Took the modern for a blast, BMW, rotax engine, which was good. Heated grips, easy button start and loads of power. Had to take the modern as was a bit late on a visit to a friend and wanted to leave the bike roadside unobserved and couldn't be a...d to load up a chain. Came back and had my gear on so decided to give the A10 a blast. It's been parked up for the snow, then rain, so hasn't been ridden for a while which is unusual. Quick check of the oil tank, plenty in there so lets give it a go. Was unusually tricksy to get started, about thirty kicks and tried to run on one briefly. Got it going and set off, happy day. Was only going to do the Keplar run (short) but city traffic was heavy and annoying so let that go and headed out for a longer more speedy ride about. This went well and saw me return home 30 mins later than i intended with great content.
Couple of observations for interest?
Modern bike has it's place in my garage, was begining to think it got to go as i putting loads of miles on the A10 and hardly any on the BMW. Been thinking of selling it to fund a second A10!
The bike is still imperfect but the main drawback is the danger. To get a similar level of thrill out of it i tend to be doing v fast speeds compared to the A10. Stopping distances even things up for sure.
The A10 gives me plenty of pleasure. Looks, noise and character at the top of the list. Maybe i should buy one that handles!
