Hi all, Well after 14 years of thinking about it, a year ago I took my CBT to get a little 'commuter' bike for work, (bought a 12 plate CBR125) and since then have got the bug. Got my DAS in two weeks time and purchased my first 'big' bike over the weekend. A 59 plate 675. I was hooked ever since I saw one at TotalTriumph in Plymouth. Maybe not the safest option for a first bike but IMO the nicest and at 34 years old I don't want to put of my dream bike any longer. Well looking forward to reading reviews and comments from the experienced guys.
Welcome! I did the same, started on a sport styled 125 then took the jump to a 675. Never looked back since, cracking bike and so easy to ride. Just take your time and try not to grin too much tje first time you open it up on a straight.
welcome along mate you didn't see a rather angry looking salesman taking a SOLD sign off a Super 3 while you were there did you?
Funny, I was thinking similar They have a nice set of options fitted, and a reg number assigned he he he
Totally disagree. It can be insanely fast, true...but that's for you. The critical thing is to take your time, learn to ride it properly, and go at your own pace - don't feel pressurised into riding in a way that you're uncomfortable with. You don't have to use all the power available (and there's a hell of a lot!!). I bought my 675 on looks - I never rode one before purchase. And I still rode it like a granny when I sold it Welcome in. And good luck with the DAS
Cheers for the comments guys, finding a lot if good info/practice from this forum. I was tempted by the custom paint job at TotalTriumph but opted for a 'shiny' red one from up North. No chance of me jumping on and going crazy. She's too pretty to total, ha.
Welcome to our friendly little forum janp996, I hope you'll enjoy our mix of helpful advice & friendly banter. This time of year the weather is becoming not very 675 friendly, so what tyres are on your new bike.? Crash protection may be a worthwhile investment, otherwise even the slowest of low-speed spills can be costly.
And just upgraded my Lid from a Shark S600 to a Shoei xr1100 (conqueror) and must say what an awesome bit of kit.
The Pirelli Slippery Course's are a fantastic tyre,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, on hot dry trackdays. Most of us find them "challenging" in the cold damp conditions generally experienced over the coming months. There are many tyres that are more suitable, but almost as many opinions as to the best ones as there are potholes. Click here for hours of advice: The crash protection I was referring to are the types that bolt onto the engine & frame, protecting your pride & joy in the event of an incident. Hth
Haha, apologies. Hours of tyre advice there, thanks, it's all good to learn. Yes I got a good deal on GB racing bungs and side GB engine cases just to be on the safe side.
