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I'm 64 and have been riding since I was 12. I used to ride at night not be be caught. My first bike was a BSA Bantam bought on HP (Loan) for I think ?170 new. I commuted to school, college then commuted many years to London from the Home Counties. I lost a few friends (all due to cars pulling...

Earlier today (before I saw this thread) I was speaking to my local tyre shop and they recommended PR3's and said that quite a few of the customers who had bought PR4's went back to PR3's because they preferred the softer compound. I will be glad to get rid of my BT016Pros which I found rather...

I was given paddock stands by someone who was giving up biking and when I used it a few days ago the hook which grabs the rear bobbin bent and the bike fell to the ground. Not having dropped a bike for decades I was furious. Fortunately the R & G crash bungs and GB racing engine covers saved the...

My rear brake lever was very low and on the first service when i asked them to look into it they said that there was no adjustment. I returned a few weeks later to have some R&G bungs fitted and again asked them to check the brake. I watched the mechanics for two hours as they got rid of air in...

Having had a blade it was a great bike but having ridden the latest blade back to back with the R1, Panigale and S1000 there is no doubt that the BMW has moved the goalposts and is ahead. Having been riding all day today in the sun on dry roads there was nothing but pleasure and surprise at how...

Hi and welcome. My daffs have come out so I reckon spring is here. Thermals will help in making you think it really is spring

Thanks for your input Hoops. I used the Dainese Avro on the bike today and initially it felt great fitted wonderfully and was rather flattering (rather like a corset). The elastication works a treat and the internal airflow is very good - that combined with the fact that the elastic is along the...

Thanks for your input Nick and Ducky. I have been trying the 1 piece and 2 piece and I have just gone for the 1 piece as it was so much more comfortable. Also if walking around I would not have to carry a jacket. I guess it helps that I dont mind looking like a bit of a twat. Although I was...

I am not sure whether it will be a garage queen or go on the track but looking at the bike today it strikes me that the radiator looks very exposed to stones. Would you advise on radiator protection? Also I would feel happier with crash protection. Is R& G the way to go? I need to get new...

I had a call this morning from Phil at Woolaston - he may have a bike for me - thanks Nick I may well owe you a pint or three

There is a possible demo bike being sold next week - there is someone interested but the dealer has taken my details in case the sale falls through - I am not quite sure whether buying an ex demo is a good or bad idea

Nick - that is incredible service! I'll keep on checking BikeTrader and MCN but will give more thought to the earlier bikes. Hopefully next weekend with the new bikes coming in a stock moving around the BMW network something will emerge. Life would be a bit simpler if I was colour blind - I...

Thanks Nick I gave Woolaston a call and they took my details in case they get a bike in next month. As regards Hoops's comment on 2010 models you are probably right but I thought it may be better to go for the later bike on the basis that some of the bugs may have been ironed out although it...

Hi ekdg I have just checked Rainbow site but only one 2010 bike is for sale

I was looking for a UK site and finally found it this evening. I was looking to change bikes back to sports and I tried the Panigale, R1 and Blade last week the s1000 really stunned me. The suspension is the best and the engine is remarkable. I had a Blade some years ago and it is still a great...