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CVSensei Scooby Slapper
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Posted: 08:04 - 26 Jun 2015 Post subject: My MT-07 |
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So I finally passed my A2 and bought my new best friend a week or so ago. Since then I've been having some of the most fun in my life, to date. I know a lot of the members on here don't appreciate modding a bike to high heaven, especially purely cosmetic bits but I personally couldn't be happier and have to share it with someone!
Will update this post when I make more progress
Fitted so far:
DPM Screen
Highsider Barends and Highsider Mirrors
R+G Frame Sliders
Ermax Side Scoops
ebay Bulldog Radiator Guard
Coming up next:
Zard Exhaust (possibly a PC if it needs re-mapping - awaiting advice from dealer)
Ermax belly pan / hugger / tail tidy / seat cowl
HID
R+G Pillion blanking plates
R+G Spindle sliders and fork sliders
R+G Engine Cover
ebay Shorty Levers
Rizoma brake fluid cap
Future plans:
Some sort of phone/GPS mount undecided as of yet
Getting the long silver plate next to rearsets powder coated black (unsure of name)
New suspension - looking for suggestions. I've heard very good things about Maxton cartridges but they are crazy expensive!
Possibly a new seat as the stock one gets quite uncomfortable on long rides
Only image that doesn't distort is the below, got a few more angles in this album https://imgur.com/a/AnscH#UWfLEDC
https://i.imgur.com/UWfLEDC.jpg?1 ____________________ 2014 Yamaha MT-07 ABS Deep Armour
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Posted: 16:56 - 26 Jun 2015 Post subject: |
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It's already accumulating a bit of a cult following, akin to the striple. I absolutely love it, incredibly easy to ride - far easier than my old 125 even! As soon as you turn the throttle it's impossible to keep a straight face.. I'm sure it's the same for most bikes but apparently the novelty doesn't wear off on this so yeah thoroughly recommend a test ride at least!
Heard the same things about the 09 except a few niggles about twitchy throttle. Apparently they've fixed that with a new map on the 2015 model though.
Good luck tomorrow ____________________ 2014 Yamaha MT-07 ABS Deep Armour
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Posted: 22:17 - 26 Jun 2015 Post subject: |
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I want to try quite a few bikes first before any decision is made
I'm not sure what type of bike I really want. I'd like to try:
Triumph Street Triple
Yamaha MT-07
Yamaha MT-09
Ducati Scrambler
KTM RC390
EDIT: I booked a test ride on RC390 too, not this week though. I quite like the look of it and I really think it would be sensible to get something slower for the road. But i fear it may be too slow. I won't know if I don't try it. ____________________ Current Bike: Yamaha XSR900 Previous bikes: Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja, Aprilia RS125 2-stroke |
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Posted: 15:29 - 27 Jun 2015 Post subject: |
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I've finally test ridden a Triumph Street Triple. Everybody is on about how much fun this bike is to ride. I felt.. underwhelmed, I suppose my expectations were too high.
https://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e85/motorcyclesJZ/Random2/DSC_0056_zpsauzexh2m.jpg
I think I'll test ride a Yamaha MT-09, and forget about MT-07. I was finding ST underpowered
Good mid range get you excited but then from 9k to the limiter it felt like something was missing.
Mirrors vibrate so much that you see only a blur of what's behind you lol
Wind at above 80-90mph (on private road) can be tiring if riding like that for a long time can be a problem. Not ideal for long motorway journeys.
On more positive note your driving licence is safe when it comes to speeding offences.
The front is light under acceleration so you will more likely get dangerous driving, driving without due care and attention instead.
I loved it around town, very nimble.
Twisties were fun too as long as I kept the speeds within two digits.
Brakes were sufficient.
I can understand why people like it, but I don't think it's for me. ____________________ Current Bike: Yamaha XSR900 Previous bikes: Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja, Aprilia RS125 2-stroke |
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Posted: 20:22 - 27 Jun 2015 Post subject: |
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I disagree with everythig you said there
It's far less linear than a fireblade, I assume you didn't ride it properly as it's a dealer bike but from day one I've had it screaming everywhere as it's mine and if I drop it, oh well!
I assume it would be a similar feeling to you riding my bike and me riding yours. I'd be cautious and not aiming to far about doing wheelies and doing top speed runs...
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Posted: 23:36 - 27 Jun 2015 Post subject: |
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Pigeon wrote: |
I've said the same thing, but thought that possibly by 6ft2 frame and 16st was more of the issue (of course it is an issue).
I borrowed a Daytona for a few hours and the engine felt like it could breathe in comparison, it just didn't feel so restricted. But I still preferred the ST as overall it felt more fun. |
I haven't tried a Daytona, maybe I'll test ride it and see, but when I sat on one it felt really small even though I'm not very tall - 5ft11. The Street Triple is comfy, if only it had some good wind protection I would happily ride it all day long.
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Perhaps the biggest thing I love about the ST is it's size/weight. It's tiny, and I love it's quick change of direction and late breaking. Absolutely have a ball in the twisties, which you briefly referred too.
