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DavShill
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by DavShill » Tue Jun 02, 2015 7:20 am
Just traded the Tiger 1050 for one of these beauties. The Tiger is a lovely bike but it's really a "sit-up" sports bike. It's a bit too revvy for long two-up touring and Jules has always had a little difficulty climbing on and off, especially when it's fully loaded. I love it though and would highly recommend them.
So I went window shopping last week and fell in love with this. four days and a test ride later and the deal was done. Suzuki dealer gave me £300 less than I paid three years ago for the Tiger, and I got to keep the fancy bits to sell off myself. The VStrom has a much smoother power delivery which important when two up. Jules liked it, easy to climb on and off and no clashing of helmets because there is more room between rider and pillion. And it's a Vtwin of course
So here she is. 1037cc VStrom Sport Edition. 3 more sleeps before I collect it on Friday afternoon.
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DavShill
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by DavShill » Tue Jun 02, 2015 7:28 am
Oh............... and it might be my retirement gift to myself if things go according to plan. Roll on Summer
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HisNibbs
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by HisNibbs » Tue Jun 02, 2015 12:47 pm
Nice one Dave.
Don't put off 'till tomorrow what you can enjoy today
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randomsquid
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by randomsquid » Wed Jun 03, 2015 4:50 pm
DavShill wrote:Oh............... and it might be my retirement gift to myself if things go according to plan. Roll on Summer
Congrats, twice.
Where ever I lay my hat.....
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HowardQ
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by HowardQ » Wed Jun 03, 2015 9:36 pm
Congrats on both counts from me as well Dave.
The bikes looks very interesting, I'm sure you'll be reporting back on it very soon!
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Sixty7
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by Sixty7 » Thu Jun 04, 2015 12:37 pm
Nice bike....look forward to ur views on it......after u've covered a few miles...
Sixty7.
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falcomunky
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by falcomunky » Thu Jun 04, 2015 9:05 pm
Congrats on (hopefully) both fronts matey!
Two is the magic number... ;)
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D-Rider
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by D-Rider » Thu Jun 04, 2015 9:18 pm
Yes indeed - looks good Dave
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-- Albert Einstein
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DavShill
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by DavShill » Wed Sep 02, 2015 7:58 pm
See rider report in Bike Chat section.
