From the final remnant of the British Empire that is England. No doubt many of you have been emitting huge sighs of relief and thinking that I had been abducted by aliens or somesuch, but to those I offer nothing but commiserations, for lo, I am back.
Actually what has happened is that I have been ultra busy with the annoying detail that is LIFE. You know, that thing that gets in the way of spending 24/7 on this board. I have been working away for a time and also getting to know some new people in the UK who have just started a brand new chopper magazine and forum.
Plus the bike has been in the workshop for its annual government test and a service so there hasn't really been much to say. Well yippee, the bike passed its test with only a new front brake light switch required.
I got it back on Friday of last week. Luckily for me the day was dry but cold and so riding wasn't too bad. Unluckily for me I had to go collect the wife from work and get some chores done straight away after so it just got filled with gas and put away.
Before I took it in for the test I took off the screen and bags. I actually quite like that completely naked look and might leave it like that for a while. On Saturday there was some pretty strong wind but I thought WTF and went out anyway to get the cobwebs out of me and the bike. I did around 25 miles in the morning and met up with a guy who lives close by who is building a really neat Suzuki GS550 hardtail chopper. When it is done I will post up some pix.
On my way home I suddenly realised I couldn't see my headlights reflecting in the paint of the car in front. I always ride with them on, so thought to myself 'self, you have no lights!'
On the left hand neck panel is an isolation switch which turns them off. It was jammed off and I couldn't move it so off with the seat and gas tank to fit a new switch. Easy job, but when fitting the gas tank back, always remember to hook up the fuel line or your garage will fill with the heady smell of unburnt unleaded. Don't ask me how I know this.
In the afternoon I took another ride, got about 70 miles in and then went home. Just cruised so back roads and enjoyed. On Sunday I rode to church, something I don't do very often for fear of frightening the congregation. On the way there, full sun. Must of upset the big guy because I had to ride home in hail. I had forgotten how much it hurts when it hits you.
So there we have it. An update from the English eccentric. 54 and still not dead yet
Collector
Actually what has happened is that I have been ultra busy with the annoying detail that is LIFE. You know, that thing that gets in the way of spending 24/7 on this board. I have been working away for a time and also getting to know some new people in the UK who have just started a brand new chopper magazine and forum.
Plus the bike has been in the workshop for its annual government test and a service so there hasn't really been much to say. Well yippee, the bike passed its test with only a new front brake light switch required.
I got it back on Friday of last week. Luckily for me the day was dry but cold and so riding wasn't too bad. Unluckily for me I had to go collect the wife from work and get some chores done straight away after so it just got filled with gas and put away.
Before I took it in for the test I took off the screen and bags. I actually quite like that completely naked look and might leave it like that for a while. On Saturday there was some pretty strong wind but I thought WTF and went out anyway to get the cobwebs out of me and the bike. I did around 25 miles in the morning and met up with a guy who lives close by who is building a really neat Suzuki GS550 hardtail chopper. When it is done I will post up some pix.
On my way home I suddenly realised I couldn't see my headlights reflecting in the paint of the car in front. I always ride with them on, so thought to myself 'self, you have no lights!'
On the left hand neck panel is an isolation switch which turns them off. It was jammed off and I couldn't move it so off with the seat and gas tank to fit a new switch. Easy job, but when fitting the gas tank back, always remember to hook up the fuel line or your garage will fill with the heady smell of unburnt unleaded. Don't ask me how I know this.
In the afternoon I took another ride, got about 70 miles in and then went home. Just cruised so back roads and enjoyed. On Sunday I rode to church, something I don't do very often for fear of frightening the congregation. On the way there, full sun. Must of upset the big guy because I had to ride home in hail. I had forgotten how much it hurts when it hits you.
So there we have it. An update from the English eccentric. 54 and still not dead yet
Collector
