of damage and my leg pains. Lucky I have it on cam.

  • @earlebacciochi9796
    @earlebacciochi9796 5 років тому

    Tank looks great 👍 Had a slow motion drop backing up the other day! 2 Police officers (about 17years old) rush to help this silly old bugger kicking his bike in frustration! 1st time I've seen policemen laughing so much had tears in their eyes 😂 Thanks for help guys, sorry for the language 👍👍👍

  • @davidhall370
    @davidhall370 5 років тому +3

    You definitely trod in sh.t and came out smelling of roses. The tank looks great 👍

  • @luket79_gc56
    @luket79_gc56 5 років тому +2

    Tank looks sooo good chops, what a machine. What a challenge to run in chops, try and be good as much as you can then give it some here and there I won't tell.😀

  • @moonphaser3304
    @moonphaser3304 5 років тому

    Don’t worry about it, put it behind you, you still have a lovely bike and move on. I smashed up a 911C4 two days after buying it. You get over it!

  • @AcmeRocket
    @AcmeRocket 5 років тому

    the new tank is nice- sorry to hear of the "drop" The guy who rejected that tank certainly inspected the bike far better than I do - i would have never spotted that.

  • @Bimble
    @Bimble 5 років тому +2

    Honestly, I go away for a couple of weeks & you not only buy an H2 but you trash it, you loon! So I guess congratulations & commiserations are in order :P She's a real beauty Chops, happy safe travels mate.

  • @gomertron6329
    @gomertron6329 5 років тому

    We've all done it, I binned my GPz900 a week after finishing a full restoration.
    New tank looks good, fair play to Wheel's Motorcycles coming up with a replacement for a decent price.

  • @Banditmanuk
    @Banditmanuk 5 років тому +2

    Feel your pain! Glad you got a cheaper fix. Years ago I dropped a brand new Bandit 1200S on my sloping drive after collecting from the showroom. Smashed the front fairing 🙄

  • @johnsexton3380
    @johnsexton3380 5 років тому

    Hey that carbon tank looks great, just adds a bit of custom character to the bike. I know that's an EXPENSIVE bike but as a frequent rider it's going to get little rock chips here and there so don't worry too much! It's just the life of a bike!

  • @HalfdeadRider
    @HalfdeadRider 5 років тому +4

    Oh dear, the hard vs soft break in lol, the thing most people don't realise is that their bike or car should have break-in oil put in it at factory or at the dealer when prepping the bike for sale. It's thinner than the usual oil that bike or car takes, so you must take it easy, the oil is used for that reason too, to be easier on piston rings, shell bearings and such while they bed in.
    Or change it and do a hard run-in if you like, I can't see it having any benefit either way as it's not changing the compression ratio of the pistons is it lol. But hard break-in will put more pressure on components, so you could snap piston rings, not worth the risk unless you have all the money in the world.
    Gutted about the bike mate, I'd still be crying, could have been worse I guess.

    • @relate97
      @relate97 5 років тому

      Not sure for all bikes but every BMW s1000rr is put on a dyno and redlined and they reset the dash and sell it so honestly you don’t hear to many things about break in horror stories with newer machines anymore but I’m sure there still are some

  • @JorgeAsapche
    @JorgeAsapche 5 років тому

    Very lucky! Not so bad and glad you solved that quick without having to sell an organ

  • @simonbeal2148
    @simonbeal2148 5 років тому

    never forget the day my brother bought his brand new suzuki gs550e 1981 13 miles back from the dealer and he let dad take it down the drive , he dropped it turning on gravel at the bottom, can still see the look on brothers face, scuffed engine case the result !!!.

  • @digger8180
    @digger8180 5 років тому

    Bad luck old chap, we've all done it, well I have at least.
    That bike is beautiful, the dark emerald green that comes through in certain angles and light. Your lucky to have one think of it that way.
    Run it in the way Kawasaki tell you to, the tolerances must be much finer on that machine if that is their recommended run in schedule, follow it to the letter. The engineers at Kawasaki know better than any knob telling you otherwise on UA-cam.
    Have fun.

  • @mikeymike3240
    @mikeymike3240 5 років тому +2

    Pride cometh before a fall lol
    I had to run in all my new bikes to 1k miles. Rode up and down the motorway mostly to get it done.
    Usually took less than a week to run them in and get the first service out of the way.

