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[DC]

Hello Deej,

I went from an R1 to a 748 and also found the jump to be a bit of shock!
The thing was that I was not expecting the 748 to ride like the R1. I knew that I was getting rid of a rocket ship and the 748 would simply not match it for power and speed.

The thing is that from the first day I rode the 748 I fell in love with it. I have had a life time of big jap bikes ranging from GSXR 1100s, TL1000s ZXR750s right down to NS400rs and RD350s.
I just wanted something that was different, had some character and class. I got just that. A lot of this top speed is for the pub talk and belive me, I have nearly hit the double ton on the main roads!! I guess that I have grown out of that now.

I can say that I do not intend to sell my 748 now. (well unless I win a £1000000!) I have modified my 748 so I suppose I am a bit hypocrite.

Just stick with it as the other members of the board have stated. You wait till the sun comes out in the summer. Set the bike up for you and I bet you will come back after each ride with a smile bigger than any jap bike can give you. I know I do.

Cheers mate, stick with it.

DC.