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Hence the "pootle"... but reckon it's the best way to get to grips with the bike

During the run in period don't be tempted to go for a ride with Nick.

He has no mechanical sympathy.

I will never (well, not in the next 3.5 years anyway due to funds) buy a new bike - I just can't imagine being limited to 6000rpm or whatever it is. much prefer to let someone with more money than me run it in, then sell it for 2k less than they bought it for. So many weekend wariors out there (not implying anyone here is btw) that i never really get the point of gettin a brand spanker when you can pick up so many low milage minters for a good price - but then I would say that cos it makes me feel better about not having a new bike

Originally Posted by philbut

I will never (well, not in the next 3.5 years anyway due to funds) buy a new bike - I just can't imagine being limited to 6000rpm or whatever it is. much prefer to let someone with more money than me run it in, then sell it for 2k less than they bought it for. So many weekend wariors out there (not implying anyone here is btw) that i never really get the point of gettin a brand spanker when you can pick up so many low milage minters for a good price - but then I would say that cos it makes me feel better about not having a new bike

I commute....ride in the rain....i'm hardcow.

I'm a weekend warrior!

Softcore

Originally Posted by ASM-Forever

i'm hardcow.

?

well i know he over indulged a bit at christmas but that is a little unfair

I really wasn't takin the p*ss out of anyone here with my last comment btw. Just sayin that I just can't see myself ever justifying spending on a brand new bike - but I'm sure that will change once I get a job

Hey Phil. Got nothing to do tonight?

Originally Posted by philbut

I really wasn't takin the p*ss out of anyone here with my last comment btw. Just sayin that I just can't see myself ever justifying spending on a brand new bike - but I'm sure that will change once I get a job

I would be very surprised if any of the TVSF regulars took offence.

Originally Posted by flibble

That's quite an impressive collection of bikes you got there Lozzo.. and not a Harley in site.. hehe

I tried to talk Dan into letting me have a cummutor bike as well, but it was a no... we just have the 2 bikes & 4 mountain bikes in our garage.

So any track days booked this year yet?? We're booked in for first one at Brands in Feb, new circuit and new bike.. woohoo! Anyone interested, mind I'm probably going to be pootling along to get to grips with the new bike??

Thanks.

I haven't planned any trackdays at all yet, still waiting to see what happens workwise first. There's a possibility I'll be at Silverstone on March 31st and that's as far as it goes.