Way past my bedtime -I'm working the night shift tonight, starting at midnight, then straight up to Oxford for the NABD do tomorrow lunchtime, so can't hang around for long.
Just thought I'd show you my new toy. Decided I was getting a little throttle happy on the Speed Triple -only a matter of time before I lost my licence or my life, plus I couldn't afford the servicing & stuff. So I sold it to a friend of my brothers a couple of days ago for £2,900. The very next day a mate offered me this for £1500. Had planned something smaller. like a Fazer, as it's just my secondary transport once the trike's back on the road, but this was just too good & too cheap to turn down!
It's a ten year old CB1000 Honda. Lovely condition, a few stone chips but pretty good for it's year. Rides beautifully. Much more restrained & refined than the manic Triumph. Vey comfy too. The previous owner has bought a CB1300 so this was just sat in his garage gathering dust. He put a fresh MOT on it this morning & a brand new battery, & I picked it up this afternoon. Already sorted the insurance & bought a new tax disc on my way home so I can go out to play this weekend! I do miss Kermit the Thug but can see me putting some serious mileage on this one.
Oh yeah, remember me mentioning a cut down ratty XJ12 for 450 quid? Had a second look today. It's not an XJ. It's an XS1100. Always fancied one of them but could never afford one. Had several XS 650s, 750s & an 850, but never the 11. Got a legit logbook but just leant against the wall in the corner of Valley Gas Speed Shop in Newbury, completely ignored. Told the owner if he can get it running I'll be back next week with 400 quid. Why? I dunno. It's ugly but could be fun, (I've known a few girls like that). Will put it in the back of the garage & tinker with it from time to time.
