New Bike (to me anyways).

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Well I found a Dual purpose bike & had a deal with the Dude, Older than mine & more miles but exactly what I wanted & it's got more miles left in it than I have if you believe all the reviews.
BMW F650 96 with 25k up it. New tyres on it, Handy back box & it was **** easy getting up my jitty & turning it round in my yard. :p



Ultra comfortable, supreme reliability & usable in all weathers. :cool:
 
Yep chopped the 7R in & had a deal. He brought it to my door as well. I'm happy that I have a bike I can use all the time no matter what, The 7R was well beyond me & not right for what I want to get up to & at least I actually fit this bike. :p
 
Just got back in from my first run out & I know I've done the right thing. Phew :p
Riding it is a breeze it just wafts about with loads of torque when you need it, The front Brembos are Superb which instantly gave me confidence & it tracks really well without being effected by any bumps/dips/manhole covers etc Like I said earlier you just waft about blapping the throttle using the torque. Riding position for me is superb & my arms sit just right with no pressure on the bars at all, I could ride this bike all day every day for a week no prob.
My insurance was 60 quid a year cheaper & it does 60+ to the gallon so all in all I'm happy with my choice. :cool:
 
have got a r1150gs as my workhouse bike and is currently knocking on the door of 40k and starts first times and is in mint condition. keep it serviced and it will last for ever.
 
ElliorR said:
Nice bike and good on you for realising your mistake and rectifying it.
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Yer I'm happy now & have got a bike that suits me, Slow & comfortable, Death or a Ban awaited me on the Ninja. :p


psalliss said:
have got a r1150gs as my workhouse bike and is currently knocking on the door of 40k and starts first times and is in mint condition. keep it serviced and it will last for ever.
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It started this morning as soon as I looked at the starter button, Literally fired up instantly.
I'm only in for a cup of T & a chain lube sesh then I'm gone again. Fiddle, Tweak, Polish & ride. :D
 
Looks good. Very different from a ZX7R.

It took me at least 4 years to go down the "pipe and slippers" BMW route after my first superbike in 1990. :D
 
150 odd miles today & not a single ache anywhere, I even stopped & picked up a curry on the way home, Top box is well handy even if it does make me look a *****. :D
 
Congrats man, funky looking bike... and yeah, that's the thing, your curry was safe and sound, for me, the curry would be in one of the pockets of my jacket. Time for a sig change now fella ;-)
 
I found my ZX7R very uncomfortable, I bought an Aprilia Tuono to replace it then sold the Ninja.

Best thing I ever did!
 
Unusual machine!. You'll be able to take it places you'd never be able to go on the ZX7, and it looks like you're enjoying it more already. Which is what it's all about really imo.

I'm surprised it has a Brembo front caliper!! :eek:
 
Maz said:
I found my ZX7R very uncomfortable, I bought an Aprilia Tuono to replace it then sold the Ninja.

Best thing I ever did!
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It was definitely a good move on my part (finally :o), I'm well happy.

Ghosteh said:
Looking very nice. Bet you'll rack up the miles on that in no time compared to your ZX7R!
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It's definitely a mile muncher, Yesterdays 150 miles didn't give me one single ache anywhere.

MatteH Oxford said:
I'm surprised it has a Brembo front caliper!! :eek:
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They are great as well only needing slight pressure from just 2 fingers, You can even stop with 1 finger if you want.

Went out this morning cut my grass then got the Back to Black out.


Well worth the hour it took to do.
 
Looks nice. I'd certainly have one for commuting.

I feel i've already gone the pipe and slippers route with my current bike. Still shifts, but only has 112bhp. ZXR750 --> ZX9R --> Aprilia Falco
 
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