When I decided it was time for my Blackbird to go, due to needing a more upright riding position. I scoured the usual sites for the replacement. 4 weeks ago this Saturday I had a 4 hr train journey to collect my new steed, followed by a 260 mile run home, most of it in the rain.
Was it worth it. Hell yes.
I was slightly concerned initially about the weight. But, after pushing one around, & putting onto the centre stand at my local Yamaha dealers, I was surprised at how easy it was. It hides it's weight well due to low centre of gravity.
It's comfy, fast(ish), obviously not in the same league as the Blackbird. Suspension's going to need tweaking.
Only done 500 at present but I'm sure this will start to rise. Hopefully many years of togetherness.
Oh! & it had a massive 9.1k on the clock. No that's not a typo, 9107 to be exact.
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Was it worth it. Hell yes.
I was slightly concerned initially about the weight. But, after pushing one around, & putting onto the centre stand at my local Yamaha dealers, I was surprised at how easy it was. It hides it's weight well due to low centre of gravity.
It's comfy, fast(ish), obviously not in the same league as the Blackbird. Suspension's going to need tweaking.
Only done 500 at present but I'm sure this will start to rise. Hopefully many years of togetherness.
Oh! & it had a massive 9.1k on the clock. No that's not a typo, 9107 to be exact.
![[Image: P1030723_zpsvmxzifls.jpg]](http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/RolfieB/media/FJR1300/P1030723_zpsvmxzifls.jpg.html)
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Now I just fly everywhere.
Be yourself, because everybody else is taken.
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Gone to new owner.
Black Mk2a
PipeWerx Exhaust, Gold Spots, Goodridge Hoses, Scottoiler,Oil Pressure Indicator, Nippy Normans fuze box,Touratech Handguards,Oxford Heated Grips, Power Socket, Hard Wiring for Sat Nav, Gear Indicator built into the rev counter. Givi E50 Top box & E21 side cases, Bagster Tank Cover & Bag.
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Be yourself, because everybody else is taken.
Â
Gone to new owner.
Black Mk2a
PipeWerx Exhaust, Gold Spots, Goodridge Hoses, Scottoiler,Oil Pressure Indicator, Nippy Normans fuze box,Touratech Handguards,Oxford Heated Grips, Power Socket, Hard Wiring for Sat Nav, Gear Indicator built into the rev counter. Givi E50 Top box & E21 side cases, Bagster Tank Cover & Bag.
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