Lee Zenatti-Daniels

Role on committee (if applicable)? Club Treasurer. I have been the club treasurer since 2022. Essentially, I look after the club’s banking arrangements, income and expenditure and our annual accounts submission for the Charities Commission.

When did you start biking? Started in 1981.

How did you start biking? I first got into bikes when a mate at school brought in his bright orange Honda CG125. It was 1980 and I was hooked. I decided later, I had to get a bike and the Yamaha DT125 was very affordable and popular. I had to be different so bought a Kawasaki KE125. This would become a trend later. Then, I moved on to a Yamaha LC350 YPVS and swapped that for a Honda VF750F, (the one with the chocolate cams).‍

When did you join BAM? I joined BAM in 2016. It was the return to biking that actually sparked my interest in BAM. My earlier riding had been in Ireland and there was a noticeable difference in the amount of traffic on roads here so thought it would be beneficial to invest in some training.

Best things about BAM?  I think what appeals to me most about our club is the camaraderie and the genuine willingness of members for us all to be better and safer riders. Moreover, I've made a lot of new friends and you can’t put a price on that

What Difference did joining BAM have on your riding/life? I can honestly say that club membership with observed rides, the comprehensive safety training, FMRs [Full Member Rideouts] and our Tours have all contributed to me being a more confident rider and have certainly made riding far more enjoyable.

Current bike(s): I took a break from bikes in the late eighties for about 20 years but came back to the fold with a series of Kawasakis, the last one being a ZZR1200.

I realised I couldn’t hack touring on it, so decided to swap it out for an adventure style bike. There were Tigers, V-Stroms and Versys’ everywhere but I had to be different so I bought an Aprilia Caponord 1200 which I kept for 7 years.

The Capo was a decent bike but I wanted a change. Early in 2024 looking around at the Ducati Multistradas, the various BMW GS models etc. I decided on an MV Agusta Turismo. Well, it’s different!‍

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