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LondonLad 03-01-07 04:37 PM

get a honda VFR :lol:

Baph 03-01-07 04:39 PM

As others have said (and I forgot about)...

The S can have raisers to bring the clip-ons up a bit, you can also move the foot-pegs a bit so you get a more upright position. More upright for traffic, bikini fairing for high speed (70mph officer!)

Long distance on the S isn't an issue, I thought about getting a gel seat, but I'm used to it now, so it'd be money down the drain IMO.

Yes it will wheelie (I've done it accidentally - and no so accidentally :oops:), but only briefly. Just enough to get the wheel off the floor & back before I get a brown mark on my seat.

hovis 03-01-07 04:44 PM

when i sat on the s in a shop it did feel a bit uncomfortable? but when i test rode a differant one i did not notice?.............strange???

Biker Biggles 03-01-07 04:44 PM

Why get an S and then move the bars and pegs when you can buy a naked cheaper in the first place?Naked is the bike for town riding,and is only significantly wider if you fit Renthalls.
I'm told they wheely better as well. :wink:

Baph 03-01-07 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hovi5
strange???

You need an answer? ;)

Beenz 03-01-07 04:47 PM

Just a question on the risers for the S, can the existing throttle, clutch and brake hoses be re-used or would they be too short?

Mervalous 03-01-07 04:48 PM

This may be a really silly question but can you fit any aftermarket fairings on the naked at a later date?

hovis 03-01-07 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beenz
Just a question on the risers for the S, can the existing throttle, clutch and brake hoses be re-used or would they be too short?

nope .too short

hovis 03-01-07 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baph
Quote:

Originally Posted by hovi5
strange???

You need an answer? ;)

Baph wrote:

It pains me to say it, but yes, hovi5 is right


Hovi5 got it ri-ight, Hovi5 got i ri-ight, laa laa la la, laa laa la la

Biker Biggles 03-01-07 04:58 PM

There's plenty of aftermarket handlebar fairings available for the naked bikes.Everything from a small screen mounted on the headlamp bolts to a bikini fairing.They look good with a bellypan too.
I find a headlamp screen deflects a lot of wind off the rider considering it's size.


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