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- August 16, 2015 at 5:09 pm #15685August 16, 2015 at 8:43 pm #68759
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ParticipantThe styling does really do it for me
August 17, 2015 at 7:13 pm #68760robertcains
Participant1st Sept can’t come fast enough, I just hope the dealer has got that tail tidy sorted to get rid of that RSJ off the back of it!
August 17, 2015 at 8:13 pm #68761Radar
ModeratorI am sure you will love it
August 27, 2015 at 8:38 pm #68762robertcains
ParticipantIt’s here!!!
August 29, 2015 at 6:47 am #68763robertcains
ParticipantAugust 29, 2015 at 9:37 pm #68764Radar
ModeratorGood luck with the new machine, look forward to seeing it in the flesh.
Looks way better with the tail tidy
August 31, 2015 at 4:51 pm #68765Radar
ModeratorBy the way the Italian for Tail tidy?
Coda Ordinate
September 3, 2015 at 8:56 pm #68766robertcains
ParticipantWell what can I say?
My first day on the bike was a slight dissapointment with the front right indicator parting company within 20 miles & the left front very nearly following suit, a quick detour into the dealer saw them drop everything for a super quick fix (fair play to them)
However whilst in there I spotted an oil weep from the head which did cause concern, after much investigating & phone calls to MV it appears to be a common ‘issue’ where excess oil is left floating around the outside of the hand built engine by over zealous engine builders, sure enough a good clean up & it’s not reappeared (PHEW!!)
So onto the bike itself… What a stunning machine to ride! I’m just 150 miles into it so far but gelling very well,
I’ve yet to ride a bike that wants to lift the front under power or shake it’s head like this one but it’s quite a controlled affair thanks to the steering damper which would benefit from further stiffening to be honest, the gearbox with quick shifter & auto blipper downshift invites vigorous riding & seeing three figures on the clock happens in a flash.
The noise from the exhaust combined with the mini backfire from quickshifting is addictive… I’m concerned for my licence but this bike has put a smile on my face like no other & my last three bikes have all been 1050’s
Would I reccomend a test ride? Hell yes!September 4, 2015 at 6:37 pm #68767Radar
ModeratorGlad you are enjoying it keep us posted.
Seems you share your passion for the Dragster with a certain L Hamilton, occupation F1 jockey
See even they know bikes are way more exciting!
September 6, 2015 at 4:43 pm #68768robertcains
ParticipantHaha, nothing to do with publicity seeing as AMG Mercedes own a big chunk of MV?
September 6, 2015 at 4:58 pm #68769Radar
ModeratorHaha, nothing to do with publicity seeing as AMG Mercedes own a big chunk of MV?
Absolutely nothing of course!
How did the Dragster RR do on the TC forum ToL15…it’s first real try out?
September 7, 2015 at 3:53 pm #68770robertcains
ParticipantIt was super thanks Tony, I think it came home with all the pieces still intact (not always easy to tell lol)
I’m at service interval now & it’s booked in for Sat morning for its three hour check over & software update.
If reliability isn’t an issue I see me keeping this bike a little longer than its predecessors which were bikes I loved but the MV & I have gelled very quickly, the fact it also turns heads isn’t a bad thing as long as peeps keep their mitts off it when it’s parked up.
It’s definitely put a smile on my chops.September 14, 2015 at 2:52 pm #68771Radar
ModeratorIt was super thanks Tony, I think it came home with all the pieces still intact (not always easy to tell lol)
I’m at service interval now & it’s booked in for Sat morning for its three hour check over & software update.
If reliability isn’t an issue I see me keeping this bike a little longer than its predecessors which were bikes I loved but the MV & I have gelled very quickly, the fact it also turns heads isn’t a bad thing as long as peeps keep their mitts off it when it’s parked up.
It’s definitely put a smile on my chops.Really glad you are enjoying it so much, what was the software update for
September 14, 2015 at 7:46 pm #68772robertcains
ParticipantJust the usual bugs getting ironed out, early Brutale suffered with very snatchy throttle & the update flashes this I’m told, pretty standard stuff on modern cars & bikes.
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