Reply With QuoteWell, that might be a bit quick…Originally Posted by lewie
Thanks very much. I’m quite excited by both prospects too!
Since T does like his nice things to be nice, I'm enjoying the thought of his pride and joy having a proper home, and also the thought of his having a second bike for when circumstances might not be ideal for the first.
I'll just leave this here - in case anyone needs it...
https://www.triumphmotorcycles.co.uk...nfigure#config
Just been down to William hill and suck a tenner on the nose - by the 1st of June
Glorious...
Out for a short run and a sit in the sun - to St Mary’s Loch. Lots of bikes out and when I counted at one point- 7 out of 27 bikes were BMW GS/GSAs.
Usual bunch of dicks revving fuel-injected bikes and roaring off at full tilt………..
Was that pic taken in the New Forest?Glorious...
I realised yesterday that I'm going to need my bike to stay in storage for another month. The works in the garden and the side/front of the house won't be finished until the last week of May, and I'll not be able to get the bike out to the front of the house (plus it'll be in the way of the builders). It looks like it's going to be raining pretty much until the works start too, so there's no benefit in getting now at all.
Oh well, at least I'll have it for the summer - and it'll have a proper home when I do bring it back!
Played safe with the S1000XR
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.
My original 2016 one - I fitted bar-end weights and a low seat before I even rode it, and couldn't discern any unusual vibes through the bars.Played safe with the S1000XR
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.
No bar vibes on either that or the subsequent 2019 one.
Better than a 1290? No - just a different approach.
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 need to modify with lowered suspension and or seats in order to feel comfortable at standstill; but then again I do understand...it's so they can sell us those extras.
Although I could get the balls of both feet on the ground on the 1390 SDR, I'm reaching the age where I want (need) to be able to comfortably flat foot both feet. I sat on a new 990 while at the dealership and could easily get both feet down, but couldn't ride one as they didn't have a demo bike...another day :)
I'm not sure - although I discovered that I have shrunk 2" in the last ??? years (I hope it is in the last 10 years and not since 2023!).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 need to modify with lowered suspension and or seats in order to feel comfortable at standstill; but then again I do understand...it's so they can sell us those extras
Although I could get the balls of both feet on the ground on the 1390 SDR, I'm reaching the age where I want (need) to be able to comfortably flat foot both feet. I sat on a new 990 while at the dealership and could easily get both feet down, but couldn't ride one as they didn't have a demo bike...another day :)
I started on the low seat, but then bought the HP seat which is sculpted differently and doesn't push your hips out so wide, so - it is more comfortable AND not much higher. When I bought my 2019 one - I bought a factory low-chassis model just because lower CoG is always better, and there is no downside to road riding. It is fitted with HP adjustable pegs, so they are adjusted 'up and back' and the whole rider position just feels right to me - almost "racy"
It is still perhaps a slightly higher sight-line than on a 1290, which I do like for vision over cars in front.
I think there are several riders who have gone from GS to XR and returned to the GS, but otherwise - it is a very popular bike.
On a similar note, any suggestions for something other than a 1250GS please? I’m thinking of swapping one bike for 2, and want an adventure style bike for touring. I’ve had a couple of GS’ and loved them but do fancy a change.
There's a large range of adventure style bikes available from many manufacturers, Triumph alone has several options across different engine sizes.
Looks like I can get a couple of year old one in budget, will have to go for a test ride!
Having tried both, personally I'd stick with the GS, rather than the Tiger 1200. In fact, I'd sooner have a Tiger 900 than a 1200.
That’s helpful. I was really after any experience of owning/riding to narrow it down a bit.
No mate. Over the top of the Quantock hills in Somerset.
I've had a 2022 Ducati Multistrada V2S .. and the other month traded it for a Multi V4S ... both very very capable in terms of long distance touring.
If you read reviews of both bikes - many reviewers say the 950 V2s 117hp gives you all you need over the 1160 V4s 170hp.
Having had both - the V4S is obviously smoother and the extra power gives you a lot more performance. Whether you actually need it is your call.
Worth a test ride.
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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.
Ah OK,looks very much like NF.
I went out today for a bit of a bimble and did about 170 miles - 80 more than i was probably intending to do.
I filled up at a petrol station and on the way over to pay reached for the wallet in my jacket and discoverd an open (and empty) pocket. From there it was the walk of shame to the cashier.
So, i was 40 miles from home which meant going back and - hopefully - finding my wallet where i thought i left it whilst getting my bike gear on, rather than discovering that it had fallen out on my travels. It was there, on top of one of the other bikes,phew. Back to the petrol station i went.
I have now installed Apple pay which would have saved me on this occasion....
Anyway, quite a nice day for it if a little - no - quite a bit chilly, actually.
Saw 9 degrees at one point and averaged about 12 but felt much colder today, windy, too. I removed the heated jacket liner slightly prematurely this year i think..
Is it supposed to be this cold in April?!
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Thanks, I’ve always shied away from Ducati due to their electrics and service costs. How was the V2 to own? (120 bhp is enough for me!)
There was me, thinking this was a nice thread for idle chat about bikes and seeking opinions.
I got a bit too close to the North Sea today, whilst fabricating a nonsense route to Hull, and oh my word the chill of the easterly wind. Made the sunshine totally irrelevant.
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.
Fair play.....at least they're not forming a rolling roadblock like the Harleys and GS's usually do.
What a glorious weekend.
I spent it building new garden furniture.
Bloody freezing here - went for a cycle Saturday am and was so cold
Ducati electrics is a non-issue for any recent bike.
Servicing is more expensive. But newer bikes come with 4 years warranty and valve check intervals have become less frequent as well.
I had a Multi 950 and then the more recent Multi V2 and really enjoyed owning both. All day comfortable. Enough power, and easy to load up with luggage. V-Twin gives you plenty of torque.
What are you changing from ?
And me a new metal shed! What I didn’t realise is that it came in just one box! That took some putting together so the bikes saw no action this weekend.
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
Indeed; any bike will do anything you want it to, it’s just a matter of which make/model you prefer.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
And almost all recommendations you get on here will be biased for the above reasons.
Finally, it’s great fun getting out and actually trying different bikes.
I've decided that if I were the kind of guy who just wanted a bike to pootle over to Masham on a Sunday morning, have a brew and a bacon roll and good old natter before turning round and pootling back home - and clearly I'm not, but I'm enjoying the daydream - then I couldn't imagine having anything other than a Royal Enfield 350. "Two miles an hour, so everybody sees you."
I'm not a huge fan of The Missenden Flyer, but stuck this one out to the end.
I don't like the rear fender - looks way too ancient.
But overall - I have to say, BMW have given the bike a very "Guzzi-ish" look. Visualise a 45deg updturn in the pots - you're looking at a guzzi.
Hey, don't mock the RE350. Makes a brilliant wet bike!
I didn't
I bought the 1290 Superduke GT and it's an absolute stonking machine. Supersport capabilities with the comfort of a tourer but the riding position is more sport than touring.
I think the S1000XR does the same - just in a different way. I DO Like twin-cyl instant grunt, though.
Too many choices when it comes to bikes - and some stonking S/H bikes on Facebook etc, at a time when my garage is full.
Agreed. It would be a deal-breaker for me.
I don't like the rear mudguard - it just doesn't seem to align with the wheel; there's a lack of symmetry there.
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