I am now the proud owner (yes proud

) of a 2004 as brand new BLACK TDM 900 yam.
which due to it's 270 degree crank feels like a v twin.
must say the journey to buy her was painfull on the way out but comfy on the way home.
for 2 or 3 years now my lower back and shoulder (old muscle injury ) pain, had forced this change.
I loved the Sv and all the fun i had on her.
but the new Black Beauty (christened allready) has so far showed me the comfort my old decrepid body deserves. different animal and might slow me down a tad

(like hell it will :P )
so i hope by deserting the SV, it does not preclude me from the pennine massive
as the characters/ friends that i have met, I wish to continue knowing and riding with (even if i will be nearer the back )
will post pics when the sun shines (prob never

) and i will be slow for the next 1000 miles at least.
have fun and keep it rubber side down chaps and chapesses.