A return to riding: sooner vs. later?

[MsKABC]

So the background is that I have my full licence and I used to ride a gpz250. I had my son 11 months ago so I temporarily gave up riding when I got pg with him and we sold my bike. I had been going to upgrade to something a bit bigger until we were lucky enough to start our family.

So now my dilemma is when to return to riding?

For:

* I really miss the buzz, the freedom and the cathartic effect of riding.

* Hubby rides and we'd love to be able to ride together again.

* I still have all my gear.

* Good friends of ours are riders too, so we have someone to share the interest with. (Although she is in almost exactly the same position as me...)

Against:

* My son is still so young, and while I'm a reasonable competent and confident rider, fact of the matter is that riding is still dangerous and the thought of leaving him motherless breaks my heart!

* While we are not poor by most people's standards, there isn't really enough disposable income to get me the bike I'd really like - maybe a Triumph 675 or a late model sv650, so I'd have to settle for something a little more modest methinks.

* Hubby has a 748 and while I could maybe convince him to let me ride it (he's not sounded that keen when the subject has come up in the past), going from a parallel twin 250 to a 748 is a big jump :gob: He does have a bucket racer that he's offered for me to ride though :eek:

* There are little enough hours in the day to do the things I like to do as it is, so would I actually find time to ride? (I have other interests & commitments)

* My mummy doesn't want me to ride :cry: While this wouldn't necessarily stop me, it kinda puts a dampener on things when someone you're close to is less than enthusiastic about it, dunnit?

* We're not sure yet we'll have another sproglet, so maybe it would be better to wait until that part of my life is over...?

Hmmmm, I think that's everything. Geez, the 'against' list is a lot longer than the 'for' list, innit? Depends how you weight things, I s'pose.

Maybe I should just have a play on the bucket for a while and see if that suffices.

Any other biker chicks out there been in this position?

Now, while I posted this in Biker Angels, I do welcome opinions from bikers with todgers in their trousers. However, testosterone-fuelled boys who don't live in the real world, have no children and no life outside of motorcycling and just wanna say "HTFU, just get a bike and ride, blah blah blah" need not apply :bleh:

[BOGAR]

I would say sooner as you will be keeping the skills you had more up to date with practice. The urge to ride again is a hard one to fight too and i find that if i leave it too long i do something worse. The bigger bike is not really a problem as i see it, as long as you respect the extra power. Having more power can get you into trouble more quickly but it will also get you out of it too. Keeping up with th other half (who hasn't given up riding??:confused:) will be easer too. If you wont be riding too often then try to get something you like but at the lower end of the cost range may be the way to go. You will have your freedom and not be so worried about the cost of an expensive bike not being used all the time.
JUST (try to) be safe out there. All the best with your decision though.

[Badjelly]

Yeah, children do make a difference to your life, don't they?

So what's wrong with modest bikes?

I say, keep up your involvement any way you can (buckets? cheap runabout bike?) and see how it goes. But if you have an inner voice telling you to stop because you've got kids, listen to it.

(My qualifications to comment: father of 3 daughters, now in their 20s; gave up motorbiking when the oldest was 2, but still did quite a bit of pushbiking; back into it a year ago on a modest bike.)

[MsKABC]

I would say sooner as you will be keeping the skills you had more up to date with practice. The urge to ride again is a hard one to fight too and i find that if i leave it too long i do something worse. The bigger bike is not really a problem as i see it, as long as you respect the extra power. Having more power can get you into trouble more quickly but it will also get you out of it too. Keeping up with th other half (who hasn't given up riding??:confused:) will be easer too. If you wont be riding too often then try to get something you like but at the lower end of the cost range may be the way to go. You will have your freedom and not be so worried about the cost of an expensive bike not being used all the time.
JUST (try to) be safe out there. All the best with your decision though.

Thanks, that's good advice, hadn't looked at it that way. Hubby given up riding? Nah, in fact it was ME who got him into riding! He fixed up my old gpz really well and then bought his own bike! Much to the disgust of his parents, heh heh.

