Though I'm not a fan of the sportsbikes, as I said, thoughts/opinions on the lower cc ninjas?

That looks bad...Don't go racing ............
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and my last bike before retiring disgracefully:
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That looks bad...
Anything broken? On you, I mean, not the bike
Will do! Cheers.Always breaking bits of myself on track but better there than on the road.
My advice to you as a Newbie would be to take advanced riding courses with a view to becoming a RoSPA or IAM accredited rider in time. Also, if your local council/police offer BIKESAFE courses, take one of those as soon as you are on the road. It may save your life one day.
Wow that thing looks ace, did you build it?
Presume you mean a bit like thisWhy do you all ride them like proper tits though ?
Weaving in and out..
Waving your hands in my mirrors ?
Presume you mean a bit like this
Bit grim
I'm aware of those dangers, like, but at the same time I've known bikers who are bikers for 40+ years and haven't had anything bar a minor accident. It's about obeying the traffic laws as well, like...Just trying to keep @DualityNSNO on the level...he'll obvs do what he wants but I remember plenty of spills I took on a BMX and I always keep 'em in mind every time I drive by Chester's Harley Davidson and rubber-neck.
I'm aware of those dangers, like, but at the same time I've known bikers who are bikers for 40+ years and haven't had anything bar a minor accident. It's about obeying the traffic laws as well, like...