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Flatbadger World Chat Champion
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Posted: 14:25 - 06 Nov 2016 Post subject: Finally moved up from 125! |
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But I still have it
Got a 2014 Versys yesterday, about 4300 miles and a shade over 3 grand - not bad. First thing I did was nearly tip it over when riding it away
Second thing, up the A27 to Newhaven and back before I froze. 70mph seems quite slow when you're up that high! I did not go at 100mph, nowhere close (officer).
https://i.imgur.com/eBczfGn.jpg
And after dropping all that cash in the morning, my PC monitor which I'd has since about 2003 decided to die in the evening. Funny that.
Edit:spelling ____________________ If you can keep your head when all about you
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waffles World Chat Champion
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Posted: 20:42 - 06 Nov 2016 Post subject: |
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Congrats! How much taller is the Versys that your 125? It feels good to give the throttle a blip and have more power available to you ____________________ Theory test - 19/8/09, CBT - 11/10/09, MOD 1 - 16/8/10, MOD 2 - 27/10/10
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Flatbadger World Chat Champion
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Posted: 22:07 - 06 Nov 2016 Post subject: |
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I've not consciously thought about it in terms of reaching the ground, so obviously not a problem! I think the front parts of my feet are firmly planted but heels are maybe an inch off.
Versys has a seat height of 33.3", and that's a record.
DR125 has 33" Just goes to show, a fraction of an inch makes all the difference when you sit on one
Overtaking is not something to be taken lightly on the 125, I sometimes had to wait until a downhill section before daring. Certainly now I can ride that overtaking lane like a champ, with a very nice brapping sound ____________________ If you can keep your head when all about you
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Snowdonia Rider World Chat Champion
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Posted: 09:08 - 07 Nov 2016 Post subject: |
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Nice bike 👍 Width of the seat makes a difference to being able to flat foot too and of course the Versys is wider than the DR. ____________________ I want your clothes, your boots and your motorcycle.
Suzuki GP125 Suzuki GSX600F Suzuki SV650S KTM EXC250F SkyTeam Bongo 125
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