Hello Forum, Long Time Lurker Here...

Hello Forum, I can't believe this is pretty much my first post, I'm shy you see.

Been a member and lurking here for ages. It's been a very useful place to visit, watch and learn.

On my second MTS 1200, latest is a beautiful 2013 Pikes Peak. I love these bikes despite their little foibles.

Also own an S1000RR, a KTM Super Duke 1290 and a GSXR1000 K5 track bike (currently poorly with a QS problem).

Hope to contribute more, apologies for my tardiness.

Regards

Andy

 

Haha, trying hard to remember any camel farmers I may have met....

 

Have joined the map, ta.

Photos on the way...

 

Thanks. Collection is always fluid.... am sorely tempted by the '17 Tuono...

 

Hi Wayne, the SDR is a complete laugh, you can't take it seriously in the slightest, as it seems you've discovered! Sport mode is essential. It always makes me smile, unless I'm riding into a headwind. The torque is incredible and handling pretty decent. Standard can is horrible in appearance and sound, I have the Akra, can only, with baffles out it's about right. Also have plenty carbon, Fat Bars and single seat conversion, as well as a selection of Power Parts.

It's a Sunday morning blast bike or nice day when you need cheering up. I jump on it before the others as it's so easy. It has a slightly clunky gearbox and the front brakes rub and moan at very slow speeds (they all do that, etc).

It is actually pretty comfortable, just the complete lack of protection that can be tiring. It's a keeper I think and I can't see myself ever getting rid of it.

I'm jealous of the QS and dash on the 17 model but not enough to change it.

All in all, I recommend it, but not as an only bike.

 

New to the stable Strada PP, apologies for the topbox.

 

SD-R 1290

 

S1000RR, some tasteful mods but still standard can, sans baffles.

 

K5 Track bike

 

And finally.....

 

To be honest, it's just common sense.

 

You must know my ex-wife....