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Looking to buy V7 Racer but concerned...

sjohniom said:
I've had a V7R for a month now, and I'm very happy. I'm rapidly approaching 50, but I also have a bit of speed freak in my past - 13 years of road racing, including 6 years racing the IOM TT. I'm perfectly happy with the power the V7R delivers. I finally got a good run through some fast sweepers yesterday on the way to work and ended up with a big grin on my face. I seem to have a stupid grin every time I get off the thing.

I'll probably end up doing some fork mods, but just because I'm picky, not out of necessity. I'm 6' 2" and lanky so I was worried about the fit, but so far it's working out fine. I may eventually install taller clip-ons, but I want try some longer rides when the weather warms up before making a decision.

I love light, flickable bikes and the V7R fits the bill nicely. It just feels right, and I value that more than raw horsepower.
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:cool: Hi I live on IoM to running a V7 classic with ace bars :cool: Had the bike since new will be 3 this year a great wee bike even took me to Mandello on a road trip ace bars n all :twisted:
 
cliffyg said:
:cool: Hi I live on IoM to running a V7 classic with ace bars :cool: Had the bike since new will be 3 this year a great wee bike even took me to Mandello on a road trip ace bars n all :twisted:
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I have to ask - how is it over the mountain?
 
sjohniom said:
cliffyg said:
:cool: Hi I live on IoM to running a V7 classic with ace bars :cool: Had the bike since new will be 3 this year a great wee bike even took me to Mandello on a road trip ace bars n all :twisted:
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I have to ask - how is it over the mountain?
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:oops: Sorry mate i've only just seen your reply !
As for going over the mountain :?: Its a real blast she tends to get a bit tied up around the verandah at about 80 - 90 :twisted: but so forgiving I just let do her thing :shock: :D .
Over all great fun quickest I've seen on the speedo is 110 on the mountain mile heading for Ramsey :dry: but dont tell me missus :lol:
 
cliffyg said:
:oops: Sorry mate i've only just seen your reply !
As for going over the mountain :?: Its a real blast she tends to get a bit tied up around the verandah at about 80 - 90 :twisted: but so forgiving I just let do her thing :shock: :D .
Over all great fun quickest I've seen on the speedo is 110 on the mountain mile heading for Ramsey :dry: but dont tell me missus :lol:
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Sorry, 'heading for Ramsey' on the mountain mile made my head explode in reverse.

Next you'll tell me the Verandah is 4 left-handers. :)
 
sjohniom said:
cliffyg said:
:oops: Sorry mate i've only just seen your reply !
As for going over the mountain :?: Its a real blast she tends to get a bit tied up around the verandah at about 80 - 90 :twisted: but so forgiving I just let do her thing :shock: :D .
Over all great fun quickest I've seen on the speedo is 110 on the mountain mile heading for Ramsey :dry: but dont tell me missus :lol:
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Sorry, 'heading for Ramsey' on the mountain mile made my head explode in reverse.

Next you'll tell me the Verandah is 4 left-handers. :)
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:lol: :lol: yeah would be odd for a racer ;)
When did you last race over here :?:
would have loved to race around here on closed roads but alas I'm a bit passed it me thinks, I'll settle for my Drag racing I did back in the late 80's early 90's :D
 
cliffyg said:
:lol: :lol: yeah would be odd for a racer ;)
When did you last race over here :?:
would have loved to race around here on closed roads but alas I'm a bit passed it me thinks, I'll settle for my Drag racing I did back in the late 80's early 90's :D
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My first TT was 1997 and last was 2003. I went to the Manx GP in 2008 to help others who had helped me over the years.

I was based in Ramsey most years, and still remember fumbling over the mountain in the 4AM fog heading to Douglas back when they had 6AM practice sessions.
 
:p Hi ya will you be coming over here again ?
If the weather carries on as it has been we'll be hosting the worlds first snowmobile TT :shock: :roll: :lol:
 
I'm glad we're not the only ones' having horrible "spring" weather. Today is looking good, but more snow is in the forecast.
 
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