I suppose, if its a dream of yours to have a bike that looks like that, like you said, since you were a kid then go on and make that dream come true.
Some people have dreams that are so far out of their power to make a reality that they loose sight and hope of them.
You've still got yours and...
In taking your CBT on a manual geared bike?
At the CBT center, you have the option to ride a manual bike or an auto.
I asked the guy if taking it on a manual would make any difference to my pass and he said no it wouldn't.
He said that passing on an auto or a manual makes no difference...
I'm a complete Noob but, I am trying to contribute as much as I can :)
I never really used forums before but, it really does give a sense of community and contribution when I take part and post and read others' posts.
You know,
now that I'm thinking about things, I might just upgrade my PC with some more RAM and a new graphics card.
I already have a 2.5Ghz Intel Quad-Core with 12Gb RAM, which is very fast and powerful. Maybe I'll double my RAM to 32Gb and add in a 2Gb Graphics card, oh and add another Hard...
I'm not yet a fanatic or an owner but, I am spending a lot of time looking at this bike online and reading up on it to see of its the one for me.
I'd never actually know about it (CTX) until I got talking to a guy I met at a cafe in Hackney about how I was looking for a certain style of Harley...
I definitely hear what you're saying about the wet crotch syndrome! Fortunately, (or maybe unfortunately actually), I haven't ridden the CTX yet ( so your run down is much appreciated) so haven't experienced how bad the pooling is on it but, I am familiar with the issue of pooling at the crotch...
I've always liked the two tone dark green to purple paint that you get on the TVR's sometimes. I would love to get my bike sprayed like that.
Like everyone has said, just do your thing. It's your bike and your money to do up as you please. Make that bike yours!