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:
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But its in the best colour Debs................other than bugger all protection what's it ride like?
Does the screen go up and down? I guess someone will be along with a bigger one soon.
Alan
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.
Just had to pop down to the bike..
I had forgot to take the key out of the ignition... oops... :mfr_lol:
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
Quote from: BigAlan on January 29, 2015, 10:03:58 AM
And you checked the screen?????
Alan
No... :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
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:
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.
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
:wacko: I aint taking my bike out in this! No way Mama. :nono:
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i'm liking the bike Duvet you have Debs.
i'm not liking the Versys
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
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
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:
Quote from: exBanditOwner on January 29, 2015, 11:03:24 AM
i'm liking the bike Duvet you have Debs.
i'm not liking the Versys
My baby in bed
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TOTAL ENCLOSURE SYSTEM... XXL
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
Yeah it does Alan as it did on the previous generation bike, :yes:
Quote from: Débs on January 29, 2015, 01:19:08 PM
I would have one for the summer months as a play bike BUT winter has to be on the GTR :yes:
I don't think to many GTRs see they light of day in winter Debs. :whistling: I'm surprised by your comment regarding the wind protection Debs. I have never found that a problem with mine. Did you have your woolly vest on?. :mfr_lol:
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:
Steve, I can confirm that the big Versys doesn't have heated seats. The reason for that is, that unlike BMWs that have a shocking reputation for reliability. The Versys has no such reputation, so has no need of heated seats to keep you warm whilst waiting for the AA. Let the good times roll :banana: :banana: :banana:
Quote from: 100milesaway on January 30, 2015, 02:04:22 PM
I don't think to many GTRs see they light of day in winter
i have never understood this.