As a general rule, I steer clear of self-diagnosis. I figure that, if a doctor has to train for 8 years to get his qualifications, the chances of me fluking what is wrong with me and deciding on the correct course of treatment when I have had none of … [Read more]
I’ve been assessed!
Had some great news this afternoon. The assessor called and said that they have approved the repair job on my bike. I've been holding my breath because it's 16 years old and it was possible they'd write it off. But they didn't and now my repairer has … [Read more]
The council gives – the council takes away.
About 18 months ago I was delighted when, on one of my irregular trips to the centre of Wollongong, I found that the council had installed a number of Motorcycle-only parking bays. "What a great idea," I thought, "Here's our local administrators (we … [Read more]
Double or Nothing
Well, today marks 5 weeks since I had my accident and I am still struggling with considerable pain and discomfort. While I admit that recovery time for someone of my age is bound to be longer than someone who is younger, I am still perplexed as to … [Read more]
The “joys” of daytime TV.
Having been effectively cooped up in the house for the last 5 weeks, I have gained a new appreciation of how difficult it must be for people who are housebound for long periods. And, having been confined to a lounge chair effectively for the first … [Read more]
10 reasons why….
....bikes are better than cars. I sometimes read these types of lists but they are often trite and a result of someone thinking of all the ways that they can preach to the converted, but I was reading the kneeslider today (as I often do) and I … [Read more]
Flying the Blackbird.
No, not the Honda Blackbird, the SR71 Blackbird spy plane. This account, written by a retired pilot who flew over 500 hours in the legendary reconnaisance plane, is fascinating. I've always had a fascination with this plane and have, on my bookshelf, … [Read more]
It’s starting to happen
I had a call from the insurers today asking where the bike was, followed by a call from the assessors to say that they'll be looking at the bike as soon as they can. Both seemed confident that things will be fine, and my repairer informs me that the … [Read more]
Amazing earthquake picture
Thanks to my son who found this news item while trolling around the net last night. NBC San Diego news article. Two brothers, travelling the highway in Mexico last week, stopped and took this incredible photo just as the 7.2 magnitude … [Read more]
Sourcing parts
My repairer seems to think that repairing BBII isn't going to be that difficult, nor that expensive, thank goodness. The only "glitch" seems to sourcing a left-hand upper fairing piece. I've put out a few feelers in the VFR community so hopefully … [Read more]
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