Tango

Cheers mate. Yeah, straight out of the showroom....my first brand new bike since my RD350B in August 1976! Thought I'd treat myself.....also Nice to have the reassurance of 5 years warranty and breakdown cover. Engine bars and brush guards are on the shopping list.....just need to find out which ones are the best. ?

It's been a while since I was last on here. Mainly because being bikeless on a motorbike forum was too painful! ? But that situation has now been sorted. Just need the travel restrictions here to get lifted and I can now get back out on 2 wheels! A bit less hooligan than my last bike, but maybe that's a good thing! ?

Hey Mr Fro, how are you doing? How's the football team coming along? You must have at least enough for a 5-a-side team now? ???

My ideal bike would be a Triumph Tiger 800, but I've also been considering the Honda NC750X and the CB500X. So, a mid range adventure style bike. Another alternative is a more road orientated bike for distance riding and a small off-road bike for the fire tracks through the woods. Still plenty to think about.

Good god, the double-act has arrived like Christmas past! ? Welcome, Six30.....?

Thanks for the welcome, all. The research into my need bike continues, but, due to being a wimp, I'll probably wait until it's possible to go out without freezing my nads off!

Thanks @Mawsley. Like a kid in a sweet shop at the moment! The only restriction is being a pensioner now.??

What if 2020 was just the warm up act for 2021? ?

Yes, I guess those of a certain age grew up around bikes more than some of the younger generations. Fair play to @Lone Amigo, long may he continue to ride.

Thanks, Clive.

Thanks, Pete. Hi guys, newbie here. I'm currently bikeless, having had to sell my beloved Speed Triple when I moved to the South of France recently. Being of the older persuasion, I'm looking at something more sensible, but with some mild off-road capability, as there is a forest with a network of fire tracks near our new home, which I'd like to explore. For those that don't know me, I've ridden bikes for 45 years now and feel like a fish out of water currently! Anyway, enough waffling. Looking forward to conversing and maybe meeting up with you guys as things improve Cheers, Tango