Greetings from the snowy hills of Monaghan, Ireland. I bought my 2001 VTR back in June 2020 as a French import with 35000 kms on the clock and have put about 1500kms on it since, mostly commuting to work as that's being the only way of getting a decent run during thr dreaded lock downs. I've had a few back road rides too and what a fantastic experience it is with the pipes booming and the engine feeling like it's not really trying, until you peek at the speedo!
It surprised me nicely the way my 58 year old bones feel snug but comfy on it. Knackering my gonads against the tank after power sliding down the super slippery seat following a little jump over small bridge in the sticks had me seeing stars
. Modifying that instrument of torture will be a high priority now that I have the bike in the shed for a few months to clean it up and add a few bits and pieces to it.Looking forward to having the craic with ye all, and who knows, when good times roll around again we might even get to meet up and chew the cud
Take care and stay safe :wave
Boghopper
