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31-03-05, 08:19 AM
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Tips for first test ride
Test riding this on the weekend.
http://www.triumph.co.uk/uk/787.aspx Massively more powerful than my current ride so does anyone have any tips? Go easy obviously but after that? I've never riden a proper sports bike before. |
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31-03-05, 08:21 AM
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Nice bike!
  Just be careful I guess, dont wind it on too much to start with! 
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31-03-05, 09:35 AM
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31-03-05, 12:42 PM
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Id never ridden a sports bike until recently, takes a little while to get used to the drop down **** up position. But they handle like nothing else those Daytonas and like all the other 600's most of the power is at the top end, so as long as your in the right gear and dont go too mad you'll be fine  Get the one with the Union Jack across the front, theyre luvverly 
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31-03-05, 12:50 PM
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I haven't ridden a Daytona 650, so can't help a lot with info on the bike, but I did test ride a Speed Triple 1050 recently (lovely bike!). The best advice is to test ride in good weather as you'll enjoy the ride so much more. Don't even think about test riding an unfamiliar bike in the rain.
The Daytona 650 is reckoned to be a brilliant road bike, so I'm sure that you'll love it. |
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04-04-05, 08:04 AM
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Wow, that was fun, but my wrists did hurt a lot after only 45 min. seriously tempted now...
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04-04-05, 12:44 PM
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Ha ha ha, confused.com quoted me £10k as the insurance for the daytona...
ROFL And that was TPF7T only!!! |
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04-04-05, 12:50 PM
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04-04-05, 02:51 PM
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I love the look of that bike so, so,
 In red though, or black 10k? not bad ay? blimey, what's your personal stats out of interest? age, NCB, experience, etc. 
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