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Post by **Monty** » 08 Sep 2015, 09:11

You're not wrong Blade, even my Suzuki ER50 used to make me grin from ear to ear.

Post by **Blade** » 08 Sep 2015, 09:30

And that's what it's all about Monty

Fast or slow, Racer or Commuter, 200 bhp missle or 12 bhp learner friendly it doesn't matter.

Two wheels should always put a smile on your boat race or there is something seriously wrong.

Post by **Kwacky** » 08 Sep 2015, 09:47

I wanted traction control on my commuter because of the uncertainty of road conditions. Having the choice to vary or switch off TC makes my ride a little bit more comforting when I'm going to and from work.

No doubt it'll be tested in the coming months as the weather gets wetter and colder.

Post by **Blade** » 08 Sep 2015, 09:51

It's hard to keep pace with progress.

The R1 now has slide control to work with the traction control.

Post by **duke63** » 08 Sep 2015, 10:17

I know a couple of guys on the ducatiforum claimed that the cornering TC on their Multis saved them from a crash on wet diesel. Bike let go and then gripped again. I don't think they were totally leaning over but anyway still amazing if true.

Post by **D6Nutz** » 12 Sep 2015, 20:48

Bit late to the conversation but hey...

The RSV is an 04 so from the same era as the SP2, and also a big v-twin.. Your SP is in much better condition and very much lower mileage, but I'm 100% with you on the enjoyment factor.. Nothing quite beats the traction of a twin out of the bends, and there is nothing better to put a grin on you face than the smile that comes with it.

I know more modern bikes are more powerful and more advanced, but I just find them a little too good and a little sterile.. Even if I could afford it I'm not sure I could get rid of the RSV...

Oh, and BTW........ Get that SP2 out more often, I still have yet to see it in person... I would love to hear the SP2, RSV, and Dukes 748 all running over the mountain section on full chat........

Post by **Blade** » 12 Sep 2015, 22:15

Haha nice one Nutz as you say the Aprilla is still a weapon

The SP wont be on any IOM trips unfortunately but it could pop out to Wales for the day and its a great idea to make it a v-twin day and bring Dukes awesome 748 to join the party too

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If we get a decent day before the weather turns I m up for this

Post by **Rossgo** » 13 Sep 2015, 08:25

I'm.with Nutz would love to see your SP2 in the flesh [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH]

Post by **Blade** » 13 Sep 2015, 20:03

I thought you had Rossgo. Did nt you come on the Portmeirion ride out a couple of years back.

Post by **Blade** » 13 Sep 2015, 20:03

So Duke and Nutz you fancy a day out on vtwins in Wales before the years end ?

Post by **Rossgo** » 14 Sep 2015, 05:58

No I didn't come to it Blade. Such a shame but there's always next year [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]

Post by **Blade** » 14 Sep 2015, 08:00

You will have to come to the Wales Vtwin day Rossgo

Post by **Rossgo** » 14 Sep 2015, 10:06

I'll plan too [SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH]

Post by **duke63** » 14 Sep 2015, 10:17

Blade wrote:So Duke and Nutz you fancy a day out on vtwins in Wales before the years end ?

Depends when it is. To be honest its unlikely i can take any days out of work this month.

We must be due some decent warm days before the end of season though.

I think i found a damn good reason for keeping the 748 yesterday though.

It got a fair few admiring looks and photos and a few questions too.

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