What Have I Done!!!

[lloydie]

My wife said the same about the seat and her ass. I think the kawi would be better for two up and touring, it also has hard luggage available. Julie saw a zzr1400 this morning and wants me to go for that!!!


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A guy at work has one , very very very nice bike . I'd love one

[TravisZack]

ZZR's are brilliant two-up, and re-define what fast feels like when you actually use the throttle. Most of the time you'll barely be tickling it



That is part of the problem though... I'd hop on one and do a thousand miles no problem, but going for a bit of a thrash results in little time utilising it's power. At least you can crack the VTR open and go up through some gears.

[Pete.L]

Lovely bikes but Jue will probably only get on it a couple times a year so I can't really see the point as I will be the one living with it the rest of the time. The Suzi is small and light by comparison so I think it will tick more boxes for me in the long run :-)


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[fabiostar]

Lovely bikes but Jue will probably only get on it a couple times a year so I can't really see the point as I will be the one living with it the rest of the time. The Suzi is small and light by comparison so I think it will tick more boxes for me in the long run :-)


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no excuse then to miss next years op over here then lol

[sirch345]

SO when I saw this tiny Suzuki with big old flat bars and 145 bhp I just had to give it a go



http://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/re ... f581DZRHIV

Good luck Pete with your new bike According to what I've been reading about it, it sounds like it should be a hoot Do keep us posted. When will you be taking ownership

Chris.

[Pete.L]

Just got to sell mine first as I don't really have room for two bikes in the garage. I've checked the Suzuki stock with the sales rep and he says there are still plenty to be had so hopefully it won't be too long of a wait after the SP is gone.
Maybe this sunny weather will prick someone's interest before winter sets in


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[sirch345]

Ah I see, fingers crossed it doesn't take to long Pete, I know what it's like once you've made your mind up

Chris.

[Pete.L]

I know what it's like once you've made your mind up

Oh Gawd yes! It must be the child in all of us. I keep looking up reviews to see what folk say about it.
Actually , I've just read a good comparison between the Kawasaki z1000sx,the BMW R1200RS and the Suzuki in the November Bike magazine and for a change I thought it was a well written balanced review
In a nut shell. BMW best all rounder, Kawa best value for money, Suzuki best ride. All comes down to horses for courses at the end of the day and what your main priorities in a bike are

[popkat]

All the reports I've read mention the jerky throttle, could be a visit to Tim to get it sorted..

I wondered reading those reviews the if you flicked to the rain map in town would it be nice and smooth then, is it easy to switch maps on the move ?

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[bigtwinthing]

I know what it's like once you've made your mind up

Oh Gawd yes! It must be the child in all of us. I keep looking up reviews to see what folk say about it.
Actually , I've just read a good comparison between the Kawasaki z1000sx,the BMW R1200RS and the Suzuki in the November Bike magazine and for a change I thought it was a well written balanced review
In a nut shell. BMW best all rounder, Kawa best value for money, Suzuki best ride. All comes down to horses for courses at the end of the day and what your main priorities in a bike are

when i test rode the MT09 i was amazed how much bikes have moved on. So much easier to ride faster, mt CB although is a 2009 was a revelation compared to my well sorted Storm. I didn't really like full fairings, i didn't want fussy Ducati issues ( although they are far better) and i wasn't keen on the looks of the FZ1. I don't do touring anymore, maybe a 3 /4 day run in France etc.

Bikes now are so much more BHP than before , their fast almost in any description, Touring, Sports Touring, Commuter etc. They are reliable and far cheaper. Theres not really a bad bike out their.

We all need to buy what we like providing it has enough good bits we like. (thats normally BHP or speed) For me the CB looks superb, is plenty fast enough and easily will do a 3 day mini tour. I wont get rid while i have legs!!!. Good luck with the bike, it will be a revelation as soon as you have done 400 yds. Even Virt would agree with that.

[mik_str]

I know what it's like once you've made your mind up

Oh Gawd yes! It must be the child in all of us. I keep looking up reviews to see what folk say about it.
Actually , I've just read a good comparison between the Kawasaki z1000sx,the BMW R1200RS and the Suzuki in the November Bike magazine and for a change I thought it was a well written balanced review
In a nut shell. BMW best all rounder, Kawa best value for money, Suzuki best ride. All comes down to horses for courses at the end of the day and what your main priorities in a bike are

could you scan and post said article? Bike is hard to find here in the New World......

[lumpyv]

congrats pete enjoy!

[Pete.L]

All the reports I've read mention the jerky throttle, could be a visit to Tim to get it sorted..

I wondered reading those reviews the if you flicked to the rain map in town would it be nice and smooth then, is it easy to switch maps on the move ?

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I found nothing wrong with the throttle at all. And I was playing with it trying to make it happen. The only time I got the smallest of surges is when you let your arms go all floppy and then hit a bump in the road. If the bump is big enough to make your elbows flop up and down it'll turn the throttle. They should ride a SP in the wet, that will teach them throttle control
I didn't manage the change the maps on the move but that might just have been me I did manage at the traffic lights when I had neutral selected. Something I will have to look into.

We all need to buy what we like providing it has enough good bits we like

Absolutely Pleased you are still so Happy with the CB. I'm sure we'll catch up on a run next year and be able to compare notes properly

could you scan and post said article? Bike is hard to find here in the New World......

Sorry Mik, You might have to wait a while. I've just lent the Magazine to my Big Bro. I've asked him to keep it and bring it back when he's done.
Anyone else out there have the article and can get it over to the New World sooner?

Thanks Lumpps
You'll all be telling me to shut up when I finally get it I expect

[MacV2]

After bravley taking his SP to Operation Storm Scotchland Pete & his aching bones have decided to go with something more touring freindly...














Purchase made it arrives next week...Not sure about the colour but hey whatever floats your boat Pete...It's your cash...

[Pete.L]

Oh Wow!
That is soo cool. That's the sort of Chopper Scoobie Do and Shaggy would have if they didn't have the Mystery Machine!
I Love It