Skippy

Yes it’s a trait of owning a hyper bike

Yes they’re mega popular down here and elsewhere in Europe. Great value for money and they’ve been around for a few years yet with no major faults as far as I’m aware of. I love fast, powerful bikes but if truth be told I always end up feeling like a passenger on them and rather inadequate as I just cannot get anywhere near their full potential. With a smaller capacity bike you feel like your riding them……….another reason why I kept the FZ6N, it’s got more than enough power to go ballistic when you feel like it but it takes a bit of effort. Mind you, I’d still have a Busa……..

So far it’s been brilliant Saul, it’s a big old lump at standstill but once on the move it handles beautifully. Sure footed, smooth and great looking. A bit more oompf would be nice but not essential…….just carry a bit of corner speed and it makes good progress.

Cheers Bob, it was an absolute blast. The lads are up near Gijon tonight and head to the Santander ferry in the morning.

Only 3,850 KLMs so far.

Just did an eight day trip on the TRK502X which took me from Murcia province, up to Segovia where I met five friends from the UK. From there we went west to Miranda do Duro which is on the border between Spain and Portugal. Further west to Chaves and then onto Porto for two nights following most of the Rota Norte which was fantastic. We headed east to Avila using as many twisty mountain roads we could find and then finally I had to head home to Murcia province. My mates went north via Leon and the mountains so they can get their ferry on Wednesday. Fantastic trip with only a little motorway to get around Murcia city. No rain, great roads, only stopped by the police once early on Sunday morning to carry out an alcohol test (no problem!) The TRK is a fantastic moto and wasn’t left behind by the larger bikes…….and of course, it cost much less to buy! ……..where to next?

That would suit me down to the ground but with a trip already lined up I can just imagine the pain of negotiating with the missus for this one! Good luck with your request.

Sounds like a proper adventure.

Cheers Saul, it was the only one they had left and luckily it was the colour I wanted. Finalised a plan to ride up to Segovia on 25 May to meet up with six mates from the UK. First night hotel in the city centre and then camp for a week or so before heading back home. Can’t wait. No fixed plans, each day’s destination will be discussed the night before and the only non negotiable is the weather.

A short spin out this morning to use up some klms before the 1,000 klm service next Thursday. Perfect.

Breakfast run on the bike naturally

Collected the bike today and knocked up just over 250 km. Goes lovely, very smooth, extremely comfortable, and a big old lump.

Should’ve done just for the comedy value

Cheers mate

That’s quite some look mate

Yes mate they seem to be holding up well. I watched a video the other day of a Spanish guy who had done over 80,000klms on his without any mechanical issues whatsoever and he’d properly battered the thing all over the place. I liked the 702X and to be honest if finances had allowed I’d have probably gone for one but needs must eh!

Well it’s been a while since I posted anything on here, it’s been a busy time going back and forth to the UK and all that entailed and then I guess I just got lazy. The weather lately has been pretty hit and miss, we’ve had loads of rain for the last few weeks which is unusual but today seems to be the end of it……thank fuck for that, it’s like living back in the Peak District! Anyway, new bike this week! The old FZ6N is still holding together and seeing as it’s not worth much I think I may just keep it. Originally, I planned to get the CFMoto 450 MT and having paid a deposit before Xmas I was told it would be here in February……then it was March, then May……..maybe……the final straw was the dealer telling me they had received only one bike when they had ordered twenty and the rest wouldn’t be here until late summer! I actually felt sorry for the poor fucker. Thought about the new 2025 700MT but again the delay was likely to be huge………and I was sick of waiting so I bought one of these instead and I pick it up Thursday. Yes, it’s a Chinky/Italian bike but I’ve always been partial to a takeaway. It ain’t no lightweight trail tool but it’ll be perfect for days out and longer trips. Without further ado, I give you the Benelli TRK502X….

Struggling with a bug I’ve picked up from the UK visit but out on the Yamaha to blast the germs away. Coffee in the sun always makes you feel better……..a beer will be had once I get home

That’s always the way Clive, I’m just not putting anything off anymore. If I can afford it I’m doing it.

Made me realise how precious time is, had to come to the UK last week for my dad’s cremation. He was 88 years old but just makes you think about how much productive and healthy time you have left.

I applied for my UK state pension this morning. The money will be nice but I’d swop it to step back twenty years.

Coming out isn’t that important in this day and age @Buckster but I’m happy for you.

It’s like alcohol free beer, it tastes the same but just isn’t right

Cheers everyone, gotta just carry on as normal, just being a Cockney Wanker

Don’t count yer chickens, I’ve got plenty of cousins that have produced loads of horrible offspring