K9F wrote:

My days of leaning with my chest on the tank reaching forwards for the bars are over. I need more of a sit up and beg or a Parker Knoll Recliner on wheels stance. Something eye catching and it needn't be too quick off the mark. I'm after comfort, less strain on the torso and enjoyment rather than a licence loser.

Meets most of the above Hawk Moto with stabilisers



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Or if it's real comfort you are after


 For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1

T1G UP wrote:

i've got a Ktm 990 adventure. the defender of motorcycles!

Can't be, they never break down  Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey

K9F wrote:

Swac3 wrote:

Plenty of real bikes out there to choose from.

Such as? A comment such as this is of no use to me in my time of need whatsoever! Enlighten me please!

A little more background....My days of leaning with my chest on the tank reaching forwards for the bars are over. I need more of a sit up and beg or a Parker Knoll Recliner on wheels stance. Something eye catching and it needn't be too quick off the mark. I'm after comfort, less strain on the torso and enjoyment rather than a licence loser. BMWs are off my list as they are so well engineered they are a little to staid.

Steve you may be on to something. Thank you.

Now the Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle has captivated my interest especially as it's under £8k! May need to go to Winchester as well as Southampton.

Sorry yes, a little glib.

I was always a jap plastic rocket boy but like you say the years creep up on us all, My itchy 'buy it now' finger keps trying to get me in trouble over the Husqvarna Nuda 900R.


But as with my take on the Harleys style and taste are very subjective things so many will hate the Nuda, and likely one of my other secret desires the KTM Duke 690



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Just looked at the HD street 750 and its not quite what i picture when i think of Harleys to be honest, I guess my perception is always of those fat chopper type things that manage a 7 degree lean before scraping chrome on the tarmac and sound like 2 cylinder diesels. 3 Landrovers

^^I like your train of thought PJB. 'Soul' they have and pretty much like my Defender whilst I didn't need one it was 'heritage' that played an important part in me buying one I think.

Grenadier wrote:

If a gun was held to my head, this bobber is the HD I would get:

http://www.harley-davidson.com/content/h-d...n-883.html

But it would have to be a mighty big gun.

Ironically enough the 2016 48 model is just what I was discussing this very afternoon. With the possibility of a stage 1 tune, wire wheels and chopped rear fender with Vance and Hines grenade pipes as factory options. Have got myself an invite to the launch party and a test ride when the 2016 model arrives.

Also went to Ducati, the Scrambler was a little disappointing in the flesh. Nevertheless a 696 Monster did catch my eye.

Decisions, decisions. I cannot envisage life without a motorcycle. Triumph gets collected Tuesday. I'll miss her a little.

Swac3 thanks for enlightening. I now realise the KTM whilst it ticks most of my boxes is a mean beast and will probably cost me dearly but not in monetary terms perhaps? If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

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I now realise the KTM whilst it ticks most of my boxes is a mean beast and will probably cost me dearly but not in monetary terms perhaps?

Yeah, it makes me realise what that annoying kid at the supermarket checkout fawning over the chockies is feeling ( But i want it i want it Its not fair), theres always the much more sensible 390

If the money is there go for what you want tho, I made a choice many years ago over a new YZF and a Blade, taking the YZF as Yamaha had a great finance offer at the time, and always regretted it, then to add insult to injury Yam lopped £1000 off the price a year later trashing the resale value /doh 3 Landrovers