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Tony27nine
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Posted: Tue May 6th, 2008 06:27 pm |
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Surely on a bike forum somebody must have a view on the two or what alternatives there may be?
Alternatives gotta be quick, light fun and OK with a 30' inside leg!
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Posted: Tue May 6th, 2008 07:40 pm |
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| Yam Fazers are a hoot.But im biased
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hairyolaf
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Posted: Tue May 6th, 2008 07:47 pm |
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i think youll find the street quite arse high. Ive a 30 inch leg and I can't get on one properly. But then I cant get on many bikes properly these day. just get used to riding only 1 foot down.
I have tested one. Very nice bike.
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Posted: Tue May 6th, 2008 08:45 pm |
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| Why not wander round a few dealers and try a few bikes for size. See what takes your fancy. Not really much point seeking recommendations, bikes are such a personal thing.
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Posted: Wed May 7th, 2008 03:41 pm |
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If I was in the market for a middle-weight naked I'd look not much further than the Street Triple.
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Posted: Wed May 7th, 2008 06:36 pm |
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Ride a street triple first and save yourself the bother of any more test rides.  I've never ridden a duc though I have to admit.
Also have 30" leg and had no problems with it being too tall.
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nickwiz
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Posted: Thu May 8th, 2008 02:44 pm |
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Just bear in mind that lovely as Ducatis are they rot quickly and servicing costs are bloody high.
The street triple is supposed to be a lovely bike but right now you can't get one for love nor money. A pain but a sign that it is a real classic. Same thing happened to bonnies (the original one) back in the day demand far outstripped supply which just added to their desirability. If it was me I'd order a street triple now.
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Posted: Thu May 8th, 2008 02:45 pm |
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nickwiz wrote: Just bear in mind that lovely as Ducatis are they rot quickly and servicing costs are bloody high.
The street triple is supposed to be a lovely bike but right now you can't get one for love nor money. A pain but a sign that it is a real classic. Same thing happened to bonnies (the original one) back in the day demand far outstripped supply which just added to their desirability. If it was me I'd order a street triple now.
hang on Ducati's are dodgy but Triumph's are fine?? WTF!
not biased at all are you?
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Posted: Thu May 8th, 2008 02:55 pm |
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I am a short ass (sorry 29 3/4" leg), and I fit on my Street triple just fine.
That 3/4" makes allot of difference, apparently.
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Posted: Thu May 8th, 2008 07:30 pm |
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Mav wrote: nickwiz wrote: Just bear in mind that lovely as Ducatis are they rot quickly and servicing costs are bloody high.
The street triple is supposed to be a lovely bike but right now you can't get one for love nor money. A pain but a sign that it is a real classic. Same thing happened to bonnies (the original one) back in the day demand far outstripped supply which just added to their desirability. If it was me I'd order a street triple now.
hang on Ducati's are dodgy but Triumph's are fine?? WTF!
not biased at all are you?
totaly biased!
Mind you I'm not saying Ducatis are dodgy just expensive to maintain and the finish realy isn't up to it. Mates Monster Thou which has mostly only been ridden in the dry has corrosion sprouting all over it. I may be lucky or maybe I clean my bike thoroughly but I've owned a Trophy 1200, A speed Triple, A Trident, and a Daytobna 1200. Ridden them all year round and they stayed 99%corrosion free. I had a sprag clutch go on the Daytona and The S3 ran a main bearing because some idiot sold me a yamaha oil filter! (looked identical but the flow rates are different) Apart fron that all my triumphs have been reliable and are relatively cheap to service.
So yes i'm biased but its experience that has made me so not an irrational prejudice!
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Posted: Thu May 8th, 2008 08:24 pm |
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| How about an Aprilia Shiver 750?
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Posted: Sun May 11th, 2008 07:04 pm |
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I have a 28" inside leg and my M1000S fits me perfectly. But agree, the finish on the duke isn't the best and the servicing costs are higher than the norm. Nice bike to ride though, so you pays your choice and takes your biscuit. Think I'd go for the Speed Triple though if I was to buy my next steed....
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Posted: Sun May 11th, 2008 07:55 pm |
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Have a go on the new Aprillia 850 MANA.
I did yesterday and it's a riot.
It's basically a conventional looking bike with twist and go transmission like a scooter, but at the flick of a switch you can turn it into a seven speed manual, operating the shifts either with handlebar "paddle" shift, or a conventional foot change.
The really cool thing is you can switch between auto and manual on the move, so once you're out of heavy traffic, you switch to manual and it brings out a completely different character.
You also have three modes in manual and auto.
Sport - Touring and rain modes
The word fun doesn't even begin to describe this bike and pretty bloody quick to boot.
Oh and I forgot to mention that it also happens to be a swift, light, quick and great handling bike 
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