Thats great news Deegee you and your wife have every right to be extremely proud parents. Congratulations and well done Deegee Junior great news all round

Like anything maintenance is the key to reliability. The problem from what i here with Aprilla is great bikes, shit dealers. I agree I think Duke was unlucky They changed the spec of the engine bearings on 2008-on motors. I tried contacting Aprilia Italy direct at one point ...

I will be trying to get another set of these they felt Great and did not do to bad in the crash

http://www.hein-gericke.de/bekleidung/m ... arz-5.html

I had a set of £100 Arlien ness gloves and the above gloves were better in every way

I don't understand the car tax part? So if your paying 20 or 30quid road tax now in a couple of years the lowests emissioned cars will be forking out £140 quid per year in road tax!? And I also took a quick look and the insurance premium tax is going up too...so insurance prices will rise, great!

Like anything maintenance is the key to reliability. The problem from what i here with Aprilla is great bikes, shit dealers. I agree I think Duke was unlucky

... there was much difference. Had it for a full day and loved it, the handling was amazing, it felt tiny like a 250 and just leant and leant forever. Great bike and definitely worth a test ride.

spanked it around the cotswolds ,great ride im now covered in bugs

Maybe boring is the wrong word, as it's a very capable 600, but it's not engaging like the kwak or the 675.

The daytona is a slim so sit on one first. You might not like it. Otherwise it's a great handling bike and the triple engine gives a kick lower down.

675 is a good shout.

If you're getting the zx6r go for the newe 2009+ models. The R series is more of a loon and probably better on the track than the newer 636.

CBR600rr is a great bike and I loved mine but it isn't the most exciting of rides.

Rickster some of us have discussed doing the speedway day again. Its great fun and a good way of learning to feel the bike slide.

What about a zx6r ?

Ducati 848 sounds very interesting.

Cbr600rr great bike but really needs working hard in my experience.

As Kwacky suggested here is a new thread to sound you guys out on a possible off road experience day. I did a taster session this week and it was a great deal of fun, two days later I am really feeling it in my legs lol (facepalm) Duke mentioned a day down in Wales, there seems to be a number around ...

Blade wrote:Zx10r great bike which generation / year you looking at ?

2008 or later. It's a pity though, that they have such a limited colour range. Why on earth did they stop doing their bikes in blue?

... like your running (ecuse the pun) an intense program of races. I really envy you as I have had to give up my running through injury and its a great hobby and pass time not to mention a way of keeping fit and in shape. Good luck at getting your 52 PB (y)

great pairing ,it will be a massive advert for triumph
i wish them all the best ,cant wait to see the tv programme they make about it

Nice one Frankie, looks great. Would have gone myself if not working as I remember dukese recommendation well.

Had an exciting day from the postman. Had 1 reg/ rec turn up and 1 brand new motobatt turn up. Highly recommend buying through Busters on eBay their services have been great to me

Great job with the NCB protection. it's a bitch when they take your hard earn years away from you!

Great shot and great advice from Si. Glad you have the lens back Jack and your happy with the results which are stunning. Well done mate.

... I have to send the GAP peeps the offer the insurance company make and they then sort it out between themselves. If I get a new Tiger out of it, great. If I get a payout, great.