looking good Geoff & you just so happen to be living in the "RIGHT SPOT" to test it out
I Used to jog but the ice cubes kept falling out of my glass
It's not even Wednesday yet, but the ageing hoon has changed the bike on his profile already that poor Suzuki never felt so, mmm what's the right word...vanilla?
I went and had a look at the 790 on Saturday. They've got a couple at least in stock. One is the grey one and one is the orange and black.
I've been offered a test ride so will take them up on it. I wouldnt have looked twice if you hadnt mentioned it....
I thought elections were decided by angry posts on social media. - F5 Dave
Excellent news! I'll be very interested in how your test ride goes and your impressions. I don't think it's as attractive-looking as the 765 Triple but the point of difference in how it went and handled was sufficient for me to make the choice. I was only out for a bit over an hour for the test ride. The ride home from the dealer tomorrow is closer to 2 1/4 so I'll have a bit more clarity afterwards, even with a bit of care on new tyres. Got a social outing on Sunday with IAM, so after that, I'll hopefully have some objective info.
Enjoy your outing and give it plenty!
P.S, there are lots of YouTube videos on the 790, but this one is probably one of the best overviews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYOPBQLZsvM
Well, picked her up today and rode 160km home in hot, dry conditions. The twisty coast road was utter magic and it's a long time since since I've laughed out loud in my helmet from sheer joy. Best fun ever with my trousers on :devil: . I've never named a bike before, but meet Bad Girl Lola - seems appropriate somehow
It was a day for serendipity as at the dealership, I met a chap I sold my catamaran to when I stopped sailing competitively in 1988! He was on a Super Duke 1290 GT! Proves that old fellas can grow older disgracefully!
There's a reason all the promo pix (I think its often Jeremy McWilliams) have bar end mirrors....
I thought elections were decided by angry posts on social media. - F5 Dave
Congrats Blackbird on your new steed. Always exciting picking up a new bike. Looking forward to hearing your long term impressions.
Also bloody well done that man still riding at 72 and by the sounds of it as immature as you must have been when you first started riding. I mean that as a compliment! Keep laughing in your helmet and stay safe.
Cheers
Mark
Happiness is a means of travel, not a destination
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