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  1. Sparkieb

    Sparkieb New Member

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    Hello all from west Yorkshire, currently riding a 500 bullet and a moto-guzzi v85tt. But the guzzi is going and im looking for the right t100. Test rode one today in york and it was lovely (also rode a 660 tiger sport - but that wasnt so much fun) .

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  2. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome. Two very different rides the bonnie and the 660. Both good in their on right.
     
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  3. Sparkieb

    Sparkieb New Member

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    Not going to lie, i really didnt take to the 660. The gearchange was difficult and neutral was a struggle. Maybe because it was new, but the t100 was a joy, suited my riding style perfectly although at 6' 2" and 18st im wondering if its a bit small. Anyway the guzzis up for sale and t100 here we come
     
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  4. Markus

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    Hi there! Welcome to the forum! ;)
    If possible try also a T120! You will love it.
     
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  5. Bikerman

    Bikerman Life's not a dress rehearsal.
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    Greetings from Lincolnshire.
     
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  6. Boothman

    Boothman First Class Member

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    Hi and welcome to the forum :cool:
     
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  7. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Hi Sparkieb :cool:
     
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  8. Mrs Visor

    Mrs Visor Elite Member

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    Hi and welcome!
     
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  9. Glenn2926

    Glenn2926 First Class Member
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    Eyup.
     
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  10. joe mc donald

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    @Sparkieb Welcome to the family. Great intro and fab pictures.
     
  11. Kiwicol

    Kiwicol Member

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    Hi Sparkieb, welcome to the forum.
     
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  12. Sparkieb

    Sparkieb New Member

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    Fell in love with a t120 today, silver/grey and red . Things are in motion to sell guzzi. So lets hope things move fast
     
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  13. Sparkieb

    Sparkieb New Member

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    Test ride booked tomorrow on a t120, will ask if i can ride the t100 again straight after, for a back to back comparison. Dont know if 120 colour scheme is available on a t100, does anyone know. I love the silver and dark red. Cheers Mark
     
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  14. Baza

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    Welcome to the forum.
     
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  15. Sparkieb

    Sparkieb New Member

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    Tesr ride was lovely, slightly jerky on/off the throttle at very low speed, but apart from that it was a joy. Hopefully they are getting a t120 in that i can afford in a week or so
     
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  16. Rob the Scott

    Rob the Scott Active Member

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    Best of luck on your choices! I've always been agnostic about colour, since I've purchased my Sprint GT and Trophy SE used and from private sellers (both happen to be silver-ish). That said, finding a bike that is comfortable is a joy!

    I briefly lived in North Ferriby, and loved that Yorkshire countryside (as well as the Lake District). Hopefully, you will find some lovely places to enjoy the bike away from traffic!

    Cheers!
     
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