Author Topic: I have given in to temptation (Read 4265 times)

hillbillyscott · « **on:** August 11, 2014, 20:49:48 »

Please forgive me for I have sinned and given in to the temptation of free accessories, pre reg, low monthly payments and nice shiny red paintwork.

Yes after a mere three years and almost 34k I have discarded the black wee for the red Veek.

Ooh my she's beautiful.

Blade · « **Reply #1 on:** August 11, 2014, 20:58:32 »

Very nice, I think the new thou is Borg like, it is futile to resist, you will be assimilated

Fat Rat · « **Reply #2 on:** August 11, 2014, 21:18:20 »

Are the rumours true, can you get a sandwich AND a drink in those panniers?

hillbillyscott · « **Reply #3 on:** August 11, 2014, 21:20:40 »

You can in the left one fat rat but the right that's one or the other:

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Fat Rat · « **Reply #4 on:** August 11, 2014, 21:21:23 »

Nice bike, enjoy

adst · « **Reply #5 on:** August 11, 2014, 21:24:12 »

What did they give you for the glee? Sfa? ...

MartinW · « **Reply #6 on:** August 11, 2014, 21:48:49 »

Those mirrors are obscuring that lovely brick wall.

tallpaul · « **Reply #7 on:** August 11, 2014, 21:53:43 »

Very nice. The Veek is really growing on me, especially in red. Just a small matter of having the readies!

wunwinglow · « **Reply #8 on:** August 11, 2014, 23:01:26 »

Freeze dried astronaut food, that's the solution!

Tim

Oop North John · « **Reply #9 on:** August 12, 2014, 06:30:51 »

Nice

macvisual · « **Reply #10 on:** August 12, 2014, 15:20:57 »

I like the gold coloured front forks, yummy.......!!!

Health to enjoy.

Frenchie · « **Reply #11 on:** August 12, 2014, 18:11:32 »

Looking nice, I'll keep my eye out for you when I'm out and about. I am often riding the roads around your way

Brockett · « **Reply #12 on:** August 12, 2014, 21:56:43 »

Well done you.

hillbillyscott · « **Reply #13 on:** August 13, 2014, 13:19:27 »

Well I've had the bike a few days now and after a few adjustments of the brake/clutch levers and the gear selector I must say I'm really really pleased with this bike.
I've done about 140 miles and she is so easy to ride. Still running in of course but looking forward to being able to open her up a bit, however on the normal commute I havent really felt the need to go over 4 1/2 -5k revs.
Anyone else feeling tempted yet?

Juvecu · « **Reply #14 on:** August 14, 2014, 22:19:40 »

It even rides up walls!?

ziggy · « **Reply #15 on:** August 15, 2014, 06:14:30 »

Quote from: "hillbillyscott"

Well I've had the bike a few days now and after a few adjustments of the brake/clutch levers and the gear selector I must say I'm really really pleased with this bike.
I've done about 140 miles and she is so easy to ride. Still running in of course but looking forward to being able to open her up a bit, however on the normal commute I haven't really felt the need to go over 4 1/2 -5k revs.
Anyone else feeling tempted yet?

I have run down an Autoban yes honest an Autoban at a steady indicated 120 mph rock steady and smooth. I think she was doing about 7,k rpm.

geekay · « **Reply #16 on:** August 15, 2014, 09:52:56 »

lovely that - good choice - looks great.

the panniers might not be the biggest but it'l just encourage you to pack lighter for your next tour.

after all the whinging we did about the launch of the DL1000 - (remember the "I'm out" thread!) its turned out to be a good useful and popular bike!

bigpie · « **Reply #17 on:** August 15, 2014, 10:36:32 »

My local dealer is doing them for 8500 now, getting to a good price now.

Jacko · « **Reply #18 on:** August 15, 2014, 11:34:30 »

The 'I'm out' thread was based on £9999.

Fat Rat · « **Reply #19 on:** August 15, 2014, 13:14:45 »

Quote from: "Jacko"

The 'I'm out' thread was based on £9999.

Indeed, and even at £7,999 it may not sell as well as Suzuki need it to. Time will tell.

And, as for whinging, I think it was completely justified as the price drop shows.