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Sun 30 Jul 2006 16:11
Replaced the Bandit - Clanger
On impulse ordered a Suzuki 650 V-Strom Touring 2006 model with 1200 miles on the clock while the Bandit was having an MoT. Despite the heat in the showroom mamanged to persuade the salesman to manoeuvre it past several other bikes so it could escape onto the open road. Test rode it for 45 miles yesterday morning and loved the riding position, the engine, the noise, the ride quality, the screen, everything. It's even got a fuel gauge. Luxury. Despite the Bandit needing tyres, chain & sprockets and brakes, got a reasonable trade-in. Pick it up August 8th.

Chuffed to bits.

Texted no. 2 daughter this evening "I did buy a motor bike today. Mum v. cross" Says it all really. :-)
Hawkeye
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Stranger in a strange land
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Sun 30 Jul 2006 16:17
Replaced the Bandit - Westpig
Good on you, you can't take it with you....... although i don't suppose Mrs Hawkeye sees it the same way
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Sun 30 Jul 2006 16:42
Replaced the Bandit - Pugugly {P}
Enjoy it. I've become a born again after my latest.
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Sun 30 Jul 2006 17:48
Replaced the Bandit - AndyT
Nice. I wouldn't mind one of those for myself. :o)
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Sun 30 Jul 2006 17:51
Replaced the Bandit - borasport20
Speaking strictly as a tin can man, I understand getting out on your own on two wheels is something of an acheivement these days.
Then again, getting a decent test drive in a car isn't that easy.

Have fun, before it's taxed or criminalised


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Go on, get out of the car...
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Sun 30 Jul 2006 18:04
Replaced the Bandit - Pugugly {P}
or until Mandy and his unelected oppos have their way and we end up on automatic 650 singles (that is a serious EU suggestion)
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Sun 30 Jul 2006 23:07
Replaced the Bandit - Clanger
Thanks for your comments.
Mrs H is a better actress than I gave her credit for. Seems she's going to send the boys to her sister's and furthermore she's booked a couple of nights away at a B&B in Whitby where I am to buy her some jet, apparently. The B&B has secure parking for the BIKE says Mrs H. Outstanding!
Hawkeye
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