Motorcycles
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You're pretty tall @Sam, and the R nine T isn't that big a bike. I'm sure you'll be fine.
If you do make it up to Alton, we want pictures! Well, I do.
Bahnstormer are a good bunch. They used to look after my R1200R when I was in London. You've also got Loomies
CaféCaff up that way. -
now that my dad left behind all his motorcycle gear (leather jacket, helmets, vests, glasses, gloves and way more other things) i really now have to get a bike this year to get me started.
still thinking about a HD 48 to cop…though a Road King (as he had one) is also on the never ending wish list! :-\
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@Sam:
I'm sure i would be fine… just don't want to be lying on it like you do with that BMW Alpha! Looks amazing but looks terribly uncomfortable.
I'll send photos for sure! @Finn666 I loved my 48 when i had it. sobs i'd recommend it but would it be your first ever bike?
I'm with you on the uncomfortable. After putting 20k miles on the Sport Classic I can't handle the idea of being stretched out again. Maybe it's not that extreme, but I'm even shying away form clip ons for the same reason.
The seat is set to be delivered on Monday. I'm not sure about the Rizoma.
Good call @Graeme on the mirrors. They actually require the bar ends to fit so I have those ordred as well.
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@Sam I found the lower bar kit on the Thruxton feels more comfortable, because it increases the seat to bar distance. The Ducati Sport Classic was a real stretch, and I think is longer than the Thruxton.
@summ3rhays glad to help.
@Finn666 I'd also look at the Harley Sportster Roadster. It's got upgraded brakes and suspension, so goes a bit better than other bikes by the MoCo. Along with the Lowrider S, which you should also consider, it's had good reviews.
The Triumph Bobber would be on my shopping list, and I think it's nicer than the Sportster.
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congrats. @summ3rhays it's a really lovely bike. maybe also because i've got a slight affection for bmw motorrad.
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I think that my quest for indicators might be over. I'm liking the new Rizoma Leggera.
Now I just need to find somewhere who'll sell me a set.
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I think that my quest for indicators might be over. I'm liking the new Rizoma Leggera.
Now I just need to find somewhere who'll sell me a set.
Nice! Those will look awesome on the Thruxton.
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@Sam and @summ3rhays, the R nine T really needs the aluminium tank on it. Apparently the version with the exposed is even sexier.
The Leggera indicators are unavailable until late April. Looks like I'll have to wait.
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The aluminum tank looks amazing.
Here is a little update after I swapped out the seat with the Roland Sands
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Nice seat @summ3rhays.
I'm tempted by the Wilder Factory Humpback saddle. It's intended for two-up riding, but it'd give me a position to attach an SW-Motech Legend Gear saddle bags, or similar, for carting stuff around.
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That seat is perfect for the Thruxton. I dig the red stitching.
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With the Rizoma retro reverse mirrors. Pretty happy with the outcome.
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Those bar-end mirrors are a big improvement. I'm looking forward to seeing the bike with the indicators and tail-tidy in place.
I'm thinking of getting the humpback seat with the gold stitching to match the Ohlins suspension, though I agree that the red looks great. I might get the quilting extended down the sides, as that would tidy up the seam at the start of the hump, and up the back panel. The former is a standard option, the latter might be a bit of an ask.
There's also a matching tank strap.
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We just had a visit from Bryan (top chap from Woking) & his week old, pride & joy BMW R9T. He left rocking a cuffed pair of 666S-18 & even let @Sam have a ride around the carpark.. Surprisingly enough, he didn't offer me a ride (we've all seen the side of my poor car now haven't we)
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(we've all seen the side of my poor car now haven't we)
actually no i have not. and with all the bmw motorrad bikes, i can't wait till the day i get my s1000rr. i know it's a different crowd to what's on here, but i've got a serious lust for it.
