uksurfers 796

[uksurfer]

Originally Posted by rac3r

Cool, what's it like compared to the S4? Still got the R1?

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

Yes, the R1 is still in the garage

Originally Posted by AndyC_772

Stuff that... come over and get it ACF50'd (clicky) - Eleanor had hers done last year and there's barely any corrosion on it at all despite having about 15k on the clock.

i am very tempted! Not sure how it works though

[steeevvvooo]

Really like the colour scheme. I'm toying with the idea of a newer scheme on the S2R at some point and this one is high on the list

enjoy mate

Looks Good Martin, trust you'll be glad to have a 796 back in the fold again.

[Capo]

Originally Posted by uksurfer

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.

[Rally]

Originally Posted by Capo

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.

[Capo]

Originally Posted by Rally

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.

[Rally]

Originally Posted by Capo

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.

[gary tompkins]

Originally Posted by Capo

A lightweight motorcycle will handle more responsively regardless of the riders weight, uksurfers post is testement to that.

[alan c]

gary google

Originally Posted by gary tompkins

Originally Posted by Rally

I love that bike you put up GT.

That modern take on the Hailwood rep is the muts!

That modern take on the Hailwood rep is the muts!

+1

[uksurfer]

Just managed to do about 150 miles today so have gone over my 625 miles, so i will be booking in for my 'first' service shortly.



Fitted a tail tidy from Evotech, and have an exhaust system waiting to be fitted from SC-Racing which is a 2-1



After i had clocked my miles, i opened up to another 1000 rpm which makes it a bit more fun, really enjoying the ride of the bike, just find the rear shock a little bit hard still, so might need a slight tweak.

I am so glad now that i have moved to a new style - Enjoying it