R6 and other stuff.

[struan80]

It cost me £75 in admin charges to cancel my insurance policy. The insurance wasn't much over £120 in the first place.

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how is that even legal?
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current bike Yamaha Thunderace.
its old and fat, but its a damned good ride. the bikes not bad either.

[struan80]

Most companies charge, I thought about £30 max. Decided to pay the insurance up monthly now so I can stop it before the twats take any money out should I cancel. I'm likely to cancle as I struggle to keep a bike for very long.

[struan80]

Went to see Porkpie being supported by Pretty Green on Friday at the Queen's Hall in Edinburgh.

If you like the Jam and Ska music this is highly recommended if they're ever round your way.

One of the best gigs I've been to better than the Last Madness concert I went to by far. Suggs was going through the motions whereas Porkpie are absolutely full of energy.

Love live music.

[struan80]

Oh dear I fancy a Panigale as my, long lasting, mid-life crisis never seems to dwindle.

It's not much heavier than the Street Triple and not far off 200 hp
Got a skills day at Knockhill in September. No better reason than to invest in one . Not a bad price but would be way by far the most cost I've paid for bikes in the past. Thank got for HP. Just need to give up my alleged drugs problem to afford it. That's not likely to happen.

Street Triple is the best bike I've ridden thus far though. Even if the fucker plays up on me now and again.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/bike-details/202501087828772?sort=relevance&searchId=fa1c1ceb-697a-45ec-96c2-1831d427b011&advertising-location=at_bikes&make=DUCATI&model=1299+Panigale&postcode=NG15GA&price-from=500&radius=300&fromsra&fbclid=IwY2xjawIkRbZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZCvmlRvR9jxrMcTOeeu7XNm595XZSmoExCieuk9Eh0KAD4AUO4ivPa1MQ_aem_u_zoVV3sd_g5UGpE1h724Q

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the power of modern bikes like the Panigale is getting silly it seems to me.

i honestly dont think i could enjoy a bike that powerful on modern roads.

i guess im just an old fogey but i think 100bhp is way more than enough power.
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current bike Yamaha Thunderace.
its old and fat, but its a damned good ride. the bikes not bad either.

[struan80]

Two hero things for me today.

First I met John Mcguinness at the Scottish Motorcycle show. He's smaller than I thought he would be. I also met Kyle Ride but he's not hero status. I say met but it was just an embarrassing handshake

Then the guy that's climbed up Westminster in his bare feet, waving the Palestinian flag and refusing to come down Hero!

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pics or not real
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current bike Yamaha Thunderace.
its old and fat, but its a damned good ride. the bikes not bad either.

[struan80]

[struan80]

First long run of the year, beautiful weather for it. It never rained once and there were no midgies in sight. Yeha!

Went up the Trossachs, you should do this run if you're up that way. Och aye!

Scotland is beautiful
Went from:
East Lothian.
Queensbury Crossing Bridge,.
Knockhill
Aberfeldy
Loch Tay
Killin (Was the death of me).
Callander.
Doune.
Rosyth
Home.

Great at this time of year. The excellent roads are not so busy with Tourists, just loads of motorcycles.

Street Triple is running great. Very enjoyable to ride. Light and nippy, best way.

[A100man]

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[struan80]

[struan80]

I've ordered a new Striple 765 RS Stretching my budget to the limit, it's not so bad on PCP. This could be a keeper.

The first bike I've had with riding modes and a quick shifter.

Should get it in two to three weeks.

That's my Endorphin hit for this month.

[Easy-X]

I have a full up/down Quickshifter on the Husky and I rarely remember I even have the feature. Then again I'm no circuit racer. When I do remember to use it it makes banging up through the gears a trivial exercise.
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Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

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you change your bikes more often than i change my engine oil!
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current bike Yamaha Thunderace.
its old and fat, but its a damned good ride. the bikes not bad either.

[struan80]

[struan80]

That's the 675 sold. As usual with my bikes first to see it bought it. I must sell them too cheap. It was a cracking bike for a 2009.

Now I'm bikeless for a couple of weeks. Not been bikeless since I passed my CBT. I feel lost and naked

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if you get an urge to ride, why not go out and and test ride the Hornet 750 and Gsx8s and see how they compare to the Triumph.
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current bike Yamaha Thunderace.
its old and fat, but its a damned good ride. the bikes not bad either.

[struan80]

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you have some expensive moments
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current bike Yamaha Thunderace.
its old and fat, but its a damned good ride. the bikes not bad either.

[struan80]

[struan80]

New bike day.

I went for a short run, and it's similar to the 675, really, in terms of how it rides and sounds. Out of the box, the suspension is not bad at all and tenfold better than my well-used 675's. I haven't used the brakes in anger but they feel very strong. I'm just getting used to the quickshifter. Going out a longer run on Monday. Can't wait.

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whats the wet patch on the exhaust?
nice colour scheme.
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current bike Yamaha Thunderace.
its old and fat, but its a damned good ride. the bikes not bad either.

[Easy-X]