GSXR 750 USD Front End >> £400 or less

Originally Posted by andrewcharnley

I rode to Durham and back, freezing, windy, wet, and after getting lost in pitch black in the middle of no-where I was thinking how rediculous bikes really are. I need something bloody comfortable which means a car or a two-wheel armchair.

Really bikes are just a toy - they are not practical. If I felt f**ked after 100 miles what is it going to be like when I take it around Europe!

Cloggsy have you had you bike out in rain yet?

Originally Posted by andrewcharnley

Cloggsy have you had you bike out in rain yet?

Who cares? Bikes are for fun first

Originally Posted by andrewcharnley

Cloggsy have you had you bike out in rain yet?

I have been caught in the rain a few times... I don't enjoy riding in the rain, but hey... 5h1t happens

Heres a picture of Andrew on his new scooter. Lets all wish him the best of luck.

Originally Posted by northwind

Well, you could buy yourself a big jaggy armchair if you want IIRC you'd decided to get one before and then changed your mind?

Honda Goldwing?

On the subject of practicality...

I garaged my bike for winter after I got soaked (not exagerrting when I say I was as wet as if I'd gone in the sea- completely drenched from head to foot) and fed up on a long ride.

On my following long trip in bad weather I wore:

Bottoms:

A pair of jeans, track bottoms over the top. Cordura biking trousers over those.

Tops:

Tshirt, jumper, fleece, cordura biking jacket

Over the top of those, One Spada 406 waterproof all in one. It was much more comfortable and I arrived dry (albeit sweaty and with creased clothes). However, I just wore my normal boots and gloves. I ended up with v. cold feet and hands.

I do agree in bad weather bikes aren't practical. It's not like you're going to save time on them if it's Icey, or arrive in a smart state (eg, for an interview or funeral) no matter what oversuits/gear you wear. Remember- bikes used to be a budget alternative to a car. Nowadays, when most people can afford to run a banger, the focus tends to be on fun.

That's not to say bikes aren't useful. In good weather, they are excellent at getting you from a to b quickly, and with a smile on your face.