The All New Megathread - Page 253 - SV650.org

garynortheast · 20-02-21, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Trev

Part of me has always fancied having a go at trail riding but I've never got round to it. The Train for Trails day sounds perfect. Just need to be allowed out of the house now.

Go for it Trev, you’ll have a great time!

Dave20046 · 20-02-21, 10:22 PM

I really like trail riding. Mainly through lack of talent/fitness/offroad testis, I prefer it to more technical trials riding which is probably a heathenous admission. It's great fun and on the right route can be as easy going or technical as you like (guess that's where you come in Gary?!)

What bike are you plumping for...and do you get any say?

garynortheast · 20-02-21, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave20046

I really like trail riding. Mainly through lack of talent/fitness/offroad testis, I prefer it to more technical trials riding which is probably a heathenous admission. It's great fun and on the right route can be as easy going or technical as you like (guess that's where you come in Gary?!)

What bike are you plumping for...and do you get any say?

I’m not doing the trails Dave, Tony and Steph are taking care of that side. I shall be leading the road tours. First one is 23/24 April.

I think we’ll be going for an adventure type machine for me as I’ll be riding all sorts of roads from A and B roads to single/goat track type roads (my favourites!). We may be looking at something like a Honda Africa Twin.

Craig380 · 21-02-21, 01:55 PM

Africa Twin? AFRICA TWIN? Get one of the new V-Stroms!

Actually, last time I was at the Ponda, there was one of the new Yam 700 Teneres. I had a good look over it and it's a very attractive machine, looks really slim and light.

garynortheast · 21-02-21, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig380

Africa Twin? AFRICA TWIN? Get one of the new V-Stroms!

Actually, last time I was at the Ponda, there was one of the new Yam 700 Teneres. I had a good look over it and it's a very attractive machine, looks really slim and light.

I'm tempted to suggest the new V Strom actually.....

Dave20046 · 21-02-21, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garynortheast

I'm tempted to suggest the new V Strom actually.....

Vstrom or Himalayan would be my choice (based on not a great deal). Although reliability of the Honda might be favourable for a business (but VStrom should be pretty dang reliable)

Bibio · 27-02-21, 06:58 PM

its getting warmer

DarrenSV650S · 28-02-21, 01:55 PM

Yeah I think in another few weeks I'll be looking at getting the bike out

Bibio · 28-02-21, 02:43 PM

only problem is we are not allowed to go anywhere on them... well shopping and recreational.

DarrenSV650S · 28-02-21, 05:56 PM

I've been working all lockdown on sites with people from all over, including people travelling up from England. I'll actually be a lot safer (in terms of covid spreading) out on my bike where the only times I'll interact is at petrol stations. And even then I'll have gloves on to fill up, pay contactless and have my face covered. Bollox to missing out on another year of riding. I'm just not doing it this year

20-02-21, 10:22 PM	#2522
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: The All New Megathread I really like trail riding. Mainly through lack of talent/fitness/offroad testis, I prefer it to more technical trials riding which is probably a heathenous admission. It's great fun and on the right route can be as easy going or technical as you like (guess that's where you come in Gary?!) What bike are you plumping for...and do you get any say? __________________

21-02-21, 01:55 PM	#2524
Craig380 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 1,237	Re: The All New Megathread Africa Twin? AFRICA TWIN? Get one of the new V-Stroms! Actually, last time I was at the Ponda, there was one of the new Yam 700 Teneres. I had a good look over it and it's a very attractive machine, looks really slim and light.

27-02-21, 06:58 PM	#2527
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,540	Re: The All New Megathread its getting warmer

28-02-21, 01:55 PM	#2528
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,404	Re: The All New Megathread Yeah I think in another few weeks I'll be looking at getting the bike out

28-02-21, 02:43 PM	#2529
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,540	Re: The All New Megathread only problem is we are not allowed to go anywhere on them... well shopping and recreational.

28-02-21, 05:56 PM	#2530
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,404	Re: The All New Megathread I've been working all lockdown on sites with people from all over, including people travelling up from England. I'll actually be a lot safer (in terms of covid spreading) out on my bike where the only times I'll interact is at petrol stations. And even then I'll have gloves on to fill up, pay contactless and have my face covered. Bollox to missing out on another year of riding. I'm just not doing it this year

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