(15-09-16, 10:29 PM)Skippernick link Wrote: Do you class the fazer as a sports tourer then? I put my 600 down as a tourer. That was about the hardest question.

(15-09-16, 10:54 PM)Grahamm link Wrote: Answering brutally honestly: 34 although I think some of the assumptions are a little iffy, for example, an IAM Group Ride isn't the same as a bunch of mates on sports bike out for a thrash, also whilst I have been surprised by things on the road, never to the extent that they were life-threatening and they've always been handled safely.

(16-09-16, 06:42 AM)Dave48 link Wrote: I must be giving the term "sports tourer" a bad name as,in all honesty, I  could only muster a score of 26 :eek
Having said that I am one of the older ones on here & have a vivid imagination. Also the memory of witnessing horrendous accidents involving motorcycle riders has left an indelible mark in my memory.
Was reading some statistics relating to accidents involving motorcyclists recently. Most at risk age group 35-45 suggesting that its not just newly qualified riders short on experience,but also those with many years riding behind them,perhaps pushing beyond their abilities & forgetting the mantra.... "What If?"
Most accidents occur to riders on their own,many on bends.
As already mentioned often the road & weather conditions are perfect which increase the "feel good" factor & can lead even the best riders into testing the limits-unfortunately we have to share the roads with all other classes/abilities of user.
Dont get me wrong I am all for riding enjoyment but need to remember that old bones dont mend like young ones & its not all about me but the loved ones in my life I need to think of.And NO I DONT WEAR A POLITE VEST!

(16-09-16, 12:02 PM)darrsi link Wrote: [quote author=Dave48 link=topic=21038.msg241669#msg241669 date=1474004557]
I must be giving the term "sports tourer" a bad name as,in all honesty, I  could only muster a score of 26 :eek
Having said that I am one of the older ones on here & have a vivid imagination. Also the memory of witnessing horrendous accidents involving motorcycle riders has left an indelible mark in my memory.
Was reading some statistics relating to accidents involving motorcyclists recently. Most at risk age group 35-45 suggesting that its not just newly qualified riders short on experience,but also those with many years riding behind them,perhaps pushing beyond their abilities & forgetting the mantra.... "What If?"
Most accidents occur to riders on their own,many on bends.
As already mentioned often the road & weather conditions are perfect which increase the "feel good" factor & can lead even the best riders into testing the limits-unfortunately we have to share the roads with all other classes/abilities of user.
Dont get me wrong I am all for riding enjoyment but need to remember that old bones dont mend like young ones & its not all about me but the loved ones in my life I need to think of.And NO I DONT WEAR A POLITE VEST!

(15-09-16, 05:24 PM)unfazed link Wrote: [quote author=mr self destruct link=topic=21038.msg241632#msg241632 date=1473952330]
29. Could someone please pass me the 'Polite Notice' vest.