Converting from Faired Bikes
Discussion
Aside from my pre-DAS bikes, all my bikes to date have been full fairing machines.
The VFR is now getting to the point of being a bit long in the tooth, so I'm now in the early stages of perusing/test riding new bikes.
To date I've tried a few - GSXR, R1, Fireblade and a few other bits and pieces, which included a Street Triple. Really enjoyed the Triumph as a change, and giving it serious consideration as the next machine.
My problem is, on a fairly short test ride, I'm not sure I have a proper sense of what its like living with one day to day. I only have the one bike, so it has to do it all, including the daily commute which is largely motorway miles, as well as the fun hoon with mates.
I'm just slightly concerned that after a while the novelty factor will wear off - particularly on cold rainy/windy/sleeting days on the commute, when I'll start wishing I had a fairing to hide from the elements.
What are others thoughts? Anyone got pearls of wisdom, experience of having made a similar change?
The VFR is now getting to the point of being a bit long in the tooth, so I'm now in the early stages of perusing/test riding new bikes.
To date I've tried a few - GSXR, R1, Fireblade and a few other bits and pieces, which included a Street Triple. Really enjoyed the Triumph as a change, and giving it serious consideration as the next machine.
My problem is, on a fairly short test ride, I'm not sure I have a proper sense of what its like living with one day to day. I only have the one bike, so it has to do it all, including the daily commute which is largely motorway miles, as well as the fun hoon with mates.
I'm just slightly concerned that after a while the novelty factor will wear off - particularly on cold rainy/windy/sleeting days on the commute, when I'll start wishing I had a fairing to hide from the elements.
What are others thoughts? Anyone got pearls of wisdom, experience of having made a similar change?
Thanks all.
To be clear, I felt pretty comfortable on the Triumph despite the model I rode not having a fly screen. I've been giving a naked bike a bit of consideration as, although I'm not particularly over the hill, I have been getting more problems with my lower back in the last year or so.
Starting to get very tempted by the idea of a Speed Triple with a fly screen. My textiles are pretty good, and the commute is 15 miles, so not a huge schlepp in the elements.
To be clear, I felt pretty comfortable on the Triumph despite the model I rode not having a fly screen. I've been giving a naked bike a bit of consideration as, although I'm not particularly over the hill, I have been getting more problems with my lower back in the last year or so.
Starting to get very tempted by the idea of a Speed Triple with a fly screen. My textiles are pretty good, and the commute is 15 miles, so not a huge schlepp in the elements.
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