Razor
21-08-07, 08:19 PM
Knees close together, peaky, narrow bars and couldn't see a blooming thing in the mirrors. My neck was killing me after 10 miles as I had to lift my head up so high my helmet caught me in the neck.
I liked it!
I couldn't believe how gutless it was before 6K, I couldn't go higher than 2nd in 30mph zones. We hit some NSL sections and I gave it some wrist action. The twin Termis booming under my bum felt good. It dropped into corners like no other bike I've ever ridden. I was wearing jeans and was seriously in danger of getting my knee down, on the road!
I get off and the owner explains it's an 840cc kit in his 748 SPS, chipped and set up for the track. That 'xplains the peaky part then.
He loved my SV, reckons it's smooth and better than a stock one he rode before.
Would I buy one?
No, too extreme for the kind of riding I do. If I was a trackday addict I'd say yes, but for everyday commuting and the occasional ride out I think I'll stick with my SV.
I liked it!
I couldn't believe how gutless it was before 6K, I couldn't go higher than 2nd in 30mph zones. We hit some NSL sections and I gave it some wrist action. The twin Termis booming under my bum felt good. It dropped into corners like no other bike I've ever ridden. I was wearing jeans and was seriously in danger of getting my knee down, on the road!
I get off and the owner explains it's an 840cc kit in his 748 SPS, chipped and set up for the track. That 'xplains the peaky part then.
He loved my SV, reckons it's smooth and better than a stock one he rode before.
Would I buy one?
No, too extreme for the kind of riding I do. If I was a trackday addict I'd say yes, but for everyday commuting and the occasional ride out I think I'll stick with my SV.