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Started by Debs, January 29, 2015, 09:48:39 AM

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Debs

Baby has gone in to Bournemouth Kawasaki today for her 28000 mile service.

They have given me the new Versys to use for today.

It's quite a nice bike but I was put off in the first 1/2 mile by the lack of protection from the wind... Brrrrrr... Don't think I will ever have one of these.  :no:



Charlie747

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But its in the best colour Debs................other than bugger all protection what's it ride like?

BigAlan

Does the screen go up and down? I guess someone will be along with a bigger one soon.

Alan
Ducati owner now but I used to have a Black one, the fastest version.
Previous, Sprint ST (2), VFR 800, Fireblade's (4) SP1, VTR1000, GPZ900, CB250, BSA Bantam D14/4, Suzuki TS100, SX200.

Debs

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Quote from: Charlie747 on January 29, 2015, 09:50:59 AM
But its in the best colour Debs................other that bugger all protection what's it ride like?

I love the colour and it's lovely to ride. Very responsive and comfortable  :yes:

A lovely bike for the summer months  :yes:

Quote from: BigAlan on January 29, 2015, 09:54:42 AM
Does the screen go up and down? I guess someone will be along with a bigger one soon.

Alan

I don't know.. I didn't look.

Debs

Just had to pop down to the bike..

I had forgot to take the key out of the ignition... oops...  :mfr_lol:

BigAlan

Quote from: Débs on January 29, 2015, 10:00:35 AM
Just had to pop down to the bike..

I had forgot to take the key out of the ignition... oops...  :mfr_lol:

And you checked the screen?????

Alan
Ducati owner now but I used to have a Black one, the fastest version.
Previous, Sprint ST (2), VFR 800, Fireblade's (4) SP1, VTR1000, GPZ900, CB250, BSA Bantam D14/4, Suzuki TS100, SX200.

Debs


Lonewolf

On a more serious note.....why haven't you got any snow. Are you too posh down south to be inconvenienced by the slippery stuff?

It's coming down here like a gud un.  :popcorn:


The Versy's has a decent looking exhaust but I don't like the colour or the flimsiness of it. What are the heated seats like, any good?  :whistling:

Debs

Quote from: The Wolf on January 29, 2015, 10:15:05 AM
On a more serious note.....why haven't you got any snow. Are you too posh down south to be inconvenienced by the slippery stuff?

It's coming down here like a gud un.  :popcorn:


The Versy's has a decent looking exhaust but I don't like the colour or the flimsiness of it. What are the heated seats like, any good?  :whistling:

We're too posh for that stuff down here Steve.. It's lovely and sunny  :yes:

Iv'e not tried any of the extras. Only rode it home and no plans to go anywhere on it.

BigAlan

One does not allow snow into the county, currently i am looking out of the window to bright sunshine and its 5 degrees and rising.

Alan
Ducati owner now but I used to have a Black one, the fastest version.
Previous, Sprint ST (2), VFR 800, Fireblade's (4) SP1, VTR1000, GPZ900, CB250, BSA Bantam D14/4, Suzuki TS100, SX200.

Lonewolf

 :wacko: I aint taking my bike out in this! No way Mama.  :nono:






exBanditOwner

i'm liking the bike Duvet you have Debs.

i'm not liking the Versys

pross

Quote from: BigAlan on January 29, 2015, 09:54:42 AM
Does the screen go up and down? I guess someone will be along with a bigger one soon.

Alan

It's adjustable but they are like hand wheel fixings you undo and reposition  and there are 4 positions I think I was told when I asked at the show room
Pross

Burchy

Well, I've been on it and I love it

BK lent it to me for 3 days, so I had a proper chance to explore it.  There's a full right up on Kawasaki Riders Club for those who are members.  Did about 200 miles altogether.  If and whenever the GTR gets a bit too lardy for me the new Versys 1000 will takes its place.

The screen does go up and down, by about 4 inches, manually, so you can't do it on the move.  3 way traction control really kicks in on the top level, but allows a bit of fun on the lowest settings
2025 Versys1100SE<br />1993 ZXR400<br />1991 ZXR750R<br />1979 GS850G

Debs

Quote from: Burchy on January 29, 2015, 11:24:43 AM
Well, I've been on it and I love it

BK lent it to me for 3 days, so I had a proper chance to explore it.  There's a full right up on Kawasaki Riders Club for those who are members.  Did about 200 miles altogether.  If and whenever the GTR gets a bit too lardy for me the new Versys 1000 will takes its place.

The screen does go up and down, by about 4 inches, manually, so you can't do it on the move.  3 way traction control really kicks in on the top level, but allows a bit of fun on the lowest settings

I would have one for the summer months as a play bike BUT winter has to be on the GTR  :yes: