Nearly there....

[Markybeau]

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Back wheel in, against the kerb, always.

Tight space, another biker bit clumsy, parking up, gives it a nudge, or even, a particular pet hate, tries sitting on it, it's likely the sidestand will fold. Every sportsbike I've owned, I've found someone sat on it, or leaning against it, at some point. Bungs only give so much protection.

 

[Pipmeister]

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Cheers Mark, point taken.

It's odd that people don't show the same respect for someone else's property when it's a Motorbike or even a Bicycle - compared to a car for example..... regardless of its value :roll: .

If I saw someone touching my motorbike it would really piss me off; I wouldn't dream of touching someone else's car or bike..... but to sit on it :shock:, what are people like :x .

That reminds me of a little anecdote from back in the 80's. I was in Amsterdam on holiday, and was just leaving a bar owned by the Hells Angels called "The Other Place". For those who may not be aware of the Hells Angels protocol, they can give you "grief" if you even take a picture of one of their motorbikes without asking their permission. Anyway, as I came out, a small group of British loutish tourists were looking at an Angel's Harley parked outside. Then one of the girls jumps astride the Harley and gets her bloke to take a picture of her on it - Bloody Hell! :facepalm:. I moved up the street very quickly before it turned ugly.



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[mk one]

.Love the Freak Brothers pics

 

[Pipmeister]

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There was a makeover done on the frontage at some point with more Freak Brother pics, but I don't know which picture is older.

This second shot doesn't have the Hells Angels Back Patch font on the sign. It's called Rebel Bones Font - wouldn't be surprised if the Angels have it copyrighted!

There was a Harley engine bolted to the bar when I went in there. It was a sort of converted Beer Tap!



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[mk one]

Well the first pic is their font, and yes it i copyrighted, so they either sold it and its had to be redone or they bought it and made it theirs so to speak

 

[Pipmeister]

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Still a bit breezy today, but I took a quick trip to Wantage – a bit blowy over the Downs. Historically it used to be in Berkshire, but the Oxfordshire border moved South in 1974, and we lost the North part of the County. The town was busy and didn’t really give any clues to the Pandemic.

Alfred the Great or King of Wessex was born in Wantage, and there is a big statue of him in the centre of the Market Place.

Wantage 060720_1 by Philip Mock, on Flickr

I parked up next to a Suzuki GSX 1400, and I would say that my bike was pointing up a very slight camber, although it doesn’t look like it in this shot.

Wantage 060720_2 by Philip Mock, on Flickr

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[Pipmeister]

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I had a mixed day on Friday; the grim bit was an appointment with Colorectal Surgery at the RBH, that involved a painful procedure in Outpatients :cry: - the good bit was that I was taken there by my sister and brother in law who I haven’t seen since 27th February .

I was great to see them again; we even managed a bit of retail therapy in Reading after the appointment, and then a “picnic” in my back garden when we got back. We popped round to my neighbour where I keep my Kawasaki garaged, which is the first time that they have seen it. They’ve come round to thinking that it is a great idea that I bought it...... After my diagnosis, they did say to name anything that I want to do, and they will do everything they can to make it happen. They were thinking along the lines of a trip abroad or something – maybe to Kona H.Q. in Vancouver or to Hawaii to get some pictures of me next to some landmarks that became Kona models. When I told them that I was getting motorbike again, they were..... err, obviously concerned for my safety.

Anyway, I had a great trip out today, and gave it some beans up the A34 to the Ridgeway. I’m not sure how this panoramic picture will work on the RB site, but this is looking North East. You can just see Harwell over on the left, where some very complicate science takes place. The Torus project is / was there, where they were experimenting with Fusion Power, or something :? !

Ridgeway Bury Lane_1 by Philip Mock, on Flickr

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[wadsy]

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[The History Man]

Been quiet over the summer. Hope all is well?

 

[Pipmeister]

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Thanks THM for the message.

I have been able to ride the Kawasaki when I feel strong and safe enough, but I still haven't ventured that far. I think the most that I have covered in a single trip was 60 miles, with a stop halfway. I do have far more confidence now on a Motorway, but I haven't yet ventured as far as my sister's place in Malvern.

I've previously posted some pictures of the local-ish places where I have been riding recently, which is why I haven't posted any more shots.

Anyway, I did see Oncology last week, and the news is as I expected. Sadly the disease is on the move again following completion in June of the 6 month Chemotherapy regime, but no further treatment has been offered at the moment. My Oncologist said that I won’t benefit from any further Chemo (just yet?), as the outcome is outweighed by the side-effects of Chemo and its’ reduced effectiveness - Mmm, that's a bit vague :roll: .

The good news is that I currently feel pretty good, apart from a change in my digestion - both input and output. I am on the case, but the disease does muddy the waters regarding a diagnosis of any "normal" aches and pains.

I'll take my camera out with me tomorrow, regardless of my destination probably featuring on here before.

Pip.