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Spiderman · 19-04-10, 11:33 AM

yay, good news! Now dont go crashing this one anytime soon please dude

19-04-10, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Raf

Good on you martin!

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Originally Posted by Stu

Glad to see you back on the road Martin

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Originally Posted by Fizzy Fish

nice one Martin!

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Originally Posted by Von Teese

Nice one Martin!

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Originally Posted by Professor

Congratulations, Martin!

I'm gonna make the assumption that although Rictus always signs his posts and PM's as "Mark", that this ain't him then

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19-04-10, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by -Ralph-

I'm gonna make the assumption that although Rictus always signs his posts and PM's as "Mark", that this ain't him then

He wishes he was that handsome

Thanks for the congrats everyone!

Mark was kind enough to go with me to Shoreham on Saturday to inspect the bike and managed to take a few pictures while at it. He also deserves my gratitude for pointing me in the direction of RS model in first place.

Took the bike out for a short ride towards Horesham yesterday - what a beast of an engine! It pulls like a horse (or 118 of them) in any gear at any revs. I think I'm going to like this one

The only thing I'm struggling a bit with is the riding position. It is a first bike I've had with clip-ons and as I'm quite tall with short arms I seem to be getting sore back after a few miles in the saddle. It might be because I'm still very tense while riding it. I'll keep it like it is for the next couple of weeks and see if things change a bit. If not I'll get some bar risers. Other than that the bike is great

19-04-10, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by martianskippy

He wishes he was that handsome

I'm sure we'll have conversed in threads, but never put a name to a face, to it's to (virtually) meet you

Nice new bike BTW!

Stu · 19-04-10, 01:24 PM

Hope you grow to love it, but at least you know you have an option to modify it.
Stomp grips might be an easier option to take the strain off your back.

19-04-10, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by martianskippy

It is a first bike I've had with clip-ons and as I'm quite tall with short arms I seem to be getting sore back after a few miles in the saddle. It might be because I'm still very tense while riding it. I'll keep it like it is for the next couple of weeks and see if things change a bit. If not I'll get some bar risers. Other than that the bike is great

Probably your back muscles are just not used to being on a bike after so long out of the saddle. Give it time and your back will strengthen up

Treacle · 19-04-10, 06:45 PM

Good to see you on a bike again matey. Just a shame that it's a triumph.

20-04-10, 04:06 PM

Ooh I forgot.

Gis a go mista!

rictus01 · 20-04-10, 04:57 PM

If we'd detoured via Bruntingthorpe

, it'd kick it's heels to an indicated 150 without issue, bit soft on the front end, but worlds away from a fazer or SV.

Cheers Mark

20-04-10, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Treacle

Good to see you on a bike again matey. Just a shame that it's a triumph.

+1

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19-04-10, 01:24 PM	#15
Stu Trinity Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 8,027	Re: someone's back on two wheels and a happy chappy.... Hope you grow to love it, but at least you know you have an option to modify it. Stomp grips might be an easier option to take the strain off your back.

19-04-10, 06:45 PM	#17
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20-04-10, 04:06 PM	#18
monkey Guest Posts: n/a	Re: someone's back on two wheels and a happy chappy.... Ooh I forgot. Gis a go mista!

20-04-10, 04:57 PM	#19
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: someone's back on two wheels and a happy chappy.... If we'd detoured via Bruntingthorpe , it'd kick it's heels to an indicated 150 without issue, bit soft on the front end, but worlds away from a fazer or SV. Cheers Mark __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

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