Haha, thanks for the response! I view this model as absolutely gorgeous so I feel I led with my eyes over my other senses, certainly over any sense of financial responsibility.... I've lost a lot of weight in the past few years so no longer the typical HD physique and will probably get a race suit as jeans and a retro style jacket seems bit out of place on this beauty. I'll get a paddock stand so I can remove the left fairing and replace the battery and then as soon as there's a decent break in the weather I'll take it for a spin (gingerly!). Who knows, if it becomes my number one machine I may even sell the HD Road Sofa but it's just soooooo comfortable! I love the idea of a track day but with various bits of titanium in my spine I'd not risk a crash that could leave me paralysed. I'll definitely do some sort of advanced training to help build confidence in cornering etc. Castle Combe is a few minutes away from me and they host training sessions without the added pressure of trying to keep up with wannabe racers that may encourage me to overdo it. I have a gen 1 swing arm on my bike (04 model year). Amy particular paddock stand I should look out for? Cheaper the better at this point. It's going in for a service so I'll get them to give it a really good going over and get it to as perfect condition as possible including suspension settings and idle adjustment if necessary.
Big welcome ! I had a 749 for 4yrs, loved it and always regret letting it go. They love to be pushed , reminded me of my little 2 strokes back in the day. Regular services and it should be fine !
