Thanks Birdy - I'm the wrong side of 50 so it really was time to tone it down a little... :rolleyes:
While taking a second test ride on an MT a couple of months ago I just knew it would potentially end up in tears somehow...
Not worth the risk, for me anyway. I know someone could say "well you...
Thanks Cypher - a little bit 'motard' in appearance.
Despite having only 54bhp it really does get a shift on. The long stroke engine and torque from the word go really is impressive, but as some reports say, it does take a short while to get used to the relatively low redline of 6500. But then...
Pictures? OK, if you insist..! Modded with a few bits and pieces and believe it or not, has a superb V twin exhaust note. Something to do with the stroke and crank angle.
Thanks for all your comments - you're and understanding bunch.... :cool:
BTW, the pic of the bike outside the double gates...
Hi there - hopefully an Administrator can pick this up.
In the end I didn't purchase an MT-09.
In this case I really had to let head rule heart, so an uber-sensible Honda NC750X now sits in my garage. More suited to my purposes and a genuine average 75mpg (must be an age thing to get excited...
A mate had these fitted to his Speed Triple - Oberon stuff is top quality and they looked great.
They were a little time consuming to fit but worthwhile by all accounts.
This question is really directed at those owners who have been riding their MTs for a few months and have done so during all sorts of weather.
I tend to get ahead of the (corrosion) game by using ACF-50 which I believe does make a difference but, basically, how is the appearance and finish of...
I was offered that bike by Woking Yamaha before Xmas - great with all the extras but unless you're not getting their finance (waaay higher than a 'new' bike deal) it's not really worth it. Great as a cash deal though.
It wasn't the colour I wanted, that's all.