Rosie

I chose the Fazer.... but then I would.

I have no problem with power output. The suspension on it is infinitely more adjustable and the brakes are far better and it is also a far more stylish bike as the Bandit always looks a bit dated.

The Fazer thou is a very different bike to the 600, but just as much "fun" once you get used to it.

You shouldn't have the same problem with the tank bag that I have.... bit squashed

think the fz1 needs a power commander to sort glitchy fueling which will p*ss you of when touring.

The fueling is only an issue if you let it be .... there are plenty of aftermarket gizmos either new or second hand to sort any potential problem out.

Then ive got aintree raceway on the 28th july to practice my starts befor heading south for Santa Pod . Carnt wait .

Well get yourself to a RWYB to practise your starts

you have a PM

Bumped - not literally - into Craig and his mates at Willy Woods late this afternoon.

As they left a couple were gazing skywards http://www.cosgan.de/images/midi/frech/a050.gif

Good day ... in so much as I didn't fall off this time, but very, very windy - head on too

Didn't manage to beat my time or speed from last time out but will try again on 30th of this month.

Couple of pics below...

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd76/kjandrosie/Denise20on20start20line.jpg

me at start line.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd76/kjandrosie/Picture030.jpg

Kev at start line.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd76/kjandrosie/Picture019.jpg

Two very nice bikes... Kawasaki Z1's. Husband and wife team... was nice to see another girl running too, her's was the green and yellow one.

And just for Stu.....

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd76/kjandrosie/Picture018.jpg

you too could go faster

weather permitting off in the morning to try not to fall off again

one question from me though.... are they ok for track days?

reason i ask is that the track day advice says two piece leathers must be fully zipped front to rear. the RST leathers have a zip which almost comes to the front. are they considered ok?

Yes they are ok.... some leathers only have a small zip accross your back and they are not allowed.

I recently got a new set of RST leathers I'm sure they are Rift

from J&S in Doncaster. 20% off so uner £300 for the set including a knox back protector.

So far I've not had any problems with them

glad u had a fairly good day..... I ended up grouting tiles

Better luck with the weather next time.

Not looking good for me for Santa Pod this sat

woken up to very wet here in Hornsea

May give this a miss this time.

my number is in contacts if anyone does go send me a text and I may bob over if it dries up

we were late leaving.

Very good roads to Boston, good food at cafe and then a look at the time and the weather and decided to leave Rutland for another day.

Back to Willie woods for about 4pm quick brew then home.

about 150ish good miles

I'm happier on my bike now too

next outing Cadwell on wed

ok a bit last minute - but then sometimes these things are

Will be at Willingham woods for about 11.15.

Leaving at 11.30ish for a run to Rutland water via the farmhouse cottage cafe.

There will be me / Fazer, Kev / Busa, John / Fireblade and Gixxerkev / Fireblade from the GJ's.

So that says what the pace will be ... well with me at the rear as usual

Rosie

oh bugger !

oh well maybe next time

was there from about 3.30 to 4.45

couldn't see anyone I knew from here and couldn't get in touch with MLC , but a good run scrubbing in tyres

Wheels back in, so should be there by 3.30

MLC not answer text so may have to meet her there I hope.

doh sorry Craig

I meant Saturday - today.

will be popping down there at about 3 - 3.30pm to meet some mates and as an excuse to scrub in new tyres.

Collecting midlifecrisis and her shiney new bike on the way there too.

I went and it was a good turnout.

I only managed a couple of hours but it was enought time to chat to loads of folk that I had not seen for ages.

all being well Kev and I will be there

Sorry won't be able to make this now.

Out on bike all day Sat so I have a date with a paintbrush on sunday

ho hum enjoy your meeting

Well done getting out and more importantly enjoying riding your bike

Think a few are meeting up at Willie Woods on Sunday ???

I'm popping to the Bikesafe open day at the Humber Bridge.

You can get an hour long observed ride for free that day which is great fun

I will be popping into the Bikesafe open day to show my face at the Humber Bridge at some point on Sunday.

Not sure yet if I'll make it that far down as I'll have been out to Hawes the previous day on a RoSPA ride out so no doubt rather knackered

Nice one Cossie !! edit next RWYB is 9th May hope to see you there

The atmosphere is great there even if your just watching.

Link to calendar http://www.santapod.co.uk/calendar.php

Link to official photographers site where if you look very carefully you will see the reason why my first run was void

Thank God big girls bounce http://www.blackettphotography.com/ligh ... =1015-1025

Glad you had a great day

I got my drain unblocked so I suppose I'm happy about that