New bike

Blackbirds are extremely good bikes, so much so that they are too easy
and even boring to ride at illegal speeds. As for pushing the envelope
on one, the only time mine got marginally out of shape was when I
deliberately locked the front wheel.

It's much easier to find the edge of the Drifter's envelope, and ride
on it where life is "interesting", and I don't even need to risk being
caught for speeding. The footboards ground out early, and on some
right-handers I even get part of the frame touching the tarmac. The
lack of acceleration means overtakes need planning and quick
reactions, and as for the brakes, I can lock up both wheels but
Gertrude doesn't necessarily slow down much. She's a bit like a
glacier.

Luggage was difficult, but I've at last sourced a decent set so
long-distance touring is now more practical.

Having said that, the Drifter is comfortable, economical, easy to
maintain, and tremendous fun.

 

In uk.rec.motorcycles, BGN belched forth and ejected the following:

Heh, do you have a peep-hole bra?

 

I'm afraid not.