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You do realise that when I said "try and decide for yourself" I meant you should try out different bikes and decide what suits you :thumbsup:

It probably is, but it would be helpful if you provided some input as without providing any parameters or preferences you may as well just ask what woman would suit me best.

The point is that I can't know what might be good for you, regardless of my experience. You will need to try and decide for yourself.

There's a large range of adventure style bikes available from many manufacturers, Triumph alone has several options across different engine sizes.

Even with the vibes the XR was a super(b) bike and, thankfully, you seem to have nipped the vibes in the bud.

I don't understand why bike manufacturers persist in making bikes that 'normal' riders...

Played safe with the S1000XR :devilish:
I've been toying with the idea of one; I rode one a few years ago but it was too vibey for me - I believe that's been sorted now.

I took the new beast, the KTM 1390 Super Duke R Evo, for a test ride today:
I thought the gen 2 that I had was mental, but this one is absolutely barking.
Thankfully the extensive electronics...

Great looking 'snack' - is that an onion ring on top?

I'm not going to claim that KTM don't have their problems with some models, or perhaps batches of models, but I had my Gen 2 SDR (I think Austrian built) for about 18 months and managed to do the...

Infinitely :applouse:

Great picture.

It's definitely worth considering all options to mitigate/eradicate condensation - I haven't had a metal shed/garage but my son has and condensation was a real problem.
Ironically, a benefit of...

It's not your imagination, a new chain, or simply a properly adjusted one, will make gear changes crisper.

Super photo of a cracking bike :love-struck:

Next time you are out that way, try the road from Masham to Lofthouse; on a clear morning the view of the west face of the valley as you come over the top of Trapping Hill is superb.

Mind you, the...

or an MT07 or 09

I've enjoyed her latest/current series.

I use their Korrosol.

I must be slacking:

Tiger 800
Bonneville T100
Multistrada 1200S
1290 Super Duke R (gen 2)
R1250GS TE
Diavel (Gen 2 1200)
Streetfighter V2

Try and do it in both directions - uphill is usually not as daunting :encouragement:

Absolutely.
As usual, the camera doesn't capture how steep the road is, but the fact that the second bike slid down the slope while on its side gives a clue.

The Rosedale Chimney Bank can also be a bit of a challenge (I think it is also claimed to be the steepest road in UK):
p.s. it's not me on any of the bikes ;) ...

The spray from this outfit works well (for me):

https://www.smidgeup.com/

Depending on the model and whether other ancillary parts are needed (gaskets, bolts, etc.) they should be around £80 each (used) according to this site. I guess you will need to speak to them to...

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