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Re: My next bike

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My 18 was great, do anything. I wouldn't rule out another, once yamaha get rid of the shit clocks on the new one. 👍
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Supermofo wrote: Thu Feb 03, 2022 7:43 pm I know it's all been nude bikes so far. But I really like this. I really like the colour too and funnily enough it's the only bike I've shown the Mrs she thought looked nice :lol: So I guess she agrees with you lot on fuggly bikes.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-detai ... 0148467884

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And in fairness when not commuting I did like my Firestorm on country rides.

Before all this started a Tracer was pretty much top of my list after riding Weeksy's XSR as its similar but with a faring and centre stand for longer rides and a top box won't look shite. But I've been put off by the not exciting compared to the MT. But are they that bad?

I do like it.
Let's go find out :banana-dance:
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Re: My next bike

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KungFooBob wrote: Thu Feb 03, 2022 7:43 pm Anyways (as if to cement my reputation), here's a left field choice and an itch I'd like to scratch someday...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284605556349 ... SwlA5gyzU2
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weeksy wrote: Thu Feb 03, 2022 7:54 pm
Let's go find out :banana-dance:
I need to find a local one if I can. I like that one at Blade but it's a fair distance for me.

I might be able to sneak out tomorrow from work so the Suzuki or 790 are possible test rides unless I can find a Tracey
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Supermofo wrote: Thu Feb 03, 2022 7:43 pm I know it's all been nude bikes so far. But I really like this. I really like the colour too and funnily enough it's the only bike I've shown the Mrs she thought looked nice :lol: So I guess she agrees with you lot on fuggly bikes.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-detai ... 0148467884

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And in fairness when not commuting I did like my Firestorm on country rides.

Before all this started a Tracer was pretty much top of my list after riding Weeksy's XSR as its similar but with a faring and centre stand for longer rides and a top box won't look shite. But I've been put off by the not exciting compared to the MT. But are they that bad?

I do like it.
Ask @Dodgy knees , he had one and liked it, right up till he sold it for one of them MT thingies
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Supermofo wrote: Thu Feb 03, 2022 8:12 pm
weeksy wrote: Thu Feb 03, 2022 7:54 pm
Let's go find out :banana-dance:
I need to find a local one if I can. I like that one at Blade but it's a fair distance for me.

I might be able to sneak out tomorrow from work so the Suzuki or 790 are possible test rides unless I can find a Tracey
Stop here, have coffee and cake and we'll go in my motor.
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Re: My next bike

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Found one about 5 miles from me. Can see a lunchtime ride

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154568564942
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weeksy wrote: Thu Feb 03, 2022 8:18 pm
Supermofo wrote: Thu Feb 03, 2022 8:12 pm
weeksy wrote: Thu Feb 03, 2022 7:54 pm
Let's go find out :banana-dance:
I need to find a local one if I can. I like that one at Blade but it's a fair distance for me.

I might be able to sneak out tomorrow from work so the Suzuki or 790 are possible test rides unless I can find a Tracey
Stop here, have coffee and cake and we'll go in my motor.
If I decide to look/buy that one I will :thumbup: Always good to have someone they to spot things you miss!
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Updated in 2018. Weeksy will have the screen off you. 😁
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Bigyin wrote: Thu Feb 03, 2022 8:13 pm
Ask @Dodgy knees , he had one and liked it, right up till he sold it for one of them MT thingies
Yes it was his comments that put me off the Tracer a bit. Plus Couch but I reckon he rides more mental than me.

It depends how much fun you loose. Cos if I do manage some longer trips the Tracey will be more comfortable and practical so could be swings and roundabouts
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Dodgy knees wrote: Thu Feb 03, 2022 8:30 pm Updated in 2018. Weeksy will have the screen off you. 😁
Are there any ways to tell the difference? I know it has a longer swingarm amongst other things but any easy visual clues?

Did I say I like that green though :D
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Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Thu Feb 03, 2022 7:52 pm WTF is it?
No idea? New Diversion?
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The shape of air intake pretend inlet things is easiest.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-TRACE ... 635-2958-0
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Re: My next bike

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Taipan wrote: Thu Feb 03, 2022 8:37 pm
Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Thu Feb 03, 2022 7:52 pm WTF is it?
No idea? New Diversion?
CBF1000 innit.

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Re: My next bike

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To make use of the three year warranty, you'd actually have to own it and look at it for a whole three years!
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Dodgy knees wrote: Thu Feb 03, 2022 9:00 pm 3 year warranty.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GSX-S ... 635-2958-0
Yeah but the one at Blade for 6800 has only 800 miles and should have 2 years left which is a big saving. Not keen on the final colours either
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Re: My next bike

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Taipan wrote: Thu Feb 03, 2022 8:37 pm
Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Thu Feb 03, 2022 7:52 pm WTF is it?
No idea? New Diversion?
Well really it's a new Fazer init. And I loved my original Fazer.