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Offline Tezzaman24

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1st ride
« on: September 29, 2023, 11:38:54 »
Just took my 2009 DL650 for it’s first run yesterday. I have to say what an great machine to ride - I love it (not in the same league as my previous ST1100 Pan of course but that was the best bike I ever owned bar none - just got too heavy for this aging pensioner🤣)
Reckon this will be the last bike I own and what a fitting end to a riding career lasting 60 years. When this goes I will be retiring to 4 wheels - but not before I have a blast on it!!🤣🤣🤣 Safe riding blokes👍
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1st bike - James with 197cc Villiers engine (yes I’m old🤣)

Offline Rixington43

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Re: 1st ride
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2023, 11:41:37 »
Cracking choice, the Gen1s still look great.

* Those pannier reflectors will keep you safer pointing backwards ;)
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Offline UK_Vstrom650

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Re: 1st ride
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2023, 17:22:31 »
Looking good and enjoy  :auto-dirtbike:

don't make it your last bike though. Plenty of smaller/lighter bikes out there if the Strom gets too heavy.
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Offline The Doctor 46

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Re: 1st ride
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2023, 19:54:52 »
Yep! very nice bike and remember, there are some decent scooters out there too..... I never thought I would say  that. :auto-dirtbike:
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Offline Tezzaman24

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Re: 1st ride
« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2023, 23:06:49 »
SCOOTERS??? Wash your mouth out!!!🤣🤣🤣
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1st bike - James with 197cc Villiers engine (yes I’m old🤣)

Offline UK_Vstrom650

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Re: 1st ride
« Reply #5 on: September 29, 2023, 23:26:23 »
 lol

I was thinking more lightweight 250-400cc or even 650 cruisers, but two wheels is two wheels  :thumb:
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Re: 1st ride
« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2023, 16:48:31 »
That backward pannier issue is really common on that model.
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