Reason I'm mentioning it, is I'm intrigued, was it not significantly / noticeably light handling compared to your other bikes? |
I haven't had that many bikes.
-My Aprilia RS125 was ultra light in comparison
-My two pre-2003 ZX6R were heavier, big in size, standard brakes rather poor not inspiring late braking, power was satisfactory at the time, especially the J2. The Street Triple is way better in this department. Completely different league.
-The Fireblade is heavier than Street Triple but it doesn't really feel like it is heavy. It dives into corners without effort compared to my latest ZX6R J2. Around town it's fine, just.
Where I noticed a light handling of Street Triple was at lower speeds, especially riding around town I was finding much more enjoyable than on the Fireblade.
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Definitely want to hear your thoughts on the MT09 and in particular the 390. |
After today's test ride I'm starting to think that a test ride on a RC390 will be a waste of time ____________________ Current Bike: Yamaha XSR900 Previous bikes: Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja, Aprilia RS125 2-stroke
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Posted: 10:22 - 28 Jun 2015 Post subject: |
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Don't get me wrong, I'm all up for people not liking the triple The problem I have is of all the bikes I've ridden, this one aside from top end speed has come out at numero uno for me.
I am tempted by the MT09 and will enquire at the dealer, I don't care about crashing theirs so will give it stick |
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Posted: 11:11 - 28 Jun 2015 Post subject: |
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Paddy. wrote: | Don't get me wrong, I'm all up for people not liking the triple The problem I have is of all the bikes I've ridden, this one aside from top end speed has come out at numero uno for me.
I am tempted by the MT09 and will enquire at the dealer, I don't care about crashing theirs so will give it stick |
I suppose people like different things. However, saying that I dislike the Street Triple is incorrect. I was underwhelmed, yes.
I think it's a nice bike, I liked it in many ways - its handling, weight, even the looks, how easy and effortless to ride it is, the seat was comfy, riding ergonomics relaxing except for high speeds.
I can forgive it the vibrations and blurry mirrors, not such a big issue so I'm neutral on that.
The lack of the top-end power was quite an issue for me. It often made me feel like being in the wrong gear. I was expecting that extra power surge after getting excited through the mid range but the Street Triple was already out of puff there, instead of awaited power surge I had to shift up
The MT-09 has got a bit bigger engine and more power and torque, so I want to test ride it hopefully soon.
Oh and...
https://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt170/supercopone/Hijacked.jpg
Sorry about that ____________________ Current Bike: Yamaha XSR900 Previous bikes: Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja, Aprilia RS125 2-stroke |
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Posted: 11:34 - 28 Jun 2015 Post subject: |
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Haha not at all, I've thoroughly enjoyed reading everyone's thoughts.. It's all relevant!
I've been oggling bigger bikes before I even got this one, and the 09 and ST are very high on my list Don't think any of them are going to top the MV Augusta Brutale Dragster RR though, that's the dream.
And with today's finance options its actually achievable
Oh and I would bet everything I own and more that you wouldn't be underwhelmed by that
https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-content/gallery/mv-agusta-brutale-dragster-800-rr/2015-MV-Agusta-Brutale-Dragster-800-RR-21.jpg ____________________ 2014 Yamaha MT-07 ABS Deep Armour
'If all else fails, read the instructions.' - Grandpa
'Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.' - Arthur C. Clarke
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Posted: 11:35 - 28 Jun 2015 Post subject: |
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WOT in 2nd, 3rd and 4th and tell me what you think about tbe MT09 ____________________ Yamaha MT-09 - Triple powerrrr |
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Posted: 12:18 - 28 Jun 2015 Post subject: |
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WOT all the time unless puss is. Just sayin'
Nah I'm gonna call dealer tomorrow and books me an mt09. If it'd any good and they throw in some sick shit and I get a few hundreds off....who knows. |
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Posted: 12:47 - 28 Jun 2015 Post subject: |
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mJZ wrote: | I suppose people like different things. However, saying that I dislike the Street Triple is incorrect. I was underwhelmed, yes. |
I tend to agree. My impressions of riding the Street Triple were that it had a brilliant chassis (much better than the MT-09, or the Speed Triple for that matter), but the engine was underpowered by at least 20bhp. The flip side of that is that you can ride it at full throttle much of the time without worrying too much about traction. It's a doddle to ride, and I found it to be good fun on twisty roads (the roads on your test ride video would be dull on any bike!).
But it's a budget bike, and it pales in comparison to big bore performance naked bikes (e.g. Ducati Streetfighter 1100, KTM Superduke, Aprilia V4 Tuono), both for fun and performance IMO. At 6'1", I also found the Street too small.
The MT-09 is a different bike. It's not derived from a race bike and you can tell. The engine is stronger, but the suspension was too soft for me.
If I was in the market for a new middleweight naked triple, then at £7,499, the MV Agusta Brutale 800 would be a no brainer.
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 8 years, 312 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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