Thanks to all for the welcome!
@Philbut: I'm pretty much a n00b. I had bikes on 'L'-plates as a teenager (and looking back, am pretty amazed I survived) but never took my test and after 19 didn't touch a bike for years. I bought a Marauder last June for commuting, rediscovered how much I love two wheels and this year went for training With Abbey Motorcycle Instructors (one of their instructors rides an SV1000, actually), passing my DAS on the 11th August.
I'd certainly be interested in joining up with you for a Tuesday ride - I'm finding the riding position on the 650S pretty challenging at present (in fact, at the moment I feel like a complete novice again) so anything that gives me practice and improves my position and confidence is welcome!
@JustaTrick: there are a few of us Abingdonites about - one of my neighbours in the Brewery had an SV650S pointy and another an SV1000, seeing them was what sold me on the bike. Wasn't me this morning though - I head south towards Wallingford at about 0715!
Look forward to meeting many of you.
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