Featured What you been doing with your TRIUMPH today??

Went for a few hours riding to see how new risers worked. They didn't help my back as I'd hoped, there again, back often hurts sitting in chair in front of computer so was probably asking too much. New bar position does let me sit properly upright if I want though and steering feels much easier and natural, which I put down to having arms more bent. Another plus is that mirrors now show more road and less elbow. Bike is now in conservatory ready to work on for fitting longer brake cable tomorrow.

 

That sounds like a fun day, @Wessa! I'll check out the Who is This Then thread to have a peek at the celebrity that was at the promo event. I'm so glad that you decided to keep that Thruxton and that you're so please with the new riding position and the bike itself!

 

Your bike is looking good, @brown mouse! And clean, too. It does sound like your risers have made quite a positive difference overall. Perhaps over time they will help your back. But even if not, other things seem to have made it worth your while to make the change.

 

Wow, I'm SO glad that Mrs. Markus was able to manage that emergency brake test and came out unscathed. I'm sure that was frightening! I'm also glad that you let the young guys know the consequences of their actions. Hopefully it will make an impact on them and how they drive in the future. Good that you arrived back home healthy and happy.

 

Terrific (as usual) photos of your rideout, Dougie! Beautiful countryside. And the Broch Cafe looks like a lovely place for refreshments.

 

@Wessa: Thanks Wessa! You're right.

 

@Dougie D: Great pictures!

 

@Sandi T: Thanks Sandi!

 

It's a nice Cafe Sandi,normally they are really busy , they are going to set up a take away van outside to ease the pressure on the cafe at busy times

 

@Markus so glad that your wife was OK.
Lets hope that you can now both look forward to some trouble free riding from now on.

 

@Markus I'm pleased that you journey ended well - sounds a close call!! I have to confess to having a little bit of jealousy over your current temperatures though.....

@Dougie D beautiful photos (as ever!).

 

Today I just rode around the local area for a few hours having fun. I almost didn't go out as I was feeling a bit down in the dumps (been a rough few weeks with yesterday being especially so, for reasons I'll not bore anyone with) but persuaded myself to and knew it was the right decision as soon as I started the Striple . I also went for coffee and a flapjack for my lunch at Dom's Bike Stop on the day he reopened for the season. When I got there it was busy with lines and lines of bikes parked, so I squeezed into a space on the end.....only for everyone to then ride off in a big group .

I am also loving my new exhaust, it sounds amazing. All in all, an aimless ride was just what I needed to lift my spirits and I came back jabbering away as usual about how great my bike is for @Helmut Visor to have to listen to (again)!

 

Went out for an early ish spin to find that the council, in their wisdom decided to salt the roads everywhere, just because the temperature was 1c last night, there was a slight grass frost but the roads have now stayed slimey because the moisture has mixed with the salt, had they left the sun to do its job the roads would be dry and clear by now.

 

Your bonnie is looking tip top @PatW ​

 

It was mate, now got to clean it, there's a horrible grey coat of salt over it...bugger..

 

A good ride out through the English Welsh borders, then west to over the fantastic B4518 to Machynlleth. High road with great views over the hills. North to Dolgellau and Trawsfyndd for another of my favourite roads the A4212 to Bala. Back home via Llandegla and Nantwich.
230 miles in mixed weather some sun, some hail, some rain, temperatures between 4 and 11 degrees according to the Explorer temperature gauge. I felt cold at times but great to be out there

 

Fitted carbon clutch cover,and heel plates.

 

Your bike is looking bee-yoo-tee-ful, @Mrs Visor. I'm glad you goto yourself out the door. Riding is great therapy. I hope that your time feeling down in the dumps is fleeting.

 

Beautiful route by the looks of it @FellZebra, and I love the gold wheels and forks against the black of your bike - it's a lovely looking machine!!

 

@Mrs Visor: Thanks!