russ_fae_fyvie
RIP
Daft question really, but recently I looked at replacing the 1998 Blacky with something newer and shinier (made up word).
So I sat down and looked at the bikes I thought maybe in with a shout.
Top of my list was the Rocket 3, then I read all the reports and some honest opinions and although I would get one if I won the Lottery (fat chance there) it seems seh would just not do the job, Too big and heavy for the daily commute thu traffic, pillion and luggage carrying capacity severly limited and even worse to keep clean than my old K7 was.
Looked at the Yammy MT01 as well, but again, although a nice bike, still won't do everything my Blacky will, again same problem as above.
Triumphs new Sprint, thought it looked nice till I saw it with luggage and it looked bloody awful, the lines on it made it look like everything was stuckon with chewy, maybe nice enough for commuting but not for long distance mile munching.
So I got back to my old bird (not the wife this time).
Touring - undoubtably one of the best around, with years of espreiance I know she'll carry me, the missus and all the luggage for further than I'll ever go in perfect comfort.
Commuting - Again, from years of filtering and generally annoying box drivers I know she'll more than match anything on the road (except for those dickhead scoot riders) especially with the mirrors folded in.
General fun - If I want to be really stoopid ( :yo: ) and have an illegal blast I know I can open her up and not get blown off the back.
So, what can I do !!
Looks like I'll be spending the winter on the Tiger and then come Spring the Blacky will come out again and give me a nice warm feeling, as if it was new all over again.
Money stays in my pocket (till Mr Honda does a decent replacement) anf I'lljust have to add a few more bits'n'pieces cos, I don't want to get rid of the old Bird after all, or the bike !! man8um
Thank you and goodnight !
So I sat down and looked at the bikes I thought maybe in with a shout.
Top of my list was the Rocket 3, then I read all the reports and some honest opinions and although I would get one if I won the Lottery (fat chance there) it seems seh would just not do the job, Too big and heavy for the daily commute thu traffic, pillion and luggage carrying capacity severly limited and even worse to keep clean than my old K7 was.
Looked at the Yammy MT01 as well, but again, although a nice bike, still won't do everything my Blacky will, again same problem as above.
Triumphs new Sprint, thought it looked nice till I saw it with luggage and it looked bloody awful, the lines on it made it look like everything was stuckon with chewy, maybe nice enough for commuting but not for long distance mile munching.
So I got back to my old bird (not the wife this time).
Touring - undoubtably one of the best around, with years of espreiance I know she'll carry me, the missus and all the luggage for further than I'll ever go in perfect comfort.
Commuting - Again, from years of filtering and generally annoying box drivers I know she'll more than match anything on the road (except for those dickhead scoot riders) especially with the mirrors folded in.
General fun - If I want to be really stoopid ( :yo: ) and have an illegal blast I know I can open her up and not get blown off the back.
So, what can I do !!
Looks like I'll be spending the winter on the Tiger and then come Spring the Blacky will come out again and give me a nice warm feeling, as if it was new all over again.
Money stays in my pocket (till Mr Honda does a decent replacement) anf I'lljust have to add a few more bits'n'pieces cos, I don't want to get rid of the old Bird after all, or the bike !! man8um
Thank you and goodnight !
