Posted by AlFire on May 10, 2008, 4:02 pm
Hi,
I spent a few miles on D675. Could not rev it up (just city zone + brand
new bike) nor lean it over more (I ride that kind of thing for the first
time so was just scared + draconian demo ride policy "drop one free, buy
one at full price").
I just liked mid-range punch as well as the feeling it begs me to take
it to turn it.
The most important thing was the impression when I sat back on my FZ-1
after 30 minutes ride on D676. What a piece of piano that Yamaha is.
Big, wide, toll. More like a chair then the horse. And what an
artificial riding position it yields.
That all what I can say for now.
PS. xposting to rec.motorcycles just for fun.
--
Andy
'04 FZ-1
'08 D675 (in dreams)
Posted by DaveW on May 10, 2008, 4:50 pm
On Sat, 10 May 2008 15:02:33 -0500, AlFire
>Hi,
>I spent a few miles on D675. Could not rev it up (just city zone + brand
>new bike) nor lean it over more (I ride that kind of thing for the first
>time so was just scared + draconian demo ride policy "drop one free, buy
>one at full price").
>I just liked mid-range punch as well as the feeling it begs me to take
>it to turn it.
>The most important thing was the impression when I sat back on my FZ-1
>after 30 minutes ride on D676. What a piece of piano that Yamaha is.
>Big, wide, toll. More like a chair then the horse. And what an
>artificial riding position it yields.
>That all what I can say for now.
>PS. xposting to rec.motorcycles just for fun.
I just bought one two weeks ago, and I couldn't be happier with it. I
put a set of Helibars on it, and a Jardine slip-on, and it feels kinda
like the perfect bike.
After 10 years on liter bikes - an R1 and two Mille Rs - I was afraid
I'd want for power, but it's more than adequate, and you don't need to
wring it out.
Posted by saddlebag on May 10, 2008, 4:55 pm
DaveW wrote:
> On Sat, 10 May 2008 15:02:33 -0500, AlFire
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I spent a few miles on D675. Could not rev it up (just city zone + brand
>> new bike) nor lean it over more (I ride that kind of thing for the first
>> time so was just scared + draconian demo ride policy "drop one free, buy
>> one at full price").
>>
>> I just liked mid-range punch as well as the feeling it begs me to take
>> it to turn it.
>>
>> The most important thing was the impression when I sat back on my FZ-1
>> after 30 minutes ride on D676. What a piece of piano that Yamaha is.
>> Big, wide, toll. More like a chair then the horse. And what an
>> artificial riding position it yields.
>>
>> That all what I can say for now.
>>
>> PS. xposting to rec.motorcycles just for fun.
>
> I just bought one two weeks ago, and I couldn't be happier with it. I
> put a set of Helibars on it, and a Jardine slip-on, and it feels kinda
> like the perfect bike.
>
> After 10 years on liter bikes - an R1 and two Mille Rs - I was afraid
> I'd want for power, but it's more than adequate, and you don't need to
> wring it out.
Have you taken it on any extended rides yet?
Posted by DaveW on May 10, 2008, 5:08 pm
wrote:
>DaveW wrote:
>> On Sat, 10 May 2008 15:02:33 -0500, AlFire
>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I spent a few miles on D675. Could not rev it up (just city zone + brand
>>> new bike) nor lean it over more (I ride that kind of thing for the first
>>> time so was just scared + draconian demo ride policy "drop one free, buy
>>> one at full price").
>>>
>>> I just liked mid-range punch as well as the feeling it begs me to take
>>> it to turn it.
>>>
>>> The most important thing was the impression when I sat back on my FZ-1
>>> after 30 minutes ride on D676. What a piece of piano that Yamaha is.
>>> Big, wide, toll. More like a chair then the horse. And what an
>>> artificial riding position it yields.
>>>
>>> That all what I can say for now.
>>>
>>> PS. xposting to rec.motorcycles just for fun.
>>
>> I just bought one two weeks ago, and I couldn't be happier with it. I
>> put a set of Helibars on it, and a Jardine slip-on, and it feels kinda
>> like the perfect bike.
>>
>> After 10 years on liter bikes - an R1 and two Mille Rs - I was afraid
>> I'd want for power, but it's more than adequate, and you don't need to
>> wring it out.
>Have you taken it on any extended rides yet?
I did about a 3 hr ride right after I got it with the stock clip-ons,
and the riding position was too extreme. I'm doing about 180 miles
tomorrow to see Mom, and I'm optimistic the Helibars will make a big
difference. They really helped on my '98 R1.
Posted by AlFire on May 10, 2008, 5:52 pm
DaveW wrote:
> I just bought one two weeks ago,
can I ask how much you paid for OTD. Per chance, do you know what is the
invoice price ...
Let us know how went that 180 miles ...
--
Andy
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>I spent a few miles on D675. Could not rev it up (just city zone + brand
>new bike) nor lean it over more (I ride that kind of thing for the first
>time so was just scared + draconian demo ride policy "drop one free, buy
>one at full price").
>I just liked mid-range punch as well as the feeling it begs me to take
>it to turn it.
>The most important thing was the impression when I sat back on my FZ-1
>after 30 minutes ride on D676. What a piece of piano that Yamaha is.
>Big, wide, toll. More like a chair then the horse. And what an
>artificial riding position it yields.
>That all what I can say for now.
>PS. xposting to rec.motorcycles just for fun.