Back after 25 years.....

[GMLS]

After having a Superdream 250, GSX750, Gpz900r, ZZR600 and a Ducati ST2 then a 25 year gap, there was always an itch that needed a scratch.Today my wallet is £500 lighter and much more to come including a trailer for the new purchase and 2 emtb's.3 weeks to collection will seem as long as the 23 months for the motorhome

 

[Winger]

That has to be a bargain at £500

 

[GMLS]

That has to be a bargain at £500

A lot more to come unfortunately.That just got me a bit of paper with my name on it.Last time it got kitted up it was Frank Thomas leather or Belstaff wax cotton.So much choice now.

 

[TinaLes]

Congrats @GMLS
I guess there are loads of us constantly wondering about getting back in the saddle after many years of being on four wheels only, missing that feeling of freedom that only a bike can provide.
I think your choice to ride again is not only brave, but a good one, and I wish you much joy & excitement on your travels, keep us posted on your experiences & travels.
I needed to bring myself up to date and discover your chosen new bike for myself as things move as such a fast pace these days, with so much out there.
In doing so I found this you tube video to share with you & all, I think you will feel quite smug listening to the summary at end of this review, so again, well done enjoy, hope the wait time flashes past.
LES
I guess You may have already seen this review, but hey ho, I/we hadn't, and it looks very positive to further cement your choice.

 

[Chipster]

Getting very tempted for one of these for myself. Looking at the the Speed 400

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[Taran_Las]

We have a J&S nearby. I never come home empty handed. Enjoy your new purchase.

 

[GMLS]

We have a J&S nearby. I never come home empty handed. Enjoy your new purchase.

Pick up on 17th

 

[Richard n Ann]

Nice looking bike to get you back into it. Only 39.5bhp though so you'll probably need an upgrade in a year or 2

 

[berni109]

Get yourself on an IAM motorcycle course!
After all those years you will find the roads full of idiots intent on killing you.

 

[Richard n Ann]

Get yourself on an IAM motorcycle course!
After all those years you will find the roads full of idiots intent on killing you.

True, our roads are full of selfish zombies, crawling along in a moving tailback and totally oblivious to their surroundings. Motorcycles put the fun back into going places

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[GMLS]

Get yourself on an IAM motorcycle course!
After all those years you will find the roads full of idiots intent on killing you.

No change there then! Lol
Yes planning on doing that. There is certainly much more choice with kit these days.

 

[GMLS]

Nice looking bike to get you back into it. Only 39.5bhp though so you'll probably need an upgrade in a year or 2

I think at nearly 60 it will be plenty as only planning on using it for cruising around and taking away with the m/h.Also would probably struggle with anything else much heavier.

 

[Carpmart]

You’ll definitely notice the state of the roads for bikers is way worse than when you were last in the saddle!

Loverly bike to get back into it!

 

[ChrisL]

I would advise anyone coming back into motorcycling after a significant time away to look for bikes with long suspension travel, and test ride several different models, the state of the roads are a lot worse then they used to be and your back will thank you for buying something that can soak up the pot holes. I have an SV650 it's a great bike but the ride is so hard, even on the softest setting that it becomes uncomfortable to put much distance on it unless the roads are smooth. I wish i'd bought a trailer and a Vstrom.

 

[DandJ]

You're halfway there by buying a smallish, lightish bike with sufficient oommpphh to be a pleasant ride. I'd suggest lots of slow speed skills training....easy to do on your own (It's how most people drop bikes, slow speed manoeuvres with lots of folk watching!) I'd also heartily suggest getting off the beaten track on quieter back roads and avoiding the biker honeypot places and just riding it and getting some miles under your belt.
As an edit.....I'd also recommend getting out on it when it's raining or at least a wet road surface. You HAVE to ride more smoothly and be aware of metal street furniture, overbanding, raised painted lines etc...

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[BillyBeckers]

The roads seem to be getting worse every year. Lot of loose gravel about this year and also the deadly potholes.

 

[BikerGraham]

State of the roads are at a point that they are bordering on deadly for motorcyclists.

Yet they charge us £111 VED

 

[bobnick]

Every year i say this is my last year of biking.
So i just bought a new bike

 

[GMLS]

Every year i say this is my last year of biking.
So i just bought a new bike

Go on.Whatyaget?

 

[bobnick]

Go on.Whatyaget?

Go to Motorcycles and Motorhome thread " definitely the last one".

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