thoughts?

I fitted some new rim strips just before the crap weather hit, I think they look pretty good, anyone any thoughts on the look, like or hate them! Before: After: Cheers.

I'm shortly going to do a European ride of approximately 1200 miles over 5 days with some Advanced riders on my 07 RSV. Any pointers with regard to riding these beasts long distance :confused Many thanks :thumbup

Only had the bike (2004 1000R with akrapovics) a wee time and have discovered an interesting fault. Turn the ignition on and all the instruments come on or wizz about until after a few seconds they go out and I start it. But, quite often the error light stays on - even after it's started -...