2k miles to the Pyrenees and Millau in June. Do you take:
Poll: 2k miles to the Pyrenees and Millau in June. Do you take:
Total Members Polled: 47
Discussion
Can't decide. 5 of us going, the other 4 are: 1 x GSXR1000 K6, 1 x Duke 1098, 1 x Tuono, 1 x MV F4...
The Ape is naked upright, hilarious, but hammers the spine. The Duke is a rabid speedfreak, but actually slightly more comfy due to the fully faired forward position. Both equally attrocious on fuel!
The Ape is naked upright, hilarious, but hammers the spine. The Duke is a rabid speedfreak, but actually slightly more comfy due to the fully faired forward position. Both equally attrocious on fuel!
3DP said:
Tuono - mainly as I couldn't bare strapping luggage and potentially harming paintwork on a 1098R. 
Secondly as the shorter gearing and wheelieing out of Alpine hairpins would never get boring.
Taking one backpack only, although may add a tank tidy. Although Tuono would give more options and allow backpack to be strapped down. Both already geared down by one on the front and wheelie on demand Secondly as the shorter gearing and wheelieing out of Alpine hairpins would never get boring.
Ape on 15T, Duke on 14T.Hooli said:
Tuono, without a fairing wins everyday for me. Plus they sound & look better.
Hmmm... close call that one. V-Twin double Akras or 70mm open Termis... 
chibbard said:
Whichever option you go for, I'd also take breakdown cover (only joking) !!
I'm thinking of this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwdqncgBhAM
Ducati and one of these strapped to the treillis frame http://www.amazon.com/MSR-MSRFUELBOTT-Fuel-Bottle/...
What vintage F4 is going with you? It'll be interesting to hear how it's behaved.
What vintage F4 is going with you? It'll be interesting to hear how it's behaved.
spareparts said:
This for me is why bikes are coolOne day...
J B L said:
Ducati and one of these strapped to the treillis frame http://www.amazon.com/MSR-MSRFUELBOTT-Fuel-Bottle/...
What vintage F4 is going with you? It'll be interesting to hear how it's behaved.
This is the F4. A 312RR 1078cc Monoposto. Although I too have a Tuono and gaze at it thinking that it will be much comfier than the Chiropracters Friend that is the MVWhat vintage F4 is going with you? It'll be interesting to hear how it's behaved.
Edited by Chipchap on Monday 20th May 13:20
Chipchap said:
J B L said:
Ducati and one of these strapped to the treillis frame http://www.amazon.com/MSR-MSRFUELBOTT-Fuel-Bottle/...
What vintage F4 is going with you? It'll be interesting to hear how it's behaved.
This is the F4. A 312RR 1078cc Monoposto. Although I too have a Tuono and gaze at it thinking that it will be much comfier than the Chiropracters Friend that is the MVWhat vintage F4 is going with you? It'll be interesting to hear how it's behaved.
Edited by Chipchap on Monday 20th May 13:20
Did you have any issue with the radiator leaking? Friend of friend's on his 3rd FOC from MV to be fair.
The 1078 is in essence the "cooking version" of the ridiculously expensive CC. It has a number of differences to a normal F4.
The rads are different, mine has slipper clutch std, titanium valves, 1078cc, Forged alloy wheels, fully adjustable foot rests are but a few things that I remember. I still bougt a radiator support bracket from a fine fellow up north who makes them just in case. Apparently this eliminates them sagging on one side which causes the failures.
The 2010 onwards has a much better seat [more space for fatties like me]but I wanted the 1078 when I bought.
They are fun though.
The rads are different, mine has slipper clutch std, titanium valves, 1078cc, Forged alloy wheels, fully adjustable foot rests are but a few things that I remember. I still bougt a radiator support bracket from a fine fellow up north who makes them just in case. Apparently this eliminates them sagging on one side which causes the failures.
The 2010 onwards has a much better seat [more space for fatties like me]but I wanted the 1078 when I bought.
They are fun though.
J B L said:
Ducati and one of these strapped to the treillis frame http://www.amazon.com/MSR-MSRFUELBOTT-Fuel-Bottle/...
Might have to get one of these for the Tuono with us. Tuono fuel light on at 80, Duke at 115.Chipchap said:
Seems thats it Ade. You and me on the "Pretty bikes" Rose on her "cooking 1098" lol and Flo on his Tuono.
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The collective seem to be in agreement. The pictures will be worth it! A
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