Back after a (ahem) few years

[Phage]

So - I'm getting back into bikes after a couple of decades away. (kids mortgage the ususal). I have a full licence, and was looking at a Thruxton as a good compromise. A modern superbike will just spit me off !
I have been looking at the IAMs and think somesort of refresher is a good idea.

I'm looking for advice on good disk locks and chains and anything else that I should know. It's been a long time.

(if it helps I'm 56, and 6'2" and lardy)

[Freddyfruitba...]

Brilliant - welcome back

[arry]

On the security side, search Pragmasis.

[ThatDippyTwat]

I'll echo both the above comments.

I still have the odd hour with a local instructor, the git keeps me on my toes. They're not worried about helping you pass a test, or learn to ride a bike from scratch, they're helping you shake the rust off, so it's a nice change of pace for them.

Pragmasis, and Almax do sod-off chains and locks. Nothings totally grinder proof, but you want to make it less appealing than the next target.
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'98 VFR800 (touring) - '12 VFR800 Crosrunner (Commuting) - '01 KDX220 (Big Green Antisocial Machine)

[A100man]

If you're in the Triumph showroon take a look a the new Trident, unless your sold of the retro look.
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Now: A100, GT250A, XJ598, FZ750

Then: Fizz, RS200, KL250, XJ550, Laverda Alpina, XJ600, FZS600

[Phage]

Cheers all. I'll check out the local riding schools. The main issue is not many provide loaner bikes. Are you aware of any in the SE, preferably Kent or Sussex ?

Googling Pragmasis now. I can see that I'll need an anchor and chain for home, and that D lock for trips ?

That Trident does look good. reasonably priced too. How big is it for me at 6'2" ?

[arry]

I have a pair of Torq Maxi anchors - they're excellent quality and easy to fit. Would recommend.

Out and about just think layers. The biggest chain you'd reasonably carry is 16mm - realistically 13mm - and they would be gone through with a grinder in less than a few minutes.

Disc locks, more portable chain, cover. More layers, the better.

[Freddyfruitba...]

[A100man]

[Phage]

[Phage]

What are people's thoughts on disc locks for a quick trip to the sea front ? If so, which ones ?

[pepperami]

[Nobby the Bastard]

At work I just rely on the armed police to be a deterrent....
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[Phage]

[davebike]

[davebike]

Exactly - which are the good disc locks ?

The one you will use! and remember to remove! I/We see lots of bikes needing very expensive repairs due to riding off with a disk lock still on ! Me I will not use or sell one without an alarm not to deal with thieves but for the rider !
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[arry]

[Phage]

[Phage]

[Irezumi]

[Phage]

Lovely - couldn't see that on their website. Cheers !

[Freddyfruitba...]

[Phage]

Well that was a LOT of fun. A loaner SV650 and an afternoon along a mix of country lanes and busier roads.

Now I just need to find something similar with a bit more legroom. At 6'2" the SV was a little cramped in the legs. Any suggestions ?

[Easy-X]

[Phage]

I hadn't considered the big adventure bikes. Hmmmm
I was mostly looking for sport tourer where the legroom between seat and peg was a bit more than the SV. The seat height was fine.