[Micko]

I made a fatal error of taking a test ride on a 998 yesterday (first ride on the 9… series). 2002 model very clean, and in standard trim. It is a completely different riding experience to riding my ST3. You plonk yourself on a plank and feel that your nose is nearly touching the ground with a rocket under your arse. There is nothing in front of you but the road –where is the bloody clocks faring etc –a bit scary. The scary bit lasted about 200 yards. First impression is what an engine and the sound from the termis is only seductive. Two bends in and I am confident enough to start shifting. Glorious, finding superlatives to describe the experience is impossible. Went off for ¾ of an hour, motorway, winding roads, and a bit of traffic. Hard to keep the front down and it needs to be ridden. What an experience. The bad news is I put an offer in subject to bank approval. Keeping the ST3.

Anything I should be looking out for lads before I firm up on the deal?


Micko.