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Offline pud80

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Finally got it
« on: October 29, 2016, 18:41:14 »
Picked her up today,  rode the 35 miles back on wet motorway. Its strange riding a big twin when I've only rode 600 in line 4s.
It feels like my bloody turbo diesel..
just need to put winter rubber and bigger screen,  can't believe the size of this thing I'm 6,4 and can only just flat foot once stopped.
looking at metzeler tourance,  anyone know if these a good winter hack choice??
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Offline tallpaul

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Re: Finally got it
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2016, 18:53:11 »
Nice bike! Erm...your panniers are on the wrong sides though. The red reflectors should be to the rear of the bike. Just saying... :) Hope you have many happy miles ahead!

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Offline pud80

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Re: Finally got it
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2016, 18:56:27 »
Hahaha I never noticed cheers tallpaul,  they were on when I picked it up and the amount of images I've been looking at of these bikes, you would have thought id notice lol
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Re: Finally got it
« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2016, 13:28:23 »
Nice ride, they take a bit of getting used to after riding in line 4s.
Tourances in my opinion are a great tyre, I'm on my 3rd set, never had any issues wet or dry . 
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Offline Stonec0ld

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Re: Finally got it
« Reply #4 on: October 30, 2016, 15:11:16 »
Looks good! I'm still getting used to the strom after years of in-line 4's, worth it though and satisfying in a different Road legal way

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Offline pud80

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Re: Finally got it
« Reply #5 on: October 30, 2016, 16:14:35 »
Just ordered a set off ebay with the touring screen,  oil filter, oil, magnetic sump nut and washer.
They don't feel totally yours until you have done the first oil change and new rubber..
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Offline stuzero

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Re: Finally got it
« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2016, 21:23:12 »
Welcome to a world of comfort, and if you ever doubt the change just give it all you dare from the lights.... :welcome2:
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Re: Finally got it
« Reply #7 on: October 30, 2016, 22:00:36 »
Nice bike I have the same model and year ( not the GT ) I have had it from new and love it, I also ride a 1200 bandit and a 1300 b-King completely different bikes but love riding them all, I think you have made a great choice as for the tyres I have just fitted Mitchelin pilot 4s to mine and they are excellent enjoy  :)
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