Something for the lady...

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back_marker · #1 Post by **back_marker** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 3:32 pm

Just bought the love of my life a new toy...

...It's big, red, plastic and bugger me does it throb.

Oh, and it's a 750cc V4

Samray · #2 Post by **Samray** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 4:32 pm

Lucky lady.

snapdragon · #3 Post by **snapdragon** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 6:36 pm

Does she like it?

'Ow Fast do it go Missis??

back_marker · #4 Post by **back_marker** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 10:22 pm

She likes the look of it but can't tax it until the Post Office opens on bloody tuesday

It wouldn't bother me so much but I'd quite like to take it out for a bit of a blast myself

Gio · #5 Post by **Gio** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 7:04 am

back_marker wrote:She likes the look of it but can't tax it until the Post Office opens on bloody tuesday

It wouldn't bother me so much but I'd quite like to take it out for a bit of a blast myself

Do it online http://www.taxdisc.direct.gov.uk/EvlPortalApp/

back_marker · #6 Post by **back_marker** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:46 am

Gio wrote:
back_marker wrote:She likes the look of it but can't tax it until the Post Office opens on bloody tuesday

It wouldn't bother me so much but I'd quite like to take it out for a bit of a blast myself

Do it online http://www.taxdisc.direct.gov.uk/EvlPortalApp/

Tried that already but until the previous owner sends off the log book, it is still registered at his address

snapdragon · #7 Post by **snapdragon** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:39 pm

So is it done? taxed? legal? How fast does it go missis?

back_marker · #8 Post by **back_marker** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 8:58 pm

Well It's legal and it was great for about half a day, when I realised that the front brake pads, which to be fair were looking rather skinny, started making some metal to metal noises and the old girl (the bike that is, not the wife) was swiftly grounded.

Postie should be bringing some nice shiny new EBCs tomorrow.

Nice bike to ride, just took a bit of getting used to riding a four again - albeit a V4 - after the V Twin grunt. Still prefer the Falco though.

snapdragon · #9 Post by **snapdragon** » Thu May 07, 2009 8:40 pm

So - do we know how Mrs backmarker likes her new toy yet?

Pierre · #10 Post by **Pierre** » Fri May 08, 2009 12:53 pm

Wouldnt have one myself. Not even for free. Rather have a vfr, should have bought one of them.

back_marker · #11 Post by **back_marker** » Fri May 08, 2009 4:08 pm

snapdragon wrote:So - do we know how Mrs backmarker likes her new toy yet?

Well, it always leaves her with a big smile on her face

However, things seem to have backfired on me somewhat. She takes every opportunity she can to go and ride, leaving me at home 'parenting'

I know what you mean Pierre, I would have preferred the VFR too but you just have to go with what you can afford at the time

Nooj · #12 Post by **Nooj** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:35 pm

Have I missed something? What is it if it's not a VFR?

back_marker · #13 Post by **back_marker** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 8:02 pm

It is a VFR. I was just humouring Pierre.

#14 Post by **mangocrazy** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 8:58 pm

I have a soft spot for VFRs, having owned three of them; not as much fun as a V-twin, but way better than an I4. Is it the first, second or third generation 750?

And well done for getting the 750 rather than the 800. The 800s aren't a patch on the older 750s IMHO.

back_marker · #15 Post by **back_marker** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:02 pm

It's a '95 750 so I think that must be 3rd generation. Not a bad bike at all and in remarkably good condition for it's age and mileage.

Bit too soft for my liking though, I find the Falco that bit more sporty but still suitable for long distance.