I suppose there's not a lot of difference between a fatherless child and a motherless one, is there? Our one concession is that he is that he is insured up to the eyeballs, so at least I won't have to worry about money if the unthinkable should happen. He is very mindful of his family when he goes out riding too :nono:

[MsKABC]

Yeah, children do make a difference to your life, don't they?

So what's wrong with modest bikes?

I say, keep up your involvement any way you can (buckets? cheap runabout bike?) and see how it goes. But if you have an inner voice telling you to stop because you've got kids, listen to it.

(My qualifications to comment: father of 3 daughters, now in their 20s; gave up motorbiking when the oldest was 2, but still did quite a bit of pushbiking; back into it a year ago on a modest bike.)

You have no idea how different your life will be with kids until you actually have them! They change your perspective on life completely. We cannot imagine a life without him now though.

Nothing wrong with modest bikes, I just have expensive tastes :o

At least with an older, cheaper bike, hubby could do all maintenance and repairs :yes:

[vifferman]

Life has a 100% mortality rate, so sooner or later you're going to leave your child motherless. It would be sad if you decided not to ride, to be safe and protect your baby, and then died of cancer or whatever anyway.
Having said that, at least in choosing to ride or not, you are exercising some control over a potential risk.
It's all about risk mitigation: weigh up the potential risk, do what you can to minimise it, and weigh it against the benefits.

[Rashika]

I know I am gonna face this dilemma soon, hence the reason there is no way I will sell any of my bikes (road or race), cos i may not ever get them again.
I know things may change when the next Valentino Rossi is actually born in Feb, but I gave up my bike once before and hated it... I honestly dont think that will change.
The bucket sounds like a good fun alternative to at least just keep your hand in for now. And Bucket racing can be even MORE stimulating than being on the road, less risky having an ambo right there and just as entertaining, especially with the after/pre race bantering!

The positiveness and enjoyment you get from being on a bike IMHO makes us better and more relaxed people, which makes us better parents (so i have been told and it does make sense to me). So if you really want to do it in your heart, then just do it! :2thumbsup

[JMemonic]

Selfish, not you but your Hubby, he rides and has the same potential to leave your child fatherless, and you struggling, get a bike and enjoy riding, I am sure you will be safe with the consideration of family in your mind.

[Hitcher]

Sooner. Every day you don't ride is a riding day missed.

[MsKABC]

I know I am gonna face this dilemma soon, hence the reason there is no way I will sell any of my bikes (road or race), cos i may not ever get them again.


I actually cried, I mean fair dinkum wept, no exaggeration, when we sold my bike. We were standing at vtnz changing the ownership and I had to get hubby to give me a cuddle so people couldn't see me blubbing. Selling the bike was always on the cards so I could upgrade to a bigger beastie, but it was actually emotionally attached to that bike. I was petrified that the noob buying it was going to drop it too :( It was one cool little bike that sounded like a 600 :cool:

I dunno if part of it was not knowing whether or not I'd ever get another bike...

I'm off to do some browsing on Trademe :clap:

[MsKABC]

Selfish, not you but your Hubby, he rides and has the same potential to leave your child fatherless, and you struggling, get a bike and enjoy riding, I am sure you will be safe with the consideration of family in your mind.

Well you could look at it that way, and I think he does feel a little guilty about riding and me not sometimes, but there's no point in both of us missing out, is there? You should have been a fly on the wall when he bought his Duc - I was sooooo jealous! Shit I looked funny sitting on it 7 months pregnant - I could hardly squeeze in behind the tank!

He's actually not crazy about the idea of me riding in some ways (protective hubby and all that) but he knows not to protest too loudly coz that would be hypocritical!

[Rashika]

I must admit I had a wee tear or two with the last bike I sold, and at the time I didn't know if I would ever have another... so pleased I did in the end!

It def helps to have a partner who is into bikes in a big way.

