2014 RSV4 Factory Being dilivered in the morning :-)

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Mastodon2 said:

I'm struggling to think of a sports bike since the TL1000R that has enough storage space to carry all that. I can't think of a new model from the last 15 years that would carry any of that.

Same era, although there are 2006 models out there but I can put 2 bottles of red in the hump of the SP2.

[theshrew]

I hate matt paint but that is a cracking looking bike. Enjoy

[s3fella]

Mastodon2 said:

I'm struggling to think of a sports bike since the TL1000R that has enough storage space to carry all that. I can't think of a new model from the last 15 years that would carry any of that.

I can get a KFC family bucket and the 2L or Tango under the seat of my TLR!! Best bike boot EVER!!

Minter RSV, OP.

[Walter Sobchak]

Make sure you try it in T mode with TC at level 1 or 2 and anti wheelie off, it's not that much of a pussycat then , completely agree about using first for tighter corners, it's such a tall gear on them.

[mak]

Walter Sobchak said:

Make sure you try it in T mode with TC at level 1 or 2 and anti wheelie off, it's not that much of a pussycat then , completely agree about using first for tighter corners, it's such a tall gear on them.

Managed another 120 mile run today, love it, I have the anti wheelie on 1 and the TC at 6 lol. Purchased a bum bag today for all my crap, I have only just worked out the technique for lowering the side stand while on the bike .

I am going to get some adjustable levers because the clutch lever is quite far out, disappointing the bike comes with bog standard clutch and brake lever.

I also need to get some kind of tank protector for where the knees sit because if that paint dulls its going to be unsightly .

[Motorsport3]

mak said:

I managed a bit of gel time today (120 mile round trip) and getting the shiny tyres scrubbed in. Its err certainly different to anything I have ridden before, its slightly more comfy than my 848 evo .

To be honest its a pussy cat . The gearing is really tall and not just in 1st, most of the b roads your in 3rd gear and back to 2nd or 1st for the tight bends and big islands. If you ask for a handful of throttle below 3-4k it sounds very agricultural.

Nothing like my old gsxr 1000 k8 . I have had a play with some of the electronics and at 1st it takes a leap of faith to rely on the anti wheelie but it doesn't take long to rely on it .

Love it to bits, fantastic bit of kit, albeit lacking a bit of torque and it feels very tall on the seat so I need to check if its been lifted up. The manual is massive so going to have a poke around it tonight with a few beers Notice fag tin on seat, I have to wear my rst textile jacket to carry all my crap until I get a bum bag .

Beautiful bike. Looks like smth batman would ride!

[moto_traxport]

Motorsport3 said:

Beautiful bike. Looks like smth batman would ride!

Hence the requirement of a utility belt presumably?

Also, OP showing good taste ditching the noisy tasteless baked bean can thing made by Austin Racing.

[2ono]

Drop a tooth on the front sprocket, makes a world of difference.

[eddd1e]

2ono said:

Drop a tooth on the front sprocket, makes a world of difference.

This! helps in town no end.

[Birky_41]

Great choice of bike! Definitely a nice pipe needed - what did you go for?

Shame to hear about the MV not going through. I had my MV for 18 months did 10,000 miles and didnt miss a beat, I just wanted more torque and better electronics (More so the ABS)

Just bought myself the Tuono Factory which I pick up Wednesday

Had to do the pipe thing too although they sound good stock where as my MV sounded like a tractor!

[WaferThinHam]

Looks lovely. I hanker after an RSV4, mine (in my mind) would have a fun Akrapovic system, they look lovely and aren't offensively loud.

The stock can looks better than whatever you bought it with.

[ooo000ooo]

mak said:

Cheers , I think someone should of told me about the under seat storage though, there is non. I need to transport my wallet, tobacco tin, lighter and pop :-( .
Looks like I am going to have to try a man pouch .

Stick a back box on it, sorted

[Löyly]

Good looking bike, save for the standard end can. I've always thought bike manufacturers make some fairly naff end cans just to provide an opportunity to upsell a better item and bypass the noise regs bks.