Baj

Not an issue, I'm loaded because of this forum (J O K E)

If that were the case, google wouldnt have developed an API

Lol, oh well, bet it doesnt take him as long to poo any more...

You're gonna milk this more than a cow, arent yer?

Thanks, saves me typing it! I'm not saying its a crap bike by any stretch of the imagination, I'm sure its an awesome bike to ride. My point was that riding something like an SV650 requires a lot more "effort" if thats the right word, than something like the 3 bikes I mentioned. Of course, to many this is a good thing, but my point at the time was that I didnt want to fork out for a bike that required me to put up with, what I saw as, an awkward ride whilst I learned to ride a proper bike. Call me a pussy, but I wanted to make sure I bought a bike I was comfortable with from day 1, not once I got used to riding it. As it happens, I'm going to test ride an SV650 again soon to see that, now I have a year of big bike under my belt, it's any easier to ride. Again, not dissin', just thinking it's not an ideal first bike

Actually, if memory serves me correctly it was Alan Ball himself who said Wade was too short, tho Wade didnt tell me that himself. Tbf, I've not actually spoken to Wade since going to an Oasis concert with him about 12 years ago!

Doesnt stop teddy sheringham

well done Burnley, well done Wade, enjoy your time in the top division.

please please please please please (no chance)

And if you're not used to riding a Vtwin youll bloody hate getting on it the first time, which may completely put you off buying it, that's what happened to me.

Sadly I'm working so only listening...

...and he's just hit a 25 yard screamer at Wembley, COME ON BURNLEY

Ive had quite a few open mate, swing past this evening if you like and let me have a crack, or im in my office now (Eastleigh)

Imho the choice is simple, Honda CB500, Suzuki Bandit or a Yamaha Fazer. All Jap bikes, all keep going for ages, all put you in a good sitting position to be more aware. Popular bikes so there's plenty flying around second hand and all reasonable price.

We were laughing too hard to help

Working too

Not as much as im gonna love cleaning them

I can only echo lee_saint's advice. Make sure whatever you get you can sit up fairly well in and get a good look around, it's not how fast you can go, it's what you can see that's important! My Fazer 600 has an r6 engine in it, but I certainly don't ride it like an R6! I spend my time 50/50 between car and bike, depending on my diary for the day, but I've not regretted it for one moment, particularly when things like a years tax are only 40 odd quid. Also, if you are going to use it regularly for work, consider getting something with a topbox. Ok, might look a little gay but it will save you a load of hassle in the long run. Here's my bike, full loaded on a test ride for the bike trip next weekend.

If you've not ridden in 20 years, I would recommend a DAS 3 day course, perhaps with a 1/2 day taster session first just to a) make sure you get on with the instructors and b) get used to riding again. For a 3 day course, expect to pay around the £600-£700 mark since the testing laws have now changes and the course is more expensive, this includes all testing fees, dont forget youll have to do your theory test if you passed your driving test yonks ago. I did my test with http://www.assuredridertraining.com/ in Southampton, can thoroughly recommend their professionalism and training, I went from only riding a 125 for a couple of months to passing on a "big bike" with only 3 minor faults in 2 days worth of training. Good luck, lets us know what you do. I've only been riding for just over a year and about to do my first bike trip next weekend

Deffo be up for it, just so i can play with Drogbaj on my shirt

More of a magenta than pink

Not taken them out of the packet, but seem ok. Couldn't you get any other colour than pink?

We have bibs!!!!

You two should swap usernames

Think I'm going to have to pass up. I need one that supports HDMI and horizontal keystoning, and you've got to spend the best part of a grand for that