Have fun looking at TM... I'm off to look at Tm for more baby stuff :whistle:

[MsKABC]

Have fun looking at TM... I'm off to look at Tm for more baby stuff :whistle:

I thoroughly recommend a hammock, if you don't already have one! Ours was our sanity-saver. Oops, jacked my own thread :lol:

[JMemonic]

Have fun looking at TM... I'm off to look at Tm for more baby stuff :whistle:

No Rashika a trailer to tow behind the bike is not a good idea to put the next Rossi in. :confused:<_<

[JMemonic]

Well you could look at it that way, and I think he does feel a little guilty about riding and me not sometimes, but there's no point in both of us missing out, is there? You should have been a fly on the wall when he bought his Duc - I was sooooo jealous! Shit I looked funny sitting on it 7 months pregnant - I could hardly squeeze in behind the tank!

He's actually not crazy about the idea of me riding in some ways (protective hubby and all that) but he knows not to protest too loudly coz that would be hypocritical!

Ok sorry if I got the wrong idea but I get sick of blokes owning their partners and being hypocritical about life and "risky" hobbies/sports etc, the most dangerous place around is the bathroom, in your own home, hell it killed Elvis (p/t).

[Rashika]

No Rashika a trailer to tow behind the bike is not a good idea to put the next Rossi in. :confused:<_<

sidecar on the guzzi is ideal tho? :dodge:

[JMemonic]

sidecar on the guzzi is ideal tho? :dodge:

Hell yes I will help you fit it while he is out on your bike :)

Sorry to kinda hijack your thread MsKABC, I will leave now, take care, get a bike and enjoy riding :)

[Cajun]

Against:

* My son is still so young, and while I'm a reasonable competent and confident rider, fact of the matter is that riding is still dangerous and the thought of leaving him motherless breaks my heart! your just as likey to have a car crash, or step out on road and get hit by a bus, or maybe just drop dead of a number of different things.



* While we are not poor by most people's standards, there isn't really enough disposable income to get me the bike I'd really like - maybe a Triumph 675 or a late model sv650, so I'd have to settle for something a little more modest methinks. A bike is a bike, be it a brand new harley to a 30 year old dunger, at least you are on two wheels enjoying yaself, thats what its about.



* Hubby has a 748 and while I could maybe convince him to let me ride it (he's not sounded that keen when the subject has come up in the past), going from a parallel twin 250 to a 748 is a big jump :gob: He does have a bucket racer that he's offered for me to ride though :eek: Going from a twin 250 to a 748 not a huge jump, on paper i went from a parellel twin 250 to a 4 cylinder 1100cc sports bike putting out 130+ hp @ rw. ( i road many other bikes between) but most of it boils down to how much control with your hand you have.



* There are little enough hours in the day to do the things I like to do as it is, so would I actually find time to ride? (I have other interests & commitments) Never enough hours in the day to do everything we want to do, have to comprise, aka have one weekend a month that you ride one day minium, Be it your partner has to stay home and look after the baby while your off riding since no one else can sit.



* My mummy doesn't want me to ride :cry: While this wouldn't necessarily stop me, it kinda puts a dampener on things when someone you're close to is less than enthusiastic about it, dunnit? Why doesn't she want you to ride? cause your might crash and hurt yourself? or is she anti-bikes as a whole? your life, do what you want.



* We're not sure yet we'll have another sproglet, so maybe it would be better to wait until that part of my life is over...? Just buy a small bike that does not have to much money tied up in so if decide to have another baby you can put rego on hold for 6-12 months, and pull it out when ready to ride again.

[MsKABC]

your just as likey to have a car crash, or step out on road and get hit by a bus, or maybe just drop dead of a number of different things.

A bike is a bike, be it a brand new harley to a 30 year old dunger, at least you are on two wheels enjoying yaself, thats what its about.

Going from a twin 250 to a 748 not a huge jump, on paper i went from a parellel twin 250 to a 4 cylinder 1100cc sports bike putting out 130+ hp @ rw. ( i road many other bikes between) but most of it boils down to how much control with your hand you have.

Never enough hours in the day to do everything we want to do, have to comprise, aka have one weekend a month that you ride one day minium, Be it your partner has to stay home and look after the baby while your off riding since no one else can sit.

Why doesn't she want you to ride? cause your might crash and hurt yourself? or is she anti-bikes as a whole? your life, do what you want.

Just buy a small bike that does not have to much money tied up in so if decide to have another baby you can put rego on hold for 6-12 months, and pull it out when ready to ride again.

