Shed a tear.

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zapo
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Shed a tear.

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Wow, fantastic weather this week, especially for us unemployed....er.......I mean early retired..... :D
For those of you that put away your classic bikes over the winter months I shed a tear.
For the rest of us, I'm sure that you will be joining me and taking advantage.
Last week I got numb fingers, this week I am too hot when stationary at the traffic lights.
Bizarre but God bless global warming :roll:
I had two stroke's and survived.
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Hi Zapo, (your not a member of the Marx brothers are you? Bet you've never heard that one before eh?)
Know what you mean about a bit of sunshine making you want to get out and ride, even if it is as cold as a witches t*ts.
That's what I was tempted to do this morning after getting the newly shod front wheel back in the bike, but I resisted the temptation and stuck to my golden rule (never ride a nice classic bike on salty roads) and that's what it's still like in Grimsby, with a few roads still damp too.
So it'll be a few weeks yet before I venture out on two wheels, anyway isn't winter the time to do all those maintenance, repairs and fettling jobs?
Look, my paintwork hasn't got "Fish scales" :x they're "Dragon scales" right!!! However, after some thought, I will accept "Black Marlin" or "Swordfish", but definitely not "Haddock" or "Cod".
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well i was out today on me bikes not much crap on the roads but gave the pipes and stuff a quick rub with some acf50 on a rag and with the outlook for the next few days up to 14c gotta make the most of it,2sj
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I ride every day except in the rain. I stick to main roads as salt comes off easier than cows**t! ACF50 is definately your friend too amazing stuff
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Hi Barney that bike looks stunning mate when the weather picks up fancy a meet either at The Raven cafe or The Ponderosa :)

Cheers Dave
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A few heroes out today, clearly skills are a little rusty yet, running wide on bends and roundabouts, so if ou are going out, take it easy for a while, please !
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slosher wrote:Hi Barney that bike looks stunning mate when the weather picks up fancy a meet either at The Raven cafe or The Ponderosa :)

Cheers Dave
Hi Dave sounds like a plan 8-)
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Time to eat my words as they say, cos I've just been out in the sunshine on FAB for a quick hours ride and boy did I enjoy that. :D
Yes it was a bit cold, yes the roads were a bit damp in places and yes I was taking it steady, especially with that new front tyre, but I certainly came back with a big smile on my face, roll on the summer. Just got to get the GSX1100 put back together now.
Look, my paintwork hasn't got "Fish scales" :x they're "Dragon scales" right!!! However, after some thought, I will accept "Black Marlin" or "Swordfish", but definitely not "Haddock" or "Cod".
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FAB-ulous :D
I had two stroke's and survived.
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