It’s mad that years ago a 250 was a perfectly acceptable size bike for someone with a full licence , now someone’s first big bike is likely to be a 650 or similar.
I can remember my brothers orange Suzuki gt250 like it was yesterday.
( he was older than me by quite a bit )
My first big bike was a 350ypvs
My first bike was an MZ 250, back in the day when you could ride a 250 on an L plate.
Next one was a Suzuki 650 Savage, then a 1400 Intruder…
I’ve definitely posted earlier that in Straya the licences were staggered;
Class A : up to 250 cc
Class B: 250 to 500 cc
Class C: 500 and above.
There had to be a year between applications and exams.
Not saying this was right, just that it set the tone for training and proven ability before advancement.
… and you’re still here to tell the tale. Mentalist !
Id already learnt my lesson on a rd125. 
Unassisted human flight.
7 ribs , collar bone in two places. Shoulder blade , punctured lung and severe grazing. Didn’t help that my protective gear was jeans and a t shirt.
I ride like I’m driving miss Daisy now.
Older and wouldn’t say wiser but there’s definitely a realisation that I know I won’t bounce as well nowadays.
Been At Lydden hill circuit helping my son today, felt pretty apprehensive following the tragic incidents at the last 2 track days we’ve attended. Thankfully all went well.
Will be at this event tomorrow last year was a really great weekend
Few pictures from the Heritage Sprint earlier today
Fantastic day out for any 2 wheeled petrol head.
Please tell me that Bond Bug has a Hayabusa engine!
And that Bimota!
and that the Lambretta runs on nitro
That Sheene coloured 500 
Love the Silk. 
It was a great bike, but a 2-stroke liquid-cooled twin wasn’t what “British bike” buyers were looking for (a Bonneville).
I had never heard of Silk.
Prompted me to have a quick read up on them.
I guess nowadays they’d just order a motor from one of the Japanese firms to slot into their frame.
I’ll be keeping an eye out at the National motorcycle museum next month for a Silk.
Agreed. Ahead of its time similar story with the big Hesketh V twin
Strong faith in the Rawlplug. Don’t know which will mess up the imaging more; the bike or the pot plants.
Table and chairs are an optimistic look,as I’m pretty sure he is single
New to me:
'Tis a scruffy old thing, but seems mechanically sound, came with a new test and was cheap 
The silly roundels were painted on (yes, painted 
) by the PO to commemorate his graduation in '72 - beats me… At least it goes well, as you would expect 
That Kettle is gorgeous
