Mawsley Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Some may remember me harping on years ago about how I'd only ever save up for a machine and pay cash. I kinda did with the XT, but I always hankered for a bigger machine again (especially when the XJ9 went off to a new home). I lost the Ultraglide and GSX14 when I went bankrupt.The Coronas had me locked up in the bedroom for days on end scanning dealer websites and test videos like a sweaty lech peers through windows in Amsterdam's red light district. In the end I went 'fudge it' and pulled the trigger on a finance deal. Kinda hoping it doesn't bite me in the arse, living on credit scares me witless.So here's me with a monthly repayment, out to the tune of a hefty deposit, and no bike to show for it. I didn't think this through clearly New bike...once the lockdown is lifted and I can collect it: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swagman Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 You are only here once Mawsley so why not enjoy life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Very nice Maws I'm sure you will enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Nice one Dave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Very nice If it makes you feel better, I put a deposit down on a new van just before the shit hit, I am now paying for a new van that I will be luky to get by August as its build date keeps getting shoved back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawsley Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 You are only here once Mawsley so why not enjoy life. That's almost exactly what went through my mind as I lay there. I figured that as it was all touch and go at one point, all the saving for the future was pretty redundant if I never got there.It's daft now though. I'll open a folder on the desktop and look at pictures, get all excited, then have to close it again. Looking at videos on YouTube doesn't seem to help - it's like watching a bloke making love to your betrothed on a pron site. I'm sure there's people who enjoy that kind of thing, XTreme probably, but it's not for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawsley Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 Very nice If it makes you feel better, I put a deposit down on a new van just before the shit hit, I am now paying for a new van that I will be luky to get by August as its build date keeps getting shoved back. Oh mate that sucks balls. I didn't think for one second about the build time - if I'm still waiting in August there's going to be tears before bedtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawsley Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 Very nice Maws I'm sure you will enjoy it I've done one true distance tour on the XT600 - and it killed me. Can't wait to straddle a decent sized machine again - even if I did fancy one with a stereo. Guess I'll have to get some of them Bluetooth speakers for the helmet that all the young trendy folk have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swagman Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 You are only here once Mawsley so why not enjoy life. That's almost exactly what went through my mind as I lay there. I figured that as it was all touch and go at one point, all the saving for the future was pretty redundant if I never got there.It's daft now though. I'll open a folder on the desktop and look at pictures, get all excited, then have to close it again. Looking at videos on YouTube doesn't seem to help - it's like watching a bloke making love to your betrothed on a pron site. I'm sure there's people who enjoy that kind of thing, XTreme probably, but it's not for me. But something very nice to look forward to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Very nice If it makes you feel better, I put a deposit down on a new van just before the shit hit, I am now paying for a new van that I will be luky to get by August as its build date keeps getting shoved back. Oh mate that sucks balls. I didn't think for one second about the build time - if I'm still waiting in August there's going to be tears before bedtime. Cheers, it is what it is unfortunately, I've never owned a brand new anything before, transport wise, kinda took the shine off it, hey ho. Have you ordered any extras? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Have you ordered any extras? A Recovery Truck I expect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Very nice! I hope you get to enjoy it soon.I think I'm going to change my bike again when they re-open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Have you ordered any extras? A Recovery Truck I expect! Ouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Have you ordered any extras? A Recovery Truck I expect! Ouch It's not a Jap Bender.......so you takes your chances! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Very nice! I hope you get to enjoy it soon.I think I'm going to change my bike again when they re-open are you not happy with the one you have Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Not really! It's good for my knees but it's just too slow and cumbersome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Very nice! I hope you get to enjoy it soon.I think I'm going to change my bike again when they re-open are you not happy with the one you have Ian I believe that it's the continual attention from truckers asking for blow jobs that's got to him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 I too will hopefully be replacing the ninja with something more comfortable once this is all over with. Hope you like the new bike, I loved it when I had a test ride though the gearbox takes a lot of getting used to if you have gone for the quick shifter its very very sensitive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 When I test rode the Trophy SE which has the same engine in it the motor was't too bad and the gearbox was OK Felt weird though as not enough go for my liking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 I too will hopefully be replacing the ninja with something more comfortable once this is all over with. Hope you like the new bike, I loved it when I had a test ride though the gearbox takes a lot of getting used to if you have gone for the quick shifter its very very sensitive what will you be getting Rich something more bandit style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 I too will hopefully be replacing the ninja with something more comfortable once this is all over with. Hope you like the new bike, I loved it when I had a test ride though the gearbox takes a lot of getting used to if you have gone for the quick shifter its very very sensitive what will you be getting Rich something more bandit style I'm thinking about either v strom thou or maybe a busa just need to get a test on both to make up my mind really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 [mention]Ian Frog[/mention] knowing you have a busa in terms of knee angle are they anywhere near as uncomfortable as a zx6r? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 I would say the distance from bum to peg is slightly more so less like the mating frog position.I find it ok on the knees and I am 6ft with 34inch inside leg.Longest journey on the Busa so far North Beds to Dorchester and back in one day about 173 miles each way and I was ok.I would say at slow speeds the wrists can ache after a while and a double bubble screen helps as well !CheersIan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 nice one Mawsley cant beat that new bike feeling . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 I would say the distance from bum to peg is slightly more so less like the mating frog position.I find it ok on the knees and I am 6ft with 34inch inside leg.Longest journey on the Busa so far North Beds to Dorchester and back in one day about 173 miles each way and I was ok.I would say at slow speeds the wrists can ache after a while and a double bubble screen helps as well !CheersIan Well I'm only 5'10 so hopefully It will be a busa as I have always wanted to have one since I got in to bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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