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First post and all that

Post by samstrx » Wed May 11, 2011 11:56 am

Hi, a brief introduction.

I currently ride a street triple and have fancied a twin for ages. I have always liked yamaha's (had 2 fazers) and would love this as a commuter. Exactly how uncomfortable are they and what are running costs e.g. mpg like?

thanks
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Re: First post and all that

Post by Mincehead » Wed May 11, 2011 12:08 pm

Hello and welcome Sam. TRX`s are pretty comfy (for the rider) and you`ll see around 50 mpg ridden sensibly on a stock motor and well set up carbs.
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Post by Jak » Wed May 11, 2011 12:12 pm

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Re: First post and all that

Post by trixynut » Wed May 11, 2011 3:48 pm

First off, welcome aboard.

You'll find a trx comfy enough whether you are 5ft 6 or 6ft 6. Riding position is not extreme. I would suggest lowering the gearing for any town traffic commuting. Seat can be a bit hard on longer trips but i cure this by wearing padded cycling shorts! Not that great for a pillion.
But the TRXs minor shortfalls are made up by its character, grunt and handling.

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Re: First post and all that

Post by Red Rex » Wed May 11, 2011 6:50 pm

I reckon the grin factor and 'bang for bucks' of a TRX far outwiegh any comfort or economy reservations you may have. :D
Rubber side down, Red side up is my preferred riding style.

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Re: First post and all that

Post by phuk72 » Thu May 12, 2011 3:20 pm

trixynut wrote:but i cure this by wearing padded cycling shorts!
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Re: First post and all that

Post by trixynut » Thu May 12, 2011 6:28 pm

Sorry, I meant to add "...............and nothing else!"

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