Alright, alright.... i can't contain myself any longer....
Just wanted to say i'm full of excitement after sticking a deposit on a luverly 996 bip. Get my license back in just over a month (totting up - don't start me on that debate) and although i can honestly say i can count on one finger the number of times i have wrapped my legs round a 996 let alone ridden one i've never been so excited at the prospect of owning a new bike !!!
.... right i've gone and said it. Now i can get back to lurking until i can provide a full first ride report
... and thanks to you all for your kind words and helpful opinions on the 748 vs 996/998 debate - i think i made the right choice in the end so cheers to you all and pints of Turbo Shandy all round (happy to provide an explanation on the contents of that particular beverage upon request).