Cheers Billy. I should have said I do also enjoy going the long way home and getting some miles in at the weekend. I was only supposed to buy a bike for commuting however the bug has firmly bitten. I plan on putting lots of miles in on the new bike. When I started to do a little research on possible new bikes, I kept coming back to the Street. I would say one big appeal is the brand itself, but the biggest thing for me was the noise the triple makes. Everytime I now hear one coming down the road, things happen in the trouser area!
Thanks Steve. By the time I get the test booked and hopefully passed, I should have surpassed the 1000 mile mark. Still way under what you did. How did you manage to fit that many miles without wanting to upgrade sooner? I’m absolutely champing at the bit!
That’s one hell of a reply, thanks Callumity! My head normally rules over the heart, but I am struggling this time round. I’m just eager to be able to enjoy what summer we may have this year on something fun and exciting. Something my current ride doesn’t unfortunately do. Perhaps I am getting way ahead of myself by going to a 765 so quick, but I know a couple of people in my circle of friends who did similar to what im planning and they have been fine.
I did it over 12 months - I was 55 at the time so didn't feel like rushing things too much. I always wanted to upgrade though, especially when travelling along dual carriageways and not being able to overtake without giving written notice!
That’s because a Focus is a helluva sight harder to hide behind an A or B pillar. You need to understand if you cannot see a driver’s eyes from your bike, he probably can’t see you.
Ride one! I in my 60th year with sore back,neck & knees, the ThruxtonR is more usable & comfy than you might think
I may just do that Ken. Hopefully they will let me take one out when I test the ST. I did sit on one at the showroom and it did feel special if not a little uncomfortable. Not sure how good it would be for filtering either. As a 2nd bike however....
I may just do that Ken. Hopefully they will let me take one out when I test the ST. I did sit on one at the showroom and it did feel special if not a little uncomfortable. Not sure how good it would be for filtering either. As a 2nd bike however....
Yo again Stu, A little true story from a few years back I'm not trying to sway your decision but reading this may well enlighten you to certain kinds of bikers. I was the Sales manager of a bike shop and one Saturday a guy who had done all his bike training with us from CBT through to direct access full licence rolled up on a 4 month old Gixer 1000 with barely a thousand miles on it, Mcn and Performance bikes had just tested the latest Gixer (I think it was the K4) they both extolled the superb handling especially on track. Said guy asks me how much we would give him in p/ex as he's got to have the latest model because it handles so much better than his (4 months old remember) K3. Before I looked at his bike I tried to explain the pitfalls and how much money he was going to lose, a lot! He didn't want to listen so I went out and gave his bike a good check over, the bike was as you would expect immaculate apart from the rear tyre which was squared off with almost no tread on the middle approx 2.5 inches on each side of this tyre had never touched tarmac. When I asked him what kind of riding he did and where he liked to ride his answer was Oh I only blast it in a straight line to piss off people in fast cars. I gave up trying at that point worked out the figures on paper for him to look at and away he went. I genuinely didn't want to do a deal knowing that he couldn't ride the bike that he had needless to say several weeks later he turned up again in a new bike rear tyre in a similar state. My advice is as suggested by other people on here test ride as many bikes as you can until you have found what you like but don't just take them round the block do some miles and try and ride them when the weather is carp because you're going to have to when commuting. Good luck and I hope this helps. Cheers,Pete
Welcome buddy Both R & RS are good exceptional motors. A bike that I might find excellent (looks & handling) might not necessarily be your cup of tea. As other have said......ride both by taking them through your usual paces and then decide from there. Choose a bike that suits your needs and a bike that makes you stand there and admire her Good luck with choosing the right bike for you. Fun times buddy
Just go and buy what you want mate. Opinions are like AH's, everyone has got one! Be sensible, ride within your limited / learning capabilities, and you will be fine!
Just to add one more bit of advice, don't rush it, take your time. We're all like kids with new toys when it comes to bikes. Take as many test rides as you want, don't worry about annoying the salesman, they'll be happy to oblige and make the sale.