Oh and another thing......
When the salesman extolled the virtues of the new Speedy( assuming it was running that is) I pointed out the diminutive size of it and that tomorrow I'll be riding 250 miles to Devon then back next day. Whereas I have done that many times on my various TBAs and have no hesitation with the Tbird, I simply wouldn't contemplate it on the new Speedy. He just looked blank...' but we're selling lots of them.'
I suppose that in itself justifies production, but I doubt they're selling to serious motorcyclists...at least those who come in adult sizes.
Ok rant over now.....