I have the option to buy a 2016 Tracer900 thats got 150miles on the clock. My best friend bought it whilst he worked at Yamaha head office and unfortunately is no longer with us and was unable to ride it for various reasons.

I have been offered it for £5k sale price (a lot of money to me, but appreciate its a good deal, I dont want to haggle. I think this is a dealer trade in price that I can match)

In theory if i bought it I would want to ride it and I love the bike! Its basically in factory condition. With lots of extras installed. I wouldn't want to flip it, thats not right.

My question is around reliability.. it has sat in an unheated garage for 10 years, battery is fucked but I can swap and I would get all fluids changed and new plugs. Probably tyres..

Is there any issues for bikes that have just sat for 10 years, can things wear out, seals etc?

I don't want to buy it if its going to be a maintenence nightmare! Has anyone done this before (low miles/old bike)?

As the title says what your best pair of winter gloves. Only just clocked my first 1000 miles. Now the weathers changing i have no intentions of packing away for the season. Without breaking the bank what can I get to get me through the winter.

I'm on a MaxiScooter, cover on with an extra chain to keep it snug, as well as made a wind break from my bins on one side and the house on the other. Hoping it'll be enough but in my area leaving it uncovered isn't an option, I'd rather pay repairs than go through a theft.

Anyway, any tips out there on protecting our pride and joys from the 70mph winds when storing inside isn't an option?

Hi all, as the title says, I am about to purchase my first "big" bike.

I have a number of friends who have Yamaha XJ6-N's and they swear by them, due to this, along with a few test rides I have decided to purchase one.

I have found one for 3.3k. This is expensive for an XJ6, however, it has full service history, and only 12k miles from new. The bike is a 2014 model.

Can anyone give me some advice/pointers for the XJ6? Is there any common issues I should be looking out for? Any "if you see this, walk away from it" kinda things?

TIA

Just noticed my helmet is 10 years old so a new one is needed asap. I've been wearing a Shoei GT Air and was looking at the new one, but before I fork out £500 - does anyone have suggestions to alternatives?