  • @jasperktm
    @jasperktm Рік тому

    Had a crash last monday on my KTM only 6 months old. It was a small crash I searched a bit and came across your video. Dropping your precious new bike is very bad. I am going to get everything fixed some scratches on the exhaust and a bit on the side frame. And other things mirror and brake lever. Luckily after a couple of years your bike is still alright.

  • @trickyrat483
    @trickyrat483 5 років тому +2

    Brand new VFR800.. First time I'd washed it - about 1 week into ownership - I dropped it when pushing it off the centre-stand by slipping on the soap suds! Arrgggghhhhhh!!!!
    Lesson: never wash your bikes. :)

  • @theincrediblesulk5543
    @theincrediblesulk5543 5 років тому

    Gutted for you mate, horrible feeling especially when you can't blame anyone, at least wheels sorted you out. At least you don't have the precious feeling now and won't feel bad for abusing it a bit 😁

  • @steve-wu7jp
    @steve-wu7jp 5 років тому

    You got the first knock out of the way, I think you are in the clear from here on out 👍

  • @Mtthwpez
    @Mtthwpez 5 років тому

    Oh man, sorry to hear Mr Chops! Nealy dropped my new bike the other day, and my heart almost stopped!

  • @dannyracer25
    @dannyracer25 5 років тому +5

    600pounds good price. Never mind I'm sure your get all sorted brilliant video 👍👌 chops thanks danny

  • @satchitysatch
    @satchitysatch 5 років тому

    I bought a new Hayabusa nearly three years ago and after bringing it home in the van I parked it on its side stand and decided to take some pictures of it as it was all sparkly in the sunshine only to watch it roll off the stand onto its left hand side, two weeks later a young dear ran into my right hand side and smashed all the fairing! You would be right in guessing I got rid of it very shortly after getting it fixed!

  • @Flip01
    @Flip01 5 років тому

    No way man. At least you got it all sorted, new tank looks the goods. Take it easy on breakin but not too easy😉 Glad you bought the GSXR, will be awesome fun at the track. Take care no more whoopsies!👍

  • @ericppagel
    @ericppagel 5 років тому

    Awful feeling, ooh man that hurts. But the new tank looks great and you certainly had good fortune in being able to get that! Maybe some bubble wrap next time it goes on the stand :-) Safe travels LCR.

  • @diff22000
    @diff22000 5 років тому +1

    I dropped my BMW K1600GTL at a standstill and my foot slipped on some gravel.
    £3550 of damage. The frustrating thing is I had crashbars on order. The other thing was my Mrs was on the back after I said to her to get on and get used to it after her riding pillion on my other bikes for many years. All fixed now via insurance but now paranoid about dropping it again.

  • @KevinStefferDk
    @KevinStefferDk 5 років тому

    Ouch!!! I’d recommend break-in by the book. To give the engineers the respect they deserve. They know what they are talking about.

  • @topgun8683
    @topgun8683 5 років тому

    Once you get that bike broke in and you really give it the beans and hear that supercharger whistle, you will have forgot all about that mishap you had in the garage!

  • @ross5506
    @ross5506 5 років тому +6

    No fear Mr Chops, China will soon be replicated them, lol. Cheers up my new Mazda GT 3 Fox ran in front on my car 6k Canadian in damages. Just a suggestion change your oil at about 100 km used at magnet run through the oil you'll be amazing how much metal fragments.

  • @GareyCooperdude
    @GareyCooperdude 5 років тому

    So, I do know the feeling. I have a fully carbon fiber modified V4S Ducati that I actually won from a builder named Jaret Campisi. And the modifications included a carbon fiber kick stand that broke! I was gutted, and have only just now got it back. Luckily all my damage was to bolts and screws etc.....moral of the story is NEVER again a carbon fiber kick stand. But I feel your pain brother.

  • @pistolpete6321
    @pistolpete6321 5 років тому +1

    What a bummer! Glad you got it sorted. I agree with on following recommended break in on such a complex and expensive bike!

  • @bobvandick2546
    @bobvandick2546 5 років тому +3

    Oh, sorry for your tank. I know It can be heartbreaking.

  • @stubailey9433
    @stubailey9433 5 років тому +1

    I feel the love you have for this bike, respect.

