JeffroTull Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Hello everyone! My name is Jeff and I've been lurking around the forum for a few weeks now. I'm 33-year-old Topeka, KS resident, and I am not new to riding but I am new to Yamaha. I rode dirt bikes for years, (KTM's and Kawi's mostly), cbr 600's and I recently owned a KTM 390 Duke. I loved the DUKE for blasting around town but found it a bit lacking when trying to blow past people on the interstate. I new I was gonna need to upgrade to a larger naked, and after about 4 months of deliberating I narrowed it down to the Duke 790 or the MT-07. I ended up picking up this 2020 with around 1000 miles on it for 6500 bucks, and I am incredibly pumped to do some mods and put some miles on this thing! I look forward to convening with all the platform veterans in here and learning more about this bike and that sweet CP2! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple Jim Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Hi Jeff! I'm new here too, and got a 2020 back in October. It looks just like yours except for the exhaust system. Mine is stock. It's by far the nicest all-around motorcycle I've owned. I'm sure you'll enjoy yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffroTull Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 Nice to meet you Jim, I wasn't sure how I felt about the blue/black combo before I saw it in person. But once I did, I was a big fan. I'm looking forward spending some time with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple Jim Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 (edited) 41 minutes ago, JeffroTull said: Nice to meet you Jim, I wasn't sure how I felt about the blue/black combo before I saw it in person. But once I did, I was a big fan. I'm looking forward spending some time with it! Oh, I'm a long time fan of blue and black. I did this to my 1972 H2 a year or so after I got it in '78. The photo is from a couple years ago. Edited January 23, 2021 by Triple Jim 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffroTull Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 I'll bet that was a fun bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple Jim Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 17 minutes ago, JeffroTull said: I'll bet that was a fun bike! It still is. I still have it and ride it regularly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member bornagainbiker Posted January 24, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted January 24, 2021 Congrats and welcome to the forum--I really like that exhaust. 1 Give Respect To Get Respect https://jeff-galbraith.pixels.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffroTull Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 Just now, bornagainbiker said: Congrats and welcome to the forum--I really like that exhaust. Thanks for the welcome dude, I'm a fan as well and it sounds awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffL Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Hi Jeff - from another Jeff (in California)! Congrats on the new bike. I just bought a new 2020 MT07 a week ago. I have about 250 miles on it - really like it! I wanted a smaller, lighter bike than my 2003 FZ-1. Obviously not as powerful, but plenty of pull on the freeway. And the twisties are more fun now! Jeff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffroTull Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 12 hours ago, JeffL said: Hi Jeff - from another Jeff (in California)! Congrats on the new bike. I just bought a new 2020 MT07 a week ago. I have about 250 miles on it - really like it! I wanted a smaller, lighter bike than my 2003 FZ-1. Obviously not as powerful, but plenty of pull on the freeway. And the twisties are more fun now! Jeff Thanks Jeff! Yeah the 07 is definitely not a record-setting powerhouse like your FZ-1, but I think that 75 hp in a 400# bike is about the perfect combo for 95 % of the type of riding I do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Evill_Ed Posted January 24, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted January 24, 2021 Welcome to the forum. Ed 1 "Do not let this bad example influence you, follow only what is good" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffroTull Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 Thanks Ed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunnycalibear Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 This forum is going to teach you everything you need to know about this beautiful bike! my favorite color combo for the 07. welcome to the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member DewMan Posted January 25, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted January 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Sunnycalibear said: This forum is going to teach you everything you need to know about this beautiful bike! and show you all the ways to spend money on your new obsession. 1 DewMan Just shut up and ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffroTull Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 On 1/25/2021 at 1:37 AM, DewMan said: and show you all the ways to spend money on your new obsession. Indeed sir, since I purchased Friday I’ve already ordered a windscreen, side bags and rails, LCD flip, color screen, chain adjuster spools and frame sliders. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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