Greetings From Sunny Greece!

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Maniot64, May 7, 2020.

  1. Maniot64

    Maniot64 Member

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    Your'e welcome :cool: The route also takes you past the turn for Ancient Olympia and Lake Kaifas to the south...
     
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  2. Maniot64

    Maniot64 Member

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    Thanks to all of you for such a warm welcome!! :)

    I'd like to ask for some advice if I may?

    I liked the approach to the engine design of the Street Twin on initial release as regards the emphasis on torque rather than HP. For me, that was a good idea especially as the torque is developed at lowish revs. The recent 2019+ models have more HP with the max torque developed a little higher up. The 2016-2018 models also have a slightly lower seat height which would be an advantage for me! The 'just adequate' front brake I can live with. The added rider modes are useful of course but having been able to cope previously with the 100Nm/74 lb-ft torque of a HD XR1200X on Greece's dodgy asphalt I'm non too fussed not having that facility. Before I commit to a nice 2018 Street Twin rather than a newer (and more expensive) 2019 model I'd welcome any comments on the subject......apols if there is a thread on this conundrum elsewhere on the forum! :p
     
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  3. Oldskool

    Oldskool Elite Member

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    Good morning Maniot. I would post that question in the TwinPower section of the forum. They will know the answers there I am sure .
     
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  4. Maniot64

    Maniot64 Member

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    Morning Oldskool! Many thanks for the advice....I'll do that.....enjoy your Sunday!
     
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  5. Mizen Run

    Mizen Run New Member

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    Welcome,
    Street Twin recommended, enjoy. Hope to reach your shores sometime soon!! Or perhaps just sometime.
     
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  6. Dartplayer

    Dartplayer Crème de la Crème

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    Hi Maniot and welcome to the forum :cool: Nice pix and good luck on your next purchase
     
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  7. mpllineman

    mpllineman First Class Member

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    Good morning Maniot and welcome aboard! Be safe and enjoy!
     
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  8. Maniot64

    Maniot64 Member

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    Thanks to you 'mp' in the 'Pearl of the South' in the US from the pearl of the Southern Peloponnese in Greece (Mani) .....stay safe!
     
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  9. Maniot64

    Maniot64 Member

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    Thanks 'mr'........flights and ferries might start 1st July !.....
     
  10. Foxy1

    Foxy1 Crème de la Crème

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    This is me transiting the Corinth Canal in 1979, on HMS Norfolk. I'm the one with t'anchor on arm of mi overalls.

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  11. Maniot64

    Maniot64 Member

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    What a cracking snap and what a moment to remember Foxy....the transiting tyke! :) Have been above it many times but never gone through....its very narrow innit? Must have been hell of a squeeze in on the Norfolk? Bet you had only 2-3m each side :scream:....respect;)
     
  12. Foxy1

    Foxy1 Crème de la Crème

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    It was tight, tha can see t'cliff side. We were guided/towed through by a tug. I was chuffed to go through as when I was a kid, mi favourite film was Jason and the Argonauts, and allegedly, t'scene where t'Kraken holds cliffs back was filmed there. Oh, and "transiting tyke" Love it! :joy::joy::joy::joy:
     
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