My First big bike

[timboellis]

here it is not the best looking however just what i wanted, off for a run of the full legnth of Scotland the morrow for a few days , down the east coast back up the West coast

https://www.piggywig.co.uk/bcf/1.JPG

[_Will_]

I actually like the look of these, i used to ride with someone who chucked it around through the twisties like a 125 gp bike!
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[Nai]

Looks comfy! What is it?

[hmmmnz]

[Nai]

A thank ya!

Will that stand keeps it upright? Looks a tad brown

[timboellis]

[herulach]

Are they as dull as the rep? What are the panniers like for size? I need something decent for commuting long distances in a couple of months, about the only 600 shaft drive going in my price range. After that its stuff like k100s.
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YBR 125>FZS600

[pinkyfloyd]

Looks a tidy enough bike. Should do what you need. Enjoy it and stay shiny side up
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[Gazz]

I really like these. First came across them when I was learning to ride a bike - this is what the instructors use.

The kinda remind me of a wee baby Honda Pan European. Actually looked at getting one myself but decided against it.

Maybe have a look at buying one next summer for touring on.



Could you please let us know what they are like for touring after you do your wee tour of Scotland ? Because I would really like to know for future reference.


I have heard that they are slightly underpowered (dont know much about the power of engine right enough), but surely they cant be that heavy to compete with the 600cc engine, so let us know about that too would you?

Cheers.

P.S. - Nice bike.

[pinkyfloyd]

[timboellis]

Yeah what he said , it seems fine for up the Berridale Braes etc.

Will let you know how i get on when i am back

[timboellis]

Well so far so good, not too bad Thurso to Biggar in 6 hours with a 1 stop at Kingussie, bit of a sore arse at one point but all okay after a quick strech.

Kept up with all the traffic no problem on the motorway, could have done with a little more power but all in all very impressed.

Will let you knwo how i got on when i get back

[pepperami]

Nowt wrong with that, it looks nice
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[olilew]

i really want one of these but i can't afford one just now. i've had 5 bikes now but never been in a position to have one of them. i'm enjoying me gpz500 just now but i will have one of these sooner or later!
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[timboellis]

Here we go cleaned up the Deauville

Spray painted all the back and the main under fairing in the kitchen wife not happy.
General good clean
New pads
Stickers
Vinyl painted the seat > will recover after the winter
Oil change
Oil filter change

Here is it before when i bought it

https://www.piggywig.co.uk/bcf/NT650VBefroe2.JPG

and now

https://www.piggywig.co.uk/bcf/1.JPG
https://www.piggywig.co.uk/bcf/2.JPG
https://www.piggywig.co.uk/bcf/3.JPG