[Antony Ward]

Bought myself an XSR700 last week, a stable mate for my RV200

Only managed to get out twice so far and both times was a bit drizzly
I know now what XSR stands for Xtremely Satisfying Ride!

However, I'm pretty sure I'm going to like this bike, it's certainly a handsome beast

 

[biffy]

Looks good and nice pictures!

 

[Tigerjohn]

Welcome, Anthony. Good to see you've got some colour coordinated straps! Looks like you're located in some great biking country - whereabouts are you?

 

[Richie]

Hi Antony, looks like poole way to me, if it is might see you at poole bike night, when weather picks up.

 

[zupatum]

We don't get that handsome color scheme here in the States yet...

Matt

 

[Antony Ward]

Hi TJ, I'm in Poole, Dorset.

Funnily enough I bought those straps a few years ago and that one has sat unused in the packet ever since. It seems I was always destined to buy a Yellow bike

 

[Antony Ward]

Hi Antony, looks like poole way to me, if it is might see you at poole bike night, when weather picks up.

For sure Richie, I'll be there on this or my Black RV200. West bay too for chips and icecream...roll on warmer weather

 

[Antony Ward]

We don't get that handsome color scheme here in the States yet...

Matt

You can live in hope Matt....or buy some yellow Hammerite and a 2 inch brush

 

[Druid]

Welcome buddy. You've picked the best colour too. Enjoy.

 

[Tigerjohn]

We don't get that handsome color scheme here in the States yet...

Matt

......and you probably won't get it later either, as it was the 60th anniversary 'special' from 2016!

 

[zupatum]

I am living with Raspberry Red...all I need to do now is powdercoat the rims something like chrome and I'll like it better. Black rims suit the 60th anniversary livery much better ...and I'm sure you're right...we will NEVER see it here...

Matt

 

[John A]

..and I'm sure you're right...we will NEVER see it here...

Unless you bought the tank side panels and fitted the FZ07 front suspension tube covers. Or got it sprayed.

Parts would probably cheaper your side of the Atlantic: https://www.fowlersparts.co.uk/parts/5949892/xsr700/fuel-tank-2

 

[zupatum]

I wonder if we can get them here as the bikes weren't sold here...hmmmmm...

 

[zupatum]

I WAS this close to buying a used 900 in 60th anniversary livery...for $6900 or slightly less...but decided I wanted the smaller bike. Already have a 105hp VFR...

 

[Syzygy]

Fowlers is great for Euro only Yamaha parts. I had mine tricked out with a bunch of stuff from them.