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Old 08-09-2010, 01:51 PM   #1
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But, it sucks ass for distance. It's a brilliant motorcycle, in fact my favorite off the entire fleet. But, between the thin seat [both meaning narrow and lack of padding] and small tank it just won't go any amount of distance reasonably.
There's a thing called "gas station".
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Old 08-09-2010, 01:57 PM   #2
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There's a thing called "gas station".
Not in the mountains. And, if they are there - most are not open 24-hours. Ask me how I know
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Old 08-09-2010, 09:37 PM   #3
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But, it sucks ass for distance. It's a brilliant motorcycle, in fact my favorite off the entire fleet. But, between the thin seat [both meaning narrow and lack of padding] and small tank it just won't go any amount of distance reasonably.
Come on... the 800 will go 250! that's more than long enough for 90% of the trips most would take. and an extra 2 gal or shit even 1 gal take will put you over the 300 mark.

as far as the seat... even the 1200 needs work there...
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Old 08-09-2010, 09:51 PM   #4
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Come on... the 800 will go 250! that's more than long enough for 90% of the trips most would take. and an extra 2 gal or shit even 1 gal take will put you over the 300 mark.

as far as the seat... even the 1200 needs work there...
200 per tank real riding

1200s seat is much better but neither are great. Replacing them is preferred.

What the fuck is this thread about anymore? It's a silly magazine ranking, it doesn't change a damn thing except makes people pissy for some reason.
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Old 08-09-2010, 01:03 PM   #5
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The MOTY competition at motorcyclist is just the latest and greatest sportbike.

Every time.

I would bet dollars to donuts that Sport Rider will have the same result.
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Old 08-09-2010, 01:10 PM   #6
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The MOTY competition at motorcyclist is just the latest and greatest sportbike.

Every time.

I would bet dollars to donuts that Sport Rider will have the same result.
Yup. doubt they even have anyone on staff who can push them properly. Rag only gets read cause its free. Once
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Old 08-09-2010, 03:19 PM   #7
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I want an S1000RR but I probably cant fit on one
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Old 08-09-2010, 08:17 PM   #8
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I want an S1000RR but I probably cant fit on one
I fit on one, I just can't fit one in(to my budget).
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