Been Very Naughty, It Was The Free Coffee Honest

[Studley Ramrod]

A nice bike. I was the opposite and was looking forward to all the Gadgets on my Multistrada. 

I found the Cruise control is great for use in average speed cameras, 

The Bluetooth links my phone, satnav and headset together, and lets me control the volume and music from my handlebars.

I don't have the active suspension because its got all Öhlins gear on there but there are is no doubt plenty of other tech too that you could argue is so good its not even noticed. 

 

The main thing for me was going around a corner in 2nd without having to ride the clutch. And opening the throttle in a high gear and being able to smoothly pick up speed rather than chugging. 

Not a big issue, and not something that probably couldn't easily be solved with almost any Fuel injected bike, but at the end of the day, that's a computer too.

 

Where some people see gadgets as a hinderance or distraction (and I partially agree some things are), I think in general, technology takes us forward and it's quite the opposite. Taking away concentration on exactly how the bike needs to be ridden leaves more time for eyes and attention on the road. 

 

That being said, it may result in higher repair bills and less owner fixability. 

 

On BMW's, I particularly like the R1200rs and keep insisting it would fit the bill for what my brother is after at the moment. One of the last true Sports oriented tourers? A cracking bike either way. 

 

Multistrada !  Nice one Lew. :good: Now cruise control is one of the add-ons I'd love to have, esp. on them long boring motorway rides.  Not sure I'd want all the latest gizmos like the latest R1 has though.

 

Okay, now I may seem ridicolous.... I had second thoughts, and abandoned the BMW right before I was to call the owner to make a deal  :hide:

Went back to try the '19 Tracer 700 again, and had confirmed the reason for heavy handling was indeed a flattish front tyre. But - the owner (commission sale) had changed his mind this very morning and was coming to pick up the bike...

So still no bike decision; Then it occurred me that maybe some Yam dealer still had T7s for sale, and voilá! Within 30 minutes I'd signed a contract. Still not tested the bike as there are no demos around...

 

I have been afraid to make a wrong pick of my next bike. But (judged by the total lack of both new and used T7/T700s in the Norwegian market) I thought it would be safe to ive it a go and probably be able to sell the bike on if I have a chenge of heart.

 

Not sure if I'd keep the old Mk1 as I originally planned to - at least I'll try to sell it. The T7 is about as close to the Mk1 as you can get. I doubt the Mk1 will bring me more than half the price of the upgrades and new parts it's equipped with, a pity you guys are too far away for buying the goodies....

 

So - a few interesting days ahead: New bike on friday, new age (60) on monday !

Congratulations on yer noo steed Bjorge. :drinks: