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Old 18-06-22, 06:03 PM   #1126
DarrenSV650S
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Default Re: The random rideout pictures thread

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Originally Posted by redtrummy View Post
picture before Gary's post 5/6/22 7.24 pm. Is that a sculpture of a cyclist with his head down just over the hedge or the real thing?
It did catch my attention when I was looking at the pictures afterwards!

Just a couple of rocks though


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Originally Posted by daktulos View Post
It is - I love it. The suspension is a little hard, but can be softened. The TFT isn't the best, but perfectly fine. The stock tyres aren't really appropriate for the UK climate, but they're being replaced this year. It has a slightly more aggressive lean than a (naked) SV, but it's far from being a sports bike and I'm comfortable enough on it for long distances. I didn't think I'd use the quick-shifter, but it turns out that I do It's very quick, very agile and a lot of fun.

The other bike is a 1.7L Yamaha V-Max. I managed 57 MPG on the ride, Mark 42 MPG (which matters these days!)
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Originally Posted by Adam Ef View Post
I love my RS. Suspension was hard on mine but seems to have got softer as time progresses. A very light and precise feeling bike that's just sporty enough and a great balance of power for real world road use.


You weren't far from me at AV8.
Fantastic. Sounds great
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