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Today's job was to remove the 12v socket on the fairing and fit a QC 3.0 USB port instead. Of course it was too big for the hole the 12v socket came out of so I blanked that off and redrilled for the USB port. It also has a volt meter on it and an on off switch. It automatically switches off with the ignition and you have to turn it on manually when the bike is restarted so no battery drain to be concerned about.

Body count, the last one is still half alive in the basement

Thanks Oddly enough right at the outset I wanted to say what about converting or changing your existing place? Reckon that’s a great way to go Excited to see what plans are drawn up for you. As you know it’s a constant thorn looking for property in Bristol. You have to check what’s available everyday twice a day and then like you say they’re already feckin gone when you finally get hold of them. The only reason we have hopefully bagged this one is because they listed it and were refusing to show it (or post pics) because the last tenant had left it in a state and the vendor wanted to clean and to fix the kitchen before the photos. Fortunately for us her go to fixing guy was away for a week and whilst they delayed everyone else til next week because I’m away we had a preview. I honestly dunno what they were fussing about. It’s on at 10k less than another identical flat in the building and just needs a good clean and fresh paint. She’s agreed to do a ‘deep clean’ before we pay up, just a bit of this n that n bobs ur uncle

Harleys have gone 12 volt now have they?

Is it me or is he trying to sell you one. I like this bike but I'd have to replace the dominator as the odd bod, so it ain't happening. And I'm skint.

I thought it might be the bhp of the bike!

Erm fuck all planned apart from get the tracking done on the jag, still need to get the bike mot done but funds are extremely tight atm so it will have to hold off for a while till we can find soke money from somewhere. Think I need to sell the jag and get something much more economic, the fuel bill is a killer at 100 quid a week on average

I went to Dameralls bike night last night as I finally got my mate who never rides on his CB to come out. Dry and warm so lured him out. Anyway over the course of 2 hours I guess that there were around 200 bikes that came and went. Some beautiful stuff but also loads of L plate specials with fart cans. I only took a few photos of what interested me but an enjoyable evening all the same. Also hooked up with some mates who I hadn’t seen for years which was good. Strangely enough a guy turned up in the cleanest Lotus Sunbeam I have ever seen.

A group for two of us? You daft cnut. ………..let’s do it

Nuffin’ wrong with a Himalayan. I’ve had two and I might buy a third just to spark some bitchin’

Says the bloke that has to go to Albox for British teabags…………

What's 12.5 showing for?

Something Mandi just commented on. She's home now and couldn't sleep on the plane. Walking dead.

I hate to think how much fuel costs us per week. I fill my truck 2 times per week and the wife probably does that in her car as well. At least fuel is cheaper here.

Off towards Texas today on the first bike trip of the year, Lovely day for a ride .....

Working tonight but the weather is clement so will take the bike, so looking forward to a good ride. My new Helmet is coming today so a great chance to try that out. Tomorrow I have a day off because I have a concert with my Choir at St Mawes Music festival. Bit squeaky bum time as I have two solos to sing. Old Man river from Showboat and the song of the Ireland poem Sea Fever. That’s the harder one as it is pretty technical to sing Sunday working again.

Looks like one of Pete’s mates was there.

Umm yer on Sunday, but my heart is in chilled out Spain. The French are just a tad too… not Spanish

Weather's good....... ......and I've cleared all my work. But I'm not sure at the moment whether we're having the grandkids or not. So it's difficult to make any plans......but I will get out at some point! What about you lot?

12.5 to be precise

If i had to commute to work everyday on a bike then something like the CB500 would be my bike of choice i cant see any other bike filling that duty better but if i wanted a leisurely cruise on a twisty country road on a bike with a bit of character i could see thumping around on that BSA would fit the bill nicely probably never buy one as i'm more into the trail bikes but wouldn't mind a go.

Apparently only you Pete almost every bike or car I've bought is because i wanted it, didn't give a fuck about what you have stated there. If we all bought bikes based on that criteria there would only be a few models of bikes built and we'd be officially classed as boring fuckers

They're taking no prisoners now Yen!

I think that is spot on. I love the looks and sound of the BSA and would love one if I could have it as a garage queen to come out on sunny days. But for every day transport you could get a new Hornet for £200 more which is a whole different kettle of fish as everyday transport. Pay your money and make you choice. I would take pointy practical plastic but it doesn't stop me liking the classic looking retro.

No, the foreigners. Like you say they all congregate in the same areas. Very few will talk to the brit locals although I had a short conversation with one as he passed on his push bike. I do walk fast but this chap was going so slow I'm not sure how balance was happening.

I don’t know why I bother with you losers, I add so much to your sad little lives and this is how you act.

Bass mate, This is what I am shooting for, suitable type of thing for the posh music festival we are part of. Only been in the choir 13 years and they still spell my name wrong.

Here's a tidy review for you because there's no hope in hell of getting one from @Slowlycatchymonkey Even got a bit for you in there Pete

Your right you know nothing mechanical its at least half that

There’s a reason the mobile phone/internet service provider in Spain for expats is called ‘Lobster’

But you would have a ginger mate!

Nice one We have given up on the hunt for a bungalow. We are now going to look into how practical it would be to have a two-storey full width extension built onto our house

You’re a closet Brit Pete……..don’t try and deny it.

Yeah I love Bryn Terfel. His version of Sea Fever is very personalised which is fine but not as writ. Great to listen to not brilliant to learn from. Singing solos comes with experience and the confidence that brings and if you actually want