Help, new 696?? - Page 2

25-01-2009, 01:16 PM

Best place for clothing is on you door step ! George Whites factory outlet in Swindon,loads of choice and price range.

29-01-2009, 07:58 PM

If you want a nearly new red 696 you could speak to Damiano at Metropolis London (vauxhall) this weekend - I have just traded in mine (1800 miles; first registered august 2008). Mint apart from very small chip to tank (from clumsy tw*t in parking bay)

29-01-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by brent elliott

If you want a nearly new red 696 you could speak to Damiano at Metropolis London (vauxhall) this weekend - I have just traded in mine (1800 miles; first registered august 2008). Mint apart from very small chip to tank (from clumsy tw*t in parking bay)

What you gone for this time ?

29-01-2009, 08:15 PM

Could not stop myself buying a new 1100s in white! (felt a bit cramped on the 696 - am 6'2") Can't wait for saturday.

29-01-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by brent elliott

Could not stop myself buying a new 1100s in white! (felt a bit cramped on the 696 - am 6'2") Can't wait for saturday.

Just done the same thing,mine came today.Feels much roomier to sit on.

29-01-2009, 08:26 PM

Fantastic, apparently Metrop. has had 3 or 4 other people doing the same thing this month.
Did you take the touring seat as well? or is the standard seat fine??

29-01-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by brent elliott

Fantastic, apparently Metrop. has had 3 or 4 other people doing the same thing this month.
Did you take the touring seat as well? or is the standard seat fine??

Standard seat for the time being and seems just fine,much better shaped at the front,there is a picture of mine in the thread new bike.

29-01-2009, 10:44 PM

Your bike looks great - enjoy the weekend, hope it's not raining

30-01-2009, 09:41 AM

Congrats on the new bike... looks like Sat might be OK weather for running it in...

30-01-2009, 08:06 PM

i think the 1100s might be a little to much to start and hope the 696 last me longer then 1800 miles, and hope more i don't end up eating my words. decided i will order a new one on 09 plate as i'm away for feb and should be there for when i return...i could be an expansive morning tomorrow but well worth it i hope. cheers for all the suggestions and advise.

31-01-2009, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by OplayneO

i think the 1100s might be a little to much to start and hope the 696 last me longer then 1800 miles, and hope more i don't end up eating my words. decided i will order a new one on 09 plate as i'm away for feb and should be there for when i return...i could be an expansive morning tomorrow but well worth it i hope. cheers for all the suggestions and advise.

Which dealer you off to ? Get you order placed you will feel much better for it.

31-01-2009, 09:36 AM

I'm off to riders of bristol in a minute or 2. looked at some other dealers that are further away and the OTR price is more so weighed up my options and this is the easiest, closest and cheapest even if they don't throw any thing in on the deal. More news on my return.....

31-01-2009, 09:49 AM

I am sure you will love the 696, unless you really need more torque, which most people don't? you will find the 696 plenty quick enough for you...

31-01-2009, 04:18 PM

Got it, in white! well its coming at the end of feb for march 1st. restrictor thrown in for the price..so all good. went for a mix of dianese clothing and more budget clothing to keep the initial cost down. see you some of you out and about i hope. :-)

31-01-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by OplayneO

Got it, in white! well its coming at the end of feb for march 1st. restrictor thrown in for the price..so all good. went for a mix of dianese clothing and more budget clothing to keep the initial cost down. see you some of you out and about i hope. :-)

Well done and the best colour too

I not far from you as work in Swindon so will have to meet up and get out on our bikes.

29-01-2009, 07:58 PM	#17
brent elliott Guest Posts: n/a	If you want a nearly new red 696 you could speak to Damiano at Metropolis London (vauxhall) this weekend - I have just traded in mine (1800 miles; first registered august 2008). Mint apart from very small chip to tank (from clumsy twt in parking bay) Last edited by brent elliott; 29-01-2009 at 08:01 PM..*

25-01-2009, 01:16 PM	#16
walpole68 Guest Posts: n/a	Best place for clothing is on you door step ! George Whites factory outlet in Swindon,loads of choice and price range.

29-01-2009, 08:15 PM	#19
brent elliott Guest Posts: n/a	Could not stop myself buying a new 1100s in white! (felt a bit cramped on the 696 - am 6'2") Can't wait for saturday.

29-01-2009, 08:26 PM	#21
brent elliott Guest Posts: n/a	Fantastic, apparently Metrop. has had 3 or 4 other people doing the same thing this month. Did you take the touring seat as well? or is the standard seat fine??

29-01-2009, 10:44 PM	#23
brent elliott Guest Posts: n/a	Your bike looks great - enjoy the weekend, hope it's not raining

30-01-2009, 09:41 AM	#24
jimbo696 Guest Posts: n/a	Congrats on the new bike... looks like Sat might be OK weather for running it in...

30-01-2009, 08:06 PM	#25
OplayneO Guest Posts: n/a	i think the 1100s might be a little to much to start and hope the 696 last me longer then 1800 miles, and hope more i don't end up eating my words. decided i will order a new one on 09 plate as i'm away for feb and should be there for when i return...i could be an expansive morning tomorrow but well worth it i hope. cheers for all the suggestions and advise.

31-01-2009, 09:36 AM	#27
OplayneO Guest Posts: n/a	I'm off to riders of bristol in a minute or 2. looked at some other dealers that are further away and the OTR price is more so weighed up my options and this is the easiest, closest and cheapest even if they don't throw any thing in on the deal. More news on my return.....

31-01-2009, 09:49 AM	#28
jimbo696 Guest Posts: n/a	I am sure you will love the 696, unless you really need more torque, which most people don't? you will find the 696 plenty quick enough for you...

31-01-2009, 04:18 PM	#29
OplayneO Guest Posts: n/a	Got it, in white! well its coming at the end of feb for march 1st. restrictor thrown in for the price..so all good. went for a mix of dianese clothing and more budget clothing to keep the initial cost down. see you some of you out and about i hope. :-)