Bugga .. Thanks Al lol the bugga is cos I was down in Gatwick with Ian all last week

Will let you know when we are down there next :-)                                                                                                                                                                              

OK  ... now that summer is here (kinda) and I am back working, the new bike for me is a defo 

So Vinny is up for sale again (I know it was winter last time lol) loads of pics on my profile 

All the extras I have with him, seats, top box, panniers etc etc , not the sat nav tho are up for sale £2800 (ish)  .. PM me for more details                                                                                                                                                                              

Hi Shell, what a shame you're having to sell a bike you love in all aspects apart from the physical impact. Bad luck about the GSX that you liked too.

I ride a CBF1000 & wondered if you've considered it. It's a bit of a dark horse and not well written about. The engine, a detuned fireblade has ample power when needed but happy to bumble along too.

The seat height is adjustable. I'm 5ƈ with a 29" inside leg & am fine with it on the lowest setting and standard suspension.

Seating position is fairly upright so perhaps that would help your back problem.

What other bikes are you considering?