Sounds expensive compared to the UK price assuming the kits are similar but obviously different models. My kit was a factory boxed unit for the 12000m service just add oil, and shims if required.
So I’d intended today for some jobs on the house, however the builders were coming back to work on the ongoing extension. Not wanting to get in their way thought I’d leave my jobs till another time and get out on the bike. Rode over to Seaways cafe in Yorkshire, a popular bikers stop and worth a visit. From there North to Pickering and on the A169 over the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. That high road over the moors wasn’t too busy and is a cracking ride. End of this road is near Whitby but turning left avoids Whitby (no offence but this was a biking trip not a seaside trip) and headed over the moors to Stokesley and the start of a road sometimes known as the Helmsley TT. From Helmsley went East to Leyburn and the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Narrow roads and slower progress to Muker and the start of the Buttertubs Pass, another great piece of road, this one taking me over to Hawes. Late afternoon by now so not much traffic and the best way to experience these roads. Down to Ribblehead Viaduct, quick bite to eat at Settle and back home to Cheshire. Mostly sunny; had one heavy shower, just under 400miles and definitely preferable to decorating the new bedroom A couple of pictures; one the North Yorkshire Moors and one on the Buttertubs pass
I finally got Speedy out on the road yesterday for the first time in a couple of weeks--the first time he's been out since we returned from our big 8-day June trip last Sunday (trip report to follow soon, I promise!) Steve's brother and sister-in-law were here from Ohio for a visit and stayed with us from Tuesday until this morning. His brother rides--a 1981 Yamaha XS650 Special--and our buddy, Russell, loaned us his 2018 H-D Heritage Classic so that Matt could ride it. Matt wasn't too keen on riding any of the bikes we have but the Heritage seemed a good fit. The three of us rode up to the Oracle Patio Cafe the day after they arrived with Matt's wife, Debbie, following in their car behind us. We thought that simple route would be a good one for Matt to get used to a significantly different bike than his Yamaha back in Ohio. A couple of days later we opted to ride up Mt. Lemmon so they could see one of our favorite places (and rides) in Tucson. The weather was perfect and traffic was minimal even for a Friday and it felt like we had the road to ourselves! Typically our ride group makes a stop around Milepost 12 at "Middle Bear" but Mr. Sandi and I agreed that Matt and Debbie would be amazed by the views from "Windy Point" a mile or so higher. They were. And as I motored along behind Mr. Sandi and Matt with Debbie behind me, I saw Mt. Lemmon anew, as if seeing it for the first time like Matt and Debbie were. You can just see my bike on the overhang parking area. This is looking south at the Santa Rita Mountains which are about 70 miles away. I'm not sure what the distance would be "as the crow flies". After soaking in the big views we mounted back up and rode to the summit and the Iron Door restaurant for more views and some refreshments. When we arrived it was quiet but it got quite busy by the time we left. Some of the hummingbirds were out this morning feeding at the hummingbird feeders hanging on the restaurant deck near where we were sitting which delighted Debbie in particular. The deck is right across the road from one of the ski runs at Ski Valley which is (as I've mentioned before) the southernmost snow ski facility in the contiguous United States. On the weekends in the summer you can get passes at the restaurant to ride the ski lifts. On the ride down the mountain we made our usual stop around Milepost 9 at "Seven Cataracts" to soak our bandanas in anticipation of the hot temperatures we were about to ride into. The temperature when we left the garage this morning around 9:00am was about 80ºF. The temperatures from when we left "Windy Point" to the summit dropped down into the high 60º's--quite brisk and refreshing in contrast. By the time we arrived home my bike's display read 96ºF. It was so fun to introduce Mt. Lemmon to Matt and Debbie who live in the flatlands of Ohio. And they loved it! it was particularly fun to arrange it so that Matt could ride it. By the time we arrived home after our 85-mile ride he had really come to like the Heritage. Time will tell whether he liked it enough to retire his 41-year-old Yamaha and go with something different. According to Mr. Sandi, "not a chance".
Cheers Sandi Loving the new Speedy! Way too fast for me in reality but will happily chug along at any speed you like, as you well know. Just did 900 miles over four days in Scotland averaging 66 mpg and it wasn't too uncomfortable Mrs D preferred the "red one" but I love it
Loved it on the few times I’ve been to that area and will definitely be back again soon. You’ve got some good biking on your doorstep
Thanks @Sandi T , very kind although I think Triumph might prefer a newer bike and one that’s had a wash recently!
Today my wife and I went again to our favorite lake, Lake Erlaufsee. For a change, we chose a more challenging but scenic route today. After 1.5 hours of travel, we were of course swimming in the lake to cool off. Wonderfully clear and cool water with numerous "inhabitants" (ducks) on and under the water (fish). After a coffee for refreshment we went back home. Our BONNIEs showed their qualities in all speed ranges on the country roads, as well as on the highway and the nevertheless minimal fuel consumption of 4.1 l/100 km impressed us. Below are a few impressions from our little tour. There were many biker colleges on spot today. The wonderful lake
Superb justification of a ride / avoidance technique . Sounds like a brilliant day and those are great photos - I always really like the black / gold colour combo on your bike, it's striking.
@Markus you really do have some beautiful places to ride through, it's all so vibrant. Outdoor swimming is something I love, so the idea of combining a great bike ride with a swim sounds pretty close to perfection to me!!
Not particularly exciting, but am getting ready to take the Street Scrambler to France for a few days in a couple of weeks. I'd planned on traveling light but apparently there's a major Dijon mustard shortage in France with rationing in the supermarkets on the odd occasion that they have some. The friends I'm going to visit have asked me to bring some from the UK. As I now have12kg of mustard to take so they can resupply the village, it's full luggage time so there's somewhere for my socks and passport.
@Mrs Visor: You are right! It becomes really perfect with the small restaurant by the lake, which offers delicious food and also excellent pastries.
