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Useful to know Steve, as I don't have a road bike anymore maybe if I am really confused about what bike I want then I can ride them all & make a day of it?

 

Unless one wants to test ride a Rocket, William. Then one would have to put down a substantial deposit beforehand. At least that is what I was told, when I enquired about a jolly good tootle around on one, by Triumphworld at Chesterfield.

 

Well old bean, I will have to give the R3 a miss then coz they aren't getting their hands on my dosh!

 

My sentiments exactly!!

 

I must admit to a tinge of disappointment with your reply, as I was looking forward to reading it in your own peculiar version of Yorklish.

 

Love this one Foxy

 

Well foxy, whilst ah 'ate ta disappoint theur uz owd bonnie lad, ah'm afraid 'a' speeytin i' thy accent doesn't cum easily ta eur sahthern softie li' uz.

 

Whilst neya Yorksha men wor 'armed int' makin o' dis post ah mun ax 'a' t' terrorist cell 'a' av wee bonnie lad foxy 'an' 'im o'a wiyaa' delay. if theur fail ta doa dis, we will sen' donald trump ta be thy next 'ealth advisor!

Ah mun naw apologise ta steve lovett fert complete derail o' t' thread 'e 'as started, ah promise ahl not doa dis agin uz owd bonnie lad.

 

Yup I got that too. Was thinking of taking a 1200 out! But I’m not retired or a pensioner

 

Oh come now @crispey, you could if you wanted to or are the violins about to sing their tune

 

I emailed the dealer today that I’m getting my new bike from, to find out when I can collect it.
He says they don’t know when they’re going to be open yet so I’m still waiting
Of course, it’ll start raining as soon as I can get it

 

What!?!! Retire or afford a new bike?

 

Yes both my bestist mate.

You know you want to

 

I'm getting a little worried...I actually figured this one out on the 2nd read through.

 

Ok, I give up.....

 

@freck, I somehow missed the memo on you getting a new bike! What is it? What is it? I always say "there's nothing like a new bike to make one feel like a little kid again". Congrats! (in advance) I'l keep my fingers crossed for sunny dry weather when you collect the new ride.

 

It’s a KTM 1290 SuperDuke GT like the one below.
I’ve got a brand new 2018 model for about £5500 less than the price of a new 2020 model.
It’s not as techy as the newest model, not having the TFT dash but I really don’t like the newer headlight so prefer the looks of the older model. Everything else is pretty much the same. The dealer is even doing me the software update for the suspension to the newest spec for free.
I’m like a kid in a sweetie shop; can’t wait to pick it up