07-03-2018, 07:22 PM
I have spent (i.e. Lost) thousands of pounds over the last 29 years looking for the 'perfect bike'. I have owned 40 and ridden probably double that. I got divorced a long long time ago and it had a life altering effect on me, essentially I thought '---- it'. I didn't turn to drink or gambling I wasted money on motorbikes instead. If you have been through divorce you may understand. Anyhow......after all that I dont think it actually exists. However upon reflection I have honed in on what I like in a bike (which is clearly very personal) and what I want to use it for at my tender age of 49. My RS is going to remain bone stock (never done that before) and I really really like it. Its such a handsome bike, so so easy to ride and it has a crucial quality I often feel is missing from lots of mega power modern tackle. It is just so pleasant to ride at low speeds (i.e sub 70mph). In the UK we have thousands of miles of reasonably quiet single track country lanes/roads to explore that are perfect for the CB to waft about on. My last few bikes have been in this general area, I had a Rnine T racer which was nice but so uncomfortable that I just had to get rid of it, a T120 Black that was lovely but it had a number of quality control issues that spoilt owning it and latterly a Hayabusa because I thought i missed having the power. Great bike but no. I didn't. In 4 years time I hope to be where you are.