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Originally Posted by Old Git Ray
Blimey.....emotive is'nt it.
Offer respectfully declined....reason....there's a clue in the username and my last competitive ride was on ice in 1978 on a YZ400.
Not sure what prompted a response like that from a tongue in cheek post, but hey, I'm sure you have your reasons.
Kind regards Ray
Edit: Pop in and see me at the Ripley meet. I'll be the one with the motorhome and the Super Tenere.
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My reply was just as tongue in cheek !! I thought the silly dancing star gave that away.. maybe not ! I'm not the competitive type, Id probably ride into a tree before we got to the steps !!
When I saw that vid I rolled my eyes a little and imagined myself back in the dealership I worked in. Being told by clueless punters that their bike could do this and that because they saw someone do it on youtube or read it in MCN... lol. I was just trying to put accross that you shouldn' believe everything you see on the internet. For all I know, you bought the bike because the salemen told you it would be perfect for riding over the dunes in the Sahara or blasting through river crossings. (I used to be one of those souless salesman)
I genuinely hope you have a great time on it.. I'm sure you will ! I can't make Ripley this year as I'm away but I'll gladly come and find you another time for a race heheheh
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Originally Posted by Docsherlock
I think basically there is a lot of jealousy out there; IMHO you've bought an excellent bike and if I could, I would buy one as well. I think many people who criticize this bike don't really understand what it's purpose is - it's an all road bike, not an enduro - why that concept is so difficult to understand is beyond me. For it's intended purpose, I think it's fantastic.
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No doubt an absolutely fantastic road bike ! It has a lovely induction/exhaust tune to it too.
If I was looking for a large comfortable road bike and had the that kind of money to spend, it would be in my top 10 too !
The problem is that Yamaha aren't going to market it as a road bike are they !!
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Rode some bikes.
Fix them for a living.
Can't say anymore.
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