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Old 22-08-2010, 09:38 AM   #31
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It is a lovely bike - how are you getting on with the height?
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Old 22-08-2010, 11:33 AM   #32
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Fine thanks! I've got the lower seat on at the moment and my feet are pretty much grounded - I could have sworn they didnt go flat on the ground when I tested it in the shop first time. Second time I went back I seemed to have grown - was very strange.

Anyway, not complaining! I'd like to get the original leather seat back on though, dont really like the material of the lower one, its almost over-grippy...
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Old 22-08-2010, 11:52 AM   #33
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How does it compare to your 620?
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Old 22-08-2010, 12:01 PM   #34
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Its a lot faster, and handles much better, but you know, love'm both the same!

More confident on the 620, this will take some getting used to, but I guess thats normal.

I'll be sad to see the other one go
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Old 22-08-2010, 02:27 PM   #35
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Lovely looking bike, congrats.

Do the new monsters come with a second set tank side covers?
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Old 22-08-2010, 04:56 PM   #36
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Good luck with the new bike... black bikes are always good in my opinion
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Old 22-08-2010, 05:26 PM   #37
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Nope, no extra side panels... or I've been ripped off if there should be

Done about 200miles now, want to get first service in before Belgium. Hows long it take for tyres to be fairly well run in? Must be ok by now?! Keep ****ting myself in first gear though, its a bit evil!


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Old 22-08-2010, 05:30 PM   #38
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Tyres should be ok by now I think. The bike looks sooooo nice
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Old 22-08-2010, 11:51 PM   #39
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Bex, Call the dealers to pre-book a service if you can

Sods law dictates that if you wait until the 600miles is up they'll be fully booked
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Old 23-08-2010, 07:17 AM   #40
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Very cool looking there Bex, all in black. As Gary says, the tyres will be okay now. The wax comes off fairly quickly in the normal working zone, just be a little steady if you take over more into an area you haven't used of the tyre as yet. A little further each time as you get more confident and you will be fine.

So where is your luggage going for the trip, In the rucksack perhaps?

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Old 23-08-2010, 08:14 AM   #41
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Backpack, tailpack I guess... don't need much except a breakdown recovery number

Yeh I was warned to call up 2 weeks in advance to book the first service. No doubt it'll cost some silly amount of money as do all things Ducati related.
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Old 23-08-2010, 08:37 AM   #42
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Bex,

Congrats on the new bike, it looks lovely.
I took my 796 for it's 1st service the other week; Moto Rapido in Winchester told me to phone up on a day suitable for me and they'd just slot it in as it's only a quick job.
They did just that.
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Old 23-08-2010, 11:08 AM   #43
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Nice bike Bex, well done.
It took me several months to get used to the Triumph, last week i realised that i'm throwing it about much more confidently, the rear tyre is wearing out a lot quicker now.
Your tyres should be well worn in with 200 miles on them i would think.

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Old 23-08-2010, 11:13 AM   #44
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Looks great in black,i gave my new tyres 20 miles and they seemed fine.
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Old 23-08-2010, 12:32 PM   #45
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The 1st service is usually just an oil change and a general check over. Nothing much to it, I don't think. Should be done within an hour or so. When your booked in, get their 1st thing, so you have it done 1st. That way you shouldn't be waiting too long for others to be completed..
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