coman wrote:Message deleted.

martins wrote:Given the mileage you expect and the fact you already have a 2008 Yamaha FJR1300, look at the super tenere, due in the states in 2011,

Did you manage to sell your Tenere on ebay Martin?

I've had both and the 1100 is the better bike. In principal I hated wet clutches but honestly I never gave it much thought after about 4 minutes. I do enjoy the quiet that comes with wet clutch + stock exhaust. If I want to make noise I've got three other bikes with full system upgrades.

I only ...

I have an 03 with lovely open clutch and surflex plates, absolutely love it!
http://www.multistrada.net/modules/mx_s ... _id=107760

I don't think there is one unfortunately. I got mine from Germany http://www.cyccon.com/

As the title says, if you have any that you want rid of

Crikey, that's almost half a ton

I'm almost the same size/height as you. I swapped my standard bars for Renthal's which are swept back further and slightly lower. They are more comfortable and you don't need to lean forward.
I have a gel seat and have also bought an Alaskan Leather sheepskin cover for the seat which has made a big ...

Jeez, calm down mate, you might burst something.


Bla, bla, bla, Dow Jones, bla, bla, bla, demo, bla bla bla Harley?, bla bla bla dilemma.....


Nothing in your post makes any sense at all.

20210? Surely you can wait that long. :roll:

Thanks for wasting our time.

Now go away you big pussy ...

Bikes I thought I wanted before I got the Multi: K1200GT and RSV Mille.
Clearly, as someone who'd never ridden before, I didn't know much about what would be appropriate. A salesman suggested the Multi. I never would have selected it from just walking around the showroom, so I've a newfound respect ...

Rww wrote:Except for the spark plug tool the rest is lame. Go to a auto parts store, I like NAPA, make up a set. Look for tools with changeable bits and will work with other tools....you'll be better off.

rww

Agreed, the tool kit supplied is poor, you're better off making your own up.

Go for it You will always outgrow your first bike anyway, so, nothing to lose.

Due to arthritis, I need to get myself a more upright bike. I test rode the MS yesterday and loved it. So if any of you out there in the UK fancy a very sorted 749S, let me know. I can be contacted at steveallen@blueyonder.co.uk or 07967 372909.