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Started by Matt101 , Oct 01 2011 08:09 pm

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#1 Matt101

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Posted 01 October 2011 - 08:09 pm

Out and about today and I called into a bike shop for a coffee near Oxford. Had a look see and found
a bike sat in a corner that I liked the look of. Upshot is I will soon be the owner of another FJR1300.

Any of you who know me will know I had one before the TDM and I got knocked off in Hull. I lost all
confidence in having another one hence the TDM switch. But after a ride on that one today it reminded
me that the FJR was the only bike I've owned that I felt really at home on. So I have decided to switch
back.

I hope I can stay on here as the banter and mates I've made are second to none.

Keep your eyes on For Sale as the bike is going back to standard apart from crash bars and top rack.

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Posted 01 October 2011 - 08:16 pm

At least it's a Yamaha!

Why wouldn't you stay on here? It's the best forum by far!

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Posted 01 October 2011 - 08:24 pm

Best wishes Matt. I keep doing drive-bys at the local Triumph Dealer, that white 1050 is calling ph34r.gif

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Posted 01 October 2011 - 08:25 pm

Always had Yamahas matey. Never owned another brand!!

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Posted 01 October 2011 - 09:20 pm


He cant change manufacturer, he's already got the yammy tattoo wub.gif

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Posted 01 October 2011 - 10:42 pm

QUOTE(DazzerB @ Sat 1st Oct 2011, 10:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
He cant change manufacturer, he's already got the yammy tattoo wub.gif

That's commitment! Good luck with the new bike Matt good.gif

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Posted 02 October 2011 - 07:35 am

Back to standard? it'll be a classic bike by the time you get that done laugh.gif

Do stick around Matt, we'd hate to see ya drift off somewhere else and good luck with the new bike mate












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Posted 02 October 2011 - 10:16 am


Makes sense really, you'll be able to carry bigger cakes ! cake eating.gif

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Posted 02 October 2011 - 11:13 am

FJR always looks like a great package Matt

Seeing Alan Mc's Pan in Aviemore showed the sophistication on this type of bike

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Posted 02 October 2011 - 11:43 am

QUOTE(Moose @ Sun 2nd Oct 2011, 08:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does Mr Henty have all the measurements for FJR bling? hide.gif


He will have!! good.gif

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Posted 02 October 2011 - 12:07 pm

Lovely bikes them fjrs.

Don't be a stranger!

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Posted 02 October 2011 - 01:08 pm

QUOTE(DazzerB @ Sat 1st Oct 2011, 10:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
He cant change manufacturer, he's already got the yammy tattoo wub.gif

I am getting one of those next week rolleyes.gif
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Posted 02 October 2011 - 01:28 pm

All the best Matt, I just bought a Triumph Sprint ST1050 last weekend, loving it! At least it's not a BM(fooking)W!
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Posted 02 October 2011 - 01:37 pm

QUOTE(bigboat0 @ Sun 2nd Oct 2011, 02:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
All the best Matt, I just bought a Triumph Sprint ST1050 last weekend, loving it! At least it's not a BM(fooking)W!


I will have to get up your neck of the woods soon as well!! Looking forward to doing some miles on the new one.

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Posted 02 October 2011 - 01:41 pm

QUOTE(Matt101 @ Sun 2nd Oct 2011, 02:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I will have to get up your neck of the woods soon as well!! Looking forward to doing some miles on the new one.


Any time Matt, just give me a shout. good.gif
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Posted 02 October 2011 - 07:25 pm

QUOTE(bigboat0 @ Sun 2nd Oct 2011, 02:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
All the best Matt, I just bought a Triumph Sprint ST1050 last weekend, loving it! At least it's not a BM(fooking)W!

Nice one Patrick - another good man goes to the dark side rolleyes.gif

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Posted 02 October 2011 - 07:33 pm

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Posted 02 October 2011 - 08:21 pm

From the 3 years or so i have been here, it would appear that many deviate but eventually come to realise just how good the TDM really is so we shall see ya back on a TDM soon Matt laugh.gif

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Posted 02 October 2011 - 08:43 pm

QUOTE(Matlock @ Sun 2nd Oct 2011, 08:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nice one Patrick - another good man goes to the dark side rolleyes.gif


Like Matt I hope to still show up on meets (if allowed! hide.gif) great bunch on here including yourself Chris!
I'd full intentions of going for another TDM but always fancied the Tiger, went to the local dealer, tried the Tiger then the Sprint as I fancied a shot on one - I expected the Tiger to be the preferred choice but the Sprint was too bloody addictive! Ended up buying a mint 2008 ABS model with a sports exhaust that has a fantastic HOWL & with almost double the horsepower of the TDM, just a pity it will only be a few weeks before the gritters will be out up here!


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Posted 02 October 2011 - 09:57 pm

QUOTE(bigboat0 @ Sun 2nd Oct 2011, 02:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
All the best Matt, I just bought a Triumph Sprint ST1050 last weekend, loving it! At least it's not a BM(fooking)W!



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