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please share your thoughts on the bike after you put a few miles on it. ____________________ current bike Yamaha Thunderace.
its old and fat, but its a damned good ride. the bikes not bad either. |
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to v or not to v wrote: |
please share your thoughts on the bike after you put a few miles on it. |
Sure. Anything particulalrly ? |
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just a general review of the bike. im quite tempted by the street triple myself. |
Are you on the Thunder Ace still ?
I'm 6'2" and the legroom and reach to the bars are great. I've had a lot of trouble finding a bike that had the legroom for comfort, as I am not interested in an adventure type. Extended motorway stuff though, without a fairing, is tiring and a bit noisy, but totally doable. I'm going to be looking at some sort of plex extension to the flyscreen.
The engine is an absolute peach, pulling from alomost any revs to a pretty immense top end. The exhaust note, even in stock pipes, is gorgeous. The gearbox is clunky IMHO, But about the same as my older bikes, so not a huge change from the Thunder Ace. ABS is great, especially on those bloody little patches of gravel at junctions.
I find the suspension a little firm for my taste, as I live in a rural area, and the poor state of the roads (gravel per above as well) means that it can feel a bit harsh overall. Something the reviewer above comments on as well. I'm hoping to have a play with it and see if I can soften it a little. Currently it feels closer to the sport end of the sport touring spectrum.
On a smooth A-Road - it's a bloody delight. On the B roads I'm picking my way through potholes.
Does that help ?
This is a good review of the latest RS model and a lot of what he says applies to the older models too.
https://youtu.be/RLXLhO-1sRE ____________________ A50P, CB250RS, CB250RS, z650B1, Kwak GT750, GPz750, GPZ900R, ZX9 (briefly), ............ Speed Triple |
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As far as suspension goes I thought the same with my STR, too hard. I played with it but never could get it right and that's after watching loads of vids on how to do it.
I ended up going to one of those suspension set up jobbies that attend track days. The difference was immense. Well worth getting it done by people who know what they are doing. ____________________ Triumph Trophy Launch Edition |
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yes, but im thinking about getting something lighter/more upright riding position.
i like riding country lanes and back roads, but i find the Ace to big and heavy for that to be honest. |
Ok the ST is a much better bike for that. More upright, wider flat bars and a pinpoint feel to the steering
It is let down by overly harsh suspension, and would need some fettling. ____________________ A50P, CB250RS, CB250RS, z650B1, Kwak GT750, GPz750, GPZ900R, ZX9 (briefly), ............ Speed Triple |
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Regarding disc locks, I'd pump for one of the Granit locks in the Abus range.
Freddyfruitbat wrote: | Yes advanced training is always a good thing; but if this is literally going to be your first time back on 2 wheels in 20 years, I'd suggest doing what someone suggested to me (after a 30-year hiatus) and going to talk to a riding school. Mine weren't at all surprised to see someone like me, and I ended up with the best part of a day on a CB500 which they provided me with along with a 1:1 instructor, off and on road. Was really, really helpful.
The advantage of doing this is you get a quick crash course in the basics and staying alive at the outset, whereas RoSPA/IAM etc will be a course lasting weeks or months |
I agree. Two great options are the Enhanced Rider Scheme and, if the BMF still offers it, BMF Rider Plus. The ERS website is crap, but the training is good and should ideally suit someone like the OP.
In the OP's boots, I would also do a BikeSafe workshop too. Good fun, invaluable and rewarding |
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I agree. Two great options are the Enhanced Rider Scheme and, if the BMF still offers it, BMF Rider Plus. The ERS website is crap, but the training is good and should ideally suit someone like the OP.
In the OP's boots, I would also do a BikeSafe workshop too. Good fun, invaluable and rewarding |
Which of these do prefer ? Given a limited budget... ____________________ A50P, CB250RS, CB250RS, z650B1, Kwak GT750, GPz750, GPZ900R, ZX9 (briefly), ............ Speed Triple |
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If only one is affordable this year, I recommend the Enhanced Rider Scheme because you get 1:1 instruction.
If more than one ERS instructor is within your reach: I'd want to find out the instructors' backgrounds and qualifications. While all ERS instructors should be well-qualified, many of them will also hold an advanced certificate (IAM, RoSPA or BMF Blue Riband) if you're lucky. If you're very lucky, an ERS instructor who is also an advanced instructor* or former police advanced rider would be icing on the cake.
If you can take the Enhanced Rider Scheme this year, could you save up for BikeSafe when it restarts in the spring?
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Cheers all. I'll check out the local riding schools. The main issue is not many provide loaner bikes. Are you aware of any in the SE, preferably Kent or Sussex ? teatv spice money login
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