New Bike

[muddy]

Same as everyone else really interested how this bike gets on

With yourself + Ali G putting your money down we should get a good idea



Personally I'm interested in how it handles in the day to day abuse / neglect scenario ( Feel free to avoid cleaning etc ) this Bike on paper ticks a lot of boxes for a second bike etc , so please keep us posted on how you get on.



Andy

I'm cleaning it regularly at the moment to keep the corrosion at bay. I must say I now understand the rationale for cleaning frequently, it gives you the opportunity to check things and this RE will need checking often. With my TDM, which was so reliable, I just did the minimum, which brings me to my next point.

 

I've done more fettling in the short period of time I've had it, than years on my TDM. I lacked the confidence to take on anything but easy, to moderate jobs and thought that with this bike I'm going to give things a go. I'm loving it and that's because most of the bike is accessible without having to remove a ton of plastic.

 

I've gone full tilt in the electrikery dept, which I've always been very apprehensive about. It's now got a 6 way fuse box and relay and I've fitted a USB charger run to the cockpit and cigarette lighter socket under the seat for the tyre pump. Also added are a couple of LED driving lights. Next job is to do the 3000 mile service myself, tappets and all. Learn one, do one, teach one as they say in the medical profession, though I think I'll omit the teaching bit just yet.