Hello from Glasgow

Hi Everyone, SHWB01, its my initials, I am Steve From Glasgow, I bought a Suzuki M800 and rode it from Glasgow to Southampton, Ferry to Bilbao and then down through to Gibraltar were I used the bike for daily commuting from Sabinillias Spain into Gibraltar, I have quite short legs and found the bike quite hardwork with Gear changes and breaking, I am going to try as suggested to get the seat remodelled to push me further forward, the bike has not really been used much in the last 3 years, however, I have another job in Gibraltar so will be making the Journey again soon. I am 54 and have ridden bikes since age 15.

Welcome Steve, good to have you on board
Crikey that's a mighty journey to do from your location, goes to prove these bikes are not just great for pottering around town posing but just the ticket for a distance trip as well as proven by yourself and many others too.
Enjoy the site mate and if need any help give us a shout as we have some very friendly and knowledgeable members

welcome to the site steve glad you've found us lots of good tips on here

Hi Steve and welcome m8.

Hi mate Im in Edinburgh welcome

Hi and

Steve if you do get time and you are looking to meet other bikers in Scotland then look at the Royal British Legion Scotland Riders.

Ive been a member for one year and loved every thing we have been involved with, Charity work all over Scotland.

we are not a gang just bike lovers.

welcome to the forum steve, glad you found us

I must admit, my backside was aching and the last hundred miles of the trip to Gib was very uncomfortable with frequent stops. I never found the tank range a problem as by the time it was needing a fuel refill it was about time for a break anyway. I quite fancy a change of bike to a more convential riding position but what has a shaft drive (one of the main reasons I got an M800) bags of Torque and is a head turner for a resonable cost?
Thanks "Scotland Warrior" for the invite, but I heading back out to Gibraltar on the 26th of Feb, and probably June return for the bike, or maybe get it shipped over.

mate thats one hell of a commute to work, but worth it for that spanish sun on your back. done 8 days around spain in 2009.

Welcome Steve, I also have a short leg problem ( well, the two outside ones anyway .. lol ). I've got a VL800 ( now C800 ) and I've got footboards fitted instead of footpegs, and it makes a difference. Might not be suitable on an M800 though ?



Anyway mate

I absolutley love the bike, I have some mates in Swindon, who are going to see if it is possible to engineer a solution. I think the running board is probably the best option and reduce the gear change linkage and re work the brake peddle. as well as have the seat re-worked, will make all the difference.