My new ride

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My new ride

#1 Post by nicketynoo » Sat Oct 17, 2015 6:34 pm

Ok so Ive been rumbled and spotted out on my new ride in Derbyshire so I feel its time to come out of the closet and show you all my new bike. Had it delivered last monday and its awesome. So light and powerful and a great riding position. Getting used to the quickshifter now , its so much fun!

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#2 Post by squadron Nero » Sat Oct 17, 2015 6:41 pm

That looks good, Nick. I like it. What does it sound like?

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#3 Post by flatlander » Sat Oct 17, 2015 7:40 pm

You'd know if you turned up ;) by the way the weather was nice ALL DAY!!
Looks even nicer in the flesh
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#4 Post by nicketynoo » Sat Oct 17, 2015 7:43 pm

It sounds quite throaty when it gets up the revs but couldn't hear it much following firestarter
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Revving it gets very addictive :smt002
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#5 Post by squadron Nero » Sat Oct 17, 2015 7:50 pm

I know, I know...

Anyway, Nick, I hope you're going to get a tail tidy for it. That OEM thing looks like some teenager has stuck their selfie stick to the back of your bike. :smt012

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#6 Post by Firestarter » Sun Oct 18, 2015 12:02 pm

squadron Nero wrote:I know, I know...

Anyway, Nick, I hope you're going to get a tail tidy for it. That OEM thing looks like some teenager has stuck their selfie stick to the back of your bike. :smt012
It actually quite suits it in the flesh, believe it or not. Still quite large, but doesn't look bad for it. A shorter one will be better no doubt, but every inch of that bike is gorgeous :smt054 :smt055

Far better than some old Benelli :smt002
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#7 Post by Gio » Sun Oct 18, 2015 12:46 pm

Very nice, does it have the track timing on it?

There's a similar one down the road from me, in black, shame is its a bit small for me :(
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#8 Post by nicketynoo » Sun Oct 18, 2015 2:15 pm

Actually the tail tidy is the only thing on my list to change.
Yes Gio it does have the lap timer on it, but then again so does the Falco.
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#9 Post by randomsquid » Sun Oct 18, 2015 3:16 pm

It's a very nice bike, seems to go ok too.
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#10 Post by HisNibbs » Sun Oct 18, 2015 3:17 pm

Nice.
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#11 Post by Tonyunn » Mon Oct 19, 2015 6:40 am

The bike looks like a work of art, a lovely piece of kit.

The only glaring thing is it has to abide by rules and have that ugly mud guard and plate holder.

it's a shame when the rules get in the way of a good design.
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#12 Post by wayno » Mon Oct 19, 2015 7:53 am

I love those Brutale's, they're gorgeous.
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#13 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Mon Oct 19, 2015 2:46 pm

be nice if the hugger came all the way over the rear wheel with the number plate bracket off it....

nice bike :)


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#14 Post by mangocrazy » Mon Oct 19, 2015 9:25 pm

Lovely. And I bet it sounds as good as it looks... :smt003

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#15 Post by HowardQ » Mon Oct 19, 2015 9:57 pm

It really looks great Nick, the trouble is when you walk into the garage to get it out for a run at this time of year, it can go dark before you stop admiring/drooling over it. :smt016

Then again, I'm sure you'll still find the time to enjoy it!

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