Skippy

Just depends on my mood on the day. Some days I’m happy to bimble along at a sensible pace, this is mostly on the Himalayan as it lends itself to that kind of approach. Mind you, it can also be quick enough to keep up with more powerful bikes on tight, bumpy roads. If I’m on the CBR I find it impossible to not ride like a twat.

Money is always the issue for me where bikes are concerned. The most I’ve had in the garage at any one time was four; a Kawasaki Versys 1000, Suzuki GSX1400, Honda XR650L and a Scorpa 250 trials bike. The big GSX1400 went because the Versys did everything it could do and plenty more, the trials bike went next because I was going to seriously hurt myself and then the XR650L because we were moving to Spain and it was about as far from standard as you could imagine and I did t have the original bits to get it onto Spanish plates. I imported the Versys onto Spanish plates………and then fucking sold it on a whim. Now I’ve retired and money is definitely tight I’ve had to settle for the Himalayan and a 22 year old CBR600. The point is I’m no less happy with two ‘inferior’ bikes. …………but if I had to have just one bike……

What you didn’t say was what her reaction was? Perhaps she thought oh fuck no?

My mate had one of those monstrosities but rode it like a motorcross bike because that’s all he knows. Fugly. On the other hand, that mock up of a new Suzuki Djebel is luverly.

It’s nice but I prefer the proportions of this.

Well I would have gone out on Sunday for a blast but I’ve agreed to play golf on Saturday with some mates. There, I’ve come out of the closet.

Couldn’t have put it better myself and the ABS on the Himalayan is pretty crude and I’ve had a couple of times where the bloody thing wouldn’t slow down enough on very loose terrain. The best option I’ve had was in the KTM 690 Enduro whereby the aftermarket switch could turn off the rear ABS but leave the front active.

It’s the only photo I’ve taken of the poor old thing this month so apologies for the lack of artistic flair and lack of effort on my part ?? Mind you, there is a very cute wild boar on the rocks behind.

Wife’s makeup and false teeth ??

Yep........a mate’s fancy dress birthday party a few years back. ?????

Count me in. ?

I’m dyslexic ?????

I’ve no idea what all the previous forums were like that you all talk about. All I know is that this forum is like a breath of fresh air compared to most of the other over-sanitised forums. I mean, where else can you refer to someone as a cnut and get a round of applause? Keep up the good work Pete........................... ........... you cnut ?

Ha ha it’s amazing what you can do with editing software. This is me in reality ?

Yes mate

We stay clear of the wet stuff until Sunday so I’m off out tomorrow with a couple of old boys. One is on an ancient Kawasaki custom bike and the other is running in his spanking new Triumph Trident........so my Himalayan may just be the fastest of the three? ??

I must admit there were a few pretentious cnuts on the last run but still worth doing it. I, on the other hand, just looked gorgeous ?

Yes mate, both times on the Murcia City event. A mate of mine and his mate turned up on proper ratty old choppers and they had no problems either. All three of us rode in the front group. ?

Well I’ve done it a couple of times on my Himalayan and spoke to the organisers first and they were surprised that I was even asking! ?

That’s a shame if that’s the case as it’s a good cause and worth attending if only to see the range of bikes. It’s certainly a more relaxed affair out here.........I mean, they let me in for a start. ?

Apparently they have an Old Farts Ride Out as well? A few of us could probably qualify.

...........fingers crossed it goes ahead this year. I did the ride out from Murcia city the year before last and it was quite a sight to see. Managed to raised a good chunk of money for the charity too so that was a bonus. Charity aside, it’s still worth going along to the local event and getting to see some very nice bikes.

Best I can do this month is an unusually overcast affair ?

My Mitas enduro tyres grip just fine on the road given the meagre amount of power my Himalayan makes and I’m pretty sure your bike doesn’t make enough to need super sticky tyres Pete. Try something more dirt orientated and you’ll reap the benefits off road whilst still having enough grip on the tarmac. Its all in your head anyway ?????

The twat has put up cctv and told all the other neighbours and some other Brits in the village it’s because I’ve been harassing his wife fer fucks sake! He reckons I’ve been staring at her through the wall. Spoke to all my neighbours and he’s made himself look like a proper cunt. Saved me a job. ??