Steve_M Posted October 13, 2021 Posted October 13, 2021 I’m currently reading a book that is a tale of a couple riding the Wild Atlantic Way on a V-Strom 650. It’s made me think that, perhaps, it’s time to reconsider my choice of motorbike and go back to a midrange tourer. Something along the lines of a Honda VFR800 Crossrunner. I do like my GS but it’s a bit of a cliche… perhaps downsize in a couple of years when I reach my next milestone birthday as a pressie to myself. 2 Quote
S-Westerly Posted October 13, 2021 Author Posted October 13, 2021 One reason I opted for the small multistrada. The GS was heavy and bulky and as where I Iive I have to physically manhandle the bike every time I use it the thought of wrestling a GS around was a bit depressing. Also its so damned big. Quote
Steve_M Posted October 13, 2021 Posted October 13, 2021 2 hours ago, S-Westerly said: One reason I opted for the small multistrada. The GS was heavy and bulky and as where I Iive I have to physically manhandle the bike every time I use it the thought of wrestling a GS around was a bit depressing. Also its so damned big. I started on a slippery slope with my ST1100… and I’ve stuck with the bigger bikes since. I have to manhandle mine across gravel here, so a lighter, easier to push around bike would make sense. The GS is a dream to ride, though, and as easy to manoeuvre at any speed as many a lighter bike. It’s just all so unnecessarily big. 1 Quote
rennie Posted October 14, 2021 Posted October 14, 2021 Good Evening Last shift of the week! All sorts of stuff going on at work again! not looking too good atm 3 Quote
dynax Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 Good morning, don't know what to make to make of the weather, some bright sunshine but some very black clouds are looming Quote
Stu Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 40 minutes ago, dynax said: Good morning, don't know what to make to make of the weather, some bright sunshine but some very black clouds are looming Clear skies over here and the weather man says its nice all day just a little chilly Quote
Bender Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 Grey grey grey here with an outbreak of work 1 Quote
Mr Fro Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 5 minutes ago, Bender said: Grey grey grey here with an outbreak of work How disappointing. With any luck it'll be dry enough here to be able to shove the lawnmower about later. That's after I've made a cake for the girl's birthday, prepared a party lunch for the outlaws and tiled the downstairs shitter. 3 Quote
Bender Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, Mr Fro said: How disappointing. With any luck it'll be dry enough here to be able to shove the lawnmower about later. That's after I've made a cake for the girl's birthday, prepared a party lunch for the outlaws and tiled the downstairs shitter. Would be easier if you were going to work Quote
MikeHorton Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 On 14/10/2021 at 22:49, rennie said: Good Evening Last shift of the week! All sorts of stuff going on at work again! not looking too good atm I hope all pans out Well workwise ! 1 Quote
S-Westerly Posted October 16, 2021 Author Posted October 16, 2021 Minding the youngest two grandchildren. The wee boy is just into furniture surfing and the word "no" is obviously open to negotiation. Fortunately he is a very cheerful wee soul. 1 Quote
Mr Fro Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Bender said: Would be easier if you were going to work Work is where I go for a rest! 1 1 Quote
Mr Fro Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 Ran out of tile adhesive with 3 tiles to go. FUUUUUUCK! 2 2 Quote
Stu Posted October 17, 2021 Posted October 17, 2021 Morning! Off to go fit a chain and sprockets to a mates bike! I just can't escape them! He needs to buy a shaft drive 1 Quote
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