Back To The Yamaha Fold But Not A Tedium

[dandywarhol]

After flirtations with KTM and Aprilia I've returned to the fold with a 900 - XSR this time. The Tuono Vee4 was just a bit headbanging (literally when I'd a complete front brake failure at 130 on a Knockhill trackday) but it prolly saved my life as a tumour was found in my chest by an eagle eyed radiographer at the local Kirkcaldy hospital. The fecker was removed by keyhole last November and apart from a few broken ribs still repairing after my ticker stopped post surgery and a few bouts of CPR gave it a reboot, I'm getting on just fine.  :good:

 

During a bit of retail therapy post op, I PXed the Tuono for a 2020 XSR900 previously owned by a 75 year old (I know, I know - even older than moi) who had only covered 2600 miles in 18 months after lavishing bolt on goodies (including a £1000 Akrapovic titanium system). The suspension was typical Yamaha "built to a budget pish" so I replaced the rear with a Shock Factory unit and fitting K-Tech piston valves up front.

 

The motor is a peach, with the Akra it's supposed to have around 120 bhp at the crank with 3 power modes - plenty enough power and good mid range for a triple. The fuel consumption is an impressive mid 60s overall and an outstanding 78 when pootering around!

 

Enjoying it!  :pimp: