Gripper1974 wrote: If those people that have offered to lead one could pm me the best number to call them on, I will, over the next couple of days ring them to make some plans then that way

Done

Done.

wimj wrote: Can you tell me what or where 'Takoda' is? A campsite?

Takoda is the campsite

http://takodacamping.webs.com/

edit: Imac beat me to it

Hi Guys, just got in and Maria tells me you are all coming for a shindig in November, brilliant. I am still recovering from my Arctic trip so havn't got up to speed with ABR goings on, I would be happy to show you around though and lead a ride out. Cheers, look forward to it, Paul Sorry I missed yo...

I've been on the phone and we can get in at Takoda for the weekend. I dropped in at Takoda on my way home from work and was sitting on the chair opposite Maria when you rang. ;) Again, as mentioned on "the other thread" I can lead a road ride out. I've changed a Saturday appointment to th...

I am certain that Paul be fine about this. If you're stuck for someone to lead a road ride out on the Sunday, I'd be happy to oblige (I'm busy on the Saturday). But I don't do off road.

I seem to recall a very good one at Wiseman's Bridge. Next to a good pub. Forget what it's called, but there are loads from Tenby to Amroth Castle.

-Ralph- wrote:
Is there an aftermarket fix for it, or do you have to fabricate your own plate to move it back?

Either. Easy DIY if you can drill fairly accurately.

Here's one for £23 http://www.cymarcbikeparts.co.uk/v-stro ... t-51-p.asp

-Ralph- wrote:
Also with the Suzuki's (V-Strom, Bandit), the GT models with the OEM panniers and top box, the top box encroaches badly on the pillion seat space.

Been there, said that. It's fixable. But FWIW I agree that the Vara is a nicer looking bike.

DL1000- Very versatile. Very comfy and a good range of farkles available like footpeg lowering kits for the longer of leg. All the nuts and bolts are made of cheese but as you replace them the bike gets better. The engine is fantastic, it needs keeping above 3.5-4k revs to get the best out of it but...