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Clanger
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PostPosted: 14:34 - 15 Apr 2012    Post subject: The next chapter... Reply with quote
From 18months of no bike, and riding pillion (or driving everywhere) to owning and riding an upright Versys...a very different animal to the sv...

So here's to the next chapter in the Book of Clanger. Mr. Green Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 14:41 - 15 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well that was short... come on, give us your first impressions.

I bought a new Versys in 2009, had great fun on it but sold it after 8 months. I'd have kept it if I oculd have afforded a sportsbike alongside it. Alas, I couldn't...sold it...and always hankered after another one.

Stick an MTC exhaust on it.
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PostPosted: 14:41 - 15 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Awesome!! Thumbs Up
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Clanger
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PostPosted: 14:54 - 15 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
instigator wrote:
Well that was short... come on, give us your first impressions.


Well it is supposed to bike pictures (rather than bike chat!!!)

Okay, here goes...I've only ridden it for a couple of days, so hardly long enough for a real review:

It's very comfortable, as it has a nice comfy squashy seat. It's tall, so for once in my life I understand the mild panic when my feet don't hit tarmac until my legs are almost straight (as it rarely happens with any bike as I'm so lanky Laughing )

It is torquey when required, forgiving when I select the wrong gear. I find it corners and goes round roundabouts smoother than the sv.

It's windy up on the tall seat, but I should adjust to that with time.

I will be fitting shaped clutch lever, as my thumbs have been aching (might have a lot to do with the heated grips as anything, as they are generally fatter than standard grips). And hand-guards to stop the wind chill.

As for everything else, I'm happy.

Grin-factor resumed.
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PostPosted: 23:59 - 25 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nice! Cool
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Sako
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PostPosted: 08:57 - 28 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
looks to be a decent bike, what sort of mpg are you getting?
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PostPosted: 09:06 - 28 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
That's a nice looking machine =]
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Clanger
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PostPosted: 13:22 - 28 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sako wrote:
looks to be a decent bike, what sort of mpg are you getting?


Er, full tank cost £12 ish and I've so far done 120 miles and the guage is showing two bars left... I'm still working it out. Last time I filled it up when I hit 125miles, as I didn't want to be caught short. But since I've been only pootling around since last fill up, it seems to be eeking out more miles... easily.
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PostPosted: 14:45 - 28 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Clanger wrote:
Sako wrote:
looks to be a decent bike, what sort of mpg are you getting?


Er, full tank cost £12 ish and I've so far done 120 miles and the guage is showing two bars left... I'm still working it out. Last time I filled it up when I hit 125miles, as I didn't want to be caught short. But since I've been only pootling around since last fill up, it seems to be eeking out more miles... easily.


I used to be able to squeeze anywhere between 160-180 miles before I was on the last bar (or reserve) as I recall. I wish I still had mine, great fun if you aren't bothered about image (even though I think they look great).
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PostPosted: 14:46 - 28 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Clanger wrote:
the mild panic when my feet don't hit tarmac until my legs are almost straight


hehe! welcome to my world Wink I usually have to have toes pointed too and on tall-people-bikes be near a kerb or prepared to lean the bike a bit Shocked Laughing

Bike looks fab! Glad you're back on two wheels Thumbs Up
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Clanger
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PostPosted: 14:51 - 28 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Great fun if you aren't bothered about image (even though I think they look great).


Nah, I've gone through the tart bike phase.

Now it's all about comfort and practicality...and keeping me on two wheels, (14 years later the injuries/disabilities are causing me too much pain to ride the retro sports style bikes). Crying or Very sad

Although the lack of spare leg to paddle the bike around, is taking some getting used to... I have a new found respect for all vertically challenged riders...I really do. Karma Thumbs Up
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