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There's nothing as good, just buy the Street Triple. Seriously. If you already like that everything else will seem a bit shit in comparison.
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I'm quite impressed that you managed to get it back to the dealer without it being stolen... ____________________ The above comment isn't necessarily the truth and anyone that says it is, is only correct if it's the truth or they're bigger than me. |
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Take its nearest rival out for a spin, the MT09. ____________________ I want your clothes, your boots and your motorcycle.
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So did I , then I test rode MT09. I bought the MT09. I never felt like I'd kill myself on a Striple, the MT09 scared the
crap out of me, like it would kill me in an instant if I took the piss even a little bit Is the Striple the better bike?
Probably, but I had more fun on the Yamaha and since I'm a fair weather rider who only rides for fun anyway, it seemed ideal.
Besides I got brand new bike for less than I was about to spend on a 2014 registered used Striple. ____________________ Currently enjoying products from Ford, Mazda and Yamaha
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stonesie wrote: | if you can wait you might get an even better deal on the Striple as the new 765 version is out soon too so they will want rid of the 675's. |
Yup, and there will be a temporary glut of pre-registered 675s available now, to beat the Euro4bollocks, so don't bite the sales-weasel's hand off. Get on eBay and ask around other dealers, see who's keenest to offload stock. ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
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Indeed, its a stonking bike.
Unfortunately, mine will be up for sale soon at bargain basement prices, but it'll be replaced by the 765 warp machine |
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Posted: 13:09 - 16 Jan 2017 Post subject: Re: Hmmmm |
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Bozzy wrote: | Kentol750 wrote: | Striple floated my boat until I tried to get through traffic...it's not a 'naked' bike. In town, felt like a fireblade...head up and wrists down. |
I suppose that's down to what you are used to? I went from an SV650S to a Triple and it felt like a dream regarding riding position! |
I don't find it bad at all, and I sometimes have problems with even a slightly altered riding position, which is why on my Fazer I went with the standard ride position when the fork conversion was done.
The Striple does tilt me forward more, but I seem to be ok with it, despite not having full extension of my left arm, which means I can't ride sports bikes - well, I sort of can, but it's immediately bloody uncomfortable. The Striple is nothing like that.
Everyone's different I guess. ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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Posted: 15:40 - 16 Jan 2017 Post subject: Re: Hmmmm |
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I think they strike a nice compromise, though I suppose bar risers could be fitted if somebody wanted to be bolt upright? I wouldn't want that though, I find the riding position perfect for my 5ft9 frame. |
Nah, puts a bit of your weight nicely over the front, adds to confidence. Not so much that I have any kind of wrist trouble though. S'all good ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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Still trying to think of a one-liner containing the expression 'snatchy throttle'.... ____________________ Now - Speed Triple, old ratty GS550, GSXR750M
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 7 years, 95 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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