Bikes are like women - ride them hard and change them often

[Toaster]

Well Toaster - it sure would be a shame to see you get rid of that lovely 109... but Im a Cruiser fan so the Busa does NOTHING for me.

Whatever you do - choose the bike that you want. Im hoping that your not going to let a Poll decide for you. Just out of curiosity... how much for the evil twin???

I have placed a signature link to the ad.

No, this poll won't have any bearing on the result. I may not replace the bike for a while and it may not be a busa either, although the 08 model is a dream to ride and big enough for my body to feel comfortable.

[Maha]

To add to that, the main issue I now have, is that my hips damaged in the crash are killing me everytime I ride the bike with such a wide tank - which aint much fun at all.

Seems the smack on the road is going to continue to give me grief until I am old and grey.

so what you are saying is, you want to get your leg over? not around?....

[jafar]

If you really want to trade the 109 in I'd go for the ZX14, way nicer bike than a skanky old busa.
Mabey a HONDA quad bike so you can ride over the next sheep

[Horse]

To add to that, the main issue I now have, is that my hips damaged in the crash are killing me everytime I ride the bike with such a wide tank - which aint much fun at all.

That's a bugger. Well, if you can't get comfortable, that's a pretty good reason to try something else.

Good luck with the sale, it's a gorgeous bike IMO.

[lewises]

Love the look of the M109

But a quick fang deserves something with teeth.

Read your thread the other day about the bike vs sheep.

Glad to hear you have recuperated.

Am also a dad with two kids, wife and career, all tricky to balance.

Sunday arvo blasts are about the best I can extract these days also.

Look forward to seeing pics of the new purchase.

[Toaster]

I have decided at this stage to stay with the M109R. I want to give my hip injury more time to settle - to see if I can keep riding it.

Will see what happens from there

Moderators, you are welcome to close the poll.