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Formerly known as Aldermog Member of the Inner Circle
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Should I ?
Buy this bike?
I rode it today.
It is everything I wanted my 2004 Thruxton to be but it never was...
Looks like a Thruxton should, especially the tank. I love the fake Amal carbs.
Not so obvious are the alloy wheel rims and alloy swing arm.
The bike has modern electronics, including the traction control, ABS and three traction/stability modes, rain, street and track.
Then the modern components...
USD Showa ?
Ohlins piggy-back rear shocks?
Brembo front discs and pads?
All a bit too modern? I don't think so....and they transform the bike. The ride is supple, it corners and turns in more like a sports bike...
Anyway after 5 years away from bikes it was an absolute delight to be back on 2 wheels. I've not had so much fun for a while. I love Tarka, but it is still a car....
I stopped riding in 2013 because of neck/back problems: these seem to be resolved. So, I'm very, very tempted to return to biking.
Advice please!
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Part of the Furniture
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Part of the Furniture
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Go on. You know you want to.
Also the new Triumphs get good write-ups.
Steve A11OGE Red 1989 4/4 4 seater
'A Morgan is for life, not just for Sundays'
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Peter - please stop  I am still mourning the departure of my last bike and am dodging the (numerous) requests to sell/gift helmets, leathers,etc. These articles are not helping....  I have to say, that looks superb ; what does Mrs J think......? James
Aero8 , Series 1 - Boston Green
Mercedes EQC 400 AMG
Smart Brabus Convertible
Honda Monkey Z125
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Tricky Dicky Member of the Inner Circle
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Tricky Dicky Member of the Inner Circle
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Providing you don't have to succumb to another quadraped in the stable, why not.
2009 4/4 Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Connaught Green +8 prev
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Makes absolute sense to me..
For me, it's a more comfier position than the Norton Commando I very nearly bought from Krazy Horse a while back..
I say do it..!
Steve
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James, Richard, Mrs J has not said "no" and there is no risk that this might result in a second horse. So if my neck is still good after a couple of days this could be a "go"! I still have al my gear and after 5 years it still all fits!! There are good well specified 12 month old used bikes on the market, they bring the purchase cost down by £3k to £3.5K. PCP, with £2000 down is less than £200 pcm over 37 months. Insurance? About £200 p.a. Road Tax is £85 p.a. The man maths adds up... 
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You know my answer Peter.....just go for it!
Jays
Former Morgan owner. Gone but hopefully not forgotten!
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Go for it Peter.
You know you will anyway.
Only downside is Caroline and the Trade off involved!
Only you know the cost of this!
Neil
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I still have all my gear and after 5 years it still all fits!!
Won't you look silly in a Corker hat & waders, though..?? 
Steve
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Tricky Dicky Member of the Inner Circle
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Tricky Dicky Member of the Inner Circle
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James, Richard, Mrs J has not said "no" and there is no risk that this might result in a second horse. So if my neck is still good after a couple of days this could be a "go"! I still have al my gear and after 5 years it still all fits!! There are good well specified 12 month old used bikes on the market, they bring the purchase cost down by £3k to £3.5K. PCP, with £2000 down is less than £200 pcm over 37 months. Insurance? About £200 p.a. Road Tax is £85 p.a. The man maths adds up... Well done the perfect fit  .
2009 4/4 Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Connaught Green +8 prev
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