Featured Deposit paid, collecting tomorrow - 2016 SP3 'R'

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  1. Red Thunder

    Red Thunder Crème de la Crème

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    Got to travel 70 miles to get it, but collecting my new Speed Triple 2016 R, yes the latest version with 5 rider modes...and only 1,600 miles!

    I am not gonna get any sleep tonight...I told my missus I would be leaving early with a mate. She said why, what am I up to and I said "Just picking up a new bike" she rolled her eyes and told me not to wake her when she leaves.....I luv her :)

    Oh, in Grey and Red
     
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  2. Red Thunder

    Red Thunder Crème de la Crème

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    Pictures and video will be forthcoming
     
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  3. Dougie D

    Dougie D Crème de la Crème

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    Nice one :) bet your there half an hour before he opens;)
     
  4. Angus

    Angus Noble Member

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    Congrats Red Thunder ! Keep us posted :)
     
  5. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    Hi Jez, on some bikes the TC does get modified in the different modes, but the principal change is to the throttle control or speed of operation. In sporty modes the throttle comes on stronger with less movement; in rain mode the throttle is smoother and more progressive.
     
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  6. darkman

    darkman Crème de la Crème

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    Congrats on a great choice :) My normal pix to help. sheep sleep.jpg
     
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  7. WesSmith

    WesSmith Well-Known Member

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    The modes are
    Rain
    Road
    Sport
    Track
    Rider (custom)
    The modes change power delivery, traction control and ABS

    I'm loving my R too, and enjoying road riding again
     
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  8. WesSmith

    WesSmith Well-Known Member

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    Or just stare at what your looking forward to
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  9. Red Thunder

    Red Thunder Crème de la Crème

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    I printed am A3 picture of said bike and stick it on the wall next to my desk at work, i haven't got much work done today.

    It has more bells n whistles than i can throw a stick at, and easily can out perform my abilities. I look forward to a good summer riding.

    I could do with a decent alarmed disc lock though. What was that one you guys were raving about in another thread?
     
  10. Red Thunder

    Red Thunder Crème de la Crème

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    That is the exact colour scheme of mine...
     
  11. Rich Bryce

    Rich Bryce Dead Eye Dick

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    Blimey! Rain mode for tootling around inside the garage when it's pissing down presumably.
     
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  12. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    I'm only just getting to grips with disc brakes and having to wear an helmet! lol

    Enjoy your new bike RT :)
     
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  13. R_1000

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    Well done mate. New bike and a top one ;)
     
  14. Red Thunder

    Red Thunder Crème de la Crème

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    Will get pics up as soon as, still finalising insurance and return of the loan bike.
    Will try this evening

    I have already installed certain electrical security devices, an alarmed disc lock is on the way and I am sourcing a Screaming banshee air horn (saved my life a few times from idiot cagers on my last bike)
     
  15. Red Thunder

    Red Thunder Crème de la Crème

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    FOr now, here are the dealer photos media.jpg media1.jpg media2.jpg media3.jpg media4.jpg media5.jpg media6.jpg
     
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  16. WesSmith

    WesSmith Well-Known Member

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    Looks superb. And what a great choice of colour!

    You certainly will not be dissapointed
     
  17. Red Thunder

    Red Thunder Crème de la Crème

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    Cheers WS
    I must admit I was picky with which colour I wanted, anything else and I would have been still thinking of the Grey and Red
    (Although I understand Blue tend to go faster:D)

    I have just ordered the Screaming Banshee air horn to go in there from Infinity Motors (£100) for the split system.
    A loud horn is an absolute must when in London and motorway travelling
     
  18. R_1000

    R_1000 Elite Member
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    Brilliant :). Secure her good n proper buddy. Enjoy your ride :D
     
  19. MrTriple

    MrTriple One Cylinder Short

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    Very nice colour choice RT - but then I'm bound to be biased :)

    I'm looking to upgrade my standard horn, but was looking at the Denali Soundbomb - either 'split' with separate compressor, or 'compact' with combined compressor. Both are 120 Db and available for under £40.

    Do you know what I'd be getting with the Banshee for the extra cash...other than an extra 10 Db?
     
  20. Red Thunder

    Red Thunder Crème de la Crème

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    Just got driven into by a post van, he crosses across into me as i go past
    I have to had the bike week and this happens
    Need:
    Headlights
    Radiator
    Mudguard
    Radiator covers
    Engine covers

    I managed to keep the bike from dropping but bloody mother ruddy postman fucker
    23 years of spotless riding then two accidents in under month

    Arghhhh
     
  21. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    Just for your info: a +10db equals a 300% increase in sound level.
     
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  22. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    Bloody hell RT I'm sorry to hear that, hopefully no injuries but what a pisser!
     
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