Hello everyone, just got back onto 2 wheels after a loooong break and looking for like minded nutters, possibly the odd ride out or meet.
I'm mid 40's and rode for years many years ago from age 16, had a string of 125's mainly to get to work on, passed my test before they changed the rules. Then came kids and cars for years, been wanting to get back onto a bike for a while and because i commute to Bristol along winding roads I keep wearing out cars - then my neighbour announced she was selling her 400 Bandit that is immaculate and only done 13k.
Sold my old Land Rover that had been sitting doing nothing all year and had the money in my hand for about 10 minutes before taking it next door to swap for the keys.
I had a test ride before buying and kicked myself for not doing it earlier, it felt as though I had never been off of one. Taken it easy as the Bandit is fast, I was looking for a CB500 or something basic to get started on, I was used to opening the throttle and waiting - not a chance with the Bandit, it just keeps accellerating.
So far replaced the throttle cable twice as the first one broke when fitting. Also raised it with new links and it feels more comfortable now.
I live near Warminster so would be keen to find out if there are any ride outs or meets nearby.
