Zillion miles

[bobsnicholson]

Out today on the bike and the odometer changed to 10,000. 10K me, on one bike, never heard of, must be a good bike eh. And in only 3 years 9 months.
I still get worried that every time i put it into first from neutral at lights that i am going to leave the gearbox behind.

[Beelady]

I always think I'm just getting used to a bike at around that mileage I do tend to hang onto my bikes for as long as possible though. I think the only one I didn't do that many miles on was the Daytona and I only managed 6,000 on that, although it was my second bike so I never commuted on it. I've done lots of miles since April. I just can't seem to stop, until now, of course. And no second bike to fall back on.
I feel the need to bike shop but I fancy something older and easier to fix. An older Honda or Yamaha would be nice, but they're starting to cost silly money and then there's the usual problem with being able to touch the ground. I tried a 400 Honda a few days ago. It looked tiny but I couldn't even get it off the sidestand. When I eventually got it upright it was just as tall as my bike. I can see this could be a lengthy challenge.

[bobsnicholson]

I think my time on a big bike is limited. In the not to distant future if i were to continue riding i would have to get a smaller lighter bike. This thing is hard work to move about. But, what bike half the size gives all the creature comforts and tech that a RT does at half the weight/size (and presumably with a decent box).

Bee, i dot have to remind you most bikes have seat lowering kit's, both by the manufacturer and after market.

[Beelady]

Too late! I have another bike to use. I have borrowed my boys Kawasaki ER5 for now. I have to get it back on the road but it runs perfectly and Phil dropped the suspension right down so I can get my feet down. Just need to insure it and then an MOT and tax and I can get back on the road. I never gave a thought to the bike before yesterday, when Phil said we should look at lowering it but we got it out from the back of the shed today and everything's fine. It's been on an optimate since March and it started on the first push of the button. I think I might put some air in the tyres before I take it for an MOT though

[Piglet]

I feel the need to bike shop but I fancy something older and easier to fix. An older Honda or Yamaha would be nice, but they're starting to cost silly money and then there's the usual problem with being able to touch the ground. I tried a 400 Honda a few days ago. It looked tiny but I couldn't even get it off the sidestand. When I eventually got it upright it was just as tall as my bike. I can see this could be a lengthy challenge.

What about a Yamaha R3? Galang Hendra Pratama has no problem riding one, and he is even shorter than Dani Pedrosa.

[Beelady]

The Kawasaki is on the road, all legal and even washed and polished, but I am a bit disappointed to find I can't ride it very far because of the skinny grips. My hands just don't work on such things so I am off to but some grip puppies to see if that helps. I forgot how much time it took to set up the Triumph to suit my stupid, bendy joints. I'm going to have to spend some time working out how to make this bike fit me better, but having both feet almost flat on the ground is most enjoyable and the turning circle is impressive, compared to the Striple. I though I was rubbish at U turns but the Kawasaki can turn circles in the road with no trouble. No need for any counter weighting or whatever name it's called nowadays. It just turns round and goes the other way with no fuss at all.

[Piglet]

No need for any counter weighting or whatever name it's called nowadays. It just turns round and goes the other way with no fuss at all.

I find the brake-torque technique easier to use then counter-weighting.

[Beelady]

I think it's easiest to use whatever you get taught when you're still a kid. Easier to remember then learning new stuff