Finally she is home

**Mom** · 2nd April 2011, 15:22

Good things are worth waiting for.

We arrived at Colemans this morning just as the staff were wheeling the bikes out for the day

Not that I was impatient or anything

Walked in and feast my eyes on the most lovely thang

Much more betterer than I remembered and looking very smart with her new colour matched Givi screen installed. In fact I could hardly drag my eyes off her, once I swung my leg over that was it, I did not think I would be able to get off to sign some paper work

Small problem was discovered, my new and improved boots prevented me from getting my toes under the gear lever

However, I can almost, flat foot it so if I had had my old boots I could have ridden away, but, I didn't... A rumage was had and it was discovered that the link rod off a B King fitted at a pinch, but the lever was a bit high

But It would have got me home. Then we found that one off the 1200 Bandit fit like it was meant to be

I opted to put a set of bar risers on her too, to improve my riding attitude a bit.

Spent a few minutes filling out paperwork and I was good to go. True to word the bike came with a new WOF, 6 months rego and a full tank of gas, they also fit a new front tyre for me as the one on it was still legal, but needed replacing soon.

The bike was wheeled down the ramp for me and I was OFF! I opted to take a bit of a roundabout way home for some reason. I went Albany, Riverhead/Coatesville/Peak Road onto SH16 to Wellsford. Rottten shits have the road dug up at KKK and they were grading and sraying it. My bike is no longer showroom condition, it is covered in roadworks sploodge

From Wellsford Puhoi looked like a good place to stop for lunch, them burgers are so yummy. Then a quick spin down to Edbears to show off and back home again.

**Mom** · 2nd April 2011, 15:27

Needless to say I love the bike. it fits like a glove, my knees tuck up to the tank perfectly, the whole package just feels right

She is limber and very light. Her ability to flick through corners is "laugh out loud in your helmet" good. I dont think it would take very much effort to have the front wheel off the ground

She seems to have a bit of go in her. I went on a "private/closed" road for part of the way home, and had a bit of a play, I managed 130 in 3rd and still had some more, but I had to slow for a corner. I imagine that she could well produce similar results on the open road

I will have to be careful I think

She has plenty of torque, and will pull away in top no problem at all. She loves working hard and has really good brakes, though I do have to do some minor adjustments to lever position.

**george formby** · 2nd April 2011, 15:31

it fits like a glove

First words that sprang to mind seeing you sat on the bike.

Enjoy.

**Oblivion** · 2nd April 2011, 15:46

Is there going to be a poll with the potential names of the bike?

Anyway, Enjoy your new bike

I'm sure the splooge will buff right out. (Probably)

**James Deuce** · 2nd April 2011, 15:46

The screen looks brilliant. Makes the bike look really special.

Congratulations.

**Latte** · 2nd April 2011, 15:53

+1 on the screen, good choice to colour code it.

**YellowDog** · 2nd April 2011, 15:56

Congrats on the new ride.

Great colour

**steve_t** · 2nd April 2011, 16:04

I like how massive your smile is. Even in the 2 photos with your helmet on, you can tell you're grinning ear to ear

**Maha** · 2nd April 2011, 16:12

Its real tidy and very cool to ride.
The screen?...yeah I now want one for the Honda, just for touring purposes you understand.
I was quite eye-browed at how it deflects the wind, I know thats what they are designed to do but still suprised.
Dealing with Colmans was a brilliant experience.
The little things they attended to this morning is what its all about. 10/10 guys.