Took the R1100RS to South Queensferry this evening for a second opinion on the items that “condemned” the bike, to quote the chap tonight.

His opinion? Floating discs are meant to move, the bolt at the bottom of the front shock might be worn, he has seen a lot worse when it comes to front discs. Yes, the calipers need freed up, but if I don’t ride the bike enough …..

Some people in the motortrade can’t tell you straight when they don’t want to work on a bike, so they frighten you off …