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Cant say I've noticed anyone behaving different here other than the fucking nutters picking shrooms on the mountains last weekend

one of my kids said she wants a dog for Christmas. We normally have a turkey but if it'll make her happy...

Not got many photos yet but will make an effort to take some more in interesting places.

Its early days and the only real issues I have had so far have been user error. You know not checking the kill switch and leaving it in gear with the side stand down. I have changed out the relays to Bosch ones as a preventative measure as I was getting the odd cut when the fuel pump stopped without explanation. Not happened since i swopped out the relay. I have put on some genuine Royal Enfield hand guards. Also thinking of some Givi engine bars. Perhaps even a tank bag.

Welcome @Saul I had a Himalayan for a few years. I had a lot of fun on mine, but it was cursed from the start and had lots of issues. I worked most of them out, as the bike is easy to work on, but it kept me guessing some days. Enjoy your new ride!

Mandi had hers along with the flu jab Saturday. She was aching all over Sunday and felt very tired, never mentioned it this morn so hopefully only a short set back.

So we wake up yesterday morning and decide to go for a walk down to Mermaid Cove to watch the sunrise. As we were approaching the cove we heard this strange sound coming from the water. We had never heard such a thing and did not know what to think. We made our way to the shore and looked out to see the most spectacular sight, a pod of frick'n dolphins swimming along. I knew they passed along the coast but never in the 25 years I had house there did I get to see such a thing. Now that I have returned for the winter I feel so lucky to have seen such a sight, finally. The pod entered the cove and began eating breakfast. As we watched them feast, the seagulls flew overhead, a blue heron sat in the distance, the bald eagles could be heard on the shore across the way and the low moans of some whales could be heard in the far distance if you listened closely. Although we didn't see the whales there was no mistaking they were out there. What an experience, to say I was excited would not sum up how I felt. It was truly amazing. . This weekend is Thanksgiving weekend here and we normally think about what we are thankful for. I have a long list this year of things to be thankful for and this experience is very close to the top.

I always enjoyed dramatically jumping up to swing the kickstarter like a hero or so I thought then. Wasn't such a hero when my foot slipped off the kickstarter and it went up the inside of my waterproof legging, that were me dads and huge. I followed that by slowly tipping over as I couldn't put my foot down. I was young to . I was always a bit shy of wheelies after I flipped my ER 185 in the local cafe car park in front of everyone.

Just fancied one really, I wanted a simple single. I remember having a Suzuki SP370 donkeys years ago and wanted something similar but new with a guarantee. I have been thinking about it for a year or more and did nothing, but watch Itchy Boots videos. Anyway I took my boy (18) to get a twist and go 125 for work and they had a showroom full of Royal Enfields. The rest just happened really but as I said I had been contemplating for awhile. I did look at a BMW 310, which looked too much like an insect to me, and a CB500X, but I have ducks disease and had difficulty getting my leg over it. Price was a factor also, although I didn't have to buy new just fancied it. Another thing was i wanted something a bit retro with clocks rather than a screen.

Lots Pete. It’s going to be producing some really interesting psychological studies down the road. The first ever global psychological shift, it’s rife with material! My mates an NHS clinical psychologist and Covid n the lockdowns have had a massive impact on peoples perspectives and mental health for too many reasons to post here. She and her colleagues are overwhelmed. Personally I think people prefer to keep themselves busy rather than think about life or the things that make them unhappy that they need to face or change and when that busy carousel stops and it’s just them in the quiet with no distractions for some there’s so much they can’t or don’t want to deal with they go a bit crazy. But that’s just my opinion.

welcome @Saul

Nope ..... what the fuck you on about now .

Stir crazy is what your talking about lots of people not being able to do their normal routine going nuts

@Saul Welcome you'll fit in well with the daft questions don't expect any sensible answers though

Hello and thank you for the welcome, automated or no. I have just returned to biking after and 8 year break, `i'm old and passed my test in 1984. I have had many bikes over the years from an AP50 'R Reg" to a K100RS with lots of varied stuff in between. I have just bought a new Himalayan and am loving it. I am really enjoying the bimble factor. I have done 500 miles on it so far and intend to do many more before I am too old. I will have some daft questions I am sure but I am looking forward to taking part on the forum.

What is this covid thing you're on about? And can we throw a party ?

I'll bet they are all around you, they just don't talk about what they've done in their lives unless asked directly or something happens to make them speak about it. The quiet man collecting glasses in the local pub could be a Spanish civil war hero or villain.

Yeh.....it's like Covid isn't still rampant! Cos it is!

Ware 2. Several career changes here. https://spitalfieldslife.com/2022/10/10/tony-jack-trumans-brewery-chauffeur-o/

Been offered my Covid jab tomoz. Thats good going isn’t it. Didn’t take that appointment though because theres always had to be two weeks between your jab and being allowed entry so I booked for November. Just checked the rules for Spain, they’ve changed to “If you have had a booster you are considered covered with immediate effect” Plus the date of your booster is no longer relevant. Looks like although hospital numbers are going up the “living with it” part of things has arrived.

40th GPO rally near Milton Keynes. Phil the Spill, the infamous bike rally photographer was there, I was convinced it couldn't be him cos he lives in Scotland now, but I asked and it bloody was. I'm sure he was shorter than me at previous rallies, but he's a few inches taller now, so either porridge builds you up or I'm shrinking!

Hello Saul, Welcome to Motorcycle Riders. Please feel free to browse around and get to know the others. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask. Saul joined on the 10/10/22. View Member

Howdy!

Hello @Saul and Welcome.

Unlikely......their elbows are all dragging along the floor!

the midget dagos ... given you the elbow ?

Stick some pics up Saul! And just be aware there's two stupid twats here with Harleys trolling the place trying to recruit people to their "lifestyle".

Hi Saul......passed your test in 84? That's a lot later than most of us here so you're unlikely to be old by our standards. There were 3 Himalayans here......but now there's only one! @Slowlycatchymonkey She's forever doing something with hers......including dragging it out of gravel traps!

Amazing guy Yen.......can't be many of these old characters left now!

Thanks Michelle. How’s the merge gone? Its funny how the things that can excite you change as you get older. One day you’re hip n cool the next you’ve got a favourite hob ring

I’ll stick to thinking of you as a pair of gay cunts thanks