Epic countryside......

I've driven it ... lovely countryside. Plan to do it on the bike at some point , maybe this year but I'm not one to plan too far in the future so it'd be more of a spur of the moment thing . Still can't decide whether I'd camp or go the b&b route .... or chuck the bike in the van and use that as...

Kwacky wrote:Bring that tall biker Milf. I want to introduce myself

Intriguing ........Pics please

Of all the jobs the one I've enjoyed most was as a delivery driver , I only took it as a temporary position and I thought it below my skill set but I bloody loved being out on the road and meeting new people. I stuck the position for 18 months and that was maybe 12 months longer than I intended , st...

Kwacky wrote:I'm now all paid up.

I'll keep an account in this thread of how I get on.

I'm looking forward to the updates already

Monty wrote:It’s a 30 and two 20s with the tent strapped on top. I’ve also got a 10 for the tank but figured that was over kill.

We were wild camping in Scotland, so needed a fair bit of kit.

I guessed wrong ... I thought it was a 20 and 2x10l ... miles out

Where abouts in Scotland , Monty ?

Monty wrote:Pah!

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Next collection of luggage, Monty.... what size packs do you have on there ?

Nice one , Kwacky .... Cheap if it saves one accident or even one insurance claim.

After reading Rossgo's post on his EAR I considered some IAM course myself as I think my road riding skills need a brush up .. Might take another look at sorting it .

Ktms build quality is poor Compared to what other manufacturer ? I've been riding Ktm's for 12 years and I've found build quality to be better than most with fantastic dealer support on spares and advice when ever I've asked for it...... Only thing I'm not keen on is the torq' s head bolts they now...

Some anti fog spray , Kriega stash wallet and a 690 smc side stand.

10k since May ...You live too far from work

I don't think I'll manage 8k over 3 vehicles .... Maybe I need to move further away from work or get out more

fidget wrote:job interview !

Good luck

Lomo dry bags are good ... cheap too.

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Tough decision, Kwacky

I'm finding it hard enough choosing a road bike and I don't have the problem of wanting a bike to commute on.

While ever I'm green laning it will always be 2 bikes though.

Thanks folks and R1ckster your a star (y) The XC is the one I've been looking at as it does fit me a little better even though there's not much difference between it and the XR from what I've read , the small differences seem to be enough. How does the engine fair , enough torque to be slightly lazy...

It certainly looks different .... maybe someone used the thick crayons by mistake

Anybody got one , had one or ridden one and got an opinion ?

It's on my list of maybe's to replace the big Ktm and is more in my price range than a BMW GS/GS-A which are strong money to buy ... especially if you want something with sensible mileage (under 30k )

Feeling all floaty on my dose of morphine

A planned minor op so no biggy but atleast it's given me chance to catch up on tankslap

Seems a bit of a come down for one of the best roads racers of all time .... maybe all the other top rides are already spoken for ?

Massive respect if he can get the Norton on the podium though

Kwacky wrote:What are you going for?

An adventure style bike but I'm having a hard job justifying the expense if I'm honest .... Atleast the cash from the sale is making my bank balance look good