Hi everyone

27-03-2007, 07:45 PM

Back to biking and passed test after Direct Access Course three years ago. Hadn't really a clue what bike to get as dealers reluctant to let me have a test ride with only limited experience. Very nearly went for a new Monster 600 but was persuaded by so many people towards a VFR 800, which I have to agree is a great all rounder.
Bought a 1998 model with just under 10,000 miles, and it did everything I expected. Very forgiving for developing riding skills and potentially quite quick, if a little soulless and lacking in character.
Three weeks ago I took a 2007 S4R for a test ride, WOW! Mind completely blown away and I now feel 15 years younger, which at my age is no bad thing! Got to get one. Went to see those very helpful and enthusiastic people at Moto Rapido in Winchester and am now the very proud owner of a lovely new red and white S4R.
Am still keeping the VFR for the time being, but compared to the S4R it feels like a very soft armchair!
Look forward to meeting some of you soon on rideouts etc.
John

Stafford · 27-03-2007, 07:53 PM

Welcome to the mad house.
Best get down to Goodwood this Sunday and show us yer new toy then.

27-03-2007, 08:11 PM

Welcome to the club

Hey John was that you picking the new bike up last Saturday??? I was at Rapido's getting some parts for mine and saw a new en being uncovered, nice bike!!!

Cheers,

Andy

27-03-2007, 08:25 PM

Andy, yep was me OK, enjoyed 177 miles first day

, cant seem to run it in quick enough!

Cheers, John

27-03-2007, 08:37 PM

Welcome and I know what it feels like now cos I'm getting my new bike in just under two weeks and feel like a little kid!!!!

Pedro · 27-03-2007, 09:34 PM

Hi Jaze

get yourself to Winchester Services at 9am, the Shell station on the way in towards Rapido and come along to Goodwood!

Ped

28-03-2007, 06:58 PM

Hi Ped,
Sounds great, will try and make it. Subject to Mrs J (who definately does not do biking) allowing me a bike pass for two weekends running!! I'm sure you understand.

Cheers, John.

28-03-2007, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaze

Subject to Mrs J (who definately does not do biking) allowing me a bike pass for two weekends running!!

Just tell her its essential running in, its got to be worth a go

Mrs J cant be that bad though, she let you buy the bike

27-03-2007, 07:45 PM	#1
Jaze Guest Posts: n/a	Hi everyone Back to biking and passed test after Direct Access Course three years ago. Hadn't really a clue what bike to get as dealers reluctant to let me have a test ride with only limited experience. Very nearly went for a new Monster 600 but was persuaded by so many people towards a VFR 800, which I have to agree is a great all rounder. Bought a 1998 model with just under 10,000 miles, and it did everything I expected. Very forgiving for developing riding skills and potentially quite quick, if a little soulless and lacking in character. Three weeks ago I took a 2007 S4R for a test ride, WOW! Mind completely blown away and I now feel 15 years younger, which at my age is no bad thing! Got to get one. Went to see those very helpful and enthusiastic people at Moto Rapido in Winchester and am now the very proud owner of a lovely new red and white S4R. Am still keeping the VFR for the time being, but compared to the S4R it feels like a very soft armchair! Look forward to meeting some of you soon on rideouts etc. John

27-03-2007, 07:53 PM	#2
Stafford P3, nice. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calne Bike: S2r 1000 Posts: 2,145	Welcome to the mad house. Best get down to Goodwood this Sunday and show us yer new toy then. __________________ celeres-racing.blogspot.co.uk/ The probability of survival is equal to the angle of arrival.

27-03-2007, 09:34 PM	#6
Pedro Ciao, come stai? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Somewhere Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 4,157	Hi Jaze get yourself to Winchester Services at 9am, the Shell station on the way in towards Rapido and come along to Goodwood! Ped __________________ M900 - 1993! Monster 1200R!

27-03-2007, 08:11 PM	#3
Shandy Guest Posts: n/a	Welcome to the club Hey John was that you picking the new bike up last Saturday??? I was at Rapido's getting some parts for mine and saw a new en being uncovered, nice bike!!! Cheers, Andy

27-03-2007, 08:25 PM	#4
Jaze Guest Posts: n/a	Andy, yep was me OK, enjoyed 177 miles first day , cant seem to run it in quick enough! Cheers, John

27-03-2007, 08:37 PM	#5
scrumpster Guest Posts: n/a	Welcome and I know what it feels like now cos I'm getting my new bike in just under two weeks and feel like a little kid!!!!

28-03-2007, 06:58 PM	#7
Jaze Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Ped, Sounds great, will try and make it. Subject to Mrs J (who definately does not do biking) allowing me a bike pass for two weekends running!! I'm sure you understand. Cheers, John.