I spent four years (1985-1989) as a despatch rider in London. Truly a cowboy job, but great experience for a 20 year old.

Lots and lots of amusing and sometimes frightening stories about coming off. No avoiding it but being blessed enough to be around to discuss it is something I am grateful for on a daily basis. At a FT Do (i.e offline) if anyone is interested in discussing it I would love to share stories. I truly love bikes and riding, and wish all car drivers had a mandatory period on motorcycles before being issued car licenses.

And as far as loud pipes go, I agree and like Norton pipes on anything.

Mike