So another week on in this strangest of years, some normality creeping in but there is definitely a strangeness about it all I have never experienced, now in Scotland masks are compulsory on public transport (which I avoid) and shops (which is a bit harder). The population seem to be moving around like startled rabbits, a look of fear in everyones eyes. On the bright side now its possible to fill up your bike and pay for fuel without removing your helmet. I do find some amusement in it all especially the fact that before if you had entered a shop with a scarf or mask pulled up on our face then the alarm would have sounded, imagine a year ago entering the bank with a mask on, the armed response unit would have been there in seconds!
An update on the Bonneville, its back together after the fitment on taper roller bearings in the headstock, what a difference, far nicer bike to ride and control, I am pretty sure most Bonnies out there would benefit from a good check of the head bearings or maybe I'm just too fussy. Motorcycle rides are a bit different now in that you need to go prepared with a flask and sandwiches if you are out for the day, some cafe's are open now but its still too unpredictable to take a chance and there is something satisfying about being self sufficient although its not helping the economy!
Sunday saw a blast on the Moto Guzzi V11, great to go a bit faster on the main roads, recently we have just been wobbling around the back roads so its good to let the bike breathe and get into a gallop, also good to keep your higher speed awareness up there. We visited Fi's parents then a trip to see Bert and Laurenne, they are selling their Indian (the modern one) a barely used bike that'll be a good bike for someone.
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| Mobile cafe, tea and rolls anyone? |
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| A deserted layby but not for long |
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| This was different |
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| Expensive but nice |
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| Then the scooter boys appeared, still 2 wheels! |
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| Some guys re living their youth |
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Modern and old
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Indian for Sale
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| Only 5000 miles, better than a Harley |
Gratuitous Vincent picture
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| Amal Mk1 Concentrics, not for the purists but they work and imho look good |
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