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Heed 24-05-07 03:38 PM
Re: Got me a new bike
 
I haven't got any good pics at the moment. I'll clean her tomorrow if the weathers good and get some decent pics then.

It doesn't make a lot more horsepower than the SV but there is a lot more torque. Overtaking very rarely involves shifting to 5th now.:smt026

Sid Squid 24-05-07 03:45 PM
Re: Got me a new bike
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Heed (Post 1194973)
I've not got the time for screaming the tits off an engine for an extra 1-2 BHP.
What engine?

Heed 25-05-07 01:48 PM
Re: Got me a new bike
 
Supersports bikes. I'm not into having to ride above 9000rpm to get real power out of an engine. 1-2BHP was a bit of a daft figure but you get the idea.

As for pics. I've just cleaned her and got the camera out.

http://aycu11.webshots.com/image/177...4084830_rs.jpg
http://aycu40.webshots.com/image/159...1635620_rs.jpg
http://aycu32.webshots.com/image/146...7763046_rs.jpg
http://aycu30.webshots.com/image/168...8440511_rs.jpg
http://aycu05.webshots.com/image/156...8772938_rs.jpg

Now I just need a carbon tank protector instead of that cheap and nasty one.

The clutch cover is a nightmare to keep clean. If it rains once it gets surface rust. Good old Autosol has done me proud today though:smt023

Sid Squid 26-05-07 08:15 AM
Re: Got me a new bike
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Heed (Post 1196410)
Supersports bikes. I'm not into having to ride above 9000rpm to get real power out of an engine. 1-2BHP was a bit of a daft figure but you get the idea.
No, I don't. I've got and have owned plenty of fours, sports and otherwise - they simply do not work in the manner you describe.

Steve H 26-05-07 10:17 AM
Re: Got me a new bike
 
Heed, I like that a lot.
Love the 'industrial' look of those monsters. :D
Mmm, tempted. :rolleyes: .....what's it like for reliability?

veggiz 26-05-07 11:02 AM
Re: Got me a new bike
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Heed (Post 1196410)
Supersports bikes. I'm not into having to ride above 9000rpm to get real power out of an engine. 1-2BHP was a bit of a daft figure but you get the idea.

As for pics. I've just cleaned her and got the camera out.



*pictures removed*



Now I just need a carbon tank protector instead of that cheap and nasty one.

The clutch cover is a nightmare to keep clean. If it rains once it gets surface rust. Good old Autosol has done me proud today though:smt023
You need a tailtidy aswell.. :rolleyes: And some carboncans would do her good!

Otherwise, beautifull bike! I really like the bellypan, and the #1 on the heck!
I was standing between Monster and SV when I was buying, but (as you might have understood already) I went for the SV.

Heed 26-05-07 11:26 AM
Re: Got me a new bike
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by veggiz (Post 1197015)
You need a tailtidy aswell.. :rolleyes: And some carboncans would do her good!

Otherwise, beautifull bike! I really like the bellypan, and the #1 on the heck!
I was standing between Monster and SV when I was buying, but (as you might have understood already) I went for the SV.
The cans I have on are race cans so it's not worth the outlay for carbon ones unless I sell mine. The noise they make is fantastic so I'll be sticking with them. A tail tidy might be an idea in the future.

Thanks for the ideas mate.


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