While this is the second time I've ridden the bike it felt like the first as most of our first outing was used to repay people I needed to thank. Information gained from that first day also helped in setting the bike up for my first proper go second time around.

With the gearing lowered a little, rear ride hight raised and slight lowing of tyre pressures the bike was really good. I had a couple (of what felt like huge) slides that almost made me feel like I was riding the bike how it should be.

It is unbelievably fast and I admit after a few laps I struggle to hold on to it. I just don't have the strength.

Letting Mark have a go on it I was rewarded with a couple of laps on a NX4 which was fantastic. I've always wanted to ride one of them and it was like nothing else. I really need one.

Thanks to Andy and Bill who came up with me and helped with bike prep, pushing and in car entertainment and to Fontyyy for being Fontyyy.
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If I have to take the carbs off once more...