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Beelady
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I like a V-strom. A bit big for me, but a very good bike. You already know that :)
John had the old VL 1000. Brilliant and comfortable on the back, too. Did I mention the web site for strom owners before? Stromtroopers. It still sets the giggles off every time I think of it :D
I tried the 250, ages ago, but at the time it was just too slow. Maybe I should go back and have another look, but meanwhile I'm waiting for the 400 Triumph to land over here. It's already in the factory, so shouldn't be much longer. If I can touch the ground I'll be trading the troublesome Striple to buy one.
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Bee, that 400 will be rather slow compared to yours.... what about the Trident 660.... it looks a great all round bike and it still has the Triple engine as opposed to the 400's single.?
Ok, I confess.......
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I've had a ride, but I still found it a bit too much to manage while I'm off the bike. Also, you need big feet (or foot) to use the rear brake effectively. Clutch was a bit painful for small, arthritic paws, too, although that could possibly be adjusted.
I know nothing will be as hooligan and fun as the Striple, but I just don't trust it any more. I was getting there and thinking I have a year or two more to enjoy it, when it made a noise at me and I wanted to cry.
I think I know what happened and what to do if it happens again, but I'm only happy once I'm on the move with it. Then I feel as if I'm in charge again :D
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