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Mik_RX125 Nitrous Nuisance
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Posted: 00:01 - 21 Dec 2005 Post subject: What Tourer? |
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I'm after a mid sized touring bike that would be good for touring Europe on this coming summer. I have already decided that I'll be going down to the Faro Rally in July. I'll be riding through France and Spain, then probably spend a week or two going to different places around Europe. I'd also use it every day for work and college.
I quite like the V-Strom 650, and I've looked at a few BMW Funduro's. I'd just like to know what tourer you own and about all the little things, like how long you can sit on it before your arse goes numb? Is it fun to ride when the going gets tough? Generally how well the bikes stand to being riden every day both like a loon and like a granny. I would test ride bikes, but having a restricted licence and being 18yrs old doesn't help at the local bike shops.
I should have roughly £3k-£4k to play with, but the older the bike, the less I have to pay out
Thanks in advance.
Mik ____________________ Yamaha FZ6 Fazer S2 owner
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Good advice, but doesn't really apply to me. If I had my own way I would take a KTM, but seeing as they are about as reliable as public transport, then it wouldn't be a good idea. I like trailie and supermoto bikes, but they are usually better for going to the shops, or up a mountain, not half way across europe I'm affraid.
I quite like the V-Strom at the moment. I've read counltess reviews which all praise the bike. I've looked up on the BMW's, but they seem very heavy for what should be a light bike. I might just go to Rivington barn a few times and sit on everyone's bikes I'll wait till summer though.
What odds would you bet on getting a KTM 660 SMC all the way to Portugal and back?
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Thanks for the input. I've decided to go the way of the V-Strom 650, as it seems to suit me down to the ground.
Just wondering if anyone on here owns one, as I'd like to know what they are like over large distances, like 300-400 miles a day. I've heard that they get around 240 miles to a tank of petrol, but not sure how true this is. How do your pillions like the ride and comfort of the bike after a long days riding?
I'll be taking mine, when I get one, on a good 3500 mile trip in July. I'll be taking a pillion with me, along with all the luggage like tents, equipment, camping gear and clothes.
Is there anything you would suggest doing to the bike to make the trip as enjoyable as possible? I'll obviously be servicing the bike before the trip, and fitting a few essential bits, like a Scott Oiler and hand guards etc.
I've noticed that these are almost impossible to get second hand, despite them being around for a good 2 yrs now. So if anyone is selling a decent nick one in the near future, don't hesitate to contact me
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Nice one That should make a pretty good tourer I would have thought. Also looks like there's space for paniers without taking up all your pillion's leg room. ____________________ Hard livin', hard luck. |
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I've got a slightly different plan to that. I'll be getting a set of Oxford soft panniers for it and a Givi top box. This way I'll be able to store valuables in the top box, but not have to have an ugly pannier rack on the bike. I'll also have an Oxford tank bag for this and that. In the end I wouldn't use panniers all the time, so solid ones would be useless after the Faro trip.
I have stuck some better pics of the bike in the pictures section on the forum. I love it
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The TDM's are good bikes, one of my mates has one and he has toured with us before and he looks the most comfortable. He can also fit on a hell of a lot of luggage to it.
The turning circle of the bike isn't very good, the front tyres can be hard to source due to it's awkward size. And apparantly they aren't suitable for off-road at all, even though it looks like it should be able to do it.
Good bikes though, nice twin sound. It should be very suitable for what your wanting.
here is the main source for information and all things TDM: https://www.carpe-tdm.net/tdm/index.html
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STOP STEALING THUNDERCAT CALIPERS! We Thundercat owners need spare calipers. If you bought a bike with rubbish calipers then you shouldn't of bought the bike...
If thundercat calipers fit then R1 calipers fit aswell since I have put R1 calipers on my Thundercat. |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 18 years, 128 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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