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Surely applying it , fitting the exhaust and starting it would bake it … go for a 30 minute ride ?.

THE DAY TRIP ….. we’re off for a day trip from Rotherham to Castletown in the IOM tomorrow. 0215 hrs ferry from Heysham to Douglas, transfer to Castletown, breakfast at the circuit, watch a days racing at the Southern 100 motorcycle races, transfer back to the ferry at Douglas. Back to Heysham. £55 each including breakfast and transfers. …. Dull day out

Don’t ride on dirt roads with a pillion ….

??? …. I understand the meaning of the words ….. but not the order they’re in. …

Do it up tight … standard length ratchet handle as tight as you can … that’s all that’s required … for an axle … for smaller stuff … hand tight plus 3/4 of a turn will not let you down.

Oil change carried out satis ……. What size oil filter wrench for a 650 v Strom ?

Pile of rust, bits and pieces whatever you have … the last one is finished and off to a new rider .. that’s 8 so far … oily rag restoration, safe, reliable and mot’d …..NEXT !

I’m taking the pension as I’m now only working 3 days a week until April the 18th 2025 when the company are buying my shares and I’m off, like a rat up an aqueduct.

Junction 36 M1 to junction 37 A1 .. Derne Valley Parkway .. such an amazing race track , bowl shaped roundabouts, angled roundabouts … did it both ways at max mil …. Feel a lot happier now ( sorry , did I say race track, I meant nice road).

Thanks guys … 66, get my first state pension payment on the 12 July ….so why am I not happy …. I’m going out for a blast on the bike … that’ll cheer me up god, I’m now officially old !

“White Spirit “ is a kerosene derivative … used as a kerosene replacement in 2 stroke diesel engines.

The Fosse way is a great ride in its own right

The Socks Of Doom !!! chain needs a clean and lube …I have a cunning plan … Ive a pile of white sports socks now redundant as purchased 10 pair of new ones this morning. …… 1. Place disposable glove on hand. 2. Pull on the 2 sports socks over the glove. 3. Pour white sprit in to the hand section of the gloves. 4. Hold sprit soaked socks around chain and spin rear wheel with free hand. … Admire clean chain. Apply chain lube (mine is banana flavoured).

Did my Munro bagging in winter … some epic days … and no midges … took me 3 winters with RAF Leuchars Mountain Rescue Team …

Outstanding bike … Welcome to the Brother and Sister hood … You’re one of us now ….

A bit late to the party …. But this is the best CBT bike I’ve seen and ridden … yet another mad GD on board ….no, It’s not hers ….! It’s her big brothers … Aprillia Tuono 125 …. Physically big, the same size as the 600 series … just a small engine ….

Washed 800 miles of dirt off the bike, cleaned and lubed fescalised portions of the bike, lubed chain, … did maintenance stuff .. oil change in the morning after short ride … all consumables in place .. A run down to Battle next week is a definite … “Work” so the company will be picking up the fuel and hotel tab …

I live there … drop me a pm and I’ll send you some amazing routes .. all with tarmac I promise … mostly B roads .. no cameras..just fun

This morning .. 0700hrs … black black skys .. but we set off south ..still wet in some places from yesterday …..Our clothes .. still damp despite being huddled up to the radiator all night … Met 2 Brothers from the RBLR at Perth services .. they removed their gloves an shook Molly’s hand, which impressed her… she’s not sure how adults work yet … Inverness, Perth, Edinburgh, Abington, Penrith, Scotch Corner, Doncaster, home … 420 miles today ….A fun 2 days with my GD … 823 Miles for the 2 days …. And it was fun ….

NEVER BELIEVE ANYTHING BBC WEATHER TELLS YOU !!! Currently sat in Inverness prem inn with the granddaughter … soaked … well drying out ..core stayed dry but relentless rain from Jedburgh to Inverness was “ sub optimal “ .. GD currently drying her jeans with the hair dryer .. However …. YES ! She’s taking pictures, videos and face timing while we’re riding .!!!!

Oops …. Slept in …. We’re off …….

Maps read, Suzuki V-Strom 650 DL chain lubed. Granddaughter has sorted all her riding gear. Hotel booked, waterproofs packed …. 0500hrs Sunday me and Moll are off … Rotherham, A1, A68, Edinburgh, Perth, A9, Inverness. Night stop, Premier Inn Inverness. Steak and chips, shower, sleep …. No doubt some Snapchat … Molly …!! Monday….0500hrs.. Inverness, Fort Bill, Glencoe, Loch Lomond, Glasgow, Penrith, Scotch Corner, Rotherham….. Depending on our actual route … 900 miles…ish …. 2 hourly stops, no riding tired, precious cargo on board. I planned to do Iron Butt, RBLR 1000 mile fund raiser, timed events … and then thought.. Why … why add to the stress in my life …. I’m riding for fun ….

Sort of “with “ the bike .. we’ve booked the day trip to the Southern 100, leave the bikes at Heysham … we’re delivered to the paddock with brekkie, watch a day’s racing, home with dinner … ride to local Premier Inn .. sleep, ride home £150 for 2 …. Why would you not..

Maintenance Day … Tuono and Strom … chain tension, lube, wash, new chain ordered for the Tuono, £41, . Rust scrubbed off Strom main stand and Hammerite lovingly applied … .. Julie painted walls in conservatory, I did the cutting in where she could not reach … all in all not a bad day …