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General Discussion / First trip away on the V7 850 Sport
« Last post by Scott Carpenter on Today at 12:29:02 PM »Got back on Monday from a solo long weekend in Wales which was my first trip away on the Sport. Bike went perfectly and naturally I enjoyed my 190 mile loop in Snowdonia which included a nice lunch and a hot chocolate to warm up by the 2 reactors at Trawsfyndd - maybe I would have been warm anyway
Great scenery and freindly people. The day before I did a short loop over to Aberystwyth and over the top to Llanidloes, where I had a bite to eat, bought three books, and talked about ancient Scottish Borders music on bagpipes and harp with a lady harper. Monday just the long slog from Llangurig to Plymouth in the cold, but at least it was dry!
Things I learned;
1. The Sport is a great touring bike - saddle was ok for 5 or 6 hours riding, plenty of power, steady handling.
2. Still have to careful on adverse slopes and wet leaves etc. I was very careful at a loo break in the shadow on Snowdon, but the extra weight was definately felt, especially as there was gravel over the concrete. One slip and she would have gone down.
3. Cruise control is great! Finally worked out how to use it and used it for big stretches on the way home on the M5.
4. Fuel economy was about 65mpg over the whole trip of 690 miles. Not bad.
5. 20mph in villages - you get used to it.
Finally, as I have always believed, Wales is a great short break touring destination. Ive been going for over 25 years there, and it still surprises me. Next year I might see if I can get a week in a hotel in Llanidloes, in a warmer part of the year mind you!
Great scenery and freindly people. The day before I did a short loop over to Aberystwyth and over the top to Llanidloes, where I had a bite to eat, bought three books, and talked about ancient Scottish Borders music on bagpipes and harp with a lady harper. Monday just the long slog from Llangurig to Plymouth in the cold, but at least it was dry! Things I learned;
1. The Sport is a great touring bike - saddle was ok for 5 or 6 hours riding, plenty of power, steady handling.
2. Still have to careful on adverse slopes and wet leaves etc. I was very careful at a loo break in the shadow on Snowdon, but the extra weight was definately felt, especially as there was gravel over the concrete. One slip and she would have gone down.
3. Cruise control is great! Finally worked out how to use it and used it for big stretches on the way home on the M5.
4. Fuel economy was about 65mpg over the whole trip of 690 miles. Not bad.
5. 20mph in villages - you get used to it.
Finally, as I have always believed, Wales is a great short break touring destination. Ive been going for over 25 years there, and it still surprises me. Next year I might see if I can get a week in a hotel in Llanidloes, in a warmer part of the year mind you!




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