Just 40 miles because it's baking hot and no petrol station in the south west seems to have any E5 at the moment. I suppose now that the tank is virtually empty I could take it off and have a look underneath!

It's an utterly fantastic bike to ride - endless torque, a wonderful deep exhaust note. No faults I've found yet except perhaps that the lights and indicators work when the ignition is off but not when it is in the first position - some investigation might be be necessary one day but certainly not soon. I need to adjust the foot controls lower for my lanky legs but that seems very simple.

On the basis of the massive V twin look, condition, colour, brakes and ride this has got to be one of the very best classics I've owned. I'd go so far as to say I prefer it to the Laverda 750SF and 1200 triple that I've been lucky enough to own. The engine note and brakes are way, way better, performance pretty similar but the way it is delivered is intoxicating!