I am officially now in trouble

[Suff]

Because I bought a bike....

I'll survive though I guess.

ebay listing

[Aggers]

How exciting !!!

Do take care though.

[KateLMead]

Of the racing variety?

[cruiser2]

I assume you mean a motorbike and not a bicycle.
Had one when i was young.

[tonicha]

Go with it Suff - some things have to be xx

[Suff]

It had everything I wanted, was in the age bracket and was a reasonable price.

Critical is that it has MOT and Tax on it so I can just ride it away. I'll go up on the train on Saturday.

Basically it's a small car engine on two wheels....

Critically, these bikes can reach as high as 60mpg in slow traffic, can filter through standing traffic and have a fairing which protects my hands and body in inclement weather. It is shaft drive so I don't have to bother about chains and sprockets (£200 a year for a bike of this size with my mileage).

I've insured it at £157. It would have been a lot cheaper but my 3 years no claims is now 3 years old and they only allow 2 years lapse. Also I haven't ridden a bike in 3 years and they penalise me for that too...

I bought a disc lock with siren alarm today at Halfords and I need to get a new helmet. Then I'm set.

Except for owning up to Mrs S that I have it.

[Lozzles]

Go with it Suff - some things have to be xx

Yeah! Live a little. I'm sure you have earned some treats after the hours you put in at work and at home

[saundra]

mrs S might want to go for a ride
better buy 2 helmets
enjoy it and stay safe

[pederito1]

What if Mrs S says NO, Suff? Anyway do be careful, they say you could go to jail if caught going over 150.

[meriad]

Look very nice... and as others have said - stay safe. And good luck when you tell Mrs S..... shall we start signing the get well card