Absolutely, but as vifferman said "Having said that, at least in choosing to ride or not, you are exercising some control over a potential risk." Another way of saying that is: If my daily activities consist of driving a car, crossing the road, walking around in a storm, walking my dog, blowdrying my hair, riding a motorcycle, the one that's most likely to kill me is the last one, so if I choose not to ride, at least I've minimised my chances of an early death quite significantly, KWIM?

My Mum is my Mum, and she can't stand the idea of something happening to me. Doesn't help that I'm an only child. I can't say that I blame her for feeling that way, and as I said, ultimately it won't stop me but it will take the shine off it just a teeny bit.

Thanks Cajun, you made some good points :)

[Cajun]

Absolutely, but as vifferman said "Having said that, at least in choosing to ride or not, you are exercising some control over a potential risk." Another way of saying that is: If my daily activities consist of driving a car, crossing the road, walking around in a storm, walking my dog, blowdrying my hair, riding a motorcycle, the one that's most likely to kill me is the last one, so if I choose not to ride, at least I've minimised my chances of an early death quite significantly, KWIM?

My Mum is my Mum, and she can't stand the idea of something happening to me. Doesn't help that I'm an only child. I can't say that I blame her for feeling that way, and as I said, ultimately it won't stop me but it will take the shine off it just a teeny bit.

Thanks Cajun, you made some good points :)

Why is the last one more like to kill you? wouldn't it be the one you spend most time doing, hence driving a car, would be higher i would think. or even doing household chores/jobs around house most likey kill/injury more people than bikes do over same period.

I would more think looking how you ride, where you ride, times you ride, would be better at at excising some of the potential risk level down.
But saying that you could get 10 people to crash at 50km/h same way, 9 people walk away find 1 would not, no matter what you do if your time to have it happen will happen one way or another. (be it only a minor accident or major), like saying goes 'shit happens' no matter how prepaired you are. You might as well live life while breathing.

Choose what you wish to do until you do not wish to do it any more.

[Bend-it]

How about this... tell MrKABC to stop being a selfish knob and get a bike that you both could ride, either on your own or 2 up. You'd probably be able to afford a reasonable bike and still have cash in hand.

I have done the same thing with cars when I got married. Sold my 2l turbo 4wd death machine, and wife's Starlet gt turbo, and got a mid-range car that would suit both of us. Then I got my bike to satisfy my need for speed. :)

With advice like this, I should start my own reality TV show! :)

[MsKABC]

How about this... tell MrKABC to stop being a selfish knob and get a bike that you both could ride, either on your own or 2 up. You'd probably be able to afford a reasonable bike and still have cash in hand.

I have done the same thing with cars when I got married. Sold my 2l turbo 4wd death machine, and wife's Starlet gt turbo, and got a mid-range car that would suit both of us. Then I got my bike to satisfy my need for speed. :)

With advice like this, I should start my own reality TV show! :)

Hey dude, my hubby's not a selfish knob!

If we really wanted to, we could both have brand new, matching Ducatis (or whatever), but it's about priorities. It was my choice to sell my bike, and if I decide I want another, then we'll get one. :done: We both have our toys/hobbies etc that we spend money on.

We'll never ride 2 up as we don't want to put all our eggs in one basket. A bad crash would leave our son an orphan. That's our choice.

Don't give up your day job :oi-grr:

[BM-GS]

Wife gave up her CBR6 when we moved here and had sprog #1 (same time). She was always after another one (of each) so once we'd settled down I flogged my (beloved, but not really the most practical in town) GS for a shorter bike which she could ride. She now gets to trundle over the bridge while I look after house/pre-school sprog, etc.

We figure we're not going to be looking for a 2nd roadbike anytime soon (rides into the sunset together are only in the photo album for now), but we have a quad, a 50 and a 150 dirtbike in the garage...

In 20 years we might be going for road-rides with our boys, or off-road, or something different. You never know, so you have to do what you want to do, otherwise you may not get the chance. If you can, and it fits in, do it. There's always a reason not to.

[AlBundy]

I always think of a VFR400 NC24. They are small bikes that handle well, go well and aren't intimdating to ride. That would be a good step from the GPZ.

