2018...biking plans...

[Dave]

Here we are at the start of 2018.
Anyone got any bkke related plans ?

Me, more riding is my aim.
The last couple of year have some biking highs and lows, but now i have bikes that are suited to the style of riding i wish to do.

Nice relaxed runs is my aim.

Now the main bikes have satnav, so it might be easier to see where i have not been in the best country on our planet, then add those locations to the ride to list.

Also i am planning to use thus forum more often again.
I find forums easier to find tips and ask questions, then refer to them later.
Social media is great for some things, but i fear it has fragmented a lot of the good things in the biking community.

And before anyone asks, i am not planning on changing or getting any additional bikes this year

[al]

Well I have kicked off 2018 by simplifying my garage and dropping down to one bike.

Now I just need to have a clear out of all the many bike parts I have lying around for the various bikes I have owned over the last 20 years!

Big Kneed Al (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian).

[Dave]

Well I have kicked off 2018 by simplifying my garage and dropping down to one bike.

Now I just need to have a clear out of all the many bike parts I have lying around for the various bikes I have owned over the last 20 years!

Big Kneed Big Kneed Al (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian) (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian).

Shame to say goodbye to such a fine bike

As for the clearout, I estimate that could take another 20 years

[The Rossi Kid]

Well I have kicked off 2018 by simplifying my garage and dropping down to one bike.

What!? NOOOOOOOO!!!

[Dave]

Well I have kicked off 2018 by simplifying my garage and dropping down to one bike.

What!? NOOOOOOOO!!!

I tried to talk him out of that

[The Rossi Kid]

I tried to talk him out of that

Must have missed the advert..........

[al]

Needed a quick sale so it went to webuyanybike.

Cleared up space in the garage and in my head so I can focus my attention on the V-Strom.

I do have a preference for the Adventure style bikes. It would be interesting to test ride some more this year to see how they compare to the V-Strom which, at the moment, does everything I need a bike to do.

Big Kneed Al (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian).

[Zathos]

I'm planning to hand onto my remaining bike. Who knows I might even ride it this year

[Dave]

I'm planning to hand onto my remaining bike. Who knows I might even ride it this year

there is always hope

[al]

And before anyone asks, i am not planning on changing or getting any additional bikes this year

You say that every year!

[Dave]

And before anyone asks, i am not planning on changing or getting any additional bikes this year

You say that every year!

I normally wait until Feb 2nd before i say that

[The Rossi Kid]

Having just replaced Ainz's car last week and completing a lot of work on the house last year, i was going to chill with anymore big purchases for this year......

.....then i saw the 2018 Speed Triple RS in white........GULP!

[al]

Looks just like the old one.

[Zathos]

looks nice, shame some numpty has put red wheel tape on it though

[al]

looks nice, shame some numpty has put red wheel tape on it though

Why not go the whole hog and put blue wheels on it!

[Zathos]

looks nice, shame some numpty has put red wheel tape on it though

Why not go the whole hog and put blue wheels on it!

Ye gods......

....years of whisky to get rid of that memory and you have to bring it up again....

[al]

looks nice, shame some numpty has put red wheel tape on it though

Why not go the whole hog and put blue wheels on it!

Ye gods......

....years of whisky to get rid of that memory and you have to bring it up again....

Funny you should say that, I have just discovered Talisker! I previously never went near it as I somehow thought it would be like your paint stripper Laphroaig but it really is lovely.

Big Kneed Al (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian).

[The Rossi Kid]

Looks just like the old one.

True and with my brain engaged i recall after test riding the '17 model that it was far too focused, firm and only gave good feedback when riding very hard. I concluded the S would be the better option. But all the additional features on the 2018 model and the extra bling certainly stirs the heart.

[al]

And before anyone asks, i am not planning on changing or getting any additional bikes this year

You almost lasted till the end of Frbruary this time!

[Dave]

And before anyone asks, i am not planning on changing or getting any additional bikes this year

You almost lasted till the end of Frbruary this time!