Which sporty road bike (was bike consolidation)
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That was spot on, I wouldn’t have gone any further on my own.
I honestly don’t think you know if you’re going to love a bike until after several journeys on it.
I honestly don’t think you know if you’re going to love a bike until after several journeys on it.
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Thats definitely true for me. I'm always comparing it to what I'm used to and its a good few rides in before I really get used to a bike and start seeing its own merits.
Congrats on the new steed! Awesome bikes!
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I took this at the shop this morning...
It's got s22s on it which I'm very happy about. I need a single sided stand for it now.
It's got s22s on it which I'm very happy about. I need a single sided stand for it now.
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The exhaust was hilariously loud lol. I'm glad i was leading that's for sure !
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I've enjoyed reading the decision-making process!
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HNBD dern. Looks might cool and....orange.
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I've got the 60mm rear axle nut socket if you need one. It's a gooden with the inner bit so it doesn't twist off when you attempt to undo it with a 4 ft bar. F o c . I'll bring it to Pembrey if you need it.
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Yeah, it was a bit full on wasn't it. I think I'll be putting the baffle in when it arrives.
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That would be great if you don't mind, thank you. If I need one in the meantime I'll buy one and let you know. Cheers.Dodgy knees wrote: ↑Thu Mar 24, 2022 6:36 pm I've got the 60mm rear axle nut socket if you need one. It's a gooden with the inner bit so it doesn't twist off when you attempt to undo it with a 4 ft bar. F o c . I'll bring it to Pembrey if you need it.
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Dude! Sweet!
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What size is the pin for the paddock stand? I’ve got a single sided paddock stand that I have for sale, had it for my 1299s.
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Re: Which sporty road bike (was bike consolidation)
27.5mm pin for the KTM.
40.6mm pin for the 1299.
You can buy the pins separately
40.6mm pin for the 1299.
You can buy the pins separately
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I looked this up when I got home as I didn't know how much power it makes. The 1190 I was on today is supposed to make 150bhp and from what I read the 1290 sdr was claimed to make 180bhp. They both feel completely different engine wise, I think the 1290 is actually smoother on the throttle, the 1190 can be a bit jerky sometimes although I think that the soft chassis accentuates this.
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Re: Which sporty road bike (was bike consolidation)
Would you mind letting me know what you've got and how much you want for it please, pm is good. You're a long way from me though.