Happy new bike day.... WTF, what do you mean it's a Yamaha ???
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Happy new bike day.... WTF, what do you mean it's a Yamaha ???
Once again in a random turn of events i sat after Donington on Monday having had a blast i decided it was time to move on the KTM 690 Duke. Sure, it was great, it was fun and it was epic... but there's loads of bikes and loads of options to try.
The clear and obvious answer was "KTM 790" but you know what, we've been there, we've done that one, read the book, bought it, sold it and painted the world KTM orange....
So i sat and weighed up all the requirements. They were a short list to me.
1. Cool looking naked
2. 100bhp
3. Electronic toys
Several times in the past few years i've looked at these, almost considered them, then gone away from them, then back to them, then bought a KTM... so why the heck not.
I think it ticks all of my boxes and wants... (apart from being orange of course) and i'm excited about it.
Deposit paid to dealer this evening, not sure yet when the deal will complete but i'd expect early next week.
The clear and obvious answer was "KTM 790" but you know what, we've been there, we've done that one, read the book, bought it, sold it and painted the world KTM orange....
So i sat and weighed up all the requirements. They were a short list to me.
1. Cool looking naked
2. 100bhp
3. Electronic toys
Several times in the past few years i've looked at these, almost considered them, then gone away from them, then back to them, then bought a KTM... so why the heck not.
I think it ticks all of my boxes and wants... (apart from being orange of course) and i'm excited about it.
Deposit paid to dealer this evening, not sure yet when the deal will complete but i'd expect early next week.
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Re: Happy new bike day.... WTF, what do you mean it's a Yamaha ???
Nice, is it that colour?
iirc the tank is painted to look like bare metal, they look great!
iirc the tank is painted to look like bare metal, they look great!
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Re: Happy new bike day.... WTF, what do you mean it's a Yamaha ???
Yes that colourKungFooBob wrote: ↑Fri Jun 19, 2020 6:54 pm Nice, is it that colour?
iirc the tank is painted to look like bare metal, they look great!
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Re: Happy new bike day.... WTF, what do you mean it's a Yamaha ???
So what are you gonna bolt on to it first?
iirc most people recommend fork springs, but imho it's crying out for a pipe!
iirc most people recommend fork springs, but imho it's crying out for a pipe!
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Re: Happy new bike day.... WTF, what do you mean it's a Yamaha ???
Shock seems a prime candidate and SNAFU over in TRC added some oil in front end to sort his forks.KungFooBob wrote: ↑Fri Jun 19, 2020 7:05 pm So what are you gonna bolt on to it first?
iirc most people recommend fork springs, but imho it's crying out for a pipe!
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Re: Happy new bike day.... WTF, what do you mean it's a Yamaha ???
Out of interest, did you consider the Triumph Street Triple (R)?
I've read a few reviews that say the Trumpet handles best, but the Yamaha lump is the better engine.
I've read a few reviews that say the Trumpet handles best, but the Yamaha lump is the better engine.
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Re: Happy new bike day.... WTF, what do you mean it's a Yamaha ???
No mate they're wee and nesh as someone on TRC once said. I don't like the triumph much.KungFooBob wrote: ↑Fri Jun 19, 2020 7:30 pm Out of interest, did you consider the Triumph Speed Triple (R)?
I've read a few reviews that say the Trumpet handles best, but the Yamaha lump is the better engine.
I love the retro looks of the xsr. I'd have bought Nidges over the Speed Triple.
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Re: Happy new bike day.... WTF, what do you mean it's a Yamaha ???
Cool bike mister bluebottle. Kinda Elsie lines about it..
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Re: Happy new bike day.... WTF, what do you mean it's a Yamaha ???
They do an LC/RD version and a speedblock one
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Re: Happy new bike day.... WTF, what do you mean it's a Yamaha ???
Great choice Weeksy, you will love the motor. I like the stubby exhaust on these Yamaha's .
Is it new.?
Is it new.?
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Re: Happy new bike day.... WTF, what do you mean it's a Yamaha ???
300 ish milesDodgy knees wrote: ↑Fri Jun 19, 2020 7:41 pm Great choice Weeksy, you will love the motor. I like the stubby exhaust on these Yamaha's .
Is it new.?
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Re: Happy new bike day.... WTF, what do you mean it's a Yamaha ???
Tail tidy, rad gaurd, fronted fender extender, heated grips, trackday.
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Re: Happy new bike day.... WTF, what do you mean it's a Yamaha ???
It'll be at Silverstone in 4 weeksDodgy knees wrote: ↑Fri Jun 19, 2020 7:49 pm Tail tidy, rad gaurd, fronted fender extender, heated grips, trackday.
The rest, I dunno yet. The decision kinda surprised me
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Re: Happy new bike day.... WTF, what do you mean it's a Yamaha ???
tic tic tic.... new bike thread
ps nice looking bike
ps nice looking bike
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Re: Happy new bike day.... WTF, what do you mean it's a Yamaha ???
Tidy, it was on my short list a year or so back
Tail tidy & lights first, not that it won't be sold before they're delivered mind.KungFooBob wrote: ↑Fri Jun 19, 2020 7:05 pm So what are you gonna bolt on to it first?
iirc most people recommend fork springs, but imho it's crying out for a pipe!