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Weedy
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PostPosted: 15:30 - 10 Sep 2008    Post subject: Finally bought myself a bike! Reply with quote

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:

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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 Cool Very Happy
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PostPosted: 15:53 - 10 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

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.
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Weedy
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PostPosted: 15:54 - 10 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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reu
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PostPosted: 19:29 - 10 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Really nice bike hope you enjoy ridding it mate! Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 20:00 - 10 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice Weedy, glad to see you've got such an original bike Cool
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bazza
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PostPosted: 20:28 - 10 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

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

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Weedy
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PostPosted: 05:30 - 11 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

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

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! Shocked Laughing
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PostPosted: 06:31 - 11 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

you'll be fine, it soon comes back just relax enjoy! winter aint all that bad.
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PostPosted: 06:39 - 11 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Weedy wrote:

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!

<£30 on ebay.
<usual mumbles about new bikes etc>
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Weedy
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PostPosted: 16:18 - 11 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

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 Crying or Very sad
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G
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PostPosted: 16:43 - 11 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

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 Razz.
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Weedy
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PostPosted: 17:26 - 11 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Laughing 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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PostPosted: 17:58 - 11 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

They insisted on the original for me - so had to get the insurance company to send direct to them.
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PostPosted: 04:53 - 12 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's what I thought it would be! Never mind, I'll just have to wait a bit longer.... Shocked Crying or Very sad
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