Nope, Not Tempted

[nick crisp]

bably be a similar amount of work to fitting R1 forks, rear wheel and brake/torque arm removal I did to my Fazer and will be just a bit different.  The only thing it will lack would be a centre stand which I do find useful as it takes up a lot more space in the garage on the side stand.  I am sure we could make one for the R1 though.

Simple solution to that which I use is to put a piece of 1/2" or so thick wood under the side stand when in storage. I actually did it to spread the load a little and prevent damage to the wooden floor of my shed, but can get both bikes close together this way.


The "Fazered" R1 does appeal to me, but i just don't need any more power, and the Striple has satisfied my desire for nimbler handling. Don't really need that either tbh, just nice to experience now and again 


Seems like a good excuse to post this one again, which really does tempt me (as a 3rd bike option):





Hmmm, wonder how much a half decent 5VY model goes for these days? *goes off to check eBay* :lol