Hi all, I must say I have been trawling this forum for the past few weeks. Of course it is with intent, of which the end product in my mind keeps changing.
After picking up a Honda SP1 a couple of years ago now I realise that I am not cut out for the type of riding that bike deserves. A few reasons; first the UK roads, well around the south here in Dorset, are only ever slightly free in the winter and that's not conducive with the sort of rider I seem to be now
. Secondly I don't feel too at home not being able to see and work on the engine of the machine I ride, like most of us I expect, I like to tinker. Not too often! But being able to play around with what you ride is a good feeling. Finally I am not getting any younger and yeah it can be hard work sometimes.
I thought about buying a trail type bike such as the BM GS but when I visited the local dealer I realised that I probably would need a UFO licence to ride / fly one. They are so huge. I came away from there feeling a little lost but inside I felt I knew where I wanted to go. Café racer
Well in my time I have owned a few similar orientated bikes. FS1E, RD125LC, RGV250L, GSXR750L, a couple of Tritons, Ducati MK3 done like the Desmo, it goes on!
So I started trawling the net and fell in love with the CB series, first I looked at 350, then 550 but at the moment I am swayed to the 750K (I think). You see I never owned one but think it can get me where I want to be. Completing a conversion will satisfy my tinkering need without doubt.
I am of the opinion that if I am going to do it, I may as well go all out. That's kind of been my approach in life, no half measures.
Anyhow I have lots of questions to ask, books have been ordered and I thank you all in advance for the very interesting articles I have read to date.
Cheers
Clint
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