Thanks guys! The Street Triple R arrived safe and sound this morning. What. A. Stoniking. Machine. I'm very rarely completely happy with choices I make, but on this occasion, I certainly am! I'm keeping it in rain mode at the moment, and only managed about 20 miles today, but I'm thoroughly looking ...

Monty wrote:GT85 if you wash your bike regularly, ACF50 if you don't.

Good stuff - thanks for that.

kiwikrasher wrote:

duke63 wrote:Move somewhere warmer and drier.

Yup I need some riding buddies

I'm afraid I squeal like a girl at the mere mention of spiders. Australia isn't a place for me to even attempt to appear well-adjusted and manly.

Hi! So .... it's New BIke Day on Wednesday, and I'd really like to look after this one properly right from the start, as I plan to keep it for a few years. I'm absolutely terrified of rust, and I'm just wondering the best way to keep it at bay. The bike's kept in a garage and not generally ridden in...

Great choice hands down prob the best out there for someone who has little experience. Remember it only goes as fast as you twist the throttle. It will be quite a step up from even the 650 that you learned on my opinion. Defo will be a grower can't see you getting bored of the engine to be honest i...

Update: So .... err .... I've put the deposit down on a Street Triple R. In black. Delivery should be next week. (clap) So I've got about 7 days to learn to ride properly... (angel) Jokes aside, it just fit like a bloomin' glove. Love the riding position. Love the seat height. Love the bar reach. Lo...

Just put the deposit down on my Street Triple from there. Matt's been very helpful indeed, and a decent deal seemed easy to strike. Impressed, so far.

Blade wrote:Still say R1M

To be fair, it meets my criteria of not constant gear-changing. Just leave it in first.

Well, I didn't expect to come back to this many replies - thanks guys! There are lots of soft pannier options for bikes. Oxford, Givi, Kriega, SW Motech https://sw-motech.com/en/products/luggage/saddlebags/BLAZE/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; https://www.sportsbikeshop.co....

Hi all! So ... the sun seems to be beginning to peek out from behind the clouds, and a young man's thoughts turn to buying motorbikes that will go faster, sound better, make him more attractive, and probably reverse hair loss. After passing my DAS back in October, I'm ashamed to say that my riding h...

I've got the Scorpion Exo 510 Air. For the money, I've absolutely no complaints, but I don't think I'd buy it again as a main helmet. The optics in the drop down sun visor aren't the best, and it's a bit noisy. The "air" feature was fun for five minutes before I couldn't be bothered to pum...

Thanks for the heads up! I'll definitely be heading there when I've made my mind up if I want a Street Triple or a Street Twin...

That's a tricky one, Mr K - lots of thinking and making a nuisance of myself at showrooms to be done! Much more has opened up since I started being respectful of power rather than flat-out terrified of it! Yamaha XSR700 - this was the bike I first fell in love with that made me do my CBT. But 830mm ...

Mt apologies I've barely been on here for a couple of months. Started a new job at the beginning of October, and it's all been a bit crazy suddenly having a caseload again! I've only been able to clock up 300 miles on the R3, but DAMN I'm absolutely loving it when I'm able to! I never thought I'd be...

Haha! Thanks guys! Took delivery of it this evening then had to teach an hour long lesson before having a proper look at it! Torture! Just been out for a quick sptin - I don't trust myself to do more than a couple of miles tonight - I'm knackered! I absolutely LOVE it! Not taken it past 5000rpm yet ...

I saw this elsewhere but thought it was relevant to this thread... "Riding a motorcycle doesn't call to everyone. ... Thoroughly enjoyed that - thanks! Thanks ever so much guys! The R3 is due to arrive on Monday evening, so that should be a hoot. Unfortunately, I'm teaching that evening so I m...

Thanks ever so much guys!

The R3 is due to arrive on Monday evening, so that should be a hoot. Unfortunately, I'm teaching that evening so I might have to wait a day or so to take it out for a spin.... if I'm being sensible....

Thanks guys - I appreciate the support!

Kwacky wrote:A Ninja H2 is what you really want to get.

How did you know?

Thanks guys!

I hope you won't all look down on me too much if I get myself that R3 just for a year while I find my biking feet...

Had an all-day lesson yesterday, and took my Mod 2 this morning ..... PASSED! Woop! Much ululating and gyrating. That was the first time I've ever ridden in the rain, which my instructor reckoned made the conditions fall into my current slightly cautious riding style well. Spent all of yesterday goi...