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by R1ckster
15 Sep 2018, 19:37
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: A fling with an Africa Twin Adventure Sports
Replies: 81
Views: 8860

Re: A fling with an Africa Twin Adventure Sports

Wow 300 miles... That's very useful

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by R1ckster
10 Sep 2018, 10:27
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: A fling with an Africa Twin Adventure Sports
Replies: 81
Views: 8860

Re: A fling with an Africa Twin Adventure Sports

I'm half tempted to take the standard Africa Twin version (not the Adventure) out for a test ride to compare the two. Yes that would be a good comparison. I've heard the AS model has a lot firmer suspension in addition to being taller. Possibly you may prefer the standard AT. I'd be after the AS ma...
by R1ckster
10 Sep 2018, 10:18
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: A fling with an Africa Twin Adventure Sports
Replies: 81
Views: 8860

Re: A fling with an Africa Twin Adventure Sports

Given the time you own a bike and what it's used for I think a manual version would be more sensible for you. I saw one video from the US were he smashes it and it lands and hits a tree root which basically ends the bike there and then. If you do get one and take it off road, make sure you get some...
by R1ckster
09 Sep 2018, 12:59
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: A fling with an Africa Twin Adventure Sports
Replies: 81
Views: 8860

Re: A fling with an Africa Twin Adventure Sports

I'm going to check my finances after the move. I'm half tempted to get one as a forever bike. The Versys owes me nothing and it seems a shame to get rid of it and use another bike for commuting when the Versys is spot on for it. Versys 650 Africa Twin Sport +Nearly new sports or naked sports That's...
by R1ckster
06 Sep 2018, 12:37
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Chinese Levers
Replies: 40
Views: 7416

Re: Chinese Levers

I remember ASV replaced my lever(s) 'cos they'd turned purple.....there'd been some issue with the anodizing. Ironically, when you look at them through a tinted screen they look purple anyway. I suppose it comes down to whether you want them to look good, or work good. I get you matey! (y) Maybe ju...
by R1ckster
06 Sep 2018, 12:30
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Africa Twin DCT
Replies: 25
Views: 2639

Re: Africa Twin DCT

Cool let me know what you think. You only need try the DCT.. The non DCT is the same bike and we all know a clutch is a clutch. Like I said it may not be for everyone or the purist. but I was impressed
by R1ckster
06 Sep 2018, 12:28
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: The Ace Cafe is 80 this weekend
Replies: 1
Views: 272

Re: The Ace Cafe is 80 this weekend

Was there couple of days ago as live about 30 mins away... recommend Scampi and Chips.. When I finished it never looked like I had even started!
by R1ckster
06 Sep 2018, 12:26
Forum: Photos and Videos
Topic: Give us a backie mate
Replies: 5
Views: 1460

Re: Give us a backie mate

D41 wrote:How many cows died in the making of his leathers??

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Crying mate! (lol)
by R1ckster
06 Sep 2018, 11:59
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Africa Twin DCT
Replies: 25
Views: 2639

Re: Africa Twin DCT

If the AT DCT is anything to go by I can see his point!
by R1ckster
06 Sep 2018, 11:47
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Africa Twin DCT
Replies: 25
Views: 2639

Re: Africa Twin DCT

Mate - I was gob smacked. all in all quite a refined package IMO
by R1ckster
06 Sep 2018, 11:16
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Africa Twin DCT
Replies: 25
Views: 2639

Re: Africa Twin DCT

In kph below photo. Is 137mphImage

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by R1ckster
06 Sep 2018, 11:10
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Africa Twin DCT
Replies: 25
Views: 2639

Re: Africa Twin DCT

I have seen youtube vids of folkes hitting 137mph! but iguess thats taking it to the extreme. however it does show that it has the power. My tiger tops out at 127
by R1ckster
06 Sep 2018, 11:05
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Africa Twin DCT
Replies: 25
Views: 2639

Re: Africa Twin DCT

Hiya yes its not a screamer but will pull up to 120mph well (as i did (giggle) ). It is quite a torquey engine with nice pull from low down. And if I recall it started to red line at 8k rpm. But your already doing ban speed before then in 6th. I am guessing 90mph is its upper end long ride cruise sp...
by R1ckster
06 Sep 2018, 09:47
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Africa Twin DCT
Replies: 25
Views: 2639

Re: Africa Twin DCT

Monty wrote:GAY!
Haha... [emoji23]

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by R1ckster
05 Sep 2018, 23:51
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Africa Twin DCT
Replies: 25
Views: 2639

Re: Africa Twin DCT

Kwacky wrote:I might ask my mate for a test ride.
Do it... I'm not saying you'll like it. But I loved it.

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by R1ckster
05 Sep 2018, 22:38
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Africa Twin DCT
Replies: 25
Views: 2639

Re: Africa Twin DCT

Haha gosh am i that transparent.. mate was a revelation. 20k miles a year on this would be a breeze. The seating position so much better than Tigger. More upright and less reach for my small arms lol.. seat very firm but pleasant. Just...Just.. one day.. one day.. Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk
by R1ckster
05 Sep 2018, 22:25
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Chinese Levers
Replies: 40
Views: 7416

Re: Chinese Levers

I'd never buy ASV. For the price I was annoyed after the black turned to dark purple. My bikes live outside But I may aswell have bought 10 pairs of Chinese levers and change them when they fade. I've had Chinese levers before and n3vwr had issue.

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by R1ckster
05 Sep 2018, 22:23
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Chinese Levers
Replies: 40
Views: 7416

Re: Chinese Levers

Monty wrote:I've got the Diamond Racing rear sets and engine covers. Top quality and half the price of the big names.
Agreed. Rearsets top stuff.

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by R1ckster
05 Sep 2018, 22:12
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Africa Twin DCT
Replies: 25
Views: 2639

Re: Africa Twin DCT

There is so much you can adjust regarding the DCT system it's crazy. You can set the level of engine braking you like amongst other things. 7 riding modes. Is well tricked up.

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by R1ckster
05 Sep 2018, 22:11
Forum: Biking Stuff
Topic: Africa Twin DCT
Replies: 25
Views: 2639

Re: Africa Twin DCT

Kwacky wrote:Aren't they tubed tyres as well?
Erm..unfortunately so. That's a right PITA if I'm honest. But I loved the bike enough to overlook it.

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