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Local VMCC run yesterday, and surprisingly the sun was out. Took the ‘47 Chief and - touch wood - it’s running well. Only real problem was the route had a lot of stop/starts and with the foot clutch/hand shift and crash box that’s a bit on a PITA. so much nicer on the open road. Chief lurking at the end of the lineup
Today was meant to be a [classic] Triumph & BSA triples meet, but s
tty weather. But I’m really close to the meet and there was a break on the rain and the roads dried a bit; but all the sensible folks gave it a swerve and I was Billy-no-mates.
At least I got out and home again before the rain stated. As usual, the Hurricane sounded magnificent; must be one of the best sounding bikes ever made (and has been voted as such here and there).
Probably no more bike riding this week till Friday, and then the 500 miles down to Ashford to kick-off the OG Pyrenees jaunt. Bet it’ll be bloody raining then too.
The weather in this country is really pissing me off these days. I spend some time in the US each year and folks there can plan things - BBQ next Saturday, let’s ride next Thursday etc and they can do it as the weather will be fine. Just about everything I’ve planned this year has been canned due to the weather.
Today was meant to be a [classic] Triumph & BSA triples meet, but s
tty weather. But I’m really close to the meet and there was a break on the rain and the roads dried a bit; but all the sensible folks gave it a swerve and I was Billy-no-mates. At least I got out and home again before the rain stated. As usual, the Hurricane sounded magnificent; must be one of the best sounding bikes ever made (and has been voted as such here and there).
Probably no more bike riding this week till Friday, and then the 500 miles down to Ashford to kick-off the OG Pyrenees jaunt. Bet it’ll be bloody raining then too.
The weather in this country is really pissing me off these days. I spend some time in the US each year and folks there can plan things - BBQ next Saturday, let’s ride next Thursday etc and they can do it as the weather will be fine. Just about everything I’ve planned this year has been canned due to the weather.
Speed addicted said:
I just glanced at the post, seeing the bike first. I read that as ‘back at 10 in constant pain’ which I thought made sense!
Indeed. 3 hours (with a 15 minute break half-way) is just the right length of ride for my 57 year old back and (more importantly) wrists. Gone are the times I could do 4-5 days on it around the Alps/Provence/Pyrenees with a (admittedly small) rucksack. When I get on the Tiger afterwards, it feels like a ballistic sofa 
bgunn said:
Plenty quick enough, I’m sure, if wound up. And that sound! And, well, Tamburini’s design….
I applaud you running such a thing, due to pick up my first Ducati soon as per my post above.
That 848 looks marvelous. I had a chance just pre-Covid to pick up a low-mileage Evo Corse (2012 black/grey with red frame) for £6k and hesitated a bit too long… but I don’t have enough time to ride the bikes I already own, so I hope it was bought by someone who has.I applaud you running such a thing, due to pick up my first Ducati soon as per my post above.
I can guarantee you’ll have that sense of ‘occasion’ when you get on board. Enjoy!
Edited by Michael_B on Sunday 26th May 19:38
s1dew1nd3r said:
last sundays outing on my T595, just a glorious machine!
Ah, I'm thinking of the sprint.
Edited by moanthebairns on Monday 27th May 09:16
Did an off-road event this weekend on the CRF450RL, about 100km of tight, technical single track. My body is toast, it was hard work. Each section was completely different, separated by bits of road. But the last had some deeeeeeep mud!
I have no idea how people can do events like the ISDE, it must absolutely batter your body.
I have no idea how people can do events like the ISDE, it must absolutely batter your body.
moanthebairns said:
s1dew1nd3r said:
last sundays outing on my T595, just a glorious machine!
Ah, I'm thinking of the sprint.
Edited by moanthebairns on Monday 27th May 09:16
Yellow ones are faster
Paul-d0z1r said:
Chris Dabbs, a mate from my teens, sometimes a fellow courier, occasionally a demo or stunt rider for Which Bike magazine, always an amusing and genuine guy. Rest in peace.
Chris, I and then editor Colin Schiller's girlfriend for April 1983 Which Bike centrefold.
What a great pic. Very evocative of those times. Thank you for that.Chris, I and then editor Colin Schiller's girlfriend for April 1983 Which Bike centrefold.
Skyman said:
Paul-d0z1r said:
What a great pic. Very evocative of those times. Thank you for that.RIP
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