A nice day out before the snow arrives

[Ian]

Took the "new" bike out for its first real run today....went to Quatt Cafe then returned via Bridgnorth and Much Wenlock to Ironbridge. Stopped by the Bridge for a spot of sunbathing and took a few pics of scrots and others  before setting off back home on the monoshock...a lovely ride compared to the twinshock methinks.

Ian

PS Dunno about those black exhausts on the new W800 though 

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[themoudie]

Aye Ian,

SRX looks, very nice, and interesting to read that you think the ride is superior to the twin shock.

In the day, I never saw 'scrots' that bling, Latin paint and chrome tended not to stick! 

As for the W800 exhaust, I have to agree, it appears "Naff!". It all looks a bit 'low' and liable to scrape, whilst the matt 'heat shield'? 

Glad you had a good day.

We had a wee run out via Auchterarder, Gleneagles, Braco, Cultybraggan WWII PoW camp and Comrie to a Norton Owners soiree. Then continued back home the 'long way', via Lochearnhead, Lix Toll, Killin, Kenmore, Aberfeldy (Fish and chips! ) and then back over the tops via the Sma' Glen and Glen Almond, home. Clouds just sitting on the tops and a wee dusting above 3000'. We shall see what tomorrow brings.

My regards, Bill.

[Andy M]

As for the W800 exhaust, I have to agree, it appears "Naff!". It all looks a bit 'low' and liable to scrape, whilst the matt 'heat shield'? 

Well I only got a quick blast round Selby and up towards York, but the "Big" DIY job is done so planning for next week.

Is that W800  a factory finish? The exhaust I would sign up for but not with gold rims and all that chrome on the engine. Looks like the sort of parts bin accident that produced the old boys Guzzi.

I like the look of the W800 but I'm waiting for them to bring out a competitor to the Triumph Scrambler. If they keep the full power rating and space for two panniers it'll be good.

Andy

[Ian]

Yes Andy Im afraid its a factory finish ...where do they get their designers from?


Ian