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Title: Finally bit the bullet.
Post by: squirrelciv on February 28, 2011, 05:18:56 PM: After years (and years, and years....) of riding old lumps of someone elses problems, I finally decided to get myself a new bike. Popped into a local dealer on Friday with a pretty fixed view of what I wanted, only to have the salesman talk me into trying something I wouldn't of considered myself. Sunday saw me riding off toward the Vale of Glamorgan for a few hours play and it wasn't long into the ride that I knew I'd be buying the bike.

So, just for fun, who wants a game of "Guess the bike" You can ask any question you like but I can only answer YES or NO. Winner gets to, to, to hear me rabbit on about my new bike. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Steffan on February 28, 2011, 05:24:07 PM: versys??

Steff
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Post by: squirrelciv on February 28, 2011, 05:25:28 PM: NO
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Post by: pigafetta on February 28, 2011, 05:26:33 PM: Can we ask more than one question at a time?
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Post by: pigafetta on February 28, 2011, 05:27:25 PM: Is it a single?
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Post by: squirrelciv on February 28, 2011, 05:30:11 PM: Ask as many as you like, but I can only say YES or NO. (I'm going to enjoy this ;D)

To answer your question... NO
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Post by: pigafetta on February 28, 2011, 05:31:17 PM: Twin?
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Post by: squirrelciv on February 28, 2011, 05:32:18 PM: YES
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Post by: SteveC#222 on February 28, 2011, 05:38:10 PM: As long as it's not a Harley!!! :o :o.......CB500 twin?
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Post by: mini-thumper on February 28, 2011, 05:38:27 PM: Honda Transalp?
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Post by: squirrelciv on February 28, 2011, 05:39:17 PM: Both of you...

NO
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Post by: mini-thumper on February 28, 2011, 05:46:01 PM: Honda VF750S?
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Post by: sexually oriented on February 28, 2011, 05:48:21 PM: Triumph Bonnie..................scrambler :o
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Post by: squirrelciv on February 28, 2011, 05:49:18 PM: NO

Come on, how about a few more clasification questions. Make, style, capacity...
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Post by: squirrelciv on February 28, 2011, 05:50:07 PM: NO to the bonnie, but did consider...
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Post by: guest7 on February 28, 2011, 05:50:39 PM: Not that nice new Guzzi retro thingy?

GC
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Post by: squirrelciv on February 28, 2011, 05:52:44 PM: The V7 Classic? That's what I wanted initially but...

NO
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Post by: SteveC#222 on February 28, 2011, 05:56:29 PM: Quote from: squirrelciv on February 28, 2011, 05:49:18 PM
NO

Come on, how about a few more clasification questions. Make, style, capacity...

Tourer, 500-750cc, possibly Japanese?
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Post by: Mark on February 28, 2011, 05:59:20 PM: is it japanese
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Post by: squirrelciv on February 28, 2011, 06:00:51 PM: SteveC222.

YES, YES, YES

Mark

YES
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Post by: SteveC#222 on February 28, 2011, 06:02:49 PM: Deauville ?
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Post by: squirrelciv on February 28, 2011, 06:03:55 PM: NO...
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Post by: SteveC#222 on February 28, 2011, 06:15:13 PM: (http://blogs.mirror.co.uk/cars-motorbikes/assets_c/2009/11/suzuki_burgman_650_1-thumb-450x333-24692.jpg) ;D
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Post by: squirrelciv on February 28, 2011, 06:18:49 PM: Too rude! >:(

Some clues.

V Twin
Chain drive
Water cooled
Fuel injected
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Post by: mini-thumper on February 28, 2011, 06:27:20 PM: Suzuki V-Strom 650?
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Post by: guest1154 on February 28, 2011, 06:27:48 PM: suzuki sv 650 or 1000 or gladius 650
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Post by: squirrelciv on February 28, 2011, 06:33:40 PM: Well done Mr Boyd, a chocolate watch for that man. ;D ;D ;D

I shall soon be the proud owner of a DL 650A GT Suzuki V-Strom in 'burnt orange'. It comes with, ABS, Full set of matching hard luggage, centre stand, heated grips and hand guards plus I've bought the engine bars (wise move following dropping the XT at a garage forecourt on the way to the Dragon :-[)

How piggin' chuffed am I???
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Post by: SteveC#222 on February 28, 2011, 06:47:11 PM: Oh very good choice Pat!! MCS&L had one on long term test a couple of years ago and reckoned it was a cracking allrounder, the only thing the tester was disappointed with was having to hand it back at the end of the test!

Well done mate!!
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Post by: squirrelciv on February 28, 2011, 07:02:42 PM: Must say riding it on Sunday totally converted me to modern kit. So easy to ride and so capable. Can't wait to take it on a long haul road trip. Off to find a piccie... back soon.
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Post by: squirrelciv on February 28, 2011, 07:10:22 PM: Found a piccie

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e177/squirrelciv/media.jpg)

Mine's like this but with engine bars.
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Post by: guest7 on February 28, 2011, 07:12:03 PM: Every long term road test I saw for this bike said that they didn't want to hand it back again.

Good choice

GC
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Post by: steveD on February 28, 2011, 10:27:43 PM: Excellent choice Pat, I'm proud of you. I would have one at the drop of a hat as the reviews are excellent and the 650 version isw much more versatile than the 1000cc version. You can get loads of kit for this bike and it will trail. Lots of people go arounmd the world on these bikes and they have a hell of a reputation. Just get some protection fro the front header and the oil filter at the front of the engine. There are some very good small bash plate cum protectors for these. ;D

(PS Fuel injected , welcome to the 21st Century!)
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Post by: steveD on February 28, 2011, 11:02:51 PM: PS Will you be getting some new Riding gear to suit or will you be getting someone to dress you?????????????

http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af71/Teneheric/2011_02122011Dragon0021.jpg

(Were you wearing those pants for a bet?)
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Post by: steveD on February 28, 2011, 11:04:40 PM: (http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af71/Teneheric/2011_02122011Dragon0021.jpg)
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Post by: squirrelciv on March 01, 2011, 06:28:49 AM: :D LOL :D

Nothing wrong with a little 'playing room' in the trouser department. Some of us need a bit of space down there. ;)

Yep, chuffed with my choice and you are partly to blame Mr D. Did lots of reading between trying and buying and think I've got it right.
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Post by: guest868 on March 01, 2011, 03:37:51 PM: Nice purchase Pat, enjoy.
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Post by: 002 on March 03, 2011, 12:05:51 AM: Nice One Pat !

I think they are a smashing bike.....nicer than the 1000.

Jethro
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Post by: squirrelciv on March 03, 2011, 07:28:59 PM: Quote from: 002 on March 03, 2011, 12:05:51 AM
Nice One Pat !

I think they are a smashing bike.....nicer than the 1000.

Jethro

Coming from the guy who works on these things (and my mechanical guru) that means a lot. Cheers matey

PS 8 more sleeps to go ;D