anakonda Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Just been and picked up my new bike - fuck me it was freezing! Thed ealer is around 30 miles from me so had to ride Elvira there and my new one back lol. The bike is gorgeous! Its light, responsive and more comfortable than anything i've ever ridden before. The seat felt quite hard on the ass when i first got on it, but after a mile or so it was REALLY comfy. I cant get over just how light the front end feels - the 650 felt like a ton weight at times, but i feel like i have so much more control over this one. Looks wise - well IMO its a thing of beauty - Yamaha have completely revamped it, and it males the other bikes in the Star range look dated. The arse end is much more sleek an more pleasing on the eye - the 650 had this lump of a light with indicators attached - somehtign i never really liked, but this one is completely different. The front end is a litttle slimmer, but the pullback on the bars is more than the 650 thus giving for a less "stretched" ride. The belt drive replaces the old shaft drive, making the bike lighter, and the frame is a matte black - complimenting the chrome beautifully. The face was aching like fuck when i got home from the grin i had spread across it - i love this bike to death. So here's a couple of piccies i ust took - folks, i give you Lucian - my XVS 950a thats hot..wots the 0 to 60 on that one goff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cov_AL Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Thats 3 years then lol I do roughly 5k ish + per year Yep, probably even longer - but "reccomended service interval" is just erring on the side of caution, obviously checking it now and then is a good idea (about as often as you check the shaft drive maybe? lol) but seriously - these belts are made to last! I found a Hardly Driveable website with some stories to ease you mind... like this one - "Im running an 89 FLH with 210,000 klms,BURNOUTS,drag racing, ang generally hard riding over 20 years.The last 40000 klms with a good sized chunk missing from the outer edge but the belt's still going strong.Dammm near indestructable." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fosdyke Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Verrry nice........we are all of course insanely jealous especially the other half who is now going to nag me incessantly to finish the paint-job on her GPZ. I'm sure you will have lots of fun......roll on better weather......although I see it's going to be good tomorrow..... :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cov_AL Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 It's been nearly three weeks now, Have you run him in yet? How many miles have you done so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Goff Posted February 26, 2009 Author Moderator Share Posted February 26, 2009 It's been nearly three weeks now, Have you run him in yet? How many miles have you done so far? 300 and summat - most of them last weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cov_AL Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Any chance of some new pics of the bike Goff? I'm still pining for one... I take it you've done a fair few miles on it now that we've had some nice weather? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Goff Posted April 2, 2009 Author Moderator Share Posted April 2, 2009 Any chance of some new pics of the bike Goff? I'm still pining for one... I take it you've done a fair few miles on it now that we've had some nice weather? I have some new pics but unfortunately my ex has my laptop and they are on there, although i will be getting it back tomorrow honey. I havent done THAT many since to be honest as i either havent had time, had the kids home or the weathers been pants! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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