Try an Re5 battery!

Yup. I’ve found a v cheap one. Can’t see a downside for the winter months….

What’s a Himalayan like? Is it worth having as a run around?

It does have the twin fans under the seat cos that’s where the rad is!
The protruding tank actually seems to work ok, and the bars ( on the short wet trip I’ve had, felt “ok”. Time, nextbSpring I’m guessing will tell.
It was too cheap to pass up.

Daft old bastard.

I am such a twat. Fat, balding elderly old codger with more aches & injuries than is reasonable, buys this IMG_6089.png As if a Zzr1100 isn’t enough? So, that’ll not see daylight till next August when I’ll wobble up BoxHill, or some such marathon 30 Mile trip, complaining of aching wrists, cramp...

Yup. DVLA tossers. Been sitting here a week- thanks for reminding me!

Twas ever thus. You know mate, that’s all that really matters. That will be in use long long after we’re all gone/ forgotten

If nothing else, a fitting legacy. Damn well done

Thank you. Much respect

Oh, and welcome back! There is ‘ some’ sanity here..

Big balls man, big balls. So many questions. How did you get ADAC cover? Did you hit any ‘ legal’ difficulties - esp in Sweden? Do they not have an ANPR equivalent- or did you chance your arm? Travel at night….. How was the journey out- complicated/ expensive or a piece of piss? Did you take tools -...