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It's been a while.
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 10:54 am
by Bobble
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?
Re: It's been a while.
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:07 am
by gremlin
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?
Welcome back, bro.
Might as well get the MT-07. I think every other fucker on here has one.
Re: It's been a while.
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:18 am
by KungFooBob
MT-07's are yesterdays news, both Pietin and Weeksy have got rid of theirs.
What you want is a nice KTM
Re: It's been a while.
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:32 am
by Bobble
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
lol, ahh, I wondered how long it would take the orange beast to raise it's head as it were!
Re: It's been a while.
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:38 am
by weeksy
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.
Re: It's been a while.
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:43 am
by Le_Fromage_Grande
Yamaha MTs are for the people who can't handle a Suzuki GSX-S
Re: It's been a while.
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:44 am
by Bobble
Oooo, didn't think about the 09 (remember, my legs are pretty short!)
Re: It's been a while.
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:48 am
by Le_Fromage_Grande
KungFooBob wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:18 am
What you want is a nice KTM
Can you let us all know when KTM make one.
Re: It's been a while.
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:52 am
by weeksy
Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:48 am
KungFooBob wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:18 am
What you want is a nice KTM
Can you let us all know when KTM make one.
Is that a ban hammer i see before me ?
Re: It's been a while.
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:57 am
by Supermofo
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.
Re: It's been a while.
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:27 pm
by Yorick
Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:43 am
Yamaha MTs are for the people who can't handle a Suzuki GSX-S
The GSX-S is for those who can't handle a GSXR
Re: It's been a while.
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:30 pm
by Supermofo
Yorick wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:27 pm
Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:43 am
Yamaha MTs are for the people who can't handle a Suzuki GSX-S
The GSX-S is for those who can't handle a GSXR
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.
Re: It's been a while.
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:53 pm
by Bobble
The Yam XSR900 looks fun!
Re: It's been a while.
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:03 pm
by Supermofo
Bobble wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:53 pm
The Yam XSR900 looks fun!
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.
Re: It's been a while.
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:45 pm
by Le_Fromage_Grande
Yorick wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:27 pm
Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:43 am
Yamaha MTs are for the people who can't handle a Suzuki GSX-S
The GSX-S is for those who're too fat for a GSXR
Corrected for you
Re: It's been a while.
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:46 pm
by Le_Fromage_Grande
Supermofo wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:03 pm
Bobble wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:53 pm
The Yam XSR900 looks fun!
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.
I prefer the looks of the GSX-S, and I think it's got a face only the owner could love.
Re: It's been a while.
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:50 pm
by weeksy
Bobble wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:53 pm
The Yam XSR900 looks fun!
Cracking bikes, i'd have another in a heartbeat.
Re: It's been a while.
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:51 pm
by Yorick
Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:45 pm
Yorick wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:27 pm
Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:43 am
Yamaha MTs are for the people who can't handle a Suzuki GSX-S
The GSX-S is for those who're too fat for a GSXR
Corrected for you
Is Supermofo a salad dodger ?
Re: It's been a while.
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:51 pm
by Le_Fromage_Grande
weeksy wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:50 pm
Bobble wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:53 pm
The Yam XSR900 looks fun!
Cracking bikes, i'd have another in a heartbeat.
You sold the one you had, you said it was too fast for you.
Re: It's been a while.
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:52 pm
by Le_Fromage_Grande
Yorick wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:51 pm
Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:45 pm
Yorick wrote: Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:27 pm
The GSX-S is for those who're too fat for a GSXR
Corrected for you
Is Supermofo a salad dodger ?
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.