My next bike
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Re: My next bike
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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Re: My next bike
Let's go find outSupermofo 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 So I guess she agrees with you lot on fuggly bikes.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-detai ... 0148467884
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.
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Re: My next bike
Are you sure...I mean absolutely sure...that you can't read my mind?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...
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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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Ask @Dodgy knees , he had one and liked it, right up till he sold it for one of them MT thingiesSupermofo 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 So I guess she agrees with you lot on fuggly bikes.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-detai ... 0148467884
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.
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Re: My next bike
Stop here, have coffee and cake and we'll go in my motor.
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If I decide to look/buy that one I will Always good to have someone they to spot things you miss!weeksy wrote: ↑Thu Feb 03, 2022 8:18 pmStop here, have coffee and cake and we'll go in my motor.
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Re: My next bike
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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Re: My next bike
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
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Re: My next bike
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
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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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 eitherDodgy knees wrote: ↑Thu Feb 03, 2022 9:00 pm 3 year warranty.
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Re: My next bike
Well really it's a new Fazer init. And I loved my original Fazer.