One bike for the rest of your riding life.

[weeksy]

But don't the big bike give you the best of both worlds.

No. Because they're physically bigger, heavier, stiffer, and less responsive, they're also a bit more intimidating. Try winding the throttle to the stop on yours on a B road, it's bloody hard because you're doing 100+ in 3rd by then. Sure it's short term fun, but where's the fun in using 50% everywhere.

You need to ride harder, you can go daft everywhere on a litre bike

Lol sure fella.

[Dodgy69]

Not sure 50% or whatever matters, it's about fun. No need to ring the neck of a bike everywhere. 20 mins at Pembrey, it's all yours.

[MrLongbeard]

Already got it;

PXL_20210812_105409135 by MrLongbeard, on Flickr

Although I really fancy a play on an MT-01

[weeksy]

Not sure 50% or whatever matters, it's about fun. No need to ring the neck of a bike everywhere. 20 mins at Pembrey, it's all yours.

I've ridden one at Donny mate (slightly older but was the SP), but you know me, I'm not shy at trying bikes so if I bring my kit I'll take it out. But will depend on when we do and how the finance looks for Pembrey next year. Bringing the van etc and the trackday adds on £400 to the weekend compared to trailer and single bike.

[Count Steer]

2003 Yellow R1150GS with Al Jesse panniers+top box.
Registration number LD......
If it has a Corbin seat added, that would be nice.

Failing that, a K1200GT

[The Spin Doctor]

But don't the big bike give you the best of both worlds.

No. Because they're physically bigger, heavier, stiffer, and less responsive, they're also a bit more intimidating. Try winding the throttle to the stop on yours on a B road, it's bloody hard because you're doing 100+ in 3rd by then. Sure it's short term fun, but where's the fun in using 50% everywhere.

And there's your argument for the R7 for trackdays

[Pgm]

For me possibly an mt10 but only as I have an itch I’d like to scratch so it’ll be Ktm duke 890r for me.

[Yorick]

But don't the big bike give you the best of both worlds.

No. Because they're physically bigger, heavier, stiffer, and less responsive, they're also a bit more intimidating. Try winding the throttle to the stop on yours on a B road, it's bloody hard because you're doing 100+ in 3rd by then. Sure it's short term fun, but where's the fun in using 50% everywhere.

And there's your argument for the R7 for trackdays

Just the opposite. Some folk see trackdays as thrashing a low powered bike round a track.

My view is screaming a monster powered bike in a safe environment.

[The Spin Doctor]

Just the opposite. Some folk see trackdays as thrashing a low powered bike round a track.

My view is screaming a monster powered bike in a safe environment.

I was referring to Weeksy's mission to persuade his missus that an R7 was a perfect trackbike.

There are arguments both ways, but I think riders with less track experience (ie me ) will almost certainly go better on a more modestly powered bike.

[Yorick]

Just the opposite. Some folk see trackdays as thrashing a low powered bike round a track.

My view is screaming a monster powered bike in a safe environment.

I was referring to Weeksy's mission to persuade his missus that an R7 was a perfect trackbike.

There are arguments both ways, but I think riders with less track experience (ie me ) will almost certainly go better on a more modestly powered bike.

If you won a free fully expensed trackday, would you choose a litre monster or a bike half the power?

[The Spin Doctor]

If you won a free fully expensed trackday, would you choose a litre monster or a bike half the power?

Honest answer? I'd pick something I thought I was likely to enjoy riding... which means NOT throwing it (and me) into the kitty litter.

I'd actually love a go on a Moto3.

[Yorick]

If you won a free fully expensed trackday, would you choose a litre monster or a bike half the power?

Honest answer? I'd pick something I thought I was likely to enjoy riding... which means NOT throwing it (and me) into the kitty litter.

I'd actually love a go on a Moto3.

They're the worst bike in the world, unless you're 18, 5' 4" and 8 stone.

[cheb]

My TDR250. I might even have it back on the road before I die.

[The Spin Doctor]

They're the worst bike in the world, unless you're 18, 5' 4" and 8 stone.

How many of us ride something sensible?

Oh, I forgot... me

[Pgm]

If you won a free fully expensed trackday, would you choose a litre monster or a bike half the power?

Honest answer? I'd pick something I thought I was likely to enjoy riding... which means NOT throwing it (and me) into the kitty litter.

I'd actually love a go on a Moto3.

They're the worst bike in the world, unless you're 18, 5' 4" and 8 stone.

Would one out of three count?

[Yorick]

Honest answer? I'd pick something I thought I was likely to enjoy riding... which means NOT throwing it (and me) into the kitty litter.

I'd actually love a go on a Moto3.

They're the worst bike in the world, unless you're 18, 5' 4" and 8 stone.

Would one out of three count?

Not for me

[Druid]

I think I will probably hang on to my Speed Triple until I am physically no longer able to ride it.

[Couchy]

Hahahahahahahahahaha and hahahahahahaha

[Bustaspoke]

Only one bike? I'll stick with the current one.


I'd appreciate being allowed to modify it on occasion.Tiger light,softer sprung suspension & semi nobbly tyres etc

[Whysub]

My Guzzi V1200 Sport that I have owned for 11 years. Low seat height, well balanced and carries its weight well means it is something I should be able to ride right into my 70's (not that far off now).

I would say a KTM RC8R, but doubt I'd be able to ride that in my older years, although it would not an issue at the moment. So that would not be a forever bike if I had to get something else when I could not physically ride it any more.

Incidentally, I never knew 44 Teeth had a website. I can now block that as well as their YouTube channel.