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Post by speck on May 7, 2007 7:00:44 GMT
Just sitting here wondering, as you do, how many members here actually own a Diversion? (I still do). From what I can gather from reading the threads many people have moved on to bigger and better machines, the Fazer seems to be very popular.
Absolutely no problem with this but it does beg the question as to if, during the move from MSN to here, a name change might have been appropriate, Yamaha club, Diversion-Fazer club etc?
Or maybe I have got it all wrong, we all have Diversions and in 25 years time we will all be discussing our classic XJ600S's !!
Ok, back to my little dusty corner.
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Post by iooi on May 7, 2007 7:46:28 GMT
Well on a recent poll Here 60 have divvys and 32 have other types of bikes. Now i do not know how many peeps are registered on this forum, but would guess at more than 78. |
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Post by speck on May 7, 2007 7:49:53 GMT
Sort of backs up my point then?
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Post by m40man on May 7, 2007 8:03:17 GMT
We have this question arise at least once a year ;-)
Consensus appears to be that since we were all introduced to this group by our ownership or love of Divvies, that's how it will stay.
............. btw, many who 'voted' in the poll for admitting ownership of 'lesser' or 'greater' bikes also have Divvies too ;-).
There was a fair turnout of Divvies on the IOW run :-)
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Post by iooi on May 7, 2007 8:24:09 GMT
Also you have to think that the divvy is no longer sold as new. And as many people like to ride new bikes due to the mileage they cover per year, staying on a divvy is just not going to happen. The fact is that although many do not own divvy's they are still a source of great information and help on issue's, to us newer riders of divvy's.  For which I'm am very grateful. |
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Post by speck on May 7, 2007 8:24:19 GMT
Whatever anybody says, I beleive this is a motorcycle club that, because of its origins, happens to have alot of Diversion owners. After all, if I posted a message on here about where I could obtain say a Superdream exhaust, chances are I would get the answer, whereas other clubs might flame me and tell me to go to a Superdream forum for the answer. Because of the freindliness and helpfulness of all the members of this club people who sell their Diversions remain active members. I would not be surprised if, through word of mouth, there are members on here who have never owned a Diversion in their lives.
Rant over!
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Post by teffort on May 7, 2007 9:31:40 GMT
We have this question arise at least once a year ;-) Consensus appears to be that since we were all introduced to this group by our ownership or love of Divvies, that's how it will stay. ............. btw, many who 'voted' in the poll for admitting ownership of 'lesser' or 'greater' bikes also have Divvies too ;-). There was a fair turnout of Divvies on the IOW run :-) Yup - I counted them. On Sunday morning ther were 25 bikes in total and 10 were Divvies (including one pre-Divvy XJ900F) |
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Post by iooi on May 7, 2007 10:43:37 GMT
Ah do you mean the yellow folder and the blue page ? on the page that shows the list of threads. Folder will just man a thread, unless its got a red pin in it, then its a sticky that will stay at the top. Blue page is just a default show for a thread, can be changed to others using the message icon when posting a thread or reply.. Have a thumbs up here. ;D Woops wrong thread to reply in...  |
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Post by werner1 on May 7, 2007 12:19:46 GMT
I see this forum as a thinktank .
If you check all the boards , you'll see a high percentage of divvy topics.
It's not which bike you ride now, but what's beeing posted here .
