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Offline Bobstar222

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New bike
« on: April 03, 2014, 21:03:05 »
Finally got it home. First impressions are feels light and comfy bike. Done 200mls mostly 2s up looking forward to getting it run in for a trip to the nw200 next month.



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Offline Jacko

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Re: New bike
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2014, 21:16:55 »
If I rode 2up a lot I'd have one, looks good.
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Offline Bobstar222

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Re: New bike
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2014, 21:33:13 »
Don't think it's as roomy as my mates gs but definitely a lot smoother. Get a bit of wind blast il wait and see what people recommend as to which screen to get
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Offline robsonthejob

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Re: New bike
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2014, 21:38:26 »
Very nice !!
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Offline user650

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Re: New bike
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2014, 22:31:21 »
Nice in fast white  :thumb:
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Re: New bike
« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2014, 00:08:31 »
Smart, are you calling it Magpie ?

But that silencer, a bit huge isn't it.
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Offline vstroman

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Re: New bike
« Reply #6 on: April 04, 2014, 00:41:51 »
Looks great in white,needs an end can though,going to interesting to get owners reports after a year or two.
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Re: New bike
« Reply #7 on: April 04, 2014, 00:51:14 »
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needs an end can though,

My Wee had it's first MOT on Tues ( passed ) but I noticed on his computer screen "CAT". Now what the tester would have done if I changed the silencer I do not know. Maybe you have to put the cat back for an MOT.
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Offline Jacko

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Re: New bike
« Reply #8 on: April 04, 2014, 07:15:38 »
Emissions are not tested, bikes go through MOTs all the time with the CATs removed. Let's hope they don't start testing either...
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Offline Ridaz

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Re: New bike
« Reply #9 on: April 04, 2014, 08:22:35 »
I have had a look round and sat on a bike at our local dealers and must admit, I was still undecided about the Veek. Your bike on the other hand stands out and looks excellent and makes me think that I would definitely consider one in the future.... in BLUE :)
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Offline Oop North John

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Re: New bike
« Reply #10 on: April 04, 2014, 08:29:15 »
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Emissions are not tested, bikes go through MOTs all the time with the CATs removed. Let's hope they don't start testing either...

Which will be helped if there isn't any ill advised petitions!

Bikes looking good Bobstar222, how's your pillion finding it?
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Offline Bobstar222

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Re: New bike
« Reply #11 on: April 04, 2014, 12:05:47 »
She says the vfr was better but still comfy enough apart from the wind blast.I think it should be around £8500 but maybe a lot of other bikes are overpriced as well the vfr is up to £13000 Now. I think it's going to be a great every day bike and good for the odd distance trip 2up. Only time will tell but I will give an honest opinion. It's very smooth got a lovely gear box and feels light with the standard seat I'm on my tip toes but didn't want the cut out seat as I think it may affect comfort.
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Re: New bike
« Reply #12 on: April 04, 2014, 12:44:54 »
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I'm on my tip toes but didn't want the cut out seat as I think it may affect comfort.

So was I but it took 15 mins to lower it. Do a search on here for "dog bones" for full details. I dropped my rear an inch, made a huge difference.
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