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Old 26-10-2011, 11:12 AM   #16
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Old 26-10-2011, 12:56 PM   #17
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Are the colours round the right way ????
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from the front or the back Alan ?
The original MHR had had the colours split horizontally so I don't think it matters

Martin should sell the R1 and get on of these to go with the monster - It's a DIY modified Sport Classic

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Old 26-10-2011, 01:21 PM   #18
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Old 26-10-2011, 07:44 PM   #19
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Here she is (pictures courtesy of Gordon H)
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Old 26-10-2011, 10:20 PM   #20
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its alot lighter than the S4, handles easier as you dont have to heave it out of corners, it does fly round corners and it gives alot of confidence on the angle. its alot of fun, but hasnt got the grunt, but weighing alot less and only 13hp down i think.
It will be more interesting when its run in, and the new exhaust is fitted, as the demo i took out had me grinning
So now you understand the virtues of a lightweight motorcycle.
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Old 26-10-2011, 10:53 PM   #21
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So now you understand the virtues of a lightweight motorcycle.
No point having a lightweight bike if you're not a lightweight yourself, that's why I don't bother!

I love that bike you put up GT.
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Old 26-10-2011, 11:49 PM   #22
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No point having a lightweight bike if you're not a lightweight yourself, that's why I don't bother!
A lightweight motorcycle will handle more responsively regardless of the riders weight, uksurfers post is testement to that.
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Old 27-10-2011, 12:17 AM   #23
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Hey, Martin, well done for getting a 796 - I like the colour scheme; is that one of the Logomania ones? My 696 has just had her first annual service! Time flies on a Monster...
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Old 27-10-2011, 12:23 AM   #24
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A lightweight motorcycle will handle more responsively regardless of the riders weight, uksurfers post is testement to that.
I realise how it works Stu, it's just the effect is not quite the same when you are over 100kgs! Loosing weight from the wheels and unsprung weight have the best effect then.
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Old 27-10-2011, 10:50 AM   #27
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Old 27-10-2011, 12:13 PM   #28
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Well I really see no point in spending a small fortune on making a bike shed some kilo's and being lighter, if the rider doesn't think about doing the same thing aswell .!.

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Old 27-10-2011, 12:16 PM   #29
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I quite like the Sport Classic look aswell at the moment, so GT's picture above looks mega..

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Old 27-10-2011, 12:29 PM   #30
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Nice bike Martin. paint scheme looks great.
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