'Ere 'ere is the EAR Megathread - Page 402 - SV650.org

kaivalagi · 16-05-15, 09:49 PM

Well I test rode the Z1000SX and a Versys 1000 today, the Z1000 was first and although it had some umpphh it proved too sporty position wise and I couldn't see myself doing long rides on it without wrist/back strain etc, I guess I've ridden upright with the SMT for too long

I then tried the Versys and it was so much better comfort wise (to be expected) and was actually not bad when giving it some either. But when I got back on my KTM I was happier with it's position and grunt.

I will change the SMT before the end of the season I think but I am still thinking I need an adventure style bike to replace it with, but maybe with shaft drive and knowing that panniers just don't work for the commute at all....It'll either be a BMW GS or Triumph Explorer I suspect....next test ride needs to be a GS and an explorer on the same day then I'll be looking at finance deals / ex-demos for a September switch...

NTECUK · 17-05-15, 10:45 AM

Problems with Adventure bikes and Hi Level exhaust systems makes for Fat arsed Bikes & rubbish filtering.
People get upperty when you fold in door mirrors.
But try them all the BMW'sl RS ( pillon seat looks a bit hard though).
KTM 1190?
And just for fun the yam tracer !
Its motors a hoot .!

kaivalagi · 17-05-15, 04:04 PM

I either go the way of a shaft drive and get either the gs or Explorer....or I stick with a chain and then the s1000xr looks like an awesome ride!

kaivalagi · 06-06-15, 05:10 PM

Explorer globebuster on the cards, waiting for details on finance and trade-in....

NTECUK · 06-06-15, 05:18 PM

Have you checked out the panniers.
Some of the 800 guys have used a lop sided rack to ballance the hi exhaust system. Or use a tool tube or similar to use the wasted space.

kaivalagi · 06-06-15, 05:39 PM

TBH I'll not be using the panniers for most things...only when away for more than a week or with the Mrs...

There's plenty or strap points and it comes with a dry bag

I've given up on the idea of hard panniers for commutes, it doesn't work well no matter how wide they are...

Still not 100% sure yet...may go s/h yet...

NTECUK · 06-06-15, 05:51 PM

Second hand ones that have low mileage are pretty hard to find.
How did you get on pushing it around.

kaivalagi · 06-06-15, 06:31 PM

I've ridden the Explorer twice so far, very smooth and easy to be honest, I'm used to the geometry too....bit heavy when off the bike but once moving no worries. Flickerable compared to the Rocket

Very very comfy!

They have a few s/h bikes 2 years old and under 8k miles...but the price may not be low enough to sway me from new...

NTECUK · 06-06-15, 06:47 PM

Yep they hold their money well.
Nice bike.
Shame it's too heavy for me as I could flat foot Ongar's Explorer but not the 800 one!!
But thats why I orderd the lower seat for my 800.

maviczap · 07-06-15, 04:05 PM

Seen outside the Felixstowe leisure centre

IMAG0778 by maviczap, on Flickr

Anyone on here?

16-05-15, 09:49 PM	#4011
kaivalagi Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 1,955	Re: 'Ere 'ere is the EAR Megathread Well I test rode the Z1000SX and a Versys 1000 today, the Z1000 was first and although it had some umpphh it proved too sporty position wise and I couldn't see myself doing long rides on it without wrist/back strain etc, I guess I've ridden upright with the SMT for too long I then tried the Versys and it was so much better comfort wise (to be expected) and was actually not bad when giving it some either. But when I got back on my KTM I was happier with it's position and grunt. I will change the SMT before the end of the season I think but I am still thinking I need an adventure style bike to replace it with, but maybe with shaft drive and knowing that panniers just don't work for the commute at all....It'll either be a BMW GS or Triumph Explorer I suspect....next test ride needs to be a GS and an explorer on the same day then I'll be looking at finance deals / ex-demos for a September switch... __________________ Mark Triumph and Suzuki owner Last edited by kaivalagi; 16-05-15 at 09:52 PM.

17-05-15, 10:45 AM	#4012
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: 'Ere 'ere is the EAR Megathread Problems with Adventure bikes and Hi Level exhaust systems makes for Fat arsed Bikes & rubbish filtering. People get upperty when you fold in door mirrors. But try them all the BMW'sl RS ( pillon seat looks a bit hard though). KTM 1190? And just for fun the yam tracer ! Its motors a hoot .! __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

17-05-15, 04:04 PM	#4013
kaivalagi Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 1,955	Re: 'Ere 'ere is the EAR Megathread I either go the way of a shaft drive and get either the gs or Explorer....or I stick with a chain and then the s1000xr looks like an awesome ride! __________________ Mark Triumph and Suzuki owner

06-06-15, 05:10 PM	#4014
kaivalagi Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 1,955	Re: 'Ere 'ere is the EAR Megathread Explorer globebuster on the cards, waiting for details on finance and trade-in.... __________________ Mark Triumph and Suzuki owner

06-06-15, 05:18 PM	#4015
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: 'Ere 'ere is the EAR Megathread Have you checked out the panniers. Some of the 800 guys have used a lop sided rack to ballance the hi exhaust system. Or use a tool tube or similar to use the wasted space. __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

06-06-15, 05:39 PM	#4016
kaivalagi Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 1,955	Re: 'Ere 'ere is the EAR Megathread TBH I'll not be using the panniers for most things...only when away for more than a week or with the Mrs... There's plenty or strap points and it comes with a dry bag I've given up on the idea of hard panniers for commutes, it doesn't work well no matter how wide they are... Still not 100% sure yet...may go s/h yet... __________________ Mark Triumph and Suzuki owner Last edited by kaivalagi; 06-06-15 at 05:41 PM.

06-06-15, 05:51 PM	#4017
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: 'Ere 'ere is the EAR Megathread Second hand ones that have low mileage are pretty hard to find. How did you get on pushing it around. __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

06-06-15, 06:31 PM	#4018
kaivalagi Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 1,955	Re: 'Ere 'ere is the EAR Megathread I've ridden the Explorer twice so far, very smooth and easy to be honest, I'm used to the geometry too....bit heavy when off the bike but once moving no worries. Flickerable compared to the Rocket Very very comfy! They have a few s/h bikes 2 years old and under 8k miles...but the price may not be low enough to sway me from new... __________________ Mark Triumph and Suzuki owner Last edited by kaivalagi; 06-06-15 at 06:34 PM.

06-06-15, 06:47 PM	#4019
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: 'Ere 'ere is the EAR Megathread Yep they hold their money well. Nice bike. Shame it's too heavy for me as I could flat foot Ongar's Explorer but not the 800 one!! But thats why I orderd the lower seat for my 800. __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

07-06-15, 04:05 PM	#4020
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: 'Ere 'ere is the EAR Megathread Seen outside the Felixstowe leisure centre IMAG0778 by maviczap, on Flickr Anyone on here? __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

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