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696 vs. 796: What makes the difference in seat height?
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daesharacor
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Re: 696 vs. 796: What makes the difference in seat height?
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February 23, 2012, 07:53:00 AM »
Thank you all for the replies, I appreciate it. I'm leaning towards a 796 at this point, just for simplicity's sake.
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Re: 696 vs. 796: What makes the difference in seat height?
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February 23, 2012, 02:27:16 PM »
I've currently got a 796 in the Corse colours, and like yourself I've ridden an SV650 for a number of years (it was a 99 naked that I installed TZR250 clip-on's to) and I think you would find the 796 a fantastic move. I've only managed to clock about 1400 miles on it so far, and of that only about 10 rides in good dry weather (winter,miserable,wet,icy-good ole UK) but the handling has been exemplary.
Compared to a stock SV the suspension and ride composure is of a greatly improved quality, the front forks could do with a heavier oil, especially for my frame (5'11 and 16.5 st) but on the move and at speed they are a great step up from an SV.
The height I find is great, I've no problems comfortably flat footing it and I've a 31" inseam. It's a very compact motorbike, and really it's splitting hairs with the weight difference between the 696/796. The single sided swung it for me- best technology barely used in the biking world (I'm a big VFR fan, had and RVF400 and still own a 97'750f-v) and they make maintenance a doodle-handy if like me it's your main transport.
Incidentally the power....different to most any other bike I've owned/ridden.The bike has you going fast whilst feeling like it's barely moving, until you get around 8k rpms, then the world catches up. Really deceptive bike, but thanks to that handling it encourages the speed.
A 796 will not disappoint
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Re: 696 vs. 796: What makes the difference in seat height?
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February 23, 2012, 05:24:29 PM »
Very well worded, thanks.
796 sounds like the winner... But a 696 would probably do me just fine too. Ah, decisions.
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Re: 696 vs. 796: What makes the difference in seat height?
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(in ghostly voice) "single sided swingarm..."
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Re: 696 vs. 796: What makes the difference in seat height?
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February 24, 2012, 06:36:57 AM »
Quote from: daesharacor on February 23, 2012, 07:53:00 AM
Thank you all for the replies, I appreciate it. I'm leaning towards a 796 at this point,
just for simplicity's sake.
That's a new reason for choosing the upgraded option. Straight forward - I like it
We usually dance around and explain by safety, second hand value and try to sound logical...
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Re: 696 vs. 796: What makes the difference in seat height?
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Quote from: freeclimbmtb on February 24, 2012, 06:03:26 AM
(in ghostly voice) "single sided swingarm..."
What? Who's there? Is that you, Ghost of Empty Pockets?!?! I thought we talked about this!!
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Re: 696 vs. 796: What makes the difference in seat height?
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February 24, 2012, 08:27:31 AM »
Just to toss in a new wrench into your plans... have you considered a used m1100 abs? Even with the new risers/seat you'll almost def come out cheaper than buying a new 796 and it's an upgrade in terms of braking, suspension, and power. And it should feel about the same as those smaller models... the only annoying issue is that your insurance will probably be higher.
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Re: 696 vs. 796: What makes the difference in seat height?
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February 24, 2012, 08:53:52 AM »
M1100 is plenty powerful but bigger bangs = not as smooth. Otherwise, a fine idea if you mean an "S".
Try to find a clean one though... Too much wheelie for this old fart though. 796 is
enough!
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Re: 696 vs. 796: What makes the difference in seat height?
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Quote from: Raux on February 22, 2012, 10:21:21 PM
cost wise...
with my bad memory
forks 600
triples 500
clevis 20
rearsets 500
front rotors 350
to do it with M1100 forks would be the better way
forks 3-500 on ebay
clevis 20
that's all that's needed for that swap
my 1198 fork swap made things very complicated. special rotors, new triples, etc
Sorry to dig up an old thread, I happened to come across it in a google search. This post caught my eye. I have a 2010 M696. Absolutely love the bike. I'm 6 foot and a 1/2 inch. The only problem seems to be leg room. I have tree trunks for thighs (think NFL lineman). Believe it or not, I find the stock seat very comfortable. Never racked myself.
BUT... the low seat high combined with my big thighs puts my legs at a pretty folded angle and I find myself moving my foot position a lot because I'm getting hot spots on the bottom of my feet because of the angle.
I was thinking DP touring seat would get be up that much higher and fix the leg folding issue. But with the price of this taller clevis, it has me interested. Is it going to be something that is going to make a drastic change in leg room? Or is it something that needs to be done with the seat to see big changes? Then I see the option of rearset changes, but those are freaking expensive....
What are your thoughts???
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Re: 696 vs. 796: What makes the difference in seat height?
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April 10, 2013, 02:18:14 PM »
the clevis doesn't change your foot to seat height, just seat height overall
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