Having a break if I’m honest. I bought the V4 on a bit of a whim after a difficult and life changing experience thinking it would keep me busy. What with 38 years of riding I’d all ready decided that the V4 was going to be my last sports bike. That time has come earlier than expected! I’m really not enjoying my riding like I used to. Its more to do with environment.... Roads and road users. Time for something more upright and usable.
Cracking bike Dave but you know I’ve always liked it. Sad to hear you have had enough of sports bikes. Don’t leave it too long until you get an upright replacement.
Yeah Rich it’s a tuff call... Really wanted another couple of years! But I’ve still got the Neo as my daily fix for now. Possibly looking at SF V4 or last of the V4 Tuono, or even the new Trumpet. But as it stands right now I’m getting more pleasure from something more accessible and ergonomic
Yeah possibly, I’ve been on and off for best part of 18 years with track riding. Some European rides and one at Phillip Island. Had planned to sneak a few in last year but didn’t happen for obvious reasons. Think it gets to a point when you think enough is enough. Everything thing to do with track days here is becoming more expensive and dare I say more dangerous. You really need to be in the more exclusive sector with less congestion and similar riders (preferably in Europe) I’m not knocking it I’m just slightly over it I do remember a few years ago riding the Great Ocean road in Australia and thinking this is it. Breathtaking scenery, amazing roads and weather .....But I’m not ready for the whole adventure bike thing, especially here.... I new this feeling was looming sometime ago really. I’ve just been holding onto the last few drops... It’s good though A start to a new beginning really
Luv it bene on sportsbikes for years R1 Blades SP, etc then got XR realised it was easier . Now have 3 options MS 1260 R9T and V2 the MS makes riding more fun with idiots on roads hope u r back on 2 wheels soon
Just a quick update..... firstly thanks for your comments and your patience regarding the bike. I’ve now made a slightly tweaked and hopefully less complicated advert! So please read carefully and PM me with any further questions or request. Including additional detailed pictures. Those who have sent PM’s concerning various individual parts for sale, Thank you, but the option of selling any parts separately will become available once the bike is sold in order to give any potential buyer some choices. Just keep a look out in the parts and accessories section. Having come from an engineering background and having spent most of my life in some kind of motorsports industry (mostly motorcycles) Building, modifying, tuning and riding has pretty much been my life since teenage years! This has been a really hard decision to make. But I just wanted to give some background information about the build and the countless man hours involved. Probably my own worst critic when it comes to creating a bike for yourself . Not only one that looks right, But one that’s well put together using the right components without compromise. Always trying to make improvements, even if they are for small marginal gains, or just trying to achieve a slightly different look that sets your bike apart. So I just wanted to reassure anyone that it’s been properly cared for and meticulously put together the right way. Those who watched my 959 transformation will understand.... Hopefully no more editing..... and sorry for the long transcript!
Just to back up what Dave has said. I bought his 959 off him last year, to be honest the amount of times I’ve viewed bikes that the seller has described as immaculate when I’d say there only average drives me mental. I’m glad to say The 959 was immaculate and when I recently sold it to a dealer they scored it a 10. Dave was slowly doing the changes to the V4 in his front room when I went to pick up the 959. If it’s as Dave describes and I was in the market for one I wouldn’t hesitate in taking it off his hands. Not his mate, relative or lover just a previous happy buyer.
Dave, this bike is an absolute stunner and I'm sorry to hear you're selling up but I'm sure you haven't made this decision lightly. Someone is going to get and absolutely mint bike looking at the pictures and your obvious very good taste! Hope you get a trouble free sale with a good buyer, good luck mate
Ah probably not trying that hard if I’m honest! Sure if I advertised it in MCN, Bike trader, or EBay it probably would have long gone. Looking forward to some decent weather from July onwards and get myself dialled back in. It’s no big deal if it’s about for another season. I’ve got some other options going on that’s relived some pressure to sell. After all 2 superbikes is just pure greed I’m obviously still very attached as well.... Almost wasn’t even going to bump it up with the reminder
Sorry to hear you are selling the bike Dave. I am sure whoever buys it will not be disappointed. I've been patiently waiting to finish mine after two years, and it hasnt even turned a wheel on the road yet. Still this will like you, probably be my last full on sportsbike as after three complete ground up builds, it's ever more difficult to rationalize the whole process, though I do still enjoy it. GLWS.....Topo
