Thread: goodbye 690, hello 950?

hey - will be looking to chop in my 690sm for a 950sm in the morning......... need something a bit bigger (overall size and cubes.......) and am looking forward to carbs as opposed to f.i................ never really fully got on with it. lots of great pointers from mr dutch, so a big thanks to him for that.

fingers crossed that it all goes to plan.

Originally Posted by shipdamite

hey - will be looking to chop in my 690sm for a 950sm in the morning......... need something a bit bigger (overall size and cubes.......) and am looking forward to carbs as opposed to f.i................ never really fully got on with it. lots of great pointers from mr dutch, so a big thanks to him for that.

fingers crossed that it all goes to plan.

Good choice

06 Orange 950SM, orange frame, ally grab rails, gel seat, Ackros, DT-1, re-jet & dyno, plus suspension set up by X Bikes


silver - does that mean the 950 will need a re-jet for akaropovic cans? dealer is chucking in a set and will fit them at first service.............

Good move to change, you will not regret getting the 950 it suits the local roads superbly. Where are you in Norfolk?

Steve

I have just bought the 950! picking it up next friday!!

I am just outside of dereham.............. 10 miles to the east of swaffham...................

Nice one, you will love it.

Originally Posted by shipdamite

I have just bought the 950! picking it up next friday!!

I am just outside of dereham.............. 10 miles to the east of swaffham...................

Good choice! Enjoy the bike !

nioce one ... wear her well

Great choice, i just luuurve my 950, it just gets better and better, just fitted full R&G and a 16tooth front sprocket after 1st service.........

Can't afford aftermarket exhaust yet but it still goes like stink, and sounds pretty good standard.

Enjoy, Jade

Originally Posted by Jade

Great choice, i just luuurve my 950, it just gets better and better, just fitted full R&G and a 16tooth front sprocket after 1st service.........

Can't afford aftermarket exhaust yet but it still goes like stink, and sounds pretty good standard.

Enjoy, Jade

hi jade - as mine is an unregistered 06 model they included the cans as part of the deal which i was really chuffed about........ i'm not bothered about 'old' colour on frame and stickers on the tank - although a lot of people were, hence i got a good deal ............... dutch was on about full r+g (which makes sense) and the 16 tooth front sprocket. dropping a tooth on the 690 made a difference ............. but as you say, this bike is quick. can't wait till i pick it up on friday 14th............ i will miss the 690; enjoyed it, but a bit too small and the f.i was a bit of an ordeal at times.

i can't stop smiling!