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I have a 2008 R6 and maxed it out at 164mph on a slight incline...had plenty of road left, but she didnt have much, if anything!

Hello matey - i am no mechanic, but when i have chatted to my biking buddies about buying bikes, they have said it is not so much the wear and tear on the engine, it is the wheel bearings, linkages, suspension and other peripheral parts that wear out first. 22.5k sounds a lot - too high for me - but if it is fully serviced and in good nick, then why not! This post was probably worth nothing of value to anyone, but i enjoyed passing on the advice that got me to buy my new R6! tee hee.

Welcome Mrs Minx! I have no idea what an XT is, or an XXT, or an XTT...but as long as you are happy riding it then i am know how that feels! Enjoy the forum - let me know if and when you get a sports bike.....!

Welcome to the forum Martin. That is rubbish news about the diesel spills, but at least you have managed to cover 4600 safe miles too. See you around the site.

Thanks for your comments everyone. I have found a new interest in travelling and taking photo's in preparation for a Europe venture next year - appreciate you viewing.

This is my first attempt at a panoramic picture. It was taken at the Ladybower Damn in Derbyshire and i think it has come out pretty well - so thought i would share!

I think a nod or any other communication whilst travelling around town sends a really positive message to motorists - but i accept your comment about when doing it at speed. I think is shows a real bond and understanding...after all, it is years of riding that makes us the better road user!...so why not let them know!?!?!

.........and then unable to swerve because some silly motorist-tart decides to pull out in front of you! Grrrrrrr.

An informative and practical reply - and i love the reference to 'fast track coppers'...what is happening to this country eh!!?!?

I am liking this one!...just have to make sure i'm not doing 140mph when i lift my head or i will look like the knobber!

I was wondering if there were any biking clubs that meet in the Beds, Bucks or Herts areas at all?

See here for what will hopefully become a 'user guide to nodding & other gestures'.

In response to the interesting article at "Nodding Bikers", i thought it would be good to initiate a kind of user guide to 'nodding ettiquette'. I was familiar with the nod and actively promote it; however i was unaware of the open/close hand gesture alerting me to Police! So, if you know of any agreed gestures - let's have them detailed here?

I think all bikers should nod / wave at all other bikers - it seperates us from the other ignorant road users! Let's face it, it is us bikers against every other type of vehicle!....we are lucky if we make it home without a scrape or three! As for nodding at learners and scooters?...i think it is polite, as we were all there once eh? Maybe we should have a thread here for accepted signals as i never knew about the 'Alert Police' one!?!?!?

You will be absolutely fine as most ol' Bill haven't got a clue about the legislation for helmets, dark visors, open faced helmets or exhausts anyway! tee hee. As long as you have a helmet on, i dont believe you are breaking any laws. I have a Roof Boxer - see avatar - and i often ride with the chin guard up as it is lovely in the sun. I have never been pulled and as i said - they haven't got a clue!