Tyre Kicking (Again!)

gus wrote:About bloody time , its still the only bike I will not sell . :DYou may save a few bucks by going the 03-05 model .

2wheelsagain wrote:Theres a nice ZX12R for sale in Sale at the moment.

Ewok1958 wrote:Damn, should not have bought that Fast Bikes magazine - am starting to like the look, and specs, of these things! 




Small point to consider.
If they fall over on their right hand side they get written off - the brake lever hits first and punches through the frame. These frames are not repairable.

Bosco15 wrote:Whatever you buy make sure it has a compliance plate/sticker. 
Buell I just got had a sticker. They don't rivet them on anymore. Without it, my fun for the weekend is a no go. 8-(

Ewok1958 wrote:I am very impressed by the test review of the MT-10 on this website:

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/yamaha/Yamaha_MT-10_16.htm

A couple of things look encouraging: (1) the test rider was 6' 4" tall and still felt comfortable, (2) wet weight is well down on the Bandit at 210kg, (3) power and torque figures would keep me happy, and (4) it seems to have all of the goodies you could ask for, including snap-on panniers, optional comfy seat (what a scam), and larger screen.

If I find it is comfortable I'm going to buy one, replacing my old girl, and the Fireblade with just one bike.  Looking forward to it appearing in the dealers. 

Ewok1958 wrote:I am very impressed by the test review of the MT-10 on this website:

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/yamaha/Yamaha_MT-10_16.htm

A couple of things look encouraging: (1) the test rider was 6' 4" tall and still felt comfortable, (2) wet weight is well down on the Bandit at 210kg, (3) power and torque figures would keep me happy, and (4) it seems to have all of the goodies you could ask for, including snap-on panniers, optional comfy seat (what a scam), and larger screen.

If I find it is comfortable I'm going to buy one, replacing my old girl, and the Fireblade with just one bike.  Looking forward to it appearing in the dealers. 

Ewok1958 wrote:I am very impressed by the test review of the MT-10 on this website:

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/yamaha/Yamaha_MT-10_16.htm

A couple of things look encouraging: (1) the test rider was 6' 4" tall and still felt comfortable, (2) wet weight is well down on the Bandit at 210kg, (3) power and torque figures would keep me happy, and (4) it seems to have all of the goodies you could ask for, including snap-on panniers, optional comfy seat (what a scam), and larger screen.

If I find it is comfortable I'm going to buy one, replacing my old girl, and the Fireblade with just one bike.  Looking forward to it appearing in the dealers. 

Ewok1958 wrote:Sat on an MT-10 today. It was not cramped at all. Probably not as fully upright in the riding position as a standard Bandit, probably more like a Bandit with Renthal ultra-low bars. It certainly didn't feel like I was leaning on my wrists.  

This one is standard. The photo has somehow got compressed.


This one has the touring seat, panniers and touring screen.


The rear passenger footpeg brackets would have to be removed (simple - undo 4 bolts) as you'd always be catching your boots on them. There are some weird design features, eg that projection you can see above the oil cooler (obscuring the radiator) holds the coolant overflow bottle - easy to access but strange. There is an electrical wire on the other side, down at sump level that is just dangling in the wind waiting to be ripped off if something catches it. This seems especially weird, both bikes had it. On the +ve side, the oil filter is fitted from the side (other side) and is simple to access and change.

gus wrote:Geez i'm getting old .

reddog wrote:@ewok1958 that bike still looks like Arcee from the original transformers. It's a real mishmash, but I'd like to know what it is like to ride