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Posted: 14:25 - 18 May 2021 Post subject: |
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Finally get my bike back tomorrow. Been some interesting developments that I am looking forward to:
1. Zontes UK (Clements Auto) told me they are bringing in a tail tidy kit for the ZT125-U for £240.00, I am going to buy one as soon as they land,
2. I noticed that SHAD make a top box and panniers kit for the ZT125-U1 and ZT125-G1. When I get the tail tidy kit in (1), I will also get the SHAD top box and panniers kit.
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Forgot to mention other updates along the way:
1. Incident occurred on 31st March 2021,
2. Took until 20th April 2021 for Enterprise to get their insurer to call me,
3. Enterprise's insurer confirmed they will settle the claim on a without prejudice basis on 21st April 2021,
4. The bike was collected by Dentec Glasgow Ltd on 22nd April 2021,
5. Dentec told me today that they will be bringing the bike back on 19th May 2021.
Not bad eh? Only took 48 days to sort out ____________________ PRESENT: 2018 BMW S1000XR SE Sport.
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I think the bike is telling you you need to get your full licence so you can ride a real bike like... errmm.... a Harley
I don't think anyone's quite figured out the Niken. Best guess is that it's a glorified tech demo and they've got big plans for that front end in something totally unrelated. ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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The NC is bike AIDS. Sensible, low state of tune, practical. Anyone buying one should be redirected to a Honda Jazz which in turn should redirect to Dignitas. |
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Well yes, but sensible first bike was the spec
AFAIK the Tracer 9 is based off the MT-09 so unless I hear otherwise I'd assume it's just as rabid ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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Couldn't agree more. Had one as a loaner during a service once.
A disgustingly boring bike, would probably put most people off biking.
Honestly, so, so, so bad. ____________________ NSR125RR - ZXR750H1 - ZX9R E1 - GSF600S - GSF600SK3 - VFR400-NC30 - SV1000N - ST1100-R - CBR900RR-R - GSF1200SK5 - GSF600SK1 - VFR1200FA - GSXR1000K2 - ZZR1400 D8F
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kindest thing that could be said about the nc750x (manual) is that it's linear and very economical - it's under-square engine means it's a low revving, torque-orientated sort of motor.
It's either refined and dignified or bland and anonymous, depending on who you talk to.
Believe it or not, it can make some degree of progress. But you have to be the kind of rider who's wedded to speed limits and isn't THAT fond of overtaking. 30 to 60 happens quite promptly, but it definitely helps if you understand where, how and when it makes power. Cos there's barely any of it, and what there is doesn't come from revs.
Personally I think it's far too heavy for the kind of power it makes - then again, that weight does help to keep it stable. What's more, its weight is carried quite low down, which makes the bike feel lighter than it is, both when wheeling in and out parking bays, etc., and once under way. Mass is kept low down on the vertical plain thanks to the tank being a dummy (where you can stash your lid!), and fuel being filled towards the back of the bike and, I assume, ending up somewhere in the lower reaches of the machine.
I've got a lot to say about them not because I've ever owned one, but due to the fact that a mate swears by them. I've ridden it once, I think. And it felt bigger than it was (and not in a good way), a bit ponderous and - well - I don't remember anything else.
As well as the MT09 Tracer, have a look at a v-strom. Probably the 650. I think the v-twin config will make it a bit more tractable than the Yamaha's potentially rampant triple. Then again, my mate went from an mt07 to an mt09 - which seems logical on paper. Except that he rarely if ever used more than about half of what the 7 had. But he was eager to ditch it because of associations with learner or first big bike, etc. In any case, he always rode the mt09 in rain mode - in the same way he rode the mt07 before it. Except the 9 is heavier and more of a faff to piss about with. ____________________ "Life is a sexually transmitted disease and the mortality rate is one hundred percent."
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trevor saxe-coburg-gotha wrote: | kindest thing that could be said about the nc750x (manual) is that it's linear and very economical - it's under-square engine means it's a low revving, torque-orientated sort of motor.
It's either refined and dignified or bland and anonymous, depending on who you talk to.
Believe it or not, it can make some degree of progress. But you have to be the kind of rider who's wedded to speed limits and isn't THAT fond of overtaking. 30 to 60 happens quite promptly, but it definitely helps if you understand where, how and when it makes power. Cos there's barely any of it, and what there is doesn't come from revs.
Personally I think it's far too heavy for the kind of power it makes - then again, that weight does help to keep it stable. What's more, its weight is carried quite low down, which makes the bike feel lighter than it is, both when wheeling in and out parking bays, etc., and once under way. Mass is kept low down on the vertical plain thanks to the tank being a dummy (where you can stash your lid!), and fuel being filled towards the back of the bike and, I assume, ending up somewhere in the lower reaches of the machine.
I've got a lot to say about them not because I've ever owned one, but due to the fact that a mate swears by them. I've ridden it once, I think. And it felt bigger than it was (and not in a good way), a bit ponderous and - well - I don't remember anything else.
As well as the MT09 Tracer, have a look at a v-strom. Probably the 650. I think the v-twin config will make it a bit more tractable than the Yamaha's potentially rampant triple. Then again, my mate went from an mt07 to an mt09 - which seems logical on paper. Except that he rarely if ever used more than about half of what the 7 had. But he was eager to ditch it because of associations with learner or first big bike, etc. In any case, he always rode the mt09 in rain mode - in the same way he rode the mt07 before it. Except the 9 is heavier and more of a faff to piss about with. |
I’m wondering what everyone’s opinion on the Kawasaki ER-6F is? I like the look of them and they are cheap second hand so might ride one for a year while I’m getting used to riding a real bike. ____________________ PRESENT: 2018 BMW S1000XR SE Sport.
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Old Thread Alert!
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