Definitely still planning to join you, just a matter of where and when... given that I generally find any excuse to go for a ride (and for as long as possible!) I'm tempted to meet you a bit further east-ish... are you still stopping at Beaconsfield, or High Wycombe etc? Might as well make a day of it eh!


And I'll give you a buzz Red if I'm gonna be a no show for any reason... shouldn't be though!

Well played    Admittedly the fountain idea came to me when I saw the one outside our offices, it just didn't occur to me that most aren't switched on at the moment...


Next challenge, your bike by a crematorium.

One soggy fazer parked next to an apparently endangered species. Was looking for one of these around town the last few days with no joy, eventually gave up and rode 2 miles to the nearby services as a "detour" on my short commute home. Couldn't decide what was worse, parking in the disabled bay to take the pic, or going in the "coaches only" area...





Next: your bike next to a fountain. Have we had that?

Howdy all!


I'm Dan, 26 from Newbury, Berkshire. After being intrigued by riding a bike for many years (but not feeling entirely sensible enough, or like it was financially viable) my friend finally got me to book in my CBT, and from there I went on to get my licence at the end of November. My friend rides an SV650, but I was never sure I wanted to start off with such an aggressive ride style. After looking around I decided the Fazer was for me, and upon going to visit someone selling one I fell in love with it and shook hands right there and then.


So I'm now the very proud owner of a 2009 FZ6 S2 and I couldn't be more happier, the bike feels like it was made for me! I wanted to get my bike in time for a few outings before locking it up tight over Christmas before I forgot how to ride. Had a few rides in the rain and couldn't care less about getting wet, I am happy as long as I'm riding! Only thing that concerns me is the feel of the gearbox when I move from 1st to 2nd... the GS 500 I learnt on felt pretty smooth, but doing this on the Fazer seems very clunky, like I'm breaking something... is that standard? At first I thought it was because I wasn't used to such a stiff clutch lever and wasn't pulling it in properly, but I've since ruled that out. Is it better to do 2 small shifts (to neutral, then second) when possible or just go for it? Moving up the gears from there seems smooth in comparison.


Anyway, haven't ventured any further than getting some crash bungs on it (couldn't get them on fast enough!), but hope to start learning about the bike and maybe change a few bits and pieces in the future once I'm fully comfortable with it.


Thought I'd attach a picture so I don't get the standard "worthless" message!


Merry Christmas everyone!