Life is about fate, karma and free will... Fate: Shit happens... You can't account for it. Karma, whether you believe it or not, sometimes you get something back, everything goes in cycles... As you sow, so shall you reap... Free will: We all have a choice. We can choose to do, or not to do. What we choose is often dictated by conscience.

We all have different situations in life and really, only you know where you are at. Hope you find a happy middle ground though, which means you ride and get to experience parenting...

[Ixion]

Just a slightly off-topic question raised by this thread

Has anyone, In NZ, *ever* died as a result of a crash bucket racing? Ever ?

Genuine question, I don't know. I have this impression of bucket racing as being a pretty safe thing , maybe broken limbs but no-one ever died. I may be wrong.

[Hitcher]

Has anyone, In NZ, *ever* died as a result of a crash bucket racing? Ever ?

That would be a headline writer's wet dream. I'm sure sub editors the length of the country have witty aphorisms recorded on Post-It notes in readiness for the day fate comes calling.

[MsKABC]

Just a slightly off-topic question raised by this thread

Has anyone, In NZ, *ever* died as a result of bucket racing? Ever ?


Maybe if you spend too much on bucket modifications or come home too late from racing...? :mad: :spanking:

OK, I slightly mis-quoted you there Ixion, I admit

[old git]

Yep, fully paid up member of the "give it heaps"club here...........but with a bit of sense in my second half of my century.
Buy a bike now.........if you don't :
A: You will be pissed off every time one goes by.
B: The "what if" stupidity from your mother doesn't count or hubby has to stop too......and by the sound of it you are a careful rider ,not likely to be living in the temporary citizen leathers.
C: Fun is allowed, even if you have ankle snappers.
D: Biking is compulsory to keeping you sane!!...{for the first time in 35 years i'm bikeless for two months...........shit its hard with no toy.
E: It is possible to buy a cheaper bike and enjoy it.
F: One day you will be old.......and you dont want to regret daft decisions made by other peoples perceptions of SENSIBLE..
G: So what if you get pregnant again {that could be a whole summer away }..........Life will still go on.........leave sprogs with granny and go for a ride........She will love it.
H: You will bitch on this site forever if you dont buy one.............
GO DO IT.
I: You DO LOOK GOOD IN LEATHER.................{sorry just had to add that.........no offence meant.}

[MsKABC]

I: You DO LOOK GOOD IN LEATHER.................{sorry just had to add that.........no offence meant.}

:rofl: None taken. I was 6 months pregnant when that pic was taken though!

And re 'H'...well that's probably true too :rolleyes:

[Number One]

Sooner

I sold my bike and stopped for a while. Flipped a switch in my head that it was just something for another time, a time when the baby had grown up, time when we had more money...blah blah blah

It was well worth it- getting a bike and going back...I wish I hadn't waited so long. I feel like I have got myself back after becoming a mum when you body is hijacked and you are so completely and overwhelmingly joined to your child.

Being a parent is tough work and if riding relaxes and invigorates you you are doing your bubby a favour by ensuring that your own fulfillment is also allowed some space in your life.

[old git]

So go buy a bike..............and live your life to the full.
{complete with new leathers!!}

[helenoftroy]

We all have different situations in life and really, only you know where you are at. Hope you find a happy middle ground though, which means you ride and get to experience parenting...

I rode motocross & trail bikes from aged 14,married one of my patients from the Spinal Unit(motorbike accident!)
Sold my bike when 7 mths pregnant with eldest daughter,remember that day so well,it was incredibly sad and hard.....
Years roll by,5 yrs ago,divorced and finally financially ok again....Brought a trailbike for my teenagers and myself
That was the best thing!!:banana:
Riding bikes is what makes me happy,its that simple:2thumbsup
14 years bikeless:weep:
Now I have two amazing bikes and my youngest son rides & loves it just as much as me

Life is good:devil2:

Do what your heart tells you MsKABC you only live once

[dangerous]

Just a slightly off-topic question raised by this thread

Has anyone, In NZ, *ever* died as a result of a crash bucket racing? Ever ?