I ride a bandit1200N for the moment , but 3 years and 100.000km of divvy abuse brought me in contact whith the most divvy-errors thinkable
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Post by CD on May 7, 2007 12:52:26 GMT
I ride an R reg Divvie 900 that's 10yo in a few months. But I love it. Fab engine that pulls whatever gear you like, even 2 up. Handles well enough for my skills and todays roads polluted with speed cams and myopic motorists,. Its comfy (reasonably), carries lots and handling hardly affected with three full-up Givis on the back. Fuel consumption ok servicing easy, insurance ok. What more could I reasonably expect to get from a bike.  |
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Post by HRHpenfold on May 7, 2007 15:46:54 GMT
had a nice try on a gixxer1000 today, very small, am i still allowed in the club ;D
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Post by CD on May 7, 2007 18:08:06 GMT
had a nice try on a gixxer1000 today, very small, am i still allowed in the club ;D Nope ;D Oh alright then. Just this once (PS Better be careful I had a go on a swing the other day) |
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Post by beeblemaster on May 7, 2007 18:27:31 GMT
There was a fair turnout of Divvies on the IOW run :-) ;D ;D |
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Post by HRHpenfold on May 7, 2007 19:34:52 GMT
There was a fair turnout of Divvies on the IOW run :-) ;D ;D it worked ok then ;D |
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Post by beeblemaster on May 7, 2007 19:47:22 GMT
It sure did. It was great except for an unscheduled breakdown on the M42, because reserve don't seem to be working.... did you say sold as seen, or with warranty?  at least I have a spare tap just in case it's that |
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Post by HRHpenfold on May 7, 2007 20:23:30 GMT
u sure it wasn't on reserve, it worked last time i used it, but i tried to avoid using it, as its scary when it cuts out in the overtaking lane ;D
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Post by apricot on May 7, 2007 21:07:45 GMT
Ian, cheers for the caliper, I'll get that fitted tomorrow. Beebs, cheers for fetching it for us On the subject of the thread (theres a first), my sister Amanda is intending to join now shes met some of you, but shes way too short to ride a divvy so won't be an owner. She enjoys going on the back of mine so guess she sorta qualifies for membership. Ady |
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Post by pebbles on May 8, 2007 17:41:05 GMT
i hope it is been on here for months
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Post by HRHpenfold on May 8, 2007 20:44:59 GMT
Ian, cheers for the caliper, I'll get that fitted tomorrow. Beebs, cheers for fetching it for us On the subject of the thread (theres a first), my sister Amanda is intending to join now shes met some of you, but shes way too short to ride a divvy so won't be an owner. She enjoys going on the back of mine so guess she sorta qualifies for membership. Ady pictures ;D |
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2007 21:34:33 GMT
My ride is a Fazer, but the wife has a Diversion6. Although i don't contribute greatly to the site I am gratefull for the wealth of info and advice available here. Thanks to all |
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Post by Pushbikedave on May 9, 2007 18:59:27 GMT
Still have both 6 and 9.
Trouble is if we just stuck to the divvies, what would we do without the wild boys.....
he he
PBD
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Post by cuckoo69 on May 15, 2007 22:52:00 GMT
hi ya new member ere dont have a bike at the mo but did av a 600 n yam{bike stolen back in feb 07} bin searchin the web looked at a few 600n's 600s{divis} also 900s divis since ive got insurance money paid up. one i inquired about {900divi} had bin sold. but the contact put me onto this site which is FULL OF LOADS OF IMFORMATION. yours truly the cuckoo.UPDATE I NOW OWN A DIVI 900 {a blue one} which i got from a member from this site
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Post by General Gman on May 16, 2007 7:05:41 GMT
Still have both 6 and 9. Trouble is if we just stuck to the divvies, what would we do without the wild boys..... he he PBD Hehehe.... most of 'em are past the wild boy stage and have matured into 'mildly untamed pensioners'. Except me. I'm a naughty boy |
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Post by HRHpenfold on May 16, 2007 10:59:30 GMT
Thought you were jool's biyatch ;D
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Post by inane redstripe on May 16, 2007 18:58:35 GMT
900 divi. ta.
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Post by General Gman on May 16, 2007 19:29:30 GMT
Thought you were jool's biyatch ;D She likes naughty boys.... |
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Post by Pops on May 16, 2007 19:56:59 GMT
It don't matter to me. After all what is in a name. As an ex 600 & 900 Diversion owner I have them to thank for me being introduced to, what is to me, one really good club. You witness a nice relaxed and friendly atmosphere both here on tinternet and again on the club runs. What would we gain by changing the club name.
The time will, no doubt, come when only a very small number of Diversions will survive. Might be in five, ten or even twenty years time, but that won't alter the fact that I used to own a couple of them and joined a club because of them, and because of them I had a lot of fun.
désirent ardemment de phase la déviation
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Post by tgarth4u on May 16, 2007 20:33:11 GMT
I have a 1994 Diversion 600 with a sidecar on and has done over 78000 miles still going. Just. I find the information helpfull on this site. Credit to all. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Pushbikedave on May 16, 2007 21:02:31 GMT
1993 L 600 and a 2001 900
Both lovely Red Divvies...
PBD
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Post by Pushbikedave on May 16, 2007 21:04:20 GMT
Hey this post is hangin around a bit .... Posted twice now .... brain is goin...
PBD
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at least I have a spare tap just in case it's that 
