So I ended up with the Husqvarna 701. So far I'm enjoying this bike, and it really doesn't feel like a power downgrade at all. Still nervous that I spent so much on such a basic bike though.
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So I ended up with the Husqvarna 701. So far I'm enjoying this bike, and it really doesn't feel like a power downgrade at all. Still nervous that I spent so much on such a basic bike though.
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Aww giz a go mista
Don't you look at my accountant.
He's the only one I've got.
slow wide open throttler
wow nice that will be a fun ride!!!! jealous!!!!!!!
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Same power as me, er, big bike but about 90kg lighter.
I would get into trouble.
Looking forward to reading your comments after some seat time. Enjoy!
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Coooooool!
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I was in pretty much the same position as you... came from a fairly worked gsxr1000 down to a xb9s buell lightning, i found the buell slow and boring and within a few weeks had swapped to a s4 monster. caf raced it and am enjoying every minute.
The Ducati isnt as fast as the gixxer by any stretch but with no fairings an open faced helmet and a wicked sound track it still feels really fast. (with the open face helmet it forces me to keep it under 160 because of the wind)
hope that helps
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Is that a 3MA in pic?
Why would you wear an open face helmet? The chance of smashing your face into something gruesome is pretty high in even a minor tumble on the road. I've seen some pretty fucked up full face helmets and your face is pretty soft in comparison.
Don't you look at my accountant.
He's the only one I've got.
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Loving the F800ST. Great bike for work.
Guy I bought it from described it as very tidy I'd call it a shit box. I'm 3 weeks into sorting it out . It just needed some TLC.
Loving my big bike still, but also loving losing 100 kg.
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Funny how different people have different perspectives on "tidy". I take extremely thorough care of my bikes, and when selling I describe every known imperfection. I've seen people describing some pretty rough bikes as "mint", which literally means "like new".Originally Posted by rastuscat
Nonetheless, it usually doesn't take too much work to sort out that cosmetic stuff. The bike I bought has obviously spent some time in the sun, and despite being near-new it needs a bit of attention. But the nature of this type of bike means I may just not bother.
For those wanting a follow-up, I have absolutely no regrets about selling my 120hp Speed Triple for this 65hp Husky. It's exactly what I wanted, and absolutely doesn't feel like it lacks any power (OK it doesn't go 120km/h to 180km/h in the blink of an eye, but still).
I've already done so much on this bike that I would never have done on the Speed Triple.
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That's a lot of donuts...
DeMyer's Laws - an argument that consists primarily of rambling quotes isn't worth bothering with.
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The one around my waist is the one that concerns me most.That's a lot of donuts...
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Is that a parrot on your shoulder?Funny how different people have different perspectives on "tidy". I take extremely thorough care of my bikes, and when selling I describe every known imperfection. I've seen people describing some pretty rough bikes as "mint", which literally means "like new".
Nonetheless, it usually doesn't take too much work to sort out that cosmetic stuff. The bike I bought has obviously spent some time in the sun, and despite being near-new it needs a bit of attention. But the nature of this type of bike means I may just not bother.
For those wanting a follow-up, I have absolutely no regrets about selling my 120hp Speed Triple for this 65hp Husky. It's exactly what I wanted, and absolutely doesn't feel like it lacks any power (OK it doesn't go 120km/h to 180km/h in the blink of an eye, but still).
I've already done so much on this bike that I would never have done on the Speed Triple.
Don't you look at my accountant.
He's the only one I've got.
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Yes. Or a Gopro on my helmet. Either one.
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Wish you had gone for the SWM Superdual. I want to hear from an owner, with a few months use under their belt, what they're like. Motorad in Wgtn have one in the showroom and it looks tempting.
What I have now, the MT09 is a good value (ok, it was cheap) light bike that's good for all round use.
That Husky you got doesn't look road legal?
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I'd like to hear as well, but this was too good a bike to pass up.
The MT-09 is a great value bike, but a bit different from what I wanted. Weight was a factor, and even this 147kg Husky was borderline too heavy.
The Husky is totally road legal, with a WOF until next year.
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