OK, as some HUBBers might remember, last I settled on riding my 125ccm scooter. It has been a lot of fun and for the most part, I have been a happy rider.

However, there are two things which bugger me.
- the low topspeed (about 100 kmph) which means in Germany I have people tailgating me many times so that I REALLY have to watch my six.
- my chronic lack of play time (I am talking of four to five days in a row)which means I have to spend a lot of time just to get somewhere (again slow speed and not being able to travel on motorways). So a bigger MC seems to be the decision to make.

I thought about it and possible solutions were:
- ship the scooter ahead and ride the way home (or ride in a country and ship the scooter back)
- buy a MC trailer and haul the scooter into the desígnated AO, certainly a safe and comfortable way to get somewhere
- buy a cheap used Honda CB400N, which is reasonably suited to travel longer distances, light and unobtrusive
- buy a cheap Honda CB Sevenfifty which seems to be suited very well for touring, allows riding two-up and has a reputation of being almost bullet proof
- same goes for a Honda CX 500 very close to where I live

The thing is money will be scarce for me this year again, don´t ask me. So I´d rather spend money on trips than on a ride.

This said and done I am willing to spend about 500 to 1000 € on a ride, trailer, whatnot. I made a decision matrix and the CB 400N came out as alternative no. 1. That´s the rational part ... my emotions tell me to buy the most coolest and powerful ride I can get for my money ...

Please help me find my inner peace!!