New Yamaha 850 triple looks a goodun I reckon

[mattian]

That instrument panel looks awful and what's with the huge radiator?

I know. It just wouldnt compliment your perm at all.

[george formby]

I'm sold. A few dollars here, a few dollars there. Oh, it's in French.

http://youtu.be/JvQAHA1PNK4

[Shadowjack]

Well, that was interesting - slap on a different set of tyres, call me Cyril, and away we go.
Not to be picky, didn't see a fishing rod holder, but...

On a different note, just a bit annoyed we don't seem to be getting the phull-phat MT07. Maybe I should hang on the the TDM to see what Yamaha-san comes up with over the year or two.

[george formby]

Well, that was interesting - slap on a different set of tyres, call me Cyril, and away we go.
Not to be picky, didn't see a fishing rod holder, but...

On a different note, just a bit annoyed we don't seem to be getting the phull-phat MT07. Maybe I should hang on the the TDM to see what Yamaha-san comes up with over the year or two.

Concur.

I know those French chaps can ride and have a penchant for doing odd things but that bike seemed very capable. Not parlezing the lingo I'm not sure what all the upgrades were on one of them. Not sure about the albinio mono brow either..
Good time of year for Troots.

[Shadowjack]

Bloke I know went for test ride on the MT07 - said it was fine, didn't feel short of anything on the ride, but there was the odd knowledge that the bike could have been/is something else.
Yes - daylight savings, a new fishing licence, and a stream at the bottom of the garden.
Just have to locate the fishing gear after the escape to the country. It's here, somewhere...

[Bruce Lee]

Any other MT09 riders out there? Had mine for a month now and loving it much.

[george formby]

Any other MT09 riders out there? Had mine for a month now and loving it much.

Not moi. I'm eagerly awaiting to see how the Tracer does on NZ roads. Judging by over seas reviews it's rather perky.

Does your MT09 wheelie MR?

[Bruce Lee]

Not moi. I'm eagerly awaiting to see how the Tracer does on NZ roads. Judging by over seas reviews it's rather perky.

Does your MT09 wheelie MR?

The two gripes with the MT09 from reviews are the front suspension and fuel mapping, both which are easily fixed.
Prior to taking delivery the dealer tightened up the forks and installed the new fuel map to fix the snatchy throttle so no complaints from me.

As for wheelies, I'm too chicken shit

[MD]

The Tracer has caught my eye.

It's had some positive reviews online and for those of us..how do I put it, maturing, practicalities like a screen, adjustable even, upright comfortable seating, decent tank range and hard laggage all appeal big time.

The Tracer screen looks a bit small to do much though and the luggage looks like it's mounted too far out from the bike. Like out riggers on a canoe.

[BMWST?]

14 l tank? whats the range?

[James Deuce]

14 l tank? whats the range?

It does the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs.

[BMWST?]

It does the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs.

i am not conversant with those relativities

[george formby]

As for wheelies, I'm too chicken shit

Ditto.
I must admit to wanting a shot of the Yamaha triple. My best biking memories are all on Yammies.

[pritch]

14 l tank? whats the range?

I thought the Tracer had a bigger tank, 17L? I liked the idea of the bike, but it also has longer suspension travel and thus a higher seat height. Too high for me.


OK so I looked up the specs, tank capacity is 18L. Seat height isn't as bad as I was led to believe either. If the seat is adjustable it can be adjusted down to 815mm which is 20mm less than the Triumph

[AllanB]

This one is funny - in French again but you can get the jist. 4.30 is the best .......


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfga5-FEdI8