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Finally gave in and bought a ktm. Been an itch since i saw the first duke. Got a 690 sm with single akra pipe at a good price on the bay. Saw someone else post about getting a supermoto a page or so back, will let you know how it is when i sort out insurance - and it stops raining.
Rode it about 1k when i got it and locked the rear riding it back into my street in the dry. Engine braking on a big single might take a bit of getting used to...
Feels like a rocket powered bmx. Got a bit of commuting to do next month and it should do about 60 mpg, i'm trying to convince myself it was actually a sensible buy given what i need it for. Got a fully comp quote of 120 quid as well which seems pretty mad. Like I said, a sensible buy.
Now just need to clean out the carbs and get the cb750 running , it's been standing for about 2 years, so i can sell it. Though as soon as it runs i'll want to keep it. Must resist.
B.