Yes, I know, its supposed to be THE Thumper Club, but we don't care. We are all out of the same mold I reckon. If you want a cheap all rounder for little money, then a CB500 is a superb, do everything bike. I bought a wreck, far too dear a few years ago for £750, which if I'd done my research, would have bought a half decent one! They are great bikes, but won't give you the great grin of a single pulling its guts out over the mountain, if that's what you are after. Dommie, best bike I've ever owned 😀