I got my D675 today

OMFG!!!! What an awesome bike!!! Did the paperwork with Phil at Fowlers, seemed to take forever even though I'd paid for it already - I was desperate to see my bike - he went and rolled it out of their workshop, in the showroom they had 4 together so difficult to focus on one bike, it was so much better than I'd remembered!!! It is just so freakin' beautiful!!! But get this, I forgot my p1ssing camera!!!

Now, I believe in the motoman way of running in, bugger the stickers...

It's so great to be back on 2 wheels!! Start it up, that light show!! And that triple noise!!! F*ckety f*ck I was excited. Quickly cut through the Bristol city centre traffic, this is one nimble beast!!! Could get through gaps I wouldn't even have considered on the D650. Soon onto the M32 north, up to 90 - it pulls like a train. And that howl!!!! I want more, MORE!!!! Then onto the M4 westbound, passing trucks, it pulls from next to nothing... M48, Severn Bridge to Chepstow howling gale so not nice, I hate being blown around... off at J2 onto the Monmouth road through Tintern, it's just a tad twisty, corners like on rails - holy **** those tyres are a bit aggressive - in fact I think I'm going to change the Supercorsas, they're just too scary. Overtook practically everything in sight, lots of grannies out today, Have read up a bit and I'm learning - had to hang off a bit on corners to keep the bike upright as those tyres don't have tread to the edge, not what I really like. Suspension needs a bit of tweaking as I'm slightly lighter than the average rider I guess, only 11 stone/ 70kg, brakes yep tick, stops on a sixpence, in fact they're too sharp, I've adjusted the span as it was too big a stretch.

Onto the A40 at Monmouth to Ross-on-Wye, this is such a beautiful ride!!! Sadly turn left at Ross onto the A49 up to Hereford, grin getting bigger and bigger, that engine, it's fantastic!! Was never prepared for this... can't quite see the speedo (maybe just as well) as the cables are a bit in the way, will soon sort that.

On through Hereford to Leominster, soon at Ludlow, Church Stretton, more twisties, and then Shrewsbury.

I liked the D650 but I never really 'loved' it.

I think all that's about to change.

Pics tomorrow as it was getting dark by the time I got home.

Ed

So its not bad then?
Glad you love it Ed

NICE ONE DUDE! my dad has a 650 and to be fair i wouldnt touch it over a 675 your really lucky,,, just dont smash it up lol,

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by Ed

had to hang off a bit on corners to keep the bike upright as those tyres don't have tread to the edge

Nooo maybe not today, but when its warmer i.e. much warmer, hang off and lean it right over, with no tread on the edge they'll be like slicks, more grip than you or I will ever handle....

I've got Corsa III's love em to bits... if you are going to change then they get Fizz 5* recommendation.

Enjoy your new bike

Originally Posted by lylej

NICE ONE DUDE! my dad has a 650 and to be fair i wouldnt touch it over a 675 your really lucky,,, just dont smash it up lol,

My track record is not very good

[SoulKiss]

My Z750's better - cos its black, has more cylinders, is bigger and well, is mine

nice bike Ed, if I fitted on one I wold have considered the 1 off British Racing Green one that Metropolis has....

But loving my Zed

Originally Posted by SoulKiss

My Z750's better - cos its black, has more cylinders, is bigger and well, is mine

nice bike Ed, if I fitted on one I wold have considered the 1 off British Racing Green one that Metropolis has....

But loving my Zed

Ah well Mr Soulkiss, you just wait till you see the pics tomorrow

NIce one mate, if i had know you were in the area i could have met up for a bit fowlers is ony 25 miles from my house.

we could have compared new bikes !!

Its a great bike , hope you enjoy it.

Nice to read an impartial unbiased test on the 675 Ed.

The Trumpet does seem to have it all. Looks, performance, handling, relatively exclusive and then there is the looks.

Look forward to reading more and seeing the pics.

great news Ed, ride safe buddy.