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15-11-06, 08:49 PM
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My new ride
As of monday, this'll be my new ride.
 I've decided, sport dont suit what i use my bikes for. So i've gone for an all out, large engine, sports tourer. With tourer being its main focus. Let me present my FJR1300.  More photos to follow when i pick it up on Monday. |
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15-11-06, 09:21 PM
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Not my cup of tea but it's horses for courses really - does look nice in black though. Classy.
 So why this rather than some of the other sports/tourer 'usual suspects' - Viffer, Blackbird, Sprint ST and the like? |
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15-11-06, 10:02 PM
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a bloke i usually ride with has one of these, goes really well for its size and corners decent too
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15-11-06, 10:08 PM
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Nice bike, very capable and comfy too, enjoy it.
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15-11-06, 11:10 PM
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My selection criteria were:
Overall, i had to think about what i use it for. Commuting and occasional weekends away. Rarely do i go for a weekend race. I went through the usual thoughts of VFR, blackbird, sprint and busa. VFR, not big enough. I enjoyed it as a courtesy bike but not really what im after. Servicing aint cheap either. Blackbird, a bit dated for me now. Sprint, the new one i really like. Just a little uncommon on the second hand market and pricey to match Busa, high maintenance. Not strong enough for two up touring. (cracked or bent sub frames) |
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16-11-06, 08:30 AM
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Looks good in the black, enjoy. Looking forward to reading the riding report
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16-11-06, 10:05 AM
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  Great bike, mate. Congrats! 
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16-11-06, 11:25 AM
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Congrats on the new bike.
I haven't ridden one but have seen a few being ridden extremely well(eg those virgin limo riders) and appear to indeed handle very nicely Enjoy!. Cheers Ben
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16-11-06, 12:36 PM
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Huh..if only my maturity would finally kick in for me to see the sense and advantages of such a machine as a sports tourer.*sighs*
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16-11-06, 01:00 PM
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Nice one Jimbo
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