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IC3 · 17 Apr 2018 at 20:57

Kreeeee said:
If you've parked on a hill and left the bike in first then it's easier to start in first compared to rocking it to get neutral before starting it. Also at roadwork lights you should turn off the bike, and here it's safer to leave it in first in case you're rear ended and starting in first avoids needing to go first > neutral > start > first > go.

I'm very surprised that you've never come across scenarios where starting in first is preferred.

I probably have, but I use front or rear brake. Hills etc don't really have an effect for me over control of the bike.

Kreeeee · 17 Apr 2018 at 21:11

IC3 said:
I probably have, but I use front or rear brake. Hills etc don't really have an effect for me over control of the bike.

You can't hold the brake when you've parked the bike, as I stated.

Diddums · 17 Apr 2018 at 22:07

Kreeeee said:
You can't hold the brake when you've parked the bike, as I stated.

IC3 can take off from a hill on his back wheel though.

Kreeeee · 17 Apr 2018 at 22:18

Diddums said:
IC3 can take off from a hill on his back wheel though.

That's not going to help him once he gets off the bike and it's rolled down the hill because he parked it in neutral and forgot his cable ties to keep the brakes on

IC3 · 17 Apr 2018 at 23:34

For parking on hills I used 1st gear too, but still put it in neutral when I started it.

Hills are epic for wheelies, its easier to wheelie up a hill.

Sin_Chase · 21 Apr 2018 at 22:48

I always park my bike in first, hill or not. If anything to stop any unwanted rolling from whatever source. For example someone messing around with it!

Interestingly the hydraulic clutch on the Superduke has a strange side effect in that when cold it's nearly impossible to push in gear with the clutch pulled.

unKle · 22 Apr 2018 at 01:24

Sin_Chase said:
I always park my bike in first, hill or not. If anything to stop any unwanted rolling from whatever source. For example someone messing around with it!

Interestingly the hydraulic clutch on the Superduke has a strange side effect in that when cold it's nearly impossible to push in gear with the clutch pulled.

That's a side effect for all motorcycles with a wet clutch. Oil is thicker when cold, so clutch drag is more noticeable.

Draeger · 22 Apr 2018 at 15:50

Nipped out yesterday for a few hours at lunchtime. Still love this auld girl, she constantly makes me grin like an idiot out on the roads.

bcjames · 23 Apr 2018 at 13:00

Picked the Vanvan up over the weekend. Being back on two wheels should more than half my commute time

Scratchy · 3 May 2018 at 14:36

First chance I've had to get out since picking her up almost 2 weeks ago, the torque is insane and that's in B-mode while also short shifting while I run her in and scrub the tyres.

Minibiker · 3 May 2018 at 14:51

@Scratchy stunning bike bud, its what im considering for my next bike

CGrieves · 3 May 2018 at 16:57

Pretty much identical to mine, albeit gold forks. Did it come as standard with the swingarm-mounted mudguard?

Looking to put a can/system on it?

Scratchy · 3 May 2018 at 17:13

Minibiker said:
@Scratchy stunning bike bud, its what im considering for my next bike

Thanks mate, I absolutely love it, though I still haven't even hit 100 miles yet so I can't give much constructive feedback on it.

CGrieves said:
Pretty much identical to mine, albeit gold forks. Did it come as standard with the swingarm-mounted mudguard?

Looking to put a can/system on it?

The gold forks are because of it being the SP version, yeah the swingarm-mount is standard, I thought I'd switch it out for a tail tidy asap but tbh I don't really mind it now.

I probably will get a can after it's first service, probably just go for a Black Widow system.

Fat Dog · 12 May 2018 at 17:48

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New toy. Upgrade from Street Triple R. To say I like it is rather an understatement...

Diddums · 12 May 2018 at 18:21

Oooooh that is lovely :cool:

Kreeeee · 12 May 2018 at 19:18

Fat Dog said:
New toy. Upgrade from Street Triple R. To say I like it is rather an understatement...

I wish I could justify the cost of the new Speed Triple. It's right at the top of my wish list and the only feature it's missing is LED lights.

Blipper, cruise control, Ohlins, Brembo and the Triple engine. Excellent choice!

Edit: Wait, does it really have a 15.5L fuel tank?

mattup · 13 May 2018 at 08:41

It’s a great bike. I had the 2017 speed triple R and thought that was good until I test rode the RS. It also has a tft screen, keyless ignition and imu not to mention a far stronger engine.

I had carbon tank panels, evotech tidy, rad grilles, crash bobbins, quickshifter, bug screen and the smaller aluminium indicators installed.

Yes it only has a 15.5l tank. But on average I get 150+ miles indicated range.

Nice day for a ride in the uk.

Stay safe all.

Scooby_WR1 · 13 May 2018 at 14:10

Fat Dog said:
New toy. Upgrade from Street Triple R. To say I like it is rather an understatement...

Absolutely love the way these look.

Yaayuh! · 14 May 2018 at 09:23

Very nice! I do like these a lot.
The only thing that bugs be (and it's very minor) is the front dash/screen/light area showing all the cables and gumpf.

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