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Offline Stonec0ld

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New bike!
« on: October 31, 2024, 09:04:13 »
Well the insurance is writing mine off, so I've gone for the exact same AL5 but in Red!



Offline Joe Rocket

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Re: New bike!
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2024, 09:09:37 »
Best choice possible!  :grin:
So how's it going so far then?

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Re: New bike!
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2024, 10:37:06 »
Don't seek to change a good thing.  :thumb:
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Re: New bike!
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2024, 11:52:53 »
Nice one
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Re: New bike!
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2024, 12:19:59 »
 :thumb: fantastic colour. If they've run out of white ones.
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Offline graingerblaze

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Re: New bike!
« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2024, 12:59:22 »
A very safe choice but an excellent one. I was tempted to change when I sold my DL650, but the V-Strom comfort, reliability and running costs are just too good to ignore. Lovely looking bike  :thumb:
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Offline Stonec0ld

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Re: New bike!
« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2024, 14:37:50 »
I just couldn't face getting a new bike and it not ticking all the same boxes.

Offline nigel s

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Re: New bike!
« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2024, 17:09:17 »
Glad that all got sorted and you are on the road again, it is going to feel so good after a break :thumb:

Offline Ianmc

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Re: New bike!
« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2024, 20:00:02 »
   Same model and colour as my bike. Definitely the best colour so far of all the stroms.
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Re: New bike!
« Reply #9 on: October 31, 2024, 21:14:31 »
Except the black, of course.  :stirpot:  :grin:
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Re: New bike!
« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2024, 21:52:02 »
 :eusa-doh:
This doesn't last forever, so do it while you can.