New bike update

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alternative_vtr
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New bike update

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Well I sold my firestorm last week, to a forum guy as it happens, it was a super bike so this isn't a "my new bike is better than a storm" post. My firestorm was awesome but it was making my back problems put me off riding,in fact I did very few miles on the storm because the riding position was aggravating my two slipped discs so I sold it.

I bought another naked, very upright position. My new bike is a KTM Duke 690 with ABS. It is completely different, it accelerates very quickly up to about 50 or 60 mph and handles really well. It has a very comprehensive dashboard even with a gear indicator as standard, high quality components Magura, Brembo etc and excellent low weight - only 150kgs with all fluids and a full tank of fuel. I went for my first proper ride this morning in the rain and muck. I went out in the crappy weather as it was the only chance i had to have a ride and it did not matter at all. Its like riding a dirt bike, big wide handle bars, light weight, and very communicative handling, I was riding through country lanes with gravel and mud without too much stress and after 90 odd miles I loved it. I put it in the garage and its the sort of bike where you do not feel the need to wash it, I am chuffed to bits as I am so happy I can enjoy riding again without the pain afterwards. For me as my main bike I think its a great bike or for a second bike for fun (not really long journeys) I thinks it a great choice. :)
KTM Duke 690ABS in White
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Flatline
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Great news buddy

As long as you enjoy it, who cares what the bike is (within reason of course) :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Hope the enjoyment is found again without pain
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Nice one, sounds like your enjoyment of biking is back. Got any pics. :thumbup:

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cybercarl wrote:Nice one, sounds like your enjoyment of biking is back. Got any pics. :thumbup:

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Let's see some pictures :D
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alternative_vtr
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Re: New bike update

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Thanks guys, yes the back pain was spoiling my riding and putting me off getting on the bike. I was looking at a straight handlebar conversion but decided that the weight was a factor too so it had to go. I will take some pictures and post them soon :)
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