  • @ninjanelly3506
    @ninjanelly3506 5 років тому +3

    I would have had a wrap instead of a new tank? Treat it like a 2stroke don’t thrash it or put it under load just keep it spinning and gradually increase the revs as the miles rack up.👍🏻

  • @russellely
    @russellely 5 років тому

    Really sucks to hear that you dropped it but cool that you got it sorted

  • @philkearney0577
    @philkearney0577 3 роки тому

    Exactly why I got rid of my classic/expensive bikes and bought a 1250 bandit,I felt so precious about them and rather than me owning them they owned me.

  • @Bass.Player
    @Bass.Player 5 років тому

    Break-in; It's the heat from friction that is the problem when the parts are not properly mated yet, particularly the piston rings.
    Under hard acceleration cylinder pressures are high so the piston rings are really pushed into the cylinder walls and large amounts of heat is generated which can/will lead to galling...

  • @bobvandick2546
    @bobvandick2546 5 років тому

    After about 100 miles, I would change the oil, then follow the breakin schedule with spirited bursts up to the specified rpm (nothing full throttle). The reason for the very early oil change is that I believe that if there were any burrs left over from the machining of the engine parts, they would most likely be taken off in the first hundred or so miles and I just want to get the oil out. Some will say that the oil filter will catch it all, others will say that the motor has a run in period in the factory before it is shipped, but for my own piece of mind....it’s only 4-5 quarts of oil.

  • @randersson3672
    @randersson3672 5 років тому +3

    Huuu I feel your pain..but it came out really nice with the "new" tank 👍
    Btw you ARE nuts...😁👏

  • @martingalli2786
    @martingalli2786 5 років тому

    The new tank looks absolutely bang on. Better than the original in my opinion. Love the way the pinstripes go all the way along the bike. Blessing in disguise maybe?

  • @Deetroiter
    @Deetroiter 2 роки тому

    Don’t feel bad mate. I know it’s two years on now but at least you could enjoy the bike without feeling bad If you got any more knicks or stone chips, etc. still a gorgeous bike! I had a new bike and within a few months I hit a pothole so bad that it caused a permanent vibration that was impossible to track down. Frame, engine, steering…you name it, it was all within spec so I’m guessing it may have broken something inside the engine or trans. Anyways, ended up selling it because I just couldn’t live with it. Imagine the worst handlebar buzz x10 that doesn’t go away. Enjoy your bike man, better to have some cosmetic stuff than mechanical gremlins you can’t get rid of!

  • @neilmurrell281
    @neilmurrell281 5 років тому +4

    Bad news LCR but if that's your bit of bad luck take it on the chin. Like your pragmatic attitude. Run it in by the book it'll be better for the motor.

  • @joewarcupinhull
    @joewarcupinhull 5 років тому

    Fair play about been honest about the payments. Too many people live in debt to live a fake life. Love the content mr chops

  • @4N2IN0JA
    @4N2IN0JA 5 років тому

    On my new CBR300R I changed the oil at 300, 800 then 1500 miles. It’s amazing all the metal fragments in it. I was riding it smooth also. I plan to go every 3,000 miles instead of 6k.

  • @davexs
    @davexs 5 років тому +3

    Man, totally gutted for you. 2 grand for a tank, Jeeze O.
    I think the new tank for 600 quid is ok it doesn't detract from the overall.
    Not sure what that Mclaren was but I do have more than 30 stored in my barn!!!!!!!
    I think you way of running in is ideal. First 200 miles below 4000rpm, then can rev ''occasionally'' up to 7000rpm for a clear out.

  • @mathewnewton314
    @mathewnewton314 5 років тому

    F1 btw . Sorry to hear about the drama. Now the bike just looks specced up. Tank looks great, I can’t see anything mark wise on the new tank. £600 is a steal. I agree with you about running it in, nobody wants a damaged ring. Try to put it behind you and enjoy that stunning bike!

  • @draiguk
    @draiguk 5 років тому

    Ari done a pretty scientific vid about running in brand new bikes you should watch it. Even knowing that when I had a brand new bike I did it by the book. Total sympathy for that sick feeling. Been there. I wasn't right with the entire bike when I dropped my 650 brand new. I didn't even get on it for 4 days after. I wasn't really right until a new fairing had been put on the left side and it was back to brand new again.

  • @huwwilliams9287
    @huwwilliams9287 5 років тому

    Dropped my first new bike first night I bought it. Left it outside mate's house, where I'd gone to show it off, came out a few hours later and it was lying on its side. I'd parked it too close to upright on sidestand parallel to kerb on cambered road and the wind must have toppled it over, what a plum. Quite a few annoying scuffs, exhaust, bar end, side panel etc - was so gutted and embarrassed.

