Picked up my brand new roadster today.My other bike, a rocket 3 will be down for awhile and I couldn't stand the thought of not having a bike this summer.Some of you may know I have damaged the crank and rod/s on my 240 Carp rocket 'Pony". The roadster is my interim ride until 'Pony's fixed and I will decide later wether she stays or goes, but right now, after only 125kms, I have to say, I REALLY like it. I wasnt going to get it initially but my partner Tammy, insisted I get it.These are the three reasons I got it..One, its xmas, so its a present from Tam to me, and Two, she wants me out of her way and not mopeing around the house, sayin things like 'the boys are goin for a ride...wish I was going'.Three, a mate of mine was diagnosed with cancer,3 months ago.He died 2 days ago.Sealed it for me. I have named it "Shorty'' after my mate Dougie Whittle, who was a tough, cranky little bastard,with a heart of gold, genuine old school, hard working man, that hailed from New Zealands south island. RiP Shorty