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Re: Just one bike

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Kwacky wrote:It is Blade. To be honest if I'm going to keep two bikes I'll keep the two I've got. Both are paid for and owe me nothing and as a pairing they cover all bases.

I dunno what to do :D (facepalm)
Sounds like you need to do nothing but enjoy them.

I know yiur not getting the use out of the st in winter but come spring you will be glad you have it.
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what i like about having two bikes is that if there's something amiss with one then i've got the other, it might be a puncture, an ailing battery, bulbs that i haven't got a replacement for or some kind of mechanical issue. Of course, with my bikes being older, getting a replacement part can take a while.
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Changing bikes is expensive.

Upgrade cost, insurance and tax and that's before you start buying new bling. Keeping 2 bikes you enjoy surely has to be the best and most financially beneficial decision.
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i understand that you have your reasons for contemplating a change of motorbike

incidentally, this thread reminds me of a trait that i noticed with all bikers, especially me

ie: - the feeling that there is another bike round the corner so you spend your time looking for the next machine

then later on you look back and think, 'i wish i hadn't sold that bike'

anyway this is what i wrote on the subject for the VJMC magazine just under a couple of years ago.

no offence or comment intended, simply rang a bell as it were, maybe inapropriately i don't know :)



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As weather improves, won't you commute on the street?
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Nope. It doesn't compare to the Versys as a commuter. The big greenie is much better suited.
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DMC are in the process of swapping over their KTM demo fleet so no new bikes for me to have while the Versys is in for repairs.

The 1090 S looks decent but it was sat next to the 1290 Adventure S, which turned my head. It's a 160bhp beast though and they're less than cheap. They also look pretty big as well, probably too big for my commuting needs.

DMC have said I can take any of their bikes out for a test ride.

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I've ridden similar to one of those - bloody massive. Handles well for a big bike, but i wasnt keen. It's how big the front and the tank seems that puts me off.
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The 1090 is a lot slimmer. It's got 125bhp on it which is probably enough for my needs.

Plus a quick online search shows I can get it insured with MCE for £325. The cheapest 1290 is more than double that with a load of insurers looking for 4 figures!
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Kwacky wrote:The 1090 is a lot slimmer. It's got 125bhp on it which is probably enough for my needs.

Plus a quick online search shows I can get it insured with MCE for £325. The cheapest 1290 is more than double that with a load of insurers looking for 4 figures!
Not a bad option. I'm a big fan of the LC8 variant engine.
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The only downside I can see is that the 19 inch front wheel will restrict tyre choice.
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I don't think my feet would touch the ground on something like that.
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duke63 wrote:The only downside I can see is that the 19 inch front wheel will restrict tyre choice.

Black Circles.com are showing over 50 options, ranging from £66 to £95
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D41 wrote:I don't think my feet would touch the ground on something like that.
The KTM bikes are tall.
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Tell me about it.

(No, don't!)
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That engine wont be easy in traffic but they do pull well
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Bike buying is on hold until we sort out what's happening on the house front.

I think I've decided I want a bigger adventure style bike, so something like the Tiger800 or 1200 (I don't like the look of the 1050), Multi, S1000xr or a KTM 1090/1190/1290

I've only been on Duke's Multi and ridden a couple of the Tigers so test rides are in order. The local BMW dealer has loads of bikes so I might try some of the others. The R1200 RS is a wild card.
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Kwacky wrote:Bike buying is on hold until we sort out what's happening on the house front.

I think I've decided I want a bigger adventure style bike, so something like the Tiger800 or 1200 (I don't like the look of the 1050), Multi, S1000xr or a KTM 1090/1190/1290

I've only been on Duke's Multi and ridden a couple of the Tigers so test rides are in order. The local BMW dealer has loads of bikes so I might try some of the others. The R1200 RS is a wild card.

I like that 1200RS. Might be a good option.
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Re: Just one bike

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It's shaft drive so the PITA of dealing with a chain over winter is taken away.
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Re: Just one bike

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On that theme, how about something like this.

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