As the title says, it's been a while but it's looking increasing likely that I'm going to be back on 2 wheels in the not too distant future after a 12 year layoff.
too old and fat for a full on sports bike so looking at something along the lines of a Yam MT-07. (any other suggestions welcome!)
so how have you all been?
It's been a while.
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Re: It's been a while.
Welcome back, bro.Bobble wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 10:54 am As the title says, it's been a while but it's looking increasing likely that I'm going to be back on 2 wheels in the not too distant future after a 12 year layoff.
too old and fat for a full on sports bike so looking at something along the lines of a Yam MT-07. (any other suggestions welcome!)
so how have you all been?
Might as well get the MT-07. I think every other fucker on here has one.
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Re: It's been a while.
MT-07's are yesterdays news, both Pietin and Weeksy have got rid of theirs.
What you want is a nice KTM
What you want is a nice KTM
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lol, ahh, I wondered how long it would take the orange beast to raise it's head as it were!KungFooBob wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:18 am MT-07's are yesterdays news, both Pietin and Weeksy have got rid of theirs.
What you want is a nice KTM
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Welcome back big man.
MT07 i think you'll find a bit small physically. It wouldn't be my choice for you i think. They're excellent bikes i admit, but i think maybe the MT09 would suit more.
MT07 i think you'll find a bit small physically. It wouldn't be my choice for you i think. They're excellent bikes i admit, but i think maybe the MT09 would suit more.
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Is that a ban hammer i see before me ?
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What you want is a nice Suzuki GSX S750 or 1000. Comfy, handle well and plenty fast enough whilst being pretty damn good value for money. My 1000 was £1k more than a new MT-07 and much much more bike.
Same vein MT-09 as mentioned or Kwak Z9 in modern or retro RS flavour.
Same vein MT-09 as mentioned or Kwak Z9 in modern or retro RS flavour.
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The GSX-S is for those who can't handle a GSXRLe_Fromage_Grande wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:43 am Yamaha MTs are for the people who can't handle a Suzuki GSX-S
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Absolutely, the GSXS is proper comfy I'd have never managed as long as I did on the R. And I def don't need the extra 50 Gee Gees cos I is a gurls blouse. The S is more than batshit mental enough for me.Yorick wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:27 pmThe GSX-S is for those who can't handle a GSXRLe_Fromage_Grande wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:43 am Yamaha MTs are for the people who can't handle a Suzuki GSX-S
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Weeksy's was a hoot, I'd defo recommend a test on one. It was my first choice bike before I rode the GSX S, but the Yam is far better looking.
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Re: It's been a while.
Corrected for youYorick wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:27 pmThe GSX-S is for those who're too fat for a GSXRLe_Fromage_Grande wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:43 am Yamaha MTs are for the people who can't handle a Suzuki GSX-S
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Re: It's been a while.
I prefer the looks of the GSX-S, and I think it's got a face only the owner could love.
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Is Supermofo a salad dodger ?Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:45 pmCorrected for youYorick wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:27 pmThe GSX-S is for those who're too fat for a GSXRLe_Fromage_Grande wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:43 am Yamaha MTs are for the people who can't handle a Suzuki GSX-S
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Dunno, but I am these days, I weigh 40% more than I did when I was racing, it's why I need a 750 to haul my fat arse around.Yorick wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:51 pmIs Supermofo a salad dodger ?
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