Slightly tired??!? 400 miles on the burgman with one stop... You must have an iron butt. I felt so uncomfortable on the maxis on the long runs due to upright sitting position and all the weight going down my spine. Shame about the leg shield, but at least it wasn't an accident or dropping. If burgman's leg space wasn't enough for you i don't know what would be!

Whoa, a supercharged burgman. Sounds awesome. I wish i had your skills, but then again maybe it's better this way. I wouldn't want any more power on my current bike

Burgman will be very nimble when you upgrade its power. You should keep a diary of its progress and have a post here. I'm sure many of us will be interested.

The FJR is giving me huge smile everytime i ride it. I had a couple of weeks holiday recently and i found myself missing the thing, although all i do with it is a 26 mile motorway commute. At the end of the day, whatever you ride should give you a smile and that's what matters. I'm pretty sure i'll be missing the comfort of a maxi if i change jobs and commute to London jungle again, but for the moment it's the best tool for me.

Enough thread highjacking for now Keep us posted with your developments on the burgman!

capitano wrote:At the moment this clashes with a works reunion from where I did my apprenticeship and worked until 1987.

A few years ago I'd have done both, ridden from Brighton, done the Pie & Mash, ridden to North Notts, done the reunion and ridden home again through the night. Doing something similar in 2012 almost f*cked me up completely so it's one or the other this time around.

Frankly I'd rather do the Pie & Mash Run at the moment but we'll see.

My intentions are to come on this then leave straight after the pie 'n' mash and hoof it back to Brighton as we are out in the evening. I'm giving the works reunion a miss.

Nice one Ged and Martyn!

Woo hoo! Glad you are coming a long Ged!

Really looking forward to this as it will be a great end to my up coming week off work

It is with deepest regret that whilst I have allways done this ride to eat with great pleasure. I Have to say.Not this time.I know you lot are very [sorry] yeah,but it gives you more to eat.I Hope the Sun,gives you all the rays it can give.The walk along the pier eating the big ice creams.And the ells moving around in your bellies.But not me.next Week.Stay All of you.

I'm gonna have to duck out as well i'm afraid... Family issues which i need to attend to. Sorry chaps...

That's a shame.

I really am trying to get to this, but the dreaded lurgi won't go away...I spend most of the night coughing and getting very little sleep. If i do come I will probably come in the van as it's not so draining. I even had the SH serviced yesterday for this ride out. I'll let you know.

I'm still coming.

Stop the press!!! Family disaster averted. Halfabusa is back on the ride, primed for a big portion of pie & mash!!!