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02-04-15, 09:53 AM | #1 |
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Coming back
Morning
It's been a while. I had a curvy a good few years ago, we did the ride out in the peaks in the early 2000's, but then parted company from it on the M6 . I did rebuild it but fell out of love shortly after, and drifted away from here shortly after Life has changed, quite a lot, and I'm now down south in Bristol and in a position that I will be getting a new bike. My first thought, obviously, was an SV so I went to Fowlers in Bristol for a look. They had a couple of pointies, but I also found a few other things I like the look of. I think I'm lookign around the following: SV (obvs) Aprilia Shiver Yam MT-07 or MT-09 Kawa Z800 Street Triple Sporty 600 thing. It will be for a commute (not very far, but crap traffic) and my only transport except the bus and cycle. My OH has a car that I can use, but only if she isn't. She's also into bikes so something that I can take her out for a spin on. I reckon I can go up to about £5k - more if anywhere comes up with a 0% finance deal. Nearly bought a Z1000 the other day because of the finance deal but no room in the current garage - we're moving soon so we'll have room in the garage finally I'd also like to get back out with others so things like AR - I'll be back What does anyone think? |
02-04-15, 10:11 AM | #2 |
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I think the MT-09 is worth a long look. Read some good reviews on it.
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02-04-15, 10:31 AM | #3 |
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Welcome back.
Triumph Street R is a great bike but its got a poor steering lock and zero practically in the space department. I've taken the better half to the south of Spain on it so day trips shouldn't be a problem. Best thing you can do though is get a test ride on as many bikes you're interested in and make a choice for yourself. You won't regret it.
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02-04-15, 11:27 AM | #4 |
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MT 07
Wheely good fun and light
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02-04-15, 12:32 PM | #5 |
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Welcome back man!
As has been said test ride em all and see what you like best. From that lot though i'd go for the MT-09. I like the looks of it and is a lot of bike for the cash
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02-04-15, 10:52 PM | #6 |
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Hi! Massive vote for the street triple r over here. Awesome bike and I love mine!!
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