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Just remembered some of the events of last week. Red Corsa stradled the central reservation. Blonde awaiting to be released but para medics awaiting Fire brigade. no other vehicles - but I suspect that elusive soul who has never had an accident but seen thousands in his rear view mirror been at it a...

Monday 27th cleaned VN in preperation of the week's run. It sparkles like the dew. w/c 28th Traffic light all week and fast moving as schools not back yet. All week running around 90 most of the way. VW passat irritated by me and passes at Newport.. Keep him in my sights and pass him between lanes a...

welcome PJ Glad you joined - Good to hear from you again. ps. don't worry the Daily Grind wasn't messed -- it was one I had inadvertently done as a new post not a reply some time ago. You see your not the only one working on becoming a complete idiot. I'll think of you when I am at the Knights Arms ...

It was an Intruder 800 test drive that persuaded me to buy a cruiser.

Enjoy riding.

Ade

Don't rule the VN out in congestion and country roads - she's a good ride.

Ade

Hi, You mentioned the rake on the VN. I found it a shock when I went into roundabouts. Yopu get used to it. Went through a few tight roundabouts last night (Newport and Pencoed). Going in left and low, swing back over to the right and then dropping back left the VN did drop like a weight but fortune...

Welcome.

We all use similar excuses. MPG - funds itself as it doesn't pay tolls on the bridge (£120 month). My gap was 22 yrs.

But it is great to be back in the saddle, isn't it.

Ade

Hi,

South Wales born and bred.

Yes to the helmet law, prefer open face myself. Back in th 70's I oppossed it and went on a number of MAG rallies demonstrating against the law. Then in 78 hit a TR6 head on at 60 he was doing the same . The Tiger 100 took his offside wheel completely off. T100 sustained some damage - Front end gone...

Forgot to say

16th August had the VN 10 months and I have clocked up 21000 miles.

Should be on target to reach 25000 miles pa and at around £4.15 a gallon and averaging 43 mpg thats - shxt loads of cash. Not to mention around £15 worth of oil every 8 weeks.
I need that drink

Ade