Where's my manners!? Should have updated about the test ride long time ago. :-)
The bike rides just as great as she's always done. We went down to Barnet, to Dudley's for a pancake on Saturday afternoon. Gorgeous weather and a nice ride. Clare on her SV 1000S and me on my RSV 1000R Factory (Yes, I have to win the letter race!) u it really pointed out hte fact that either I have gotten much older or the roads around here are just not good for large sports bikes. It was only on the slip road onto M25 (and on the actual M25...) it felt like the bike could be used even half decent. But then again, nowadays you'd probably get a jail sentence for stretching her legs. 100 mph / 160 km/h is nothing for the bike but means the world for the police apparently...
Moore or less
3 weeks ago
4 answers back:
One of the many reasons for selling my Porker was that there were so few opportunities to use it properly :(
I know exactly what you mean! And after a few years use the "need for speed" seems to not be as urgent anymore. I know I don't want to risk getting a jail sentence here just for trying to stretch the bike's legs. And I don't take the time to go to Nurburgring or other tracks to actually use her properly. Have done that, it is time for me to grow up now. ;-D
(Yes, I am trying to convince myself as much as anything else here)
Here's another argument: the Ring has become so crowded and aggressive that it's no longer worth the hassle.
No need to grow up yet, it's OK to rationalise ;-)
I'll take your reasoning, no discussion! Sounds like a good excuse. :-)
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