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VFR800AJ
In: Sutton Coldfield
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As part of a competition I have entered, I get to test ride a Street 750. as I have never ridden anything but CBR's, Bandits, and the VFR800, how different is it ?Anything I need to know or bear in mind ?
Any hints and tips welcome. Thanks

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VFR800AJ @ 06/10/2015 12:08

JP
In: Birmingham
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If it's got forward controls you will think your going to fall off as you turn.
Power delivery is completely different.

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JP @ 06/10/2015 13:50

mikedabike
In: wrexham
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do you have time to grow a beard before the test ride? if not a fake beard from a fancy dress shop should do.
do you have a pirate's outfit? if not see above answer.
start your test ride early in the morning to make sure you are back before dark.
do not exceed a speed where you cannot stop yourself by using your feet.
this last statement does not carry the humour of my previous statements!

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mikedabike @ 06/10/2015 14:08

VFR800AJ
In: Sutton Coldfield
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yeah I'm booked for 10:00 am so should be ok

So a ZZ Top outfit then.

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VFR800AJ @ 06/10/2015 14:12

dustin666
In: carlisle
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Electric locomotive.
Steam locomotive.
Sewing machine.
Jack hammer.
Jap engine.
Harley engine.
video game.
Real life.
Get the picture?
Takes a bit of getting used to but very addictive.

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dustin666 @ 06/10/2015 17:05

Eiron
In: Hastings
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I've got a Harley Street test on Saturday. Hope it stops raining by then.
I expect it will be similar to a Sportster, i.e. fun but you wouldn't want your friends to know about it.

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Eiron @ 06/10/2015 19:30

Eiron
In: Hastings
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That was fun. Better than an 883 Sportster. All it needs is a tachometer, clip-ons and rearsets and it would be great. :-)

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Eiron @ 10/10/2015 13:49

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my bloke rides both and has all his life, its easy to stay on a road bike, cruisers take a bit of getting used to, just look forward and you will be fine.
anyway how you doing aj this is jo (esta) l.o.l.

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Deleted Member @ 10/10/2015 22:53

VFR800AJ
In: Sutton Coldfield
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Hi Thanks I'm OK ta Jo.

Thanks for all help/advice/info.

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VFR800AJ @ 11/10/2015 08:50