I took the Street Triple to work today because, well, because the sun
was shining and I fancied a blat.

I'd wondered why people use big bikes to fight through the London
traffic, and now I wonder more. Everywhere in second or third gear, less
filtering (that's mainly the Trip's poor steering lock, actually),
worring every time some L-plated scooter hove in sight because the Trip
is still pristine and I haven't forgotten being torpedoed by the prat on
a Vespa the other week.....

And it did 35mpg on the commute.

Tomorrow, it's back onto the GN250. Small, light, torquey, 70mpg, don't
GAF if it gets dinged, filters easily, and takes the same time to do the
journey.

Sad thing is that it's the bike I use most frequently now. Never thought
I'd miss my 80 mile a day commute to Tunbridge Wells, but I do feel the
need to give a half-decent bike the berries.




--
BMW K1100LT Ducati 750SS Honda CB400F Triumph Street Triple
Suzuki TS250ER GN250 Damn, back to six bikes!
Try Googling before asking a damn silly question.
chateau dot murray at idnet dot com

On 21 Apr, 20:21, totallydeadmail...@yahoo.co.uk (The Older Gentleman)
wrote:
> I took the Street Triple to work today because, well, because the sun
> was shining and I fancied a blat.
>
> I'd wondered why people use big bikes to fight through the London
> traffic, and now I wonder more. Everywhere in second or third gear, less
> filtering (that's mainly the Trip's poor steering lock, actually),
> worring every time some L-plated scooter hove in sight because the Trip
> is still pristine and I haven't forgotten being torpedoed by the prat on
> a Vespa the other week.....
>
> And it did 35mpg on the commute.
>
> Tomorrow, it's back onto the GN250. Small, light, torquey, 70mpg, don't
> GAF if it gets dinged, filters easily, and takes the same time to do the
> journey.

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The Older Gentleman wrote:

> Tomorrow, it's back onto the GN250. Small, light, torquey, 70mpg,
> don't GAF if it gets dinged, filters easily, and takes the same time
> to do the journey.
>
> Sad thing is that it's the bike I use most frequently now. Never
> thought I'd miss my 80 mile a day commute to Tunbridge Wells, but I
> do feel the need to give a half-decent bike the berries.

I wouldn't have used stupidly big BMWs to get my arse to work in
Central London if I didn't have the long m/way slog on the way up.

In fact I would've kept a Supermoto if I still lived in Norf Lunnon -
IMHO they're the ideal bike for London if you can live with the
frequent fill ups.

--
Morini Corsaro 125 | XL250 Motosport | R100RS 4V | 3 1/2 Sport
Laverda SF2 BOTAFOF #33 TWA#10
The UKRM FAQ: http://www.ukrm.info/faq/
"Je profite du paysage" - Joe Bar

The Older Gentleman posted:
>I took the Street Triple to work today because, well, because the sun
>was shining and I fancied a blat.
>
>I'd wondered why people use big bikes to fight through the London
>traffic,

Reality check. Not everyone can afford a fleet of bikes. One bike has
to do it all for some of us.

--
Darren
GSF1200N K3
From acceleration comes exhilaration.

DR wrote:

> The Older Gentleman posted:
> > I took the Street Triple to work today because, well, because the
> > sun was shining and I fancied a blat.
> >
> > I'd wondered why people use big bikes to fight through the London
> > traffic,
>
> Reality check. Not everyone can afford a fleet of bikes.

You mean they live somewhere less bikey?


--
Krusty

'03 Tiger 955i '02 MV Senna '96 Tiger (for sale)
'79 Fantic Hiro 250 (for sale) '81 Corvette (for sale)

> Tomorrow, it's back onto the GN250. Small, light, torquey, 70mpg, don't
> GAF if it gets dinged, filters easily, and takes the same time to do the
> journey.
>
Big Trail bikes you know it makes sense!

Boxerboy

boxerboy <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in news:29383ec5-1abd-480b-9bba-
(E-Mail Removed):

>
>> Tomorrow, it's back onto the GN250. Small, light, torquey, 70mpg, don't
>> GAF if it gets dinged, filters easily, and takes the same time to do the
>> journey.
>>
> Big Trail bikes you know it makes sense!
>

up to a point, Lord Copper.

The R-GS is fine for sub-urban districts. Once into city centres the width
of the bars & cylinders can restrict progress. Especially Cardiff, whcih
seems to have very narrow lanes in places.

Best bike I've owned for urban commutes was the Honda Dominator. Narrow
enough for most gaps. 21" front wheel was great for kerbs, high seat for a
good view, decent acceleration from a standstill and gobs of torque for
overtakes.

I suppose today it would be a Pegaso as the BMW & Yamaha equivalents are
too fragile in comparison to the Italian benchmark of reliability...

--
wessie at tesco dot net

BMW R1150GS

The Older Gentleman wrote:
> I took the Street Triple to work today because, well, because the sun
> was shining and I fancied a blat.
>
> I'd wondered why people use big bikes to fight through the London
> traffic, and now I wonder more. Everywhere in second or third gear, less
> filtering (that's mainly the Trip's poor steering lock, actually),
> worring every time some L-plated scooter hove in sight because the Trip
> is still pristine and I haven't forgotten being torpedoed by the prat on
> a Vespa the other week.....

I have no trouble whatsoever filtering on my route through London
traffic on a big bike. Never having to go above second or third gear
just makes it an even less stressful experience. I've yet to be
torpedoed by a scooter either.

Wait til the bus lane trial ends though. July, I think.

--
ogden | gsxr1000 | rgv250

ogden <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> I have no trouble whatsoever filtering on my route through London
> traffic on a big bike. Never having to go above second or third gear
> just makes it an even less stressful experience. I've yet to be
> torpedoed by a scooter either.
>
> Wait til the bus lane trial ends though. July, I think.

Got your Show Plate ready?

--
Hog

The Older Gentleman <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
> Tomorrow, it's back onto the GN250. Small, light, torquey, 70mpg, don't
> GAF if it gets dinged, filters easily, and takes the same time to do the
> journey.
>
> Sad thing is that it's the bike I use most frequently now. Never thought
> I'd miss my 80 mile a day commute to Tunbridge Wells, but I do feel the
> need to give a half-decent bike the berries.

Horses for courses.
For those who can support a stable of bikes a 250 is about the right size
for city commutes and it saves the shiny! supertoy from the inevitable
wear, tear and damage that city riding inevitably causes.
Keep the nice bike for weekend enjoyment, it makes perfect sense unless
the daily commute includes long motorway sections and even then a
tatty 400 or 500 commuter keeps the best bike pristine for weekends.


--
03 GS500K2
76 Honda 400/4 project
68 Bantam D14/4 Sport (Classic)
06 Sukida SK50QT (Slanty eyed shopping trolley)