Oh help me please!

Discussion in 'Triumph General Discussion' started by Dayoshir, Apr 14, 2017.

  1. Dayoshir

    Dayoshir Well-Known Member

    Aug 6, 2016
    83
    93
    Chorley
    #1 Dayoshir, Apr 14, 2017
    i know I've been a bit lax on posting lately!

    Small update! I got the GPX600R running and even got an MOT on it on Monday! So was chuffed with that. Then yesterday swmbo passed her mod 2 and is now a fully fledged biker! So not a bad week, until today! We went out for her first proper ride out (my mother is staying here recouperating so we managed to escape!). We got half way round and she was in tears :(. Turns out the GPX600R is too heavy for her and was causing her considerable pain :(. Being a gent I swapped with her and squeezed my 6'4" 18st frame onto the blummin thing!

    She was happy as she found my Aprilia very easy to ride which was good. But then she dropped it putting it on the drive! So now I have to find her a new bike tomorrow as her rights for riding my bike have been withdrawn! I was very reassuring about her dropping it whilst in my mind I was planning on how to smother her in her sleep!! Lol

    Now my question, are the street fours any good?
     
  2. figwold

    figwold First Class Member

    Dec 12, 2016
    634
    500
    England
    #2 figwold, Apr 14, 2017
    What's a Street four?
     
  3. Dayoshir

    Dayoshir Well-Known Member

    Aug 6, 2016
    83
    93
    Chorley
    #3 Dayoshir, Apr 14, 2017
    Yup, speed four lol

    2006, 19k on the clock for £2390
     
  4. MrOrange

    MrOrange Guest

    #4 MrOrange, Apr 14, 2017
    Street triple? Great wee bike. My pal is a wee short lassie, on her second street triple and she manages easily handling hers. Been lowered, easy done if necessary. Great bikes, handling is fantastic, shame so small or I would be tempted.
     
    • Like Like x 1
  5. Dayoshir

    Dayoshir Well-Known Member

    Aug 6, 2016
    83
    93
    Chorley
    #5 Dayoshir, Apr 14, 2017
    Unfortunately we only have a budget of 2.5k :(
     
  6. MrOrange

    MrOrange Guest

    #6 MrOrange, Apr 14, 2017
    +1 on the Sv 650, great bikes, later pointy injection bikes are great value for money and easy get a nice one for that money.

    If you want a fully faired one, buy fully faired. Fairing kits are difficult to get hold of, get panels, but fitting kit is rocking horse shit.

    Budget suspenion, but OK for starters. Go and stop brilliantly. Motor is an absolute peach. Riding position is different on the various versions, naked, half faired and sport, so suggest a sit and check it fits first.
     
    • Like Like x 1
  7. Dayoshir

    Dayoshir Well-Known Member

    Aug 6, 2016
    83
    93
    Chorley
    #7 Dayoshir, Apr 15, 2017
    Well today we went to a dealer and bought an XJ6F :) IMG_0296.JPG IMG_0295.JPG
     
    • Like Like x 2
  8. roadrider

    roadrider First Class Member

    Jul 26, 2013
    1,003
    500
    Oxon
    #8 roadrider, Apr 15, 2017
    Perfect :D
     
  9. Dayoshir

    Dayoshir Well-Known Member

    Aug 6, 2016
    83
    93
    Chorley
    #9 Dayoshir, Apr 15, 2017
    Yeah, new brake lever was £57 and indicator lenses was £7.

    Never again! Lol
     
    • Like Like x 1
Loading...
Similar Threads - help please
  1. FlyingMuleRIder

    Tank Bag Install Help Please - T120

    FlyingMuleRIder, Dec 26, 2024, in forum: Technical Help
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    640
    Helmut Visor
    Dec 27, 2024
  2. Steve Oldbiker

    Help Please! Usb Charger Fitting.

    Steve Oldbiker, Sep 16, 2024, in forum: Technical Help
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    443
    Steve Oldbiker
    Sep 23, 2024
  3. Mr.Goodwill

    Please Help To Identify Some Wires America 2014

    Mr.Goodwill, Jan 3, 2024, in forum: Technical Help
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    674
    Eldon
    Jan 3, 2024
  4. Jako999

    Boots Help Please

    Jako999, Nov 25, 2023, in forum: Clothing & Gadgets
    Replies:
    21
    Views:
    3,653
    Sanger69
    Feb 16, 2025
  5. KevofCov

    Help Needed With My Carbs Please

    KevofCov, Aug 15, 2023, in forum: Technical Help
    Replies:
    32
    Views:
    6,832
    KevofCov
    Nov 5, 2023

Share This Page

Sign up