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Old 30 Jun 08, 05:01 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Bike: 888 strada, 900SL

Just thought i'd add mu tuppenthworth in having had both a 900sl and a 1000ss and now returned to a 900sl .

The later ie bikes are massively different to ride compared to the carb bikes for comfort and I'd go so far to say nearly 916 like in the comfort stakes. I think the bars arent significantly lower or saddle/pegs higher its just theres more stretch to them from the saddle, making them feel lower. This also puts the torso/thigh at a tighter angle so making that feel more extreme too. Just cos you like the old carbies doesnt mean you'll like the later ie bikes...
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