Y'know, one of my earlier posts contains a comment from me re. "Never going to buy another bike made after 1977". Hmmm! At the risk of eternal damnation I have to admit that after riding, and enjoying the little GB250, I was getting quite amenable to the feel and sound of a single. But I needed something with a bigger 'BANG'. So, one week ago I took delivery of an XBR500 of 1986 vintage(?). It was the test ride that did it, I've never changed great at such low revs before, nice feel. MOT'd and insured, just waiting for the start of April to tax it, and warmer and drier weather. So, the 400/4 still maintains its place as the grand old Duchess, smooth and comfortable, albeit a bit smelly! The 250 for seeing if some of the 1970's mentality/stupidity is still there, and the XBR, well, 'cos I wanted one! Is that reasonable, or should I be reserving a place at the Twilight home for Terminally bewildered? Stay safe everyone. Mike.
PS Click on photo and it changes from Australian to British!