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Hi all, I'm returning to biking soon. I started on an RD 50 in 1987, progressed to an RD 125 in 88. Had a couple of years off after being sinful and getting a car lol. Then passed my bike test. That was about when I met the wife who swore I would never have a bike as they are dangerous. Little did I know that she really meant it. Anyway after 30 years I'm finally divorcing her and my new Mrs is well happy for me to have a bike. So, what do I get? Keep getting conflicting opinions from people and online. Love the ninjas so first thought about the 400...then the zx4rr showed up and seemed ideal apart from some saying you have to thrash it to find the power. Then I've spoken to people who say don't bother you'll soon get bored, go straight for the zx6r! Tempted to use them as an excuse and go for it but not sure it's truly a wise thing to do. Then there is the Aprillia rs 660 Anyone out there with good advice. Ps I'm a very active 54 year old (scaffolder/ultra marathon runner) and did a fair bit of scrambling in my teens.

Young couple that live next door to me have just made a sex tape........ obviously they dont know yet..

Your first bike had a steam engine.

Took the Hornet for a ride today. Went to Ericeira unannounced, as usual, called Sofia but she was unavailable. So I went to watch the sea little bit. Came back home enjoying some twisties along the way.

End of February is upon us, and with it, BOTM! You can submit a picture of your currently owned motorcycle or scooter, out on a ride taken in February. It has to be an horizontal picture to fit the site. I'll lock this thread on the 26th after dinner and create the poll, you can submit more than one picture as I'll only consider the last one.

Hicky during the SuperTwin TT last year....

Trick RD 350 done up in KR livery....

Your all still kids. Welcome @Gordon

Just got back to the UK, we drove 1000km across France, a bit of Germany and then Switzerland and back again, lovely smooth roads with no pot holes and people who understand the concept of lane discipline, only two tiny areas on roadworks. Back out of the tunnel at Folkestone, bumpy crappy potholed roads, utter inability of drivers to keep left unless overtaking, we got a total of 1 mile before the first cones started. Why people risk their lives to get here from Europe is beyond me. I’m going to check online to see if I can claim political asylum somewhere in Europe.

Me a couple of times but i only have one photo. Didn't you go to the dragon this month

Who has ridden their bike in February , don't all put your hands up at once

Get anything you like that isn't Chinese.

Jared Mees...obviously on a TT track as he heads into a RH'r....

Hello Gordon.. you will get bored of a 400 for road use , i would go for the zxr6.

Thanks for that mate. I definitely want a sports bike and not planning on major distances, just fun rides out. The other half's hairdresser Kelly had one too and she said go for it

Hello and Welcome. My best mate had a ZX6R for awhile, plenty quick enough for sure, tis a sport bike though and depending what you want to do with it, it can be a little uncomfortable and thirsty. Fantastic bit of kit for a blast though. Be interested to see how you get on.

Hi, not yet but a few test rides are gonna be the next thing so might have a complete change of heart then. Do like the pretty bikes though

Springfield Mile back in the day...look at that crowd...

street triple .. the 765 I can recommend …

Well I definitely won't be riding till March. This week's schedule is full.....shopping (food), wife's birthday (pub visit), hospital visit (wife) and housing association are coming to put a handrails in the bathroom.

Oi ! don't scare off our new member you arsehole ...........

I reckon Pete prompted you there ...........

Hi Gordo - welcome!

That GSX8R is a lovely bike but the ZX6R or ZX9R is a whole nother level if you want sport riding. I have ridden a GSX8S good torquey and relatively quick bike but not a really a sport bike, also has piss poor lights. I much prefer my CB750 Hornet to the GSX8S I have an itch for a ZX9R, hellofva lot of bike for the money in comparison to a Blade. But I’m old and fucked I couldn’t ride a real sport bike for long.

Haha, many thanks for all the good info @YamaHead. Glad your dad had such a cool name lol. Always been fan of the kawasakis ever since my brother-in-law took me out on his souped up zxr750.....lunatic of a bike! But must say after trolling YouTube for months there is heck of a lot to choose from that seem a bit less extreme, streettriple and GSX8R to name a couple. I'll be interested to see what I end up with too!

Welcome, @Gordon! If you’re confident in your fitness and don’t plan on doing long rides, try to go for a test ride on whatever you like the look of, check if that one makes you happy and that you’re adequately comfortable on it. Disregard every other opinion as you’re clearly already thinking about it with safety in mind.

Aldana at his best on the Norton....

KR on the WidowMaker....

Welcome aboard @Gordon....right off the bat, like you already as that's my Dad's name...lol My oldest grandson had the Ninja 400...loved it--even did a trackday with it. He eventually sold it on....now rides my old XT 600 SuMo...couldn't be happier. I did a stint at a bike shop awhile back & had the opportunity to turn a few spanners on ZX6's...nice bikes, but the ergo's will eventually take a toll on your body. Pretty, Fast bikes are 1 thing, but there a fair amount of Ergo-correct options out there that will make for quite a load of happy 2-wheel miles. It'll be great to see what you end up with....

Hi Gordon. Have you had a ride on any of these bikes? Just thinking you're looking at pretty bikes rather than what you're going to be comfortable on.

Welcome Gordon scrambling you say , you must as old as some of us old codgers

His character totally made the movie, though

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Another picture for Fred's wank bank.

You need your favourite tool for that …,

R.I.P Roberta Flack ...........