765 Soon To Be New Owner!

Discussion in 'Street Triple' started by Dan Brown, Apr 23, 2021.

  1. Dan Brown

    Dan Brown New Member

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    #1 Dan Brown, Apr 23, 2021
    Good Morning all,

    Currently an owner of a 2007 650 Bandit, soon to be entering the world of 765 street triple RS.

    Buying used, so wondered what if any things I need to be looking out for when shopping around, what are the known issues?

    Thanks so much in advance.

    Dan
     
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  2. andyc1

    andyc1 Lunarville 7, Airlock 3

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    #2 andyc1, Apr 23, 2021
    Welcome to the forum Dan :) what a bike your getting! It'll feel like a proper thoroughbred after the bandit :cool:
     
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  3. Lou160487

    Lou160487 Senior Member

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    #3 Lou160487, Apr 24, 2021
    Welcome and congratulations.
     
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  4. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    #4 Tigcraft, Apr 24, 2021
    Welcome in to the madhouse
     
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  5. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    #5 Wessa, Apr 24, 2021
    Hi and welcome, enjoy your new ride.
     
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  6. Norman Dickenson

    Norman Dickenson New Member

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    #6 Norman Dickenson, Apr 26, 2021
    Unless you seriously expect to be racing you should consider the
    Street Triple R and save a lot of money. The R is certainly capable of
    causing you to have to change underwear frequently and is nearly
    ready for racing itself off the shelf.
     
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  7. Dan Brown

    Dan Brown New Member

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    #7 Dan Brown, Apr 28, 2021
    Thanks guys, cant wait, as mentioned sure will be an upgrade over the Bandit, be nice to have something that doesn't weigh a metric ton! :)

    As for the R over the RS.. It sounds mad but this will probably be the only "decent" bike I will buy in the next 10-15 years (about to buy house / start family etc) and I really don't want to ever be out on the R see and RS and be like bug*er wish I had bought one of them now.
     
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  8. Old dumb arse

    Old dumb arse Noble Member

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    #8 Old dumb arse, Apr 28, 2021
    Welcome. Nothing wrong with paying a few bucks more to get the best tires suspension and brakes. About every motorcycle is more bike than you need, until you need it. I'm an old phart (62) and like to avoid the scene of an accident whenever possible, by having the best tires, suspension and brakes.
     
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  9. Dan Brown

    Dan Brown New Member

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    #9 Dan Brown, Apr 30, 2021
    Yeah that's it, cant skimp on the things you rely on to potentially save your life
     
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  10. Iceman

    Iceman Crème de la Crème

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    #10 Iceman, Apr 30, 2021
    Hi Dan and a warm welcome to the forum, I have owned both the Street Triple R and 2 RS, bought one in new in September 2019 and then another in September 2020, the 2020 onwards have the up and own quickshifter, connectivity, different gear ratios and more mid range, 5 rider modes Etc Etc, I would definitely recommend the RS, you won't regret it, opt for the R and you may wish you had paid a little extra for the RS, it also has Ohlins rear suspension and Showa BPF up front all fully adjustable. Good luck with whatever model you decide on. Ride safe.
     
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  11. Iceman

    Iceman Crème de la Crème

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    #11 Iceman, Apr 30, 2021
    Hi Dan and a warm welcome to the forum, I have owned both the Street Triple R and 2 RS, bought one new in September 2019 and then another in September 2020, the 2020 onwards has the up and down quickshifter, connectivity, different gear ratios with more mid range, 5 rider modes Etc Etc, I would definitely recommend the RS, you won't regret it, opt for the R and you may wish you had paid a little extra for the RS, it also has Ohlins rear suspension and Showa BPF up front all fully adjustable. Good luck with whatever model you decide on. Ride safe.
     
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  12. Cyborgbot

    Cyborgbot Guest

    #12 Cyborgbot, Apr 30, 2021
    Welcome finally to the world of cool.

    Be prepared to fight off all the admirers you will now surely get.

    Just remember to be humble and treat them with respect.
     
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  13. Dan Brown

    Dan Brown New Member

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    #13 Dan Brown, May 13, 2021
    In Fairness, the Bandit I currently ride gets lots of looks... by people who don't know bikes obviously... they just like the colour... and sound :)
     
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