Hi Robbie

I take my hat off to you starting back on an 1100!

I think you are spot on with the age and hurty thing! I am so aware of the consequences of smashes, and what recovery can take - this as a result of a nasty horse accident some years ago.

Where I live, there is just no-where to access anything like a carpark or whatever for practicing on - lots of paddocks but likely to be slippery? Great tip about the way you handle yours in a turn half steer/lean and feet up. Makes a lot of sense

I'm sure I will get a handle on it all - it's reassuring to know others have been thro it and continue to ride.

I'm hoping the bike will be out tonight -