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I brought my SF last September. Before that I had a Harley Dyna and a Hayabusa. I was getting frustrated by the Hayabusa. The Derbyshire roads were too full of cars, caravans and cycles. Most the time I’d get to some nice bends I’d have to slow for one of them and riding it slow was uncomfortable. I was finding I would leave it at home and take the HD as it didn’t matter setting stuck behind something. Problem was it doesn’t handle or brake very well. I decided I needed a slower bike, but it needed good handling and brakes. I also wanted something special. I was tempted by Thruxton, but saw some 961’s at the Norton Bike Night and loved the looks. Luckily I also heard them running as if I didn't, I’d have thought I’d brought a wrong un from the engine noise they make! Anyway one was purchased last year and I loved it. The vibes and noise for me just make it feel alive. My HD was the same. This year as it got run in and I started to ride it more I was finding it tiring to ride as the suspension was so hard and harsh. It was a bike for short runs and plenty of stops. Now that's been set it feels even better. Still a sporty ride, but no longer harsh. Can see they are not for everyone, but you could say that about any bike. There is so much choice of different types of bikes nowadays, it would be rude just to own one!