Genuine question, I don't know. I have this impression of bucket racing as being a pretty safe thing , maybe broken limbs but no-one ever died. I may be wrong.

Thats a kinda pointless question really... you can die crossing the road, in your sleep, eating breakie, life is dangerous and I can grantee we will all die and some point. Lifes short so screw the dangers... get out there and do it.

[craisin]

well the problem to me is there is a lack of cheaper older bikes for sale:whistle: when I was young my older brother had 4 english bikes. One 90cc James we used to ride in the paddock he swapped it for a bar of choclate and a packet of Rothmans :gob: could I suggest thats better deals than whats on trade me today:Oops: and you could buy a new bike cheaper than an older bike that may have been stolen from Japan in the first place. Well its proven a lot of cars arrived in this country after been stolen from japan. Clever people would wonder what easier to steal than a car:yes: I rest my case:whistle:

[MsKABC]

Well good news folks, hubby is checking out a bike for me today :banana::2thumbsup :hug: I'd love to be having a look and a ride myself, but it's outside of Auckland and I have to stay home and look after the little fella. I won't give any more details in case I jinx it, but watch this space....

Might be getting an early xmas present :woohoo:

[howdamnhard]

If you are asking then you obviously want to start riding again.Having kids is a major change in your life. A part of being a good parent is maintaning your sanity and a sense of who you are,if riding is a part of who you are and helps keep that sanity , then ride.
Bucket racing would be a good way of keeping your skills in and be exciting.If you want to go on rides with hubby and friends (will be harder to work around the little one so won't happen as often )then get a cheaper,older bike for now.

[howdamnhard]

Well good news folks, hubby is checking out a bike for me today :banana::2thumbsup :hug: I'd love to be having a look and a ride myself, but it's outside of Auckland and I have to stay home and look after the little fella. I won't give any more details in case I jinx it, but watch this space....

Might be getting an early xmas present :woohoo:

Hope you have ridden a similiar bike so that you know it's size ,handling and weight will suite you.

[MsKABC]

If you are asking then you obviously want to start riding again.Having kids is a major change in your life. A part of being a good parent is maintaning your sanity and a sense of who you are,if riding is a part of who you are and helps keep that sanity , then ride.


Amen to that!



Bucket racing would be a good way of keeping your skills in and be exciting.If you want to go on rides with hubby and friends (will be harder to work around the little one so won't happen as often )then get a cheaper,older bike for now.

Yeah, we're thinking that bucket racing and/or track days would be a good way of doing some riding "together" because we wouldn't both be on the track at the same time, meaning the other person could look after the little man.

The bike we're looking at for me will be cheap & old, so it will fit the bill nicely in terms of use for track days (no financial hardship if it gets banged up) and not a lot of expensive bike sitting there unridden if we have another child.


Hope you have ridden a similiar bike so that you know it's size ,handling and weight will suite you.

No I haven't, so I'm going to have to trust hubby's judgement on this one. I'm pretty sure it will be suitable as it's only a small 400 and I know other chickies here on KB have ridden them. Not ideal to have not ridden it myself, I know, but can't really be helped. There aren't even any in the local bike shops that I know of that I could have a look at.

[Number One]

we're thinking that bucket racing and/or track days would be a good way of doing some riding "together" because we wouldn't both be on the track at the same time, meaning the other person could look after the little man. .

Exactly what me and Sully did this year...however if you really want to be able to enjoy yourselves get someone to have bubby for the day - NO REALLY DO IT!

It has been great for us. We get a day every month that is just about us doing the sort of stuff we used to be before becoming responsible parents.

We enjoyed it so much we entered the Wellington Endurance race as a team and got 2nd. It was great fun made all the better by getting a result and being teamed up together and getting that result was sooo cool.

:sunny: hope the bike works out today :headbang:

[MsKABC]

Exactly what me and Sully did this year...however if you really want to be able to enjoy yourselves get someone to have bubby for the day - NO REALLY DO IT!

It has been great for us. We get a day every month that is just about us doing the sort of stuff we used to be before becoming responsible parents.

We enjoyed it so much we entered the Wellington Endurance race as a team and got 2nd. It was great fun made all the better by getting a result and being teamed up together and getting that result was sooo cool.

