Skippy
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Mate of mine on holiday in New York City spotted this in a shop…….he had better had bought it for me.
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Thanks Phil………..as for you @Buckster
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I’ve always loved the style of those scramblers, which model is it?
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Sounds like either option would be a winner then.
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Cheers mate, had an absolute blast. Now in discussions about a trip next year. Currently thinking about flying to Las Vegas, renting a bike and taking a couple of weeks to ride up through Utah, across into Wyoming and then down into New Mexico before returning to Las Vegas. Another option might be to go and explore Vietnam by bike.
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Yes it’s a trait of owning a hyper bike
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Yes they’re mega popular down here and elsewhere in Europe. Great value for money and they’ve been around for a few years yet with no major faults as far as I’m aware of. I love fast, powerful bikes but if truth be told I always end up feeling like a passenger on them and rather inadequate as I just cannot get anywhere near their full potential. With a smaller capacity bike you feel like your riding them……….another reason why I kept the FZ6N, it’s got more than enough power to go ballistic when you feel like it but it takes a bit of effort. Mind you, I’d still have a Busa……..
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So far it’s been brilliant Saul, it’s a big old lump at standstill but once on the move it handles beautifully. Sure footed, smooth and great looking. A bit more oompf would be nice but not essential…….just carry a bit of corner speed and it makes good progress.
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Cheers Bob, it was an absolute blast. The lads are up near Gijon tonight and head to the Santander ferry in the morning.
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Only 3,850 KLMs so far.
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Just did an eight day trip on the TRK502X which took me from Murcia province, up to Segovia where I met five friends from the UK. From there we went west to Miranda do Duro which is on the border between Spain and Portugal. Further west to Chaves and then onto Porto for two nights following most of the Rota Norte which was fantastic. We headed east to Avila using as many twisty mountain roads we could find and then finally I had to head home to Murcia province. My mates went north via Leon and the mountains so they can get their ferry on Wednesday. Fantastic trip with only a little motorway to get around Murcia city. No rain, great roads, only stopped by the police once early on Sunday morning to carry out an alcohol test (no problem!) The TRK is a fantastic moto and wasn’t left behind by the larger bikes…….and of course, it cost much less to buy! ……..where to next?
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Rental-free Road Trip: London to Ibiza on a Moto Guzzi V7iii
Skippy replied to GuzziRider's topic in MOTORCYCLE CHAT
That would suit me down to the ground but with a trip already lined up I can just imagine the pain of negotiating with the missus for this one! Good luck with your request. -
Sounds like a proper adventure.
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Cheers Saul, it was the only one they had left and luckily it was the colour I wanted. Finalised a plan to ride up to Segovia on 25 May to meet up with six mates from the UK. First night hotel in the city centre and then camp for a week or so before heading back home. Can’t wait. No fixed plans, each day’s destination will be discussed the night before and the only non negotiable is the weather.
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A short spin out this morning to use up some klms before the 1,000 klm service next Thursday. Perfect.
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So far it’s bloody great, it’s made me realise how much I like this style of bike. It’s very easy to ride, still running in but the engine seems to be quite willing given its modest power. Off out again on Saturday to get a bit closer to the 1,000 klm first service/check over. Meeting five mates from the UK up in Segovia on 25 May and who knows from there? We’ll discuss the next destination over a few beers and some grub each evening, mostly it’ll depend on where the good weather is……..I ain’t riding in the rain if I don’t have to
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I’ve been rumbled, Adolf was my dad.
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No idea why this photo should pop up on Facebook memories but it’s me on my Yamaha EXUP circa 1991 I think.
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Breakfast run on the bike naturally
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Collected the bike today and knocked up just over 250 km. Goes lovely, very smooth, extremely comfortable, and a big old lump.
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Should’ve done just for the comedy value
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That’s quite some look mate
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Yes mate they seem to be holding up well. I watched a video the other day of a Spanish guy who had done over 80,000klms on his without any mechanical issues whatsoever and he’d properly battered the thing all over the place. I liked the 702X and to be honest if finances had allowed I’d have probably gone for one but needs must eh!
