[Mihau]

Ok. So I currently have a deauville. Great bike, words can't describe how much I love my deauville etc.
However I think it has a HUGE disadvantage. It lacks a 6th gear. Recently I started to to a lot a motorway riding and I find it annoying at times the lack of the 6th gear.
On the other hand I love the fact that it has a lot of storage (not the main reason why I bought a deauville), but most important I love the way it sits on the road no matter if it's raining or if it's extremely windy. I ride my bike everyday no matter what the weather conditions are.

So having the above aspects in consideration I was thinking of getting a R6 or a Blackbird. I need a bit of advice as I don't really know these bikes very well. What are the strong points and what are the down sides. Things like eating the tyres, eating the brakepads, miles per galon, how much I can get from a full tank, but most important how are they in bad weather condition.

Thanks for looking and thanks in advance for your advices.

[Tazzzie]

Mihau, on 18 November 2011 - 10:18 PM, said:

Well I'm not in a hurry cause first I have to sell the deauville I will give it about 2-3 weeks. If it doesn't sell for at least 2 grand the I'll put the money that I had and make my deauville unique.

I'm sniffing a extra gear and a turbo kit

Best of luck with it which ever way you go.

[Larry]

Mihau, on 17 November 2011 - 08:50 AM, said:

However I think it has a HUGE disadvantage. It lacks a 6th gear.

Couldn't agree more, it is sorely missing a 6th cog, its a pity they never did, cos it would make a great bike even greater.

I've never ridden an R6 or a Blackbird, but to honest, I wouldn't fancy either of them in traffic, but for distance the Bird would win.

[proinnsias]

Went from a d'oh to an R1200RT

Thing is - I've found myself looking for 7th on the RT more than once.

For city commuting, the D'oh is possibly the best bike ever! The bird is a great yoke too, but more for crossing continents.
The pan might be an idea, given that you like the D'oh (the Tesco-value Pan Euro!)

P

[Shinwacker]

I will send you a PM.

Shins

[Mihau]

Thanks for the spin Dick. Really appreciate that. You don't find many people willing to do that with no interest. Thanks a lot. Fingers crossed I'll sell the deauville and get a bird.

[Shinwacker]

No sweat Mihau, ha-ha I enjoyed the spin on the D'oh and those scorpion cans, we've a hooligan in the making here. Lovely bike and great fun as well. I'm glad to be of service mate.

Shins

[nab301]

Mihau, on 19 November 2011 - 10:59 PM, said:

Thanks for the spin Dick. Really appreciate that. You don't find many people willing to do that with no interest. Thanks a lot. Fingers crossed I'll sell the deauville and get a bird.

Shinwacker, on 20 November 2011 - 06:11 AM, said:

No sweat Mihau, ha-ha I enjoyed the spin on the D'oh Shins

How about a couple of unbiased road test write ups then ...