And now for something completely different - Duke's 765ST RS
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Re: And now for something completely different - Duke's 765S
Triumph make to order. It cuts costs. Makes sense to turn production to the new bikes, at least they'll be ready for the new year.
BMW take note
BMW take note
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Re: And now for something completely different - Duke's 765S
They've got 1530 Daytona's to build that need those enginesduke63 wrote:No new RS bikes now til March next year apparently with 2020 model.
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Re: And now for something completely different - Duke's 765S
Had a play with the suspension settings today. Put it on the comfort settings as per the manual. It's much more supple as you would expect. Doesn't take much of a tweet on the Ohlins shock to make a difference you can feel.
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Re: And now for something completely different - Duke's 765S
Now up to 900 miles. Tweaked the suspension a bit more as it didn't feel quite balanced front to rear. Now close to perfect.
Must confess i am now definitely in the 'less weight is best' category rather than 'more power'.
Must confess i am now definitely in the 'less weight is best' category rather than 'more power'.
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Re: And now for something completely different - Duke's 765S
Less weight and more torque for the road
Glad to see you're enjoying it buddy, not at all jealous
Glad to see you're enjoying it buddy, not at all jealous
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Re: And now for something completely different - Duke's 765S
Cheers, Cav.
It likes to get a bit lively now I can open the throttle properly.
It likes to get a bit lively now I can open the throttle properly.
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Re: And now for something completely different - Duke's 765S
Perfect day for it Duke
Enjoy it mate, you have to go quick to keep cool today
Enjoy it mate, you have to go quick to keep cool today
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Re: And now for something completely different - Duke's 765S
Gave it a good clean when I got home. It's the first time I have cleaned it and looked over it properly since I bought it as all I have wanted to do is ride it.
It still had the plastic sticker over the Arrow badge on the exhaust.
If I get home in time tomorrow I will fit the screen protector and plosives the paint work.
Time to sort some more tyres then. I have had no issues with the Supercorsas at all but I have only ridden them on warm dry roads.
The only things I wish the bike had was an auto blipper and cruise control. Apart from that it really wants for nothing.
It still had the plastic sticker over the Arrow badge on the exhaust.
If I get home in time tomorrow I will fit the screen protector and plosives the paint work.
Time to sort some more tyres then. I have had no issues with the Supercorsas at all but I have only ridden them on warm dry roads.
The only things I wish the bike had was an auto blipper and cruise control. Apart from that it really wants for nothing.
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Re: And now for something completely different - Duke's 765S
You do - it's your right handduke63 wrote:
The only things I wish the bike had was an auto blipper and cruise control. Apart from that it really wants for nothing.
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Re: And now for something completely different - Duke's 765S
Blade wrote:What tyres you fancy Duke?
I'm tempted to try the new Bridgestone S22. Its not a manufacturer i have got on well with in the past but the latest S22 gets rave reviews.
And they are good value. I can get a pair locally for £218 + fitting.
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Re: And now for something completely different - Duke's 765S
That's a good price fitted.
There that much just for the tyres on cheapest place I've seen on ebay.
There that much just for the tyres on cheapest place I've seen on ebay.
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Re: And now for something completely different - Duke's 765S
No that is £218 plus fitting. I have emailed Sticky stuff tyres as they are only in Telford so i can go and collect and have fitted when they are that close.
I will message Addisons as well to compare prices as they have always looked after me.
I will message Addisons as well to compare prices as they have always looked after me.
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Re: And now for something completely different - Duke's 765S
I'm intrigued by the S22 as well - certainly a tyre I would consider for spring or autumn trackdays too
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Re: And now for something completely different - Duke's 765S
Some good prices on the s21 Duke.
Is that the tyre that won all the PB tests?
Is that the tyre that won all the PB tests?
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Re: And now for something completely different - Duke's 765S
Might be of interest Duke
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Re: And now for something completely different - Duke's 765S
Cheers Blade but i think i would go for the upgraded S22 for the sake of £35.
The S21 wasn't on sale for long and didn't get the same high ratings.
The S21 wasn't on sale for long and didn't get the same high ratings.
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Which tyre won the pb road and track tyre test a few years back Duke???
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Re: And now for something completely different - Duke's 765S
S22.
edit: Nope it was the S21. Time for a rethink.
edit: Nope it was the S21. Time for a rethink.
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Re: And now for something completely different - Duke's 765S
Which one? If it was the track/road two part test then I thought the Power RS won overall?