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[Kwikasfuki]

Gutted for you Rog :(


I know how much you loved your bikes. Here's hoping that next year you're back on two wheels

[O.C.]

Cheers Asif, it's something of a blow but hey things could be worse

[virginiajim]

Sorry to hear that, Rog.  I hope your health changes for the better.  If things go south with me, it's a convertible in my future but the weather over here is a bit better.  Many riders with similar issues in the US go with Trikes.  Typically HD but I'm starting to see more Indians doing that.  Seeing more and more of them on the road these days.

[O.C.]

Sorry to hear that, Rog.  I hope your health changes for the better.  If things go south with me, it's a convertible in my future but the weather over here is a bit better.  Many riders with similar issues in the US go with Trikes.  Typically HD but I'm starting to see more Indians doing that.  Seeing more and more of them on the road these days.

it's an option Jim, a pal of mine has quite recently bought a Can Am Spider, he thinks its great

I need to consider my options when the 'next season arrives'

Hope you're keeping well

[virginiajim]

I am and no worries yet, thank you!

[O.C.]

Sainsburys store in Carlisle is directly opposite K C Superbikes,  so after todays shop Gill and I called in to just 'take a look'  at what was on offer, the only bike that I thought might be an option was a Bonneville, mainly because it is light and low, and TBH I quite fancy one, the nearest bike  that they had in stock was a low mileage (1700) Speed Twin 2019 model year.

In short it just wasn't for me, although the bike  is well built and well finished,  but like I already said not for me.

I'll be waiting till next year now anyway,  plus we have recently moved home back to Cumbria so there are other  priorities at the moment

It was great to back amongst  some bikes again, even though  it all came to nowt.

[O.C.]

I don't suppose anyone will be surprised to learn ythat I have been researching bike options for myself for next season.

I have a positive attitude towards possibly being able to get back on board a bike again.

Recently  I  have been walking much more, this is something I can do as we have now  moved from Northern Ireland back 'home to Cumbria  and guess what,..... as well as losing some weight I am actually feeling much more mobile and in less pain.

The specialists aren't able to do much if anything regarding my Spinal condition so it's down to me and my tablets !  I fully  intend  to ride a bike again next season , as such I've been researching possible options which need to be lighter and lower,  Triumph 850 sport, or even BMW F 900 XR TE are contenders.

There's plenty time to think it through  before next March/April, I'm feeling quite excited about the prospect now      

[Lonewolf]

Keep us informed, either bike will hopefully meet your needs.

[2kwacks]

Rog.. sorry to hear that once a biker always a biker I reckon you will have a replacement soon kill 2 birds with one stone.. do the shopping as well plus it's a KAWASAKI

[O.C.]

cheers Dave , there's nowt better than a constructive suggestion

I'll bear that in mind        

[Kawdolph]

When time is right oc also talk to a person who does yoga .baby steps lead to walking.hope you get sorted with health bike will sort itself.

[O.C.]

well, with much improved health and better wellbeing plus considerable research I have made my decision...

I have bought a used 2019 YamahaTracer GT 900 and I'm chuffed to bits, the bike may be with me this weekend, 

I'll post pictures as soon as possible      

[Lonewolf]

Congratulations, I trust you got as good a deal as you had hoped to?

[Lonewolf]

I look forward to seeing the photos.

[Brizzlerob]

Great news; both about your health and getting the bike