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Rukka all day long here too. Laminated kit is great at keeping me warm and dry. On really cold days I add my Keis heated Gillet and Gloves, feet are kept warm and dry by wearing Sidi Adventure 2 boots. Not cheap, but well worth the investment IMO. I don't think I'd buy anything else. Mind you I cant afford owt else

A little bit of fun So far I've ruled out. My Great Escape Tour. In the running Swiss Alps & The Names Bond Tour. Alternative Austro - Bavaria & Where Eagles Dare Tour. Long Shot Annecy Savoie & The Massif Tour. Last Resort Schnapp to it & The Tennessee Mosel Whiskey Tour.

Had to be recovered by KTM. Something strange happened. I decided to turn off the ignition and coast to my parking spot behind the office, didn't want to disturb the offices on the ground floor. I free wheeled about 30ft, however, what I didn't know is that the DRL's stayed illuminated. I toddled off to the office, only to come back to the headlight flashing and battery flat. Phoned KTM recovery and within 45mins the AA arrived. Know we both knew all I needed was a jump start but the recovery patrol officer said I will radio through for a transporter and you will be dropped off at home and we will take your bike to a KTM dealer. Obviously I declined and just said jump start it and I will ride home. Bike has been fine since however its booked in for its 9300 mile service this week. Lets see what they say.

I would keep the car, I'd rather not have visitors, so anything that would put them off calling the better for me

as Gerontious has said, I will be pondering for many months yet. I have to pick a destination or maybe it will be a theme this year. Unsure what or where yet. I'm not a fan of AirBNB, would rather stay in a hotel, bar, food and beer. So Booking dot com for me.

ABBA yes you read that right ABBA. None of this industrial new wave rock n soul shite Off to watch ABBA Voyage in a couple of weeks, I need to get down with the happy clappy crowd, put on my casino diamond shoes, trippy print shirt and my best silky flared pants and get ready to dance the night away

Seen this for sale at Colwyn Bay Motorcycles

Me for the next 6 months, Pondering over next years trip.

I can offer no advice, however; he's probably having a bad day. Well he's probably stuck in traffic I have filtered past traffic bobbies on this section of motorway whilst joining the M60, not been an issue yet, they even moved over and made room so I stay within the solid lines. Come 5pm the traffic is moving very slowly, bumper to bumper for approx 15 miles, nightmare commute

I have to fit a Laptop and all the paraphernalia that I need for work. During Spring/Summer I usually carry all my kit in my Kreiga Rucksack, but alas with the onset of wet and wintery conditions I carry a little extra kit i.e. Heated Clobber and spare gloves etc, change of clothes & shoes.

Reinstalled the Bumot Defender Evo Top Box & Mount. Ready for the Winter Commute. Not a big fan of top boxes but needs must.

Always + Tyre Pressure Gauge and First Aid Kit.

Went for a ride over to the local-ish BMW Dealers. There are some mighty fine machines in the Show room. I'm not a fan of the GS but I do like the RS. Going to arrange a test ride, better start saving now. Elephant in the carpark

All year. Commute 2 days a week to the office, 45 mins each way come rain or shine. Keis heated apparel help to keep me warm

I use a Kriega R30 backpack when commuting to work, good bit of kit, but having said that I recently bought a Rhinowalk 30L tailpack and 10L tailpack. Although not a patch (Material Quality) on Kriega. I used both for my trip to Austria, kept all my gear dry and more importantly secured to the bike easily. Lots of Room in the 30L&10L tailpack, enough room for all my clobber enough for 7-10 days touring.

The owners are Dutch and it is a regular place to stay for Dutch bikers. I too, hope its not gone forever.

I used to nip in there for some goodies on returning to the Daytona, brilliant place. I was looking to nip over there next week, however I received notice that the Hotel Daytona has closed indefinitely, Sadly Jan, the co owner has passed away. The husband and wife team were really welcoming and the food he cooked was superb, and at the end of a riding day, a drink was ready for you at the bar.

Quality Panniers though! Made to last. Enjoy your trip.

KTM have been flogging the radial lock in their power parts and accessories sites, but they want £361

Careful, comments like these could resurrect the 2020 TOTY thread.

We have the Bee Network. A London Style transport network delivering a seamless end to end journey using buses and trains. Works a treat In theory its great, in reality its on another level

The White Bull at Gisburn used to be a meeting point many many years ago and popular with the scooter boys. Not bad Grub too, plenty of parking at the back.

Busier than when I was there in May its a nice route from Munster

I've been knocked off twice, collateral damage. Chose your solicitor carefully, as above.

Nice. It looks like you have the weather on your side. Enjoy