After buying a new bike on Saturday I’ve had to wait until today to collect it and give it a proper ride. More than an hour talking to at insurance companies broke my will to fight on. There was also the issue of the bike not being taxed and I would need to get insurance before I could sort that out.
My Monday work time coffee break was spent on the phone to an insurance company, we more so, I was on the phone for half an hour. Lunch time was spent in the Post Office. My project manager was really nice and was ok with me leaving early.
A tube and train journey later and I was finally in West Croydon to pick up my bike. Was it really as good as I remember? The short answer was, yes. I think it is a great bike for the money, a 1992 Yamaha TDM850, but really well looked after. Everybody had been saying take it really easy and I was. A few times I did open her up and it is so nice to be on a big bike again.
In celebration of my new bike, passing my test and my new job, I christen this bike Victoria.
Filed under: Motorbike | Tagged: Adventure tourer, Brembo, dry sump, Moto, Motorbike, Motorcycle, TDM, TDM850, Yamaha |
toogreytogrind 
A truly great bike mate and I’m really pleased for you.
Purchased just at the right time – enjoy!
Keep it upright!
Looking forward to a ride out with you and Flo. Unlike Flo I have bought the right bike 🙂
Very true!
He’ll think the same once he’s seen/ridden it.
Once he’s ridden it! If he gets to ride Viki, I want to ride his 675, only seems fair. When do I get a go on your Bandit?