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    I've made a real difference to the Alp.

    And what is the secret formula for changed handling and "feel" ?

    Simple , I'm just returning the bike to standard , ready for the trade-in. I have removed the high screen and low seat , the Touratech crash bars and the pannier rack.

    It's a totally different bike !!! not better - not worse , just very very different.

    The most noticable change was the high screen off and the standard back on ........ much reduced turbulance but more wind noise. Good for a short blast , but wouldn't like it after a couple of hours on a longer journey.

    And with all the stuff off it just feels more "flickable".
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    I have a house , but I can't guarantee it's safe !!

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    Re: I've made a real difference to the Alp.

    so what are you spending the money on?

    not a "non" Honda?
    i have heard other makes of bike exist but dont think its true??!

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    Re: I've made a real difference to the Alp.

    he's going over to something a little more orange I think
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    Re: I've made a real difference to the Alp.

    Quote Originally Posted by MCsanandreas View Post
    so what are you spending the money on?

    not a "non" Honda?
    i have heard other makes of bike exist but dont think its true??!
    OH YES!!!! and only 5 more sleeps till Santa comes !!!

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    I have a house , but I can't guarantee it's safe !!

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    Re: I've made a real difference to the Alp.

    Santa seems to be bringing you some sort of....Mechano set??

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    Re: I've made a real difference to the Alp.

    hhhmm..............NICE!

    i see KTM doing a low apr finance at the moment is that what tempted you?
    still, too many pennies for me+very happy with the T/A.

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    Re: I've made a real difference to the Alp.

    Quote Originally Posted by MCsanandreas View Post
    hhhmm..............NICE!

    i see KTM doing a low apr finance at the moment is that what tempted you?
    still, too many pennies for me+very happy with the T/A.
    Yes that helped and the new dealer trying to establish himself and giving good deals........... all in all I'm a happy bunny ........... and only two more sleeps till santa comes
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    I have a house , but I can't guarantee it's safe !!

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    Re: I've made a real difference to the Alp.

    have you seen T.B.M. this month?
    guy on there in Doing the Rounds sinking a 950 in a deep DEEP puddle.

    BRAVE!!

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    Re: I've made a real difference to the Alp.

    Quote Originally Posted by MCsanandreas View Post
    have you seen T.B.M. this month?
    guy on there in Doing the Rounds sinking a 950 in a deep DEEP puddle.

    BRAVE!!
    My mate Rik rides his 950 like that! Brave, but very, very fast!

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