I'm worried for what I may become

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Heh. compared to bottom-less chaps with tassels on I feel secure in my multicoloured race leathers. even though my crotch rocket is pink at least I don't look like this guy:

Where Did you get that picture of me ???
My tans fading now though

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Heh. compared to bottom-less chaps with tassels on I feel secure in my multicoloured race leathers. even though my crotch rocket is pink at least I don't look like this guy:

You dug deep for that one.

[yorkie_chris]

No it was on specialone's facebook

Pure Gold!

Originally Posted by xXBADGERXx

Thulfi , if it is what you want then get one . I have seen plenty of people riding on these and they are not Patch wearers or Outlaw types . In fact I have seen some pretty hot chicks . Get yerself down the Ace Cafe on some days and you will see some pretty sexy girls on them ......... you will also see some pretty grim ones and some downright nasty looking Harleys too . All I can say is follow your heart and get as many test rides as you can on various versions .

I longed for a Ducati 916 until the day I sat on one and then reality kicked in . I realised they are not built for 6ft 2 bruisers like me . I settled for an SV for my first big bike and modified it to my needs . I love the V-Twin character and the bike suits my character quite nicely but I have outgrown it in so many ways yet I cannot bear to part with it . I have gotten so used to its foibles and shenanigans and what it can and can`t do but it has also taught me what kind of bike I could be comfortable on from now on and what kind of biker I am . I have ridden for the best part of 19 years and it took me til 2 years ago to realise I would never be at home on a compact and sportier bike and to be honest ..... my next bike will probably be a Tuono Factory once I have saved the pennies . Anyhoo the point I was rambling to was that to follow your heart and mind and you may not arrive at the dream of owning that specific model but may have to take a sideways step into an avenue you had not thought about before .

Very true! Nothing worse than bigging something up in your head to then find out its not all that. I'm expecting their handling to be naff. That's why if ever it would just be a toy alongside more serious bikes.

Wouldn't mind test riding, but they always seem to have deposits that I couldn't afford to lose, hence not worth it!