:sunny: hope the bike works out today :headbang:

Ooooh, cool idea! :clap: Ideally we'd get a babysitter for the day, dunno how either of our parents would feel about it though, being not-the-world's-biggest-bike-fans 'n all.... :rolleyes:

Congrats on the result, you must've been stoked :2thumbsup

Hubby is riding down (lucky bugger) tonight if all goes to plan.
I'll be anxiously waiting to hear what happens. :wait:

[Number One]

Wish I had gotten into buckets years ago. Ended up taking 2nd in the B grade and am pushing myself this year to ride the B grade on the smallest bike :confused: Has done wonders for my road riding and confidence. Started buckets not long after having taken the long 4 year break - was excellent for helping me to get my riding mojo back :yes:

Hope you get out on two wheels tonight :2thumbsup

[MsKABC]

Well we've taken the plunge and it looks like it's going to be sooner rather than later. :woohoo:

Hubby checked out a bike for me last night and it sounds like just the biz for me, so he's going back to pick it up today. It's going to be a bit of a project for us as it's a bit untidy and we've already got a long list of modifications in mind. She has good bones though :love:

It's a naked sports bike, 400cc, v-twin. A prize for the first person who can guess what it is! (No cheating if you've already seen my thread from last night ;))

[Cajun]

honda bro's :devil2:

[MsKABC]

honda bro's :devil2:

That was fast! I was hoping it would be a little more difficult than that! So there was no cheating then?

[smoky]

I am sooo bloody jealous, we have a 3 year old and a 5 years old – my wife won’t go near my bike, never mind ride one her self. She won’t get on the back of mine for fear of leaving our kids motherless if anything happens.
I get shit every time I go out
But I ride because I love it, even if her and the whole damn family think I’m selfish.
I’d love to have a partner who was into bikes as well – you guys are lucky. Good on ya.

[MsKABC]

I am sooo bloody jealous, we have a 3 year old and a 5 years old – my wife won’t go near my bike, never mind ride one her self. She won’t get on the back of mine for fear of leaving our kids motherless if anything happens.
I get shit every time I go out
But I ride because I love it, even if her and the whole damn family think I’m selfish.
I’d love to have a partner who was into bikes as well – you guys are lucky. Good on ya.

Thanks for that :) My hubby is especially lucky because it was me who introduced him to bikes! I had one when he met me :clap:

[AlBundy]

The Bros is a pretty good bike. Methinks you'll enjoy it...

[MsKABC]

The Bros is a pretty good bike. Methinks you'll enjoy it...

I'll let you know in a day or two ;)

[Number One]

:banana: wahoo enjoy the new wheels :niceone:

[prettybillie]

Do it sooner rather than later so you don't lose your skills.....

[MsKABC]

Do it sooner rather than later so you don't lose your skills.....


:done: See posts above :woohoo:

[old git]

Well done,..........now you have one of the best prezzies for xmas what does he get.!
ps. now you wont have to bitch about not having one........unlike me for the next few weeks!!!!!!!

[MsKABC]

Well done,..........now you have one of the best prezzies for xmas what does he get.!
ps. now you wont have to bitch about not having one........unlike me for the next few weeks!!!!!!!

Hmmmm, what is a suitable reciprocal gift for a motorcycle then? Let me think.....:scratch: Perhaps I'll let him have a :ride: :blip:

Still, it's only a Honda Bros, so I won't get too carried away - not like it's a Triumph 675 or some such blingingly beautiful machine.

Nah, stuff him - he can take his 748 for a ride :whistle:

ETA and I probably won't get to ride it before xmas anyway - it desperately needs new tyres, new chain and brake lever :(

[Rashika]

Big congrats on deciding to do it and even getting it done so quick! Its 2 wheels and it will be all yours, enjoy!

The 675 will be along, just at a later date! :Punk:

[howdamnhard]

Good choice of bike.Really excellent handling and very light.My upgrade bike was going to be a Honda Bros 650, but couldn't find any for the right price.Ended up getting a ZZR600 instead.Looking forward to tacking it on a trackday. Good luck restoring yours and getting it racing.:yes: