Can't resist any longer!

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Right, the only reason i don't have a bike at the moment is because i live in a flat and don't have any storage for one.. But i just can't resist any longer!

That said, what are your opinions with keeping a motorcycle outside?
I was thinking about getting the fattest security chain and alarm, best bike cover i can find, keeping it waxoiled and clean (goes without saying really) and maybe asking a friend/dad to use some garage space for long term storage if needs be.

Any issues you can see here?

Really want to get back out there on the road, spring is coming.

 

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All of the above!

Use garage space if your not riding much.

If you want to ride every day in the summer keep it at your flat.
Use a ground anchor as well if they will let you put one in.

Ground anchor won't me allowed

I think you have most the bases covered. A nice thick waterproof cover will also help.

I guess a lot depends on the area and if its the sort of area where some scally will push it over in the middle of the night for no reason etc.

I would definitely get the thickest, waterproof cover i can find.
As for the area, not bad and we have a locked private carpark (electric gates). The neighbours are ok.. ish. I trust them.

What i will have to do is go and ask a couple of people if they will have any problems with me having an area to park in rather than taking up a whole space.

I read somewhere that a large bucket filled with concrete makes quite a good anchor if you're not allowed to dig up the ground.

Haha, good idea!

 

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Will there be nowhere to chain it to? Not even any supplied cycle bays?

We actually have a bike "shed" area, but there is noway i can get a motorbike through the door and turn it around, it's logistically impossible

I have seen a metal bikeshed. It was just smaller than a normal parking space with triple locks on the door. The owner must have had permission from the council to use one of the parking spaces on a long term basis. I thought it was a good idea but they must cost a fair bit!

The flats are a new development (2 years old), not owned by the council, some private housing group. There is 1 allocated parking space per flat (not marked so its a free for all) and 2 spare spaces for visitors. I'm pretty sure i would get turned down in an instant. Good idea though

There are however lamp posts to chain too in the corner out of the way, may be an idea.. But i'm loving the bucket of concrete at idea so far.

 

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Right, looks like it's either move out quickly or get a bike a move out later... This on hold until i (we) can decide what we want.

I think i have decided on what i want however, after seeing and hearing it. The Triumph Street Triple R, i love it! Ride position looks fine for me but will test ride.

This is my configuration

The only problem is.... the price! Would probably get the accessories separately and fit them myself i think...

 

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I LOVE the new lights, one of the features of the bike that has drawn me to it.

I love my Street Triple R, a couple of things on those accessories though:

Ohlins shock, massively pointless for a new rider on the road, on the track it might make a tiny tiny difference but still not worth £765. The standard suspension is good.

I also wouldn't bother with the alarm personally, or look at the cost of getting one fitted aftermarket, and also how much the difference in insurance is.

You do need the Arrows though, and remove the baffles for extra awesome. Not sure I'd bother with the seat cowl, £100 is a lot for a bit of plastic.

If you're gonna be riding it a fair distance I'd go for the gel seat as well, not a massive difference but quite nice.

Thanks for the input!

Arrows, well i'd be silly not too i think! How loud are they without the baffles? Too loud that it will raise suspicion? I was pulled on my last bike because i had the baffle out of my blue flame can.

I wasn't sure about the Ohlins either tbh, so thanks for saving me some money (if i get it). Was thinking because i live near some great roads (A507) and cool country roads that are a little bumpy at times. But like i said, will definitely get a test ride before hand. I'm not a new rider, I've done a few 10's of thousands, just haven't been out and about recently.

Alarm, that depends on how much i can get one fitted elsewhere.

Seat cowl, i love the single seat look and will never have a pillion. The gel seat is an idea though, will look into that definitely.

 

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Very nice!
How much different is the speed than the street? Apart from engine size, power and weight.