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Offline bigsimmo

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moan
« on: July 25, 2017, 15:55:02 »
my vee went in today for some warranty work, they wanted to give me a 900 tracer but I have rode one of them, so, I had a moan and got a 2017 Veek with 40 miles on her, got it for 2 days.
first thoughts, I like my vee, engine feels stronger, and I like the tractor like feel of it, the Veek is smooth and it feels like you are sat right on top of it, you get used to that feeling fast and the bike is planted, no head shake or the like.
nice dash easy to see and has a big gear indicator, will have a ride tonight to see what the head light is like.

steve
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Offline vstroman

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Re: moan
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2017, 22:04:14 »
Nice one, it will be interesting to hear your opinion after the few days,wish I could get a loaner of a 2017 Veek over here :roll:

Offline Hugh Mungus

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Re: moan
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2017, 22:17:08 »
You've done it now...
New bike being ordered soon...

Offline bigsimmo

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Re: moan
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2017, 15:13:08 »
right blokes my honest opinion.
the head light is very very good, even though its only one bulb on dip and both bulbs on high, the exhaust is too big too ugly and  too quiet, and I mean quiet.
the ride is excellent and very smooth, she pulls like a train,,,,, but I don't think the top end will be as high the old strom by 5/10mph.
the bike is rock solid at all speeds and feels lighter when stoped, "not top heavy" I would not take mine off road [fire road style] but I would the 2017.
if I could, would I buy one? NO NO NO, I would buy 2 :dl_hyperhysteria:
once you get used to it [20min] you feel right at home.
I think Suzuki hit the nail with this one, time will tell.

steve
DL1000 K8 in blue / DL650 glee in red