  • @pvflyer67
    @pvflyer67 5 років тому

    Oh crap!! you just got this beauty. Hope you can fix it, and get it back good as new.

  • @richiektm
    @richiektm 5 років тому

    The bike looks better with that tank on👍 I dropped a 848 evo se ones and did two and half worth of damage but I use the insurance to get it fixed cos at the end of the day that’s what you pay the money for and didn’t affect my premiums for the next year

  • @bbouchan1
    @bbouchan1 5 років тому

    Hi Lamb Chop.....I'm the guy that lives in s/w France on his 4th 1290 Super Duke........Sorry to hear about your Kawa but it reminds me back in the day when I bought a kawasaki 1100 zzr d which probaby was the equivalent of yours now. Then I lived in southend on sea & with a mate we decided to ride to Cromer & but some crab ......as you do. I bought a disc lock for my 1 day old bike day . Arriving at Cromer I put the disc lock on.....Leaving I started to ride off & down I went, left disc lock on....my mate was rolling around in the road laughing his head off. Thought I'd share that with you.....Don't forget if you ever want to come down this way I'll show you some of the best roads in Aragon Spain.

  • @charlestaylor4447
    @charlestaylor4447 5 років тому

    I would consider repairing the old tank and then having it transfer dipped to keep or sell and recoup some of the £600, you won’t be the last to damage a tank on the H2. Good luck, keep the vids coming 👍

  • @stevekirk6399
    @stevekirk6399 2 роки тому

    I did the same with my blackbird. backing it into the garage, sitting on it going up a little slope, I lost my footing and it went over right into the garage corner wall tank v's 90-degree brick, left a huge v in the tank. that sickening feeling you get when you've just spent £2000 on a fixer-upper and you know it's going to cost you that much more. I know how you feel glad it didn't cost you thousands in the end.

  • @michaelstrickland9662
    @michaelstrickland9662 4 роки тому

    Loved the Mr. Bean McLaren F1 reference, I thought I was the only person who referred to them as 'that car Mr. Bean crashed', great minds think alike lol.

  • @SplendidCookie
    @SplendidCookie 5 років тому +1

    I dropped my mt09sp with 500km on the clock as well. thankfully the petrol tank was not damaged. but I had to replace the clutch lever + left front indicator + engine cover. I just couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it on the ground.

  • @ninjanelly3506
    @ninjanelly3506 5 років тому +6

    Oh dear! ....well at least your human after all👍🏻👍🏻 I feel your pain mate 😔😔😔

  • @FireTwo
    @FireTwo 5 років тому +7

    New tank looks better IMO,
    Life is to short for 1000mile running in.
    200miles and loads of heat cycles on the engine rings done ✅
    600 mile oil change full power...

    • @MarJay1980
      @MarJay1980 5 років тому +2

      Have you considered that the supercharger might need something of special care seeing as it's not a common factor in most bike run in periods?

    • @FireTwo
      @FireTwo 5 років тому

      MarJay1980 nope all been fully tested in the factory. They are span up way way past operating speeds to fully balance the blades.
      After visiting the Ducati factory I won’t ever wait till 621miles (1000km) to keep under a certain rpm limit they are all maxed out in the red and held for some time in house before being fitted to the bike.

    • @MarJay1980
      @MarJay1980 5 років тому

      @@FireTwo Ok then, can you explain why Kawasaki specify a 1000 mile break in? On an engine which can make 300bhp per litre? Is it not self evident?

    • @FireTwo
      @FireTwo 5 років тому

      MarJay1980 you run them in your way I’ll do mine tbh you think you that keeping it under 4K for 600miles help in any way?

    • @MarJay1980
      @MarJay1980 5 років тому

      FireTwo yep, else Kawasaki wouldn’t recommend it. Most bikes you keep below a set revs for 600 miles. This is 4000 revs for 600 miles and 6000 revs for another 400... I expect there is a special reason for that else it would have the standard run in period. Nobody I’ve seen has shown any solid evidence that hard break in is good for the longevity of the motor, nor that the bike makes any more than 1 or 2 bhp more than a normal break in which is well within the tolerance of the engine. The manufacturer who knows the most about the bike recommends a break in procedure, so what makes you think they would lie?

  • @AndyManCam
    @AndyManCam 5 років тому +2

    NOOOOOOooooooo........... Gutted for you mate. Somebody else dropped my €4000 bike and I nearly cried. I'd have been on the phone to Samaritans in your situation. I could point you in the direction of some chap I know that covered his dented tank in Carbon vinyl! ;D I guessed €3000 for the tank, but only because a new tank for my old grandad era bike is still a grand!

  • @timwade7067
    @timwade7067 5 років тому

    I crashed my 2017 gsxr1000r at a Suzuki track day at phillip island and I was so devo. High sided at the bottom of Luke’s heights but was very lucky to only have a bit of fairing damage and a massive dent in the tank. Slowly replacing the parts one by one haha. Will get the tank last cause I’m sure that will be most expensive haha

  • @uberlovestories6559
    @uberlovestories6559 5 років тому

    I've lived in Texas for ten years and watching your vids makes me miss the English countryside. (In summer anyway)

  • @Paul-vl8zq
    @Paul-vl8zq 5 років тому

    2 months ago I sprayed my bike from yellow to black I got tank fairings all sprayed I was awaiting my front wheel to come back from powdercoater I have my bike under a rain cover and I heard a huge bang from indoors I new instantly my bike fell over so I stood it up and took cover off and my heart sank then it come back as all I broke was the bar end mirror no scratches no dents nothing... I was so lucky but know how ya feel. I know my bikes not as nice or expensive as yours but the feeling is still same when it falls over.

  • @sianfarrell2616
    @sianfarrell2616 5 років тому

    you can quicken the "turn in" by dropping the forks through the yokes by 5mm. I did this to my Aprilia Tuono and the handling went from excellent to telepathic! xx

  • @FACTOTUM_55
    @FACTOTUM_55 5 років тому +2

    The way you say "H" sounds so unusual to me. You say "hay-ch" where I'm used to hearing "ay-ch".. anyway enjoy that H2 dude can't wait for the vids

    • @keyboarddancers7751
      @keyboarddancers7751 4 роки тому

      It's a common error in the English speaking world. There's a (tiny) Facebook group called "It's Aitch, Not Haitch!" I'm sure there are similar common errors in other languages.

  • @truckingbiker7354
    @truckingbiker7354 5 років тому

    Feel for you after dropping your brand new H2. Replacement tank looks great and matches well. For the running in I would go by the book.

  • @layaboutlout
    @layaboutlout 5 років тому

    OMG I saw the video where you had bought this and you were so thrilled, I'm devastated for you what a kick :'( lets see if the view count is so massive that is assists in the repair costs!

  • @kevint8315
    @kevint8315 5 років тому

    Bloody hell chops, thats enough to break a mans heart, but at least you didn't throw it down the road as the caption implied....no doubt when it first happened you'd feel like you'd wrecked it. Lucky score on the replacement tank though.

  • @wales2wheeler686
    @wales2wheeler686 5 років тому

    I took my 600 yamaha to have new chain and sprockets fitted and they dropped it off the lift. They didn't tell me and I didn't notice the damage till I got home. When I went back they denied any knowledge of it. Tank was damaged and the colour of the paint matched the red colour of their lift. I now have a Tracer 2015 and very happy. Just saying this because I know the feeling and learned a valuable lesson to check EVERY inch of any vehicle I take to any garage. I even video the vehicle before I leave on gopro and needless to say I never took anything to them again. They are local and I have since been informed that a guy who often pops round there for a chat and coffee caused the damage. Sorry for the long post and I feel gutted for you. Still a great bike and as a side note you may as well remove the warning stickers with a hammer and chisel.

  • @DODGEMSQUAD
    @DODGEMSQUAD 5 років тому

    Ah man! Let's just hope it's not 7 years bad luck on that mirror finish!! 😆🙈

  • @mac46rr
    @mac46rr 5 років тому +1

    Sharing your pain Chops!! Gutting for such a little mistake. However new tank does look good.
    Looking forward to the Toro vid but REALLY looking forward to Superduke GT vid, as testing one next month when my 790 is in for service! Great bike though the 790 is I do miss the POWAH!! of a big engine!
    Keep up the great job fella.

  • @richardsingleton3458
    @richardsingleton3458 5 років тому

    Machine polish the sides, make it gloss and remove the hairline scratch at the same time. Use Roar Advanced Finishing 610 compound on an orange CFH pad with a rotary machine.

  • @marcdavis2840
    @marcdavis2840 5 років тому

    Respect for showing what we all fear doing ! - Ditch that Abba stand and go with a paddock stand 👍