There’s always an immense amount of trepidation and uncertainty surrounding a first ride of any secondhand purchase, especially if the bike is furry, smells of fish and the brakes don’t work. After parting with the spondoolies, this second instalment of the Budget Bike Battle is all about that first ride, sniffing out the source of fishy fragrance and spanking the ZX-7R and SRAD to ensure the wheels don’t fall off/the bikes don’t spontaneously combust.
The pre-ride excitement was just as palpable as the fear. With fresh V5s and tanks fulla gas, we hit the leafy roads of Hampshire and prepared for anything and everything to happen. In fairness, it didn’t take too long to realise we’d bought some straight bikes and subsequent skulduggery ensued. But, needless to say, these miles were eventful.
Next up are the all important dyno sessions…
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Your right, something about a bike with a bit of time under it’s belt is just fun!
I recently traded off my 2014 Tuono V4 for a 2007 Tuono Factory V2 and enjoying if very much.
My two best mates are riding non current as well: 2005 gsxr 750 done up in Luck Strike livery and a 2005 Ducati 999S that is pristien!
Go team old guys! lol
Cant wait for your next installment. 🙂
DT