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Sir Trev · 09-10-23, 05:32 PM

The slipper clutch on my T100 also makes odd clicks sometimes as you pull in the lever so doubt it's anything to worry about.

The 8S is not my cup of Typhoo (although I'm glad you're enjoying yours) but I see the same engine is coming out in the new RE version of the 800 Strom, which short legged folk like me can hopefully get on to without a stepladder. The 850ish mm of the DE version, like the Transalp, is just too much if you only have a 30in inseam...

What I'd really like is that 800 motor in a sports tourer, a bit like the Tracer7. Maybe Honda will do something similar to replace the fugly NC750 with their newer motor. We'll see I guess.

09-10-23, 05:32 PM	#12
Sir Trev Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: High Wycombe, where the chair factories used to be Posts: 1,448	Re: GSX-8S test ride The slipper clutch on my T100 also makes odd clicks sometimes as you pull in the lever so doubt it's anything to worry about. The 8S is not my cup of Typhoo (although I'm glad you're enjoying yours) but I see the same engine is coming out in the new RE version of the 800 Strom, which short legged folk like me can hopefully get on to without a stepladder. The 850ish mm of the DE version, like the Transalp, is just too much if you only have a 30in inseam... What I'd really like is that 800 motor in a sports tourer, a bit like the Tracer7. Maybe Honda will do something similar to replace the fugly NC750 with their newer motor. We'll see I guess. __________________ We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town, BEEP BEEP!