Another cracking day today for a bike ride, thought i would take a run up to the ski centre to check out the skiing, only the "Dink Dink" open which is the learner slope filled with the snow machines the rest is looking bare Stopped of at the Bothy café in Braemar, view from the outside seating area i was going to go just up to Braemar but as it was such a nice day went up to Banchory before heading home
We are looking to move from our current home in Norfolk, I keep sending my wife property info for homes in our price range within 20 miles of Blairgowrie, we could afford a beautiful home in your neck of the woods, trouble is she's ignoring me.
The Triumph will stay in the garage a few days. Last week I had a painful elbow + shoulder working in the house. Rode the bike on Friday, and that was not easy to use the clutch. I'll use that time to drain the oil and check everything on the bike !
Yes that's mainly man made stuff on the nursery slope at the moment, last week the mountains were covered in snow but not enough to open the ski runs. but it's been really mild again and unless there's a heavy snowfall it all disappears pretty quick
The weather forecast promised blue skies, so despite the frosty start decided to head up to the Peak District for a days riding. Around lunch when I got up to the higher hills near Flash I suddenly found myself in cloud, that novelty soon wore off so headed back east and down. From state of bike and me I bet people thought I'd been off-roading
Took the R50/5 out for the first time... Aired up the tires and headed to the parking lot for some figure 8's. Controls work nicely. Gearing is a bit high, carbs are close, clutch is grabby, and the steering is a bit tight, wants to wander. Front suspension and brake are good, rear needs work. Being my first time out in quite a while, taking it easy was all I cared to do. Overall, it was a draw... we can both use some improvement. 1973 R50/5 Long wheelbase. Not pristine, but nice.
So today's ride was an SV650....had an early, dark start and a cold, slippery test somewhere I have never ridden before....and passed my Mod 2!!! Over the moon!!! Off to work very shortly, just to bring me back down to earth - but at least it's only for half a day!!
Woohoo! Well done - I passed my test on a cold, slippery January day as well. Here's to your new horizons.
