[QUOTE="magpie"] All good advice received and processed . How about the Triumph SprintRS 995cc. This looks like a decent tourer not too much leaning over the petrol tank. Plus its going out of production this year so deals to be had.[/QUOTE] Not a bad bike if touring's your thing, but not much good for chucking around twisty country roads. A big, heavy bike though, with a lot of expensive plastics to break if you drop it (and, chances are, you will). It's your money, but I reckon you'd be better off honing your skills on something cheap 'n' cheerful, before splashing out on the one you really want. [QUOTE] Where can i find info about the bikesafe course and any other training aids?[/QUOTE] The main one's in London, at [URL]http://www.bikesafe-london.co.uk/[/URL] - although they run them all over the country.