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PostPosted: Sat May 10, 2008 4:55 pm    Post subject: My new Naked Scooter with Gears! Reply with quote
Following the Trade-in against my burgervan 650, this is my new steed Very Happy



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Cost me £3,499

It is in great condition and has just had its 14,000 Service (A major one involving checking the Valve Shims etc)
It has had the Modified Clutch Basket etc fitted. (A common fault with the earlier models)
I will be collecting it early next week, if my Insurance ever turns up.... Evil or Very Mad

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PostPosted: Sat May 10, 2008 5:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Very nice, what's the weather protection Like? Twisted Evil



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PostPosted: Sat May 10, 2008 5:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Not sure yet, not had a ride on one....... Embarassed
I know the engines very well, I had a SV1000S which is basically the same engine.
I may be putting a Larger GIVI Screen on it, but I need to see how bad (or Good) the standard screen is first Smile

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PostPosted: Sat May 10, 2008 6:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Very nice mate, the only thing bad on that is the mpg it's not very good about 35-40.



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PostPosted: Sat May 10, 2008 6:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Don't like it! Gears eeeeeewwwwwwww! Icon_no-way



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PostPosted: Sat May 10, 2008 7:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Very nice mate, the only thing bad on that is the mpg it's not very good about 35-40.

Yeah, I used to own a SV1000 which did about 40+ mpg if I remember correctly.
A guy on the V-Strom forum reckons he can get 60 mpg from his DL1000....
He must ride it like a Nun with one of the Plug Caps off! Icon_rofl2
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Don't like it! Gears eeeeeewwwwwwww! Icon_no-way

Now you tell me...... Laughing
I must admit, I do get fed up changing gear from time to time, and the same again I sometimes get bored just revving and going! Laughing
I would love a bike/scoot that had a full manual clutch and gearbox, and then with the press of a button to be able to switch it into full Auto mode when I feel like a Lazy Bastard! Laughing

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PostPosted: Sat May 10, 2008 8:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm sure you'll love it Andy....I know they're comfy, but it's not my cuppa sorry... Sad



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PostPosted: Sat May 10, 2008 10:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looks good! Very Happy



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PostPosted: Sun May 11, 2008 2:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
My old man was going to change his 'Busa for one in the past but changed his mind.



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PostPosted: Sun May 11, 2008 5:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
looks nice


but the wheels look too small on that pic Laughing Laughing


whats the seat height like



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PostPosted: Sun May 11, 2008 7:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looks good to me fella! Icon_thumbs_up

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PostPosted: Sun May 11, 2008 9:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
whats a 'gear' ? I'm sure it's just some gimmick or all scoots would have them.



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PostPosted: Sun May 11, 2008 12:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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whats the seat height like

I was really worried about the seat height, because they look huge!
But I got on it really easy, and I am almost flat footed when stationary. (I am 5' 10")
I think if you were 5' 8" or less, you would find it very high and be on Tip Toes.

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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2008 9:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
thats me buggered then I'm 5.5 with 27 inch inside leg Laughing Laughing



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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2008 11:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
andyscooter wrote:
thats me buggered then I'm 5.5 with 27 inch inside leg Laughing Laughing


Nice to see others have the same problem Laughing



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