Finally bought myself a bike!

[Weedy]

I went down to C&A Superbikes in Tottenhill, just south of King's Lynn today, just to look around and to check out the clothing range they have and ended up buying one of these:

https://img398.imageshack.us/img398/7267/pegasofu5.th.jpg

It's brand new, so I've no doubt I'll get some ear-bashing for that, but I don't care at the minute! I absolutely adore it! After 6 years of riding and not having a bike for the last 3, I finally have one! I'm hoping to get it home soon and get on with some touring
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<CBT passed 16th Sept 2007><Theory Test passed 11th Oct 2007><Practical Test passed 19th Apr 2008>
OWNED: 2008 Aprilia Pegaso Strada CURRENT: Bikeless :'(

[Whosthedaddy]

When I was test fitting some trousers I sat on a Pegaso in the showroom, man thats a pointy tank between your legs.

It seemed quite a narrow, small bike in the flesh.

[Weedy]

I found it really comfy! I've got 36" inside leg and most bikes cramp me, but the Pegaso didn't.


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OWNED: 2008 Aprilia Pegaso Strada CURRENT: Bikeless :'(

[reu]

Really nice bike hope you enjoy ridding it mate!
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[Moonie]

Nice Weedy, glad to see you've got such an original bike
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[bazza]

We've all done it - gone out to look at some clothes and bought a bike...


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[Weedy]

I'm really excited, but terrified incase I drop it or it gets stolen

Going to try and get a whacking great chain for when I'm parked in town (at work) and then next step is saving for an alarm!

I'm quite looking forward to riding through the winter!
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OWNED: 2008 Aprilia Pegaso Strada CURRENT: Bikeless :'(

[Whosthedaddy]

you'll be fine, it soon comes back just relax enjoy! winter aint all that bad.

[G]

[Weedy]

lol G! I know I'm "silly" or "foolish" for buying a new bike, but it's my choice and I'm pretty happy with it!

Just got to wait three weeks for it now
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OWNED: 2008 Aprilia Pegaso Strada CURRENT: Bikeless :'(

[G]

Three weeks, ouch - mine was about 4 days I think.
So, can't criticise too much as I've got an 08 bike (owned from new) in the garage... well except that you should have got the KTM not the Aprilia .

[Weedy]

I liked the Aprillia! There's nowt wrong with it!

Only reason I've got to wait until the 26th is that I don't get paid before then, so I've got to hurridly sort out insurance and get all the documents going in the right direction!

Out of interest, will they be able to register the bike with a fax of my insurance certificate, or do they need the original?
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<CBT passed 16th Sept 2007><Theory Test passed 11th Oct 2007><Practical Test passed 19th Apr 2008>
OWNED: 2008 Aprilia Pegaso Strada CURRENT: Bikeless :'(

[G]

They insisted on the original for me - so had to get the insurance company to send direct to them.

[Weedy]

That's what I thought it would be! Never mind, I'll just have to wait a bit longer....
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<CBT passed 16th Sept 2007><Theory Test passed 11th Oct 2007><Practical Test passed 19th Apr 2008>
OWNED: 2008 Aprilia Pegaso Strada CURRENT: Bikeless :'(