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Old 21-09-10, 10:43 AM   #11
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Default Re: My new toy

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Originally Posted by Drew Carey View Post
Colin, one thing to bare in mind.....I had the rear shock setup as a comprimise between solo riding my 17st fatty belly around and also with a pillion on the back. So the rear is set quite firm.

Glad you likey though....I got used to the riding position in the end, but comfort bars should be a good buy. Like you've said, one thing that suprised me is that for a bike which is quite heavy fully loaded, I found it easier to filter / slow manouver / push than even my pointy.

Edit - as for the engine. It is a peach like you say. As much fun cruising in 6th gear as it is staying in 3rd all the way to the redline!!!!
Cheers Drew I will have a bash at the suspension.
I keep thinking that the speedo is wrong, I overtook a car last night on the way home, when I looked down it read 108mph . I need to remember its not an SV
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