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Offline stoatsngroats

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Mods 1 & 2 completed today!
« on: August 31, 2022, 14:06:28 »
.. with that now all behind me, I’m considering my next move….. I have an L4 in mind from here at v-strom.co.uk, I just have to sell my 125, and I’ll be on a 650! 😀🙏🙏
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Re: Mods 1 & 2 completed today!
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2022, 14:11:17 »
Congrats on the pass.
Great choice of first big bike.

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Re: Mods 1 & 2 completed today!
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2022, 14:22:34 »
 :thumb:  Well done. Pester your local dealers for as many test rides on as many different as you decently can. Be open minded. Be aware of the increased weight, height and power of a 650 Vstrom. Have fun

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Re: Mods 1 & 2 completed today!
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2022, 15:14:43 »
Crash bars are a must. The closest I have come to dropping (laying down) my 650 was stationary. They are a must in my opinion. Have fun on your new bike but take it easy and get to know what it and you can and can't do. You will enjoy the bike because it's a really good set up, at an affordable price and do anything that most motorcyclist really need and help keep your licence clean.  :) :auto-dirtbike:
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Re: Mods 1 & 2 completed today!
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2022, 15:25:26 »
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Re: Mods 1 & 2 completed today!
« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2022, 15:48:52 »
 :clap:  Well done, the 650 V-twin is a great engine and even back in 2009 the place that I used to get my licence had a fleet of Gladius 650's as they were very forgiving and user friendly to all the new riders.

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Re: Mods 1 & 2 completed today!
« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2022, 16:55:38 »
 :clap: Well done.  some excellent information there enjoy and ride safe  :thumb:

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Re: Mods 1 & 2 completed today!
« Reply #7 on: August 31, 2022, 17:27:13 »
Congratulations on the pass  :thumb:
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Re: Mods 1 & 2 completed today!
« Reply #8 on: August 31, 2022, 17:30:36 »
Congratulations. Not easy these days so feel chuffed with yourself👍👍
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Re: Mods 1 & 2 completed today!
« Reply #9 on: August 31, 2022, 19:22:27 »
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Re: Mods 1 & 2 completed today!
« Reply #10 on: August 31, 2022, 19:46:00 »
Crash bars are a must.
Thanks The Doctor, sound advice, and yes, I’m looking at the full set of bars, just to be sure!
I definitely will take care for some time 😀
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Re: Mods 1 & 2 completed today!
« Reply #11 on: August 31, 2022, 21:25:00 »
Congrats x2. 1st for passing the full licence, 2nd for buying vstrom :)

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Re: Mods 1 & 2 completed today!
« Reply #12 on: August 31, 2022, 22:06:56 »
Congratulations.

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Re: Mods 1 & 2 completed today!
« Reply #13 on: September 03, 2022, 16:03:57 »
Well done, my lad fitted crash bars ( I never liked the thought, but they look good)Givi bars, fixed on the engine mounts, not the central bar that holds the engine together. Only issue we had was the spacer where the bars join were 3.5mm too long, saw and file later = no vibration!
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