A picture a day...biker banter (Vol 5)

[Biker's Nemesis]

Jazoli said:

First decent ride out this year, it felt warm enough to have a bit of fun once I'd got some heat into the tyres



I like the look of the Niken and would love a go on one, the MT feels plenty fast enough but I guess the extra 70kg's is like carrying a passenger all the time.

You out tomorrow Dave?

[Jazoli]

Biker's Nemesis said:

You out tomorrow Dave?

Yes John, I can be, give me a call in the morning or message me, happy to travel anywhere within reason really

[Biker's Nemesis]

Jazoli said:

Yes John, I can be, give me a call in the morning or message me, happy to travel anywhere within reason really

Meet half way as its a bit cold for a marathon ride for me.

[Jazoli]

Biker's Nemesis said:

Meet half way as its a bit cold for a marathon ride for me.

Yeah sure, call me in the morning, will be looking around midday as its too cold first thing

[Biker's Nemesis]

Jazoli said:

Yeah sure, call me in the morning, will be looking around midday as its too cold first thing

Will do.

[podman]

Birky_41 said:

Jazoli said:

First decent ride out this year, it felt warm enough to have a bit of fun once I'd got some heat into the tyres



I like the look of the Niken and would love a go on one, the MT feels plenty fast enough but I guess the extra 70kg's is like carrying a passenger all the time.

What a picture! So clear as well

Agreed, cracking....what set up did you use to take it?

First proper ride out , Super Sausage was as packed as any Summers day...

[podman]

smcapstick]Just sold my little Suzuki EN 125. It was a peach of a thing and took me from being an utter novice to achieving world-class [novice said:

status.

I’ll miss it - it was fantastic.

You never forget your first bike, especially if it was a good one and you achieved some thing on it!

[podman]

Biker's Nemesis said:

Janluke said:

Got one for the day on Weds

interested in your thoughts

I have not been far today and took my time as the roads are still greasy but initial impressions are positive.

It feels really stable and confidence inspiring handling wise, the MT 09 engine feels a bit lacking but not in a bad way, it feels more than quick enough when revved but lacks some punch when overtaking.

I have no idea of the weight of it so maybe that has taken some of the spark out of engine performance.

Hopefully I will get further afield tomorrow.

Also curious to know what these are like, I dont suppose the "average" rider that buys one will be overly critical of the lack of performance (Vs the MT09), I imagine that the supposedly extra grip from the front end is negated somewhat due to the extra weight but fair play to Yamaha for bringing it out, much more interesting than a 3 wheeled super scoot, I hope they sell a few.

[Jazoli]

podman said:

Agreed, cracking....what set up did you use to take it?

It's just a budget Yi 4k camera, I took a snapshot from the video file.

[Rawwr]

Not entirely sure where I was.

[smcapstick]

podman said:

You never forget your first bike, especially if it was a good one and you achieved some thing on it!

It’s gone to another local chap to do the same job If the seat was higher, I’d have been tempted to keep it. It really was (is) a gem.

Still, there’s always the other nine to keep me busy! I’m looking forward to having a nice long sunny trip out on the GS, soon.

[theshrew]

Jazoli said:

First decent ride out this year, it felt warm enough to have a bit of fun once I'd got some heat into the tyres



I like the look of the Niken and would love a go on one, the MT feels plenty fast enough but I guess the extra 70kg's is like carrying a passenger all the time.

Nice photo Dave

[Andybow]

So nice to get out and about with dry roads.

[chris4652009]

podman said:

Agreed, cracking....what set up did you use to take it?

First proper ride out , Super Sausage was as packed as any Summers day

Lovely little lineup

[Biker's Nemesis]

podman said:

Also curious to know what these are like, I dont suppose the "average" rider that buys one will be overly critical of the lack of performance (Vs the MT09), I imagine that the supposedly extra grip from the front end is negated somewhat due to the extra weight but fair play to Yamaha for bringing it out, much more interesting than a 3 wheeled super scoot, I hope they sell a few.

I didn't get far on it yesterday, I was supposed to meet up with Jazoli but there was quite a bit of fog early on and I just didn't fancy riding in cold damp foggy conditions.

I suppose I got a bit more used to it but didn't get any more riding impressions than I did the previous day.

I can say that you soon forget that it has 2 front wheels though.

I may take it out again when the weather gets better.

[Biker's Nemesis]

This just popped up on FB, Its probably the best race bike photo I have seen.

[mckeann]

Biker's Nemesis said:

Pair of Ohlins forks for sale, looking for £500. No offers

[MillenniumFalcon]

Finally got a Victory after being obsessed with US bikes for a couple of years. Loving it apart from it being far too quiet!

[slopes]

Biker's Nemesis said:

Got this demonstrator for the weekend

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[twizellb]

Biker's Nemesis said:

podman said:

Also curious to know what these are like, I dont suppose the "average" rider that buys one will be overly critical of the lack of performance (Vs the MT09), I imagine that the supposedly extra grip from the front end is negated somewhat due to the extra weight but fair play to Yamaha for bringing it out, much more interesting than a 3 wheeled super scoot, I hope they sell a few.

I didn't get far on it yesterday, I was supposed to meet up with Jazoli but there was quite a bit of fog early on and I just didn't fancy riding in cold damp foggy conditions.

I suppose I got a bit more used to it but didn't get any more riding impressions than I did the previous day.

I can say that you soon forget that it has 2 front wheels though.

I may take it out again when the weather gets better.

How long have you got it for John?