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Offline Mudster

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Just bought a Strom
« on: May 01, 2017, 10:52:14 »
Hi folks, after years of sports bikes I have decided to try something a little different. Still got a 954 Fireblade,  but now also bought a K3 Vee.

Never really gave the size a second thought, but oh my word, it's big and heavy when wheeling it around the drive! Sure I will get used to it but it is kind of intimidating. All fine once I am on the bike and the weight is less noticeable.

One question though, bike presently has Rentals fitted and they make the riding position a little lean forward. Is this a different position to standard bars as I understand Rentals are narrower (and therefore a different shape to originals)?

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Re: Just bought a Strom
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2017, 10:56:14 »
 :welcome:

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Re: Just bought a Strom
« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2017, 11:11:41 »
Hi mudster  :welcome: sorry not sure regarding your Renthals question  :)

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Re: Just bought a Strom
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2017, 11:17:22 »
 :welcome:
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Re: Just bought a Strom
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2017, 12:15:24 »
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Re: Just bought a Strom
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2017, 14:52:19 »
Hi Mudster and  :welcome:
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Re: Just bought a Strom
« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2017, 15:10:12 »
 :welcome:
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Re: Just bought a Strom
« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2017, 15:25:45 »
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Re: Just bought a Strom
« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2017, 21:33:19 »
Hi and  :welcome: from another Notts Member
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Re: Just bought a Strom
« Reply #9 on: May 01, 2017, 22:01:31 »
Hi Mudster  :welcome:
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Re: Just bought a Strom
« Reply #10 on: May 01, 2017, 22:24:29 »
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Re: Just bought a Strom
« Reply #11 on: May 02, 2017, 14:37:56 »
Hi mate :welcome:
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