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The itch is returning

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  1. 10-11-2010 01:22 PM #1
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    The itch is returning

    Couple years back I had an M50. Had to sell it when it came time to pay for a house. Need to get back on a bike though. Looking at lots of different bikes. Versys, SV650, FZ8, XB9Scg, Monster 696, they're all on my radar.
    I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.



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  4. 10-12-2010 07:13 AM #3
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    No Ninja 650? And don't forget the Monster 796, Aprillia Shiver, Triumph Street Triple.

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  5. 10-12-2010 11:23 AM #4
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    The ninja's got too much fairing for my interest, but the 796, Shiver and Street Triple are on the menu...dammit.
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  6. 10-13-2010 07:09 AM #5
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    And then there's the H-D 1200XRX...

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  8. 10-13-2010 09:46 AM #7
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    Frack. Now I want the ER6n. The seat height is much better for me and my stubby legs.
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  10. 10-14-2010 05:18 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ext1jdh View Post
    Frack. Now I want the ER6n. The seat height is much better for me and my stubby legs.
    basically an unfaired 650r. If the Versys wasn't so tall I'd be all over that, looks aside. Adjustable suspension ftw.

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    The GSX650F (Bandit jr) is probably more what he might be looking at. But it's probably too faired.

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    The GSX650F (Bandit jr) is probably more what he might be looking at. But it's probably too faired.
    what about a wee-strom?

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    I'm too short for a strom. Seat height is 32 inches and I can't flat-foot it, and I could barely even tiptoe it. The versys is too tall for me as well, but the ER6 is an excellent height.
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  15. 10-18-2010 06:17 AM #14
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