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This is Puskas, after 2 years of living in a shelter in Northern Portugal, sleeping with shelter from the rain but not from the cold he has now found out about central heating and soft beds and pillows and toys. He’s enjoying the warmth while outside the cold storms are hitting strong.

Going stir crazy today as I haven’t been out on 2 wheels for 10 days or more. Had to run a couple of errands so took Shadows bike for a run, she’s hasn’t been on it for maybe 2 months. She has had health issues and it’s hit her confidence a bit. Anyway not dwelling on that, it was good to go out on a bike even if it was a 125. Throughly pleasant little thing as long as you’re not in a hurry. It handles well with plenty of grip even in the wet, Not sure I could cope with life at mostly 50 mph. Just feel to vulnerable with next to nothing in reserve. Better than not riding though.

Still getting out and about on mine Clive……..brrrraaaaaaap That’s my mates SYM 300 GTS behind mine with a rather fetching ELF paint job…….he’s a really good sprayer and has a booth in the corner of his swanky garage.

I have a doctors appointment at 11.30 this morning . That in itself is a modern day triumph as I only phoned this morning. When the doctor asks ''what seems to be the problem'', I shall get out my list ..........

Spent a few more hours on the Sprint this morning. When I got the bike the oil light worked but after a few starts it went out but sort of glowed when the motor was running. I didn’t worry to much it didn’t run badly at all, I thought electrical gremlin more than low oil pressure. A gamble I know but that was the choice. Anyway when I changed the clocks I put new bulbs in the idiot lights as there were some cheap LEDs in the old clocks. The oil light never worked again. I checked the oil light bulb again and it was fine. Oil pressure switch is a known weak point I was advised by the Triumph cognoscenti. So replaced that and no joy it made no difference. I got the manual out and studied the wiring diagram. Traced the wiring runs from joint to joint. All good until I checked the last one between the pressure switch to the first connector behind the battery box. So simple enough to fix, ran a new wire and replaced the connector. Covered everything in dielectric grease reassembled everything and the job was done. All technically simple enough but it took bloody ages tracking the different connections on the loom and making sense of the wiring diagram next to the bike. I got there in the end but what made it more of a ball ache was that some of the wiring colours were different to the illustration in the Triumph workshop manual. Yes I checked I was using the right diagram with the bikes Vin. Must have just been a random week that mine was built in Hinckley Works perfectly now though. Next job is to sort the low fuel light.

Here we go then folks , it's the one you've been waiting for .......... Let's see your submissions for the first month of the new year. Photos must be in Landscape (not portrait) and be a photo of a bike YOU own and have been taken in January 2026. @Vamana Gupta ......... Landscape = lying down flat, Portrait = standing up

I just use wooden clothes pegs on each pipe trick given me by an old guy many years ago when we used manometers to check air in the telephone cables. That was when i was a Lad.

He looks like he has made himself at home, good on you for giving the little guy a second chance at a good life.

What a stunning pup, he looks a lot like my dog only younger . Congratulations on you new buddy

I have a parcel to take to the Post Office but since the weekend my hip is giving me a hard time so can't be arsed to move at the moment........

After I retired, my wife insisted that I accompany her on her trips to the local grocery store. Unfortunately, like most men; I found shopping boring and preferred to get in and get out. Equally unfortunate, my wife is like most women - she loves to browse. Yesterday my dear wife received the following letter, from the local store manager: Dear Mrs. Harris: Over the past six months, your husband has caused quite a commotion, in our store. We cannot tolerate this behavior and have been forced to, ban both of you from the store. Our complaints against your husband, Mr. Harris, are listed below and are documented by our video surveillance cameras: 1. June 15: He took 24 boxes of condoms and randomly put them in other people's carts when they weren't looking. 2. July 2: Set all the alarm clocks in Housewares to go off at 5-minute intervals. 3. July 7: He made a trail of tomato juice on the floor leading to the women's restroom. 4. July 19: Walked up to an employee and told her in an official voice, 'Code 3 in Housewares. Get on it right away'. This caused the employee to leave her assigned station and receive a reprimand from her Supervisor that in turn resulted with a union grievance, causing management to lose time and costing the company money. We don't have a Code 3. 5. August 4: Went to the Service Desk and tried to put a bag of M&Ms on layaway. 6. August 14: Moved a, 'CAUTION - WET FLOOR' sign to a carpeted area. 7. August 15: Set up a tent in the camping department and told the children shoppers he'd invite them in if they would bring pillows and blankets from the bedding department to which twenty children obliged. 8. August 23: When a clerk asked if they could help him he began crying and screamed, 'Why can't you people just leave me alone?' EMTs were called. 9. September 4: Looked right into the security camera and used it as a mirror while he picked his nose. 10.October 3: Darted around the store suspiciously while, loudly humming the, 'Mission Impossible' theme. 11.October 6: In the auto department, he practiced his, 'Madonna Look' using different sizes of funnels. 12.October 18: Hid in a clothing rack and when people browsed through, yelled 'PICK ME! PICK ME!' 13.October 22: When an announcement came over the loud speaker, he assumed a fetal position and screamed; 'OH NO! IT'S THOSE VOICES AGAIN!' 14.Took a box of condoms to the checkout clerk and asked where is the fitting room? And last, but not least: 15.October 23: Went into a fitting room, shut the door, waited awhile; then yelled very loudly, 'Hey! There's no toilet paper in here.' One of the clerks passed out.

Hope you get it sorted mate

Sounds flooded, floor the throttle and keep it turning. Sometimes when the plugs get wet it travels through to the lambda prob. I've had to take it and the plugs out to dry off.

Can't remember the last time I rode mine, i know it was last year.

"too".

I had a duff push button on some thing but can not at the Mo remember what it was, i pulled it apart and glued a bit of metal under the button, i had a tiny magnet in the try..a qwik touch and up the button popped..Had to keep the try clean thou or all sorts of crap stuck to it.. This was years ago when i could not afford a shop coffee never mind a garage fix.

I hate vehicle electrics. and now I have 2 problems to contend with. 1.....cars fuel gauge is on the blink, it just registers half full, even with the wires disconnected from the sender....I hate not know what's in the tank. 2... scoots electric seat release button stays in when pushed, and it's a big job to get to it.... but the sun is shing and quite warm with the sun on the shed roof, I even took off my coat.

Puskas looks ace @Pedro, great name as well

No, that was just a photo of a load of wankers. It was YOU that suggested one of them was the next Prime Minister............. set the example Urco

Set the example! No politics…

Is he always the one behind or do you take turns?

A Man goes into a Bakers and asks for 2 Bread Rolls..?? The Shop Man picks them up with the Tongs and puts them in a Paper Bag, He then asks for 2 Cakes the Shop Man picks them up with the Tongs and puts them in the Bag. The Man says :- "It’s nice to see you don’t Handle the Food".. The Shop Man says :- "Nothing in my Shop is Handled by Human Hand".. He then noticed a Piece of String hanging out of the Shop Man's Trousers and asks :- "What is that Piece of String for"..??? The Shop Man says :- "When I need a Piss. I just pull on the String and it Pops Out".. "That’s OK" Says the man. "But how do you put it Back"..??? "That’s No Problem", says the Shop Man. "I just Use the TONGS"

That is frightening.... that needs locking away

I can totally relate to that Bob....my lower back, on the left side just above my hip, has been giving me grief since 2012 when I high-sided off the Kymco cruiser I had. I've found that CBD oil helps w/ relief quite a bit...but of course, I ran out yesterday... I'll have to make another trip to Sumpter by next week before I drive to Portland on the 31st for a funeral, where I'll also get to see my son & Grandkids.

Same here, but I have to go out and collect my wife's medication from the chemist...........

26f this morning....off to take Mrs. Hook to another session of physical therapy. She's doing well w/ her recovery...barely used the cane much now.

Apart from Asda I have not left the bungalow for...er...it has been that long that I can't remember. Asda, that was a necessity.

What happened there Saul , looks like a bear has been through your backyard...lol.

If it were up to me I would put in a gravel path but my Mrs likes to call the shots in the garden . I couldn’t care less, she leaves me alone regarding bikes and stuff so that’s all I care about really.

Wow just learned something new today....its actually warmer in Greeland than it is here...lol

Like the bloody Somme out there today. Going stir crazy waiting to get out on two wheels

The real trick is to Gradually turn the heat up under the hot tap... Ask me how I know...

This is what we got going on for the weekend....looks like Ill be indoors....lol.

Australian: "That your dog?" New Zealander: "Yep" Australian: "Mind if I speak to him?' New Zealander: "Dog don't talk.” Australian: Hey dog, how's it going?" Dog: "Doing all right." New Zealander: (look of shock) Australian: Is this your owner?" (Pointing at the New Zealander) Dog: "Yep." Australian: How's he treating you?" Dog: "Real good. He walks me twice a day, feeds me great food and takes me to the park once a week to play." New Zealander: (Look of total disbelief!) Australian: "Mind if I talk to your horse?" New Zealander: "Horse don't talk.” Australian: "Hey horse how's it going?" Horse: "Cool." New Zealander: (Extreme look of shock!) Australian: "Is this your owner?" (Pointing to the New Zealander) Horse: "Yep." Australian: "How's he treating you?" Horse: "Pretty good, thanks for asking, he rides me, brushes me down often and keeps me in a nice stable to protect me from the weather." New Zealander: (Look of total amazement!) Australian: "Mind if I talk to your sheep?" New Zealander: "That sheep's a fucking liar!!”