arwen Posted April 17, 2018 Posted April 17, 2018 I've been out on both of mine a few times this year. Although not as much as I would have liked. The MSX passed its first MOT no bother, although the mechanical, being the helpful type, adjusted the clutch before bringing it back to me. I intentionally leave the clutch with a lot of play since with my small hands the reach when it is fully tightned to spec is right at my hand spans limit. I felt like a learner again when I got back on it! Added adjustable leavers to the wish list when I got home.... Thankfully I got a beautiful day for the MOT, the previous day it was snowing!
APMerry Posted April 26, 2018 Posted April 26, 2018 I think this year is the year chaps... MT-07 These are really popular bikes, got 2 guys with them at work. Stick a custom exhaust on them and they sound aggressive af! They're lovely.
bald_pig Posted April 26, 2018 Posted April 26, 2018 I think this year is the year chaps... MT-07 I found the riding position really uncomfortable on both the MT's, couldn't see myself ever getting one
mikkydoos Posted April 26, 2018 Posted April 26, 2018 I found the riding position really uncomfortable on both the MT's, couldn't see myself ever getting one Are you tall? Heard they arent great for the tall. I'm sub 6ft so should be ok ?
Clevertouch_Rob Posted April 26, 2018 Posted April 26, 2018 I think this year is the year chaps... MT-07 Amazing bike. if i ever did anything else but weekend riding, i'd have another one. I'm 5'7 and found it a great riding position.
bald_pig Posted April 26, 2018 Posted April 26, 2018 Are you tall? Heard they arent great for the tall. I'm sub 6ft so should be ok ? 6'3", I wouldn't say I'm overly tall!
FragglePete Posted April 26, 2018 Posted April 26, 2018 This is my current steed. Honda VFR800FiX - Not bad for a bike that is going to be 18 years old this year. Still less than 20,000 on the clock. I do enjoy it, but VFR's have a reputation of being a little..... dare I say it.... boring! I do miss the Suzuki V-Strom DL-1000 that I had previously and must admit I'm wanting to go back to something similar. But this does me fine for when the sun is shining! Pete
arwen Posted April 27, 2018 Posted April 27, 2018 The VFR is not my kind of bike (too plastic fantastic for me) however I do see a lot of them on the roads up here, of various ages, so they must be doing something right for people! Your's still looks brand new from that picture @FragglePete !
Clevertouch_Rob Posted April 27, 2018 Posted April 27, 2018 (edited) Spent a while applying a good coating of ACF-50 to my bike ready for riding season. roll on more hot weather! Edited April 27, 2018 by Clevertouch_Rob
mikkydoos Posted April 27, 2018 Posted April 27, 2018 This is my current steed. Honda VFR800FiX - Not bad for a bike that is going to be 18 years old this year. Still less than 20,000 on the clock. I do enjoy it, but VFR's have a reputation of being a little..... dare I say it.... boring! I do miss the Suzuki V-Strom DL-1000 that I had previously and must admit I'm wanting to go back to something similar. But this does me fine for when the sun is shining! [ATTACH=CONFIG]48685[/ATTACH] Pete That is one clean example of a bike of that age. Very nice @FragglePete
mikkydoos Posted April 27, 2018 Posted April 27, 2018 Spent a while applying a good coating of ACF-50 to my bike ready for riding season. roll on more hot weather! [ATTACH=CONFIG]48693[/ATTACH] Is that a Sportster? ... nice colour.
Clevertouch_Rob Posted April 27, 2018 Posted April 27, 2018 Is that a Sportster? ... nice colour. Yeah its an 883. perfect for me for the amount of time i actually ride! here's a better shot:
FragglePete Posted April 27, 2018 Posted April 27, 2018 The VFR is not my kind of bike (too plastic fantastic for me) however I do see a lot of them on the roads up here, of various ages, so they must be doing something right for people! Your's still looks brand new from that picture @FragglePete ! I try to look after it, but it didn't fair too well this year during it's hibernation. A fair bit of rot and corrosion has crept in a little bit along with the front brakes had seized on. An hour spent taking the calipers off, brake cleaner, an old toothbrush and some copper grease has got everything work properly again and then even better once I flushed out the old brake fluid. VFR's are great 'do it all' bikes, plenty of grunt but not too much, lovely smooth V4 engines and very neutral handling. The Combined Braking System takes a bit of getting used too as the bike squats rather than dives under heavy braking. I had a VFR750FT a while back which I kept for 9 years in total. Could do with a louder exhaust as it sounds like demented sewing machine when wound up. Pete
Andrew_C Posted April 27, 2018 Posted April 27, 2018 Any views on Triumph Tigers? I'm sort of tempted by a change. Probably fairly recent versions...
Bompalompalomp Posted April 27, 2018 Posted April 27, 2018 Any views on Triumph Tigers? I'm sort of tempted by a change. Probably fairly recent versions... If they weren't so ludicrously huge it'd be my dream bike, I can't even tap the ground on an unlowered one!
Joanne Posted April 27, 2018 Posted April 27, 2018 FiL has had a couple of Tigers. Said he always liked them.
diddylord Posted April 27, 2018 Posted April 27, 2018 Which tiger are you looking at? , I've got an 800 that I can't fault absolutely brilliant bike.
Oaktech Posted April 27, 2018 Author Posted April 27, 2018 Any views on Triumph Tigers? I'm sort of tempted by a change. Probably fairly recent versions... So not this one... https://www.flickr.com/photos/owenhurrell/2600446061/in/album-72157605750695290/
mikkydoos Posted April 27, 2018 Posted April 27, 2018 it sounds like demented sewing machine when wound up. Lol :plane:
Andrew_C Posted April 27, 2018 Posted April 27, 2018 Which tiger are you looking at? , I've got an 800 that I can't fault absolutely brilliant bike.800 is front runner. XC if I can find one at the right price. (And sell my current ride!)
arwen Posted April 30, 2018 Posted April 30, 2018 The Combined Braking System takes a bit of getting used too as the bike squats rather than dives under heavy braking. I actually prefer bikes that brake like that to be honest. One of the reasons I'd like a big BWM (with the Telelever front suspension) is because of the lack of diving when heavy breaking. Any views on Triumph Tigers? I'm sort of tempted by a change. Probably fairly recent versions... I love the tigers, however I found them too top heavy (I am short though). That and the price compared to a similarly spec'ed BMW F700gs was too much...
Oddbod Posted April 30, 2018 Posted April 30, 2018 Traded in my Varadero 125 for a tiger 1050… in fireball orange… Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! Enjoyed going around Britain on that!
Joanne Posted May 1, 2018 Posted May 1, 2018 I'm flip flopping whether to sell my bike or not. Don't think I enjoy it enough to justify keeping it. I don't have time to ride it, because at the weekends I'd rather be out walking the dog and stuff..... argh!
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