Well last Friday I did it; I passed my unrestricted motorbike license on the second attempt. I didn't ride that well, in fact I rode much better the time they failed me. But none of that matters now, I am legal to ride any capacity of bike with a pillion anywhere I like.
And, yes, I have bought a big bike. After weeks and weeks of deliberation I settled on the Suzuki SV650s. I collect it on Wednesday and that seems like an age from now. Remember when you were little and Christmas seemed like it was a lifetime away even on the day before Christmas eve? Well that's how I feel today.
When I get my hands on it I'll post some pictures here.