On the Road Again!

Unfortunately I had to go on my own and so there is no photographic evidence of me astride the megalith that is the M1800R.   The road tests were undertaken by Suzuki GB and Alford Brothers in Folkestone. Signing in was relatively easy and they took a photocopy of the full driving licence and kept it whilst you were out. After a short pep talk from the Suzuki guy (who was going to lead about six of us on the road) saying to be careful of the forward pegs and the under steer, we were mounted and ready for a short course of about twenty minutes.   I got to ride the big red and white one.  First impressions are that it is very heavy and next, it is very wide. Both are expelled as soon as it is moving.   Starting the engine is a simple clutch in, even in neutral, and side stand up. Seat height is low but not as much as I have found on a couple of Harley's I have tested.  The tank however is very wide. it has a sort of leather bib on it t...