As Simon Hayes is Chairman of Crimestoppers Hampshire & the Isle of Wight, and past Chairman of Hampshire Police Authority, I'm glad he has been elected in Hampshire. He is independent and has had good experience for the job. Unlike some mentioned.

Good article. Never heard this before.

David.

Hi Tony - welcome. I'm 65 and got my FZ6 10 weeks ago after a break of 20 years due to lack of funds. Lovely bikes. I'v already dropped mine once too doing a low speed u turn in a dead end road. Hardly any damage though. First two tank fulls I got 40 mpg but on the 3rd. today it's up to 71 mpg now I'm getting used to it.

Safe riding and very best wishes.     

David.

Maybe I'm just going deaf with old age!    Will have to try them, but not yet convinced.


David.

Got some of these - they are good but the black bits of wool come off on your feet and leave a trail all over the carpet! Okay if you are single, but beware if you are married!!!!!!!!!!!!!


David.

Tried sending it to my talktalk address and no joy   


Worked okay when sent to my google email though 


No idea why


David.

I have thought for a long time that retesting at regular intervals would be a good idea. It would at least make people (self included!) read the highway code a bit more often.


How about if the test is failed the cost of insurance goes up say 25% until it is passed again? Likewise, if passed drop the cost of insurance by 25%?


Also how about a real incentive to do further advanced training by bigger insurance cuts, not the few % as at the moment?


David. 

I'm 65 and just back after 20 years so no ncb.  Paid £156 for fully comp, and recovery.


David.

If it had batter on it I had it for lunch today - very tasty. Got any more?   


David.

Welcome Richard. Hope your wife comes round. I'm back after a 20 year break - my wife thought I had been in mourning long enough and encouraged me to get two wheels again. Guess I'm very fortunate.    She won't come on the back though.


Have fun & stay safe,


David.

Started in my early teens on my Dad's old James ( Villiers 9D engine with hand gear change) riding in our garden - not very big, but an end house with a side garden so learnt clutch control at least. 


Got an Ariel Leader when I was 17 and passed my test. Then on to a BSA A10 with sports sidecar. Lovely bike. Various bikes after that including a 650 Panther with sidecar, Francis Barnett 197 for messing about on, an M.Z,. CX500 and my present bike - FZ6 S2.


Also had 4 Reliants in my time. (Do I get a medal for bravery for admitting it?) Made passing my car test easy later on.


David. 

Hi Ian. Used to have relations at Brayton back in the 60's when in my teens. Went up there from London (usually overnight) on my Ariel Leader which I passed my test on. Also on my next bike, a BSA A10 with sports sidecar. Really enjoyed that one. Also on an old Francis Barnett (197 Villiers engine)  which made it without any trouble - very reliable.


Just got my 2008 FZ6 S2 about 6 weeks ago and love it.


Best wishes to you both.


David. 

Thanks Lazarus. Website says not available at the moment, but will keep my eyes open.


David.