What did you do to your bike today?

TallPaul_S said:
TBH a Z1000sx wasn't on the list, I just happen to pass one the other day and though "hmm, that looks interesting" - as a 2nd bike I'd want a v-twin, but would possibly settle for a triple - but deffo not an IL4. Nothing wrong with having a fondle of a few bikes on a boring weekend :D
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The torque curve is even flatter than the Street Triple and I can tell you it feels very similar to a Triple to ride.
 
Hmm, so it does - I'll have to get a test ride at some point. I think I'd regret not getting a big twin though - there's just something about a big cc V or L twin - the noise, the feel... some people love IL4 engines, I love v-twins. Plus I'll have the CB400 for a 14k rpm fix :p

IMO the only thing that beats a big (watercooled) Ducati L twin with a full termi system

is an Aprilia V4 with an Austin racing GP2r.

But aprilia don't do a touring spec v4 engined bike. :(
 
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I'm not sure,I'd guess around 07 onwards I think, mcn reviews might tell you for each models equipment spec

Edit,pretty sure 07 models has one built in,05 doesn't not sure on 06
 
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That's too much for an 06 IMO,mileage is OK but price isn't,I've seen a 2011 model for £500 more on eBay 22k miles

@craig they fit to the speed sensor I think,by the front sprocket not sure but pretty simple
 
TallPaul_S said:
But aprilia don't do a touring spec v4 engined bike. :(
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There were constant rumours that Aprilia would refresh the Caponord with a tuned down V4 but then they seemed to go in a different direction with the Rally version.

Even if they do I'll never buy another Aprilia again until they sort out their dealership network and supply chain.
 
saw a learner today in one of those imitation polite (police) fluorescent jackets,its a wonder they don't get pulled over for it
 
Went for a 'spin' today (turned into a 5 hour mini-tour from Birmingham, through the Malvern Hills and Hereford, to the Brecon Beacons) and accidentally stumbled upon the Westons cider factory...the place was huge and the smell was AMAZING.

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The road from Brecon to Hereford is fantastic by the way, and the scenery along the river Wye is quite something.
 
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wazza300 said:
the Malvern hills are nice,and through Worcester

did you fix your heated grips?
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Not yet, I was going to have a crack at it today but I had a massive urge to go out for a long ride, and there's only so much 'me time' I can get away with, with a young family.

By the time I got to the Brecons, I was rushing a bit too much to really enjoy the views. Next time I'm going to do it properly over a long weekend. Not on the SV though...my knees and arse are killing me!

What also struck me was the epic nature of a lot of the private houses / estates in the backwaters of Monmouthshire and the Wye valley.

Look at this I went past in Herefordshire for example, a private house with huge ornamental gardens opposite:

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yeah its lovely around there,was a nice sunny day aswell for it today

the morgan factory isn't far from the hills either

EDIT: that's my pad,you should have dropped by for tea and scones on the lawn:D
 
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