MikeHorton

Yes you have to work it all out and take the best deal that suits. At the time took the pcp as I didn't know if I'd keep it but sure as anything iit suits me. I'll do the same and overpay on a loan bit like the mortgage save a few quid on interest. I've gone manual but electronic suspension. Love the engine happy to chug and commute, scream round rhe bends or 2 up touring and feels no different. Hopefully get fully recovered and have some great tours and breaks. Got the camping gear all packed into one drybag ready to go

Not cheap but does everything well I'm happy with mine it's a keeper. Another year on the pcp deal then I'll get a loan to sort the balance out. You looking to buy new? If so there may be some deals like when I had mine included 3 services datatool tracker and some other bits which added up to save a few quid

Maybe worth dropping Honda UK an email with an vin number they may be able to reunite the bike with its owner. Its bad you gave to do the running around. Maybe shame the rozzers on social media they will reply to a shitty tweet. Suspected stolen property high value they should recover it, poor show by them.

Looks amazing!

Update via BBC https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-64847214.amp

Bought a new commuting lid. I now need a flip front again to show my dace to security to get in the car park at work. My old one was falling apart. Went for bright yellow so I'm more visible in Birmingham rush hour traffic. I hoped I'd not have to move back to city centre working but needs must. Went and tried before I buyed which is a must for helmets I think. Its comfy nowhere near my scorpion 1400 carbon which is my leisure/touring lid but was still comfy and a good fit

No but did pop up on my news feed. Most likely an aircraft with a communication/security issue and the RAF follow it to its destination or redirect it to Stanstead if there's a security issue.

As said I think I'd look to get the clutch sorted prior to any big trip don't want to get stranded

Fingers crossed for you Rennie I was an engineer apprentice after leaving school on was made redundant 4 times before I was 20 in the 90's. Loved my first job we built fire snorkels dead man's shoes type of job. Hopefully a resolution will happen

That looks great I've found the quality of coatings/paint on centre stands is Shite! Should be a big improvement

A great location lovely walks nice pub and I like Slimbridge

Is it close to Slimbridge and the sharpness canal?

I had the same issue with my greenhouse about 10 years ago. Instructions showed the part but which way they faced was a mystery. In the end I just guessed put it together and took it back apart until I could work out which way it went. Took 2 whole days!

Be careful I know your thinking but people carry knives etc and it's not worth it. Walk off and let him find a other target there's a lot of strange folk out there.

I find this stuff good spray after every wear and good for the lining of bike clothes too

Is that a customised seat Ian if so where did you get it done? All looks great !

Anker products are great quality I think you get a 5yr guarantee with these

Here's another possible https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285110632634?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=T0wX0lanRWy&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=ZPITfT4aSPa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Genius idea you need to take that one on the Den!

Maybe consider an older cheaper bike as said by others maybe an older vstrom 650 or cb500x. I came back to bikes after a 15yr break worked my way up to my current Africa twin that was still £600 last year to insure its building up your ncb that takes time

That's a great story we all have such moments and remember them too well . I'm hoping to do a brewery tour there at some point this summer

Different issue but this was the point I made with a royal Enfield dealer when I had issues mentioning fit for purpose was the point they agreed to sort the issue begrudgingly

Decent ride out today nice weather and a chance to try out my drift ghost xl from Xmas worked really well v pleased!

I have the full panniers it was the plus model so came with the full package. I opted for the plastic ones so I didn't need rhe metal frames so not so wide. I have to say they are well made come with dry bag inners and no issues with the top box at high speeds which surprised me as its a bloody big top box! I don't normally carry the panniers until the weather picks up just in the event of a slide.

I just saw this too sad times and I'm guessing will have a big impact on the local economies