Ukblade Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 (edited) Just bought my 1st "modern" bike having spent the last 17 years riding Classic 80's stuff. WOW, is all I can say, didn't realise I was missing so much. Cheers! Edited May 17, 2019 by Ukblade 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phpaul Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 I know exactly what you mean! I went from a 1979 Yamaha XS650 to the FJ. Amazing! More power, better brakes, better suspension (especially with a little tweaking) no ignition or carburetion issues to deal with ever, instant starts, better instrumentation. About the only down-side is the "Transformers" styling. If they could package this level of performance and convenience in a traditionally styled machine, that would be motorcycling perfection IMHO. On the other hand, it's pretty much ruined me for anything less... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlin01 Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Nice! you aren't too far away (Luton) so hope to see you at the next meet up at The Shuttleworth Collection at Old Warden. enjoy the 'modern' bike! Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ukblade Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 20 hours ago, bowlin01 said: Nice! you aren't too far away (Luton) so hope to see you at the next meet up at The Shuttleworth Collection at Old Warden. enjoy the 'modern' bike! Cheers Steve Hi Steve, You'll have to let me know when, I've never actually been there, even though it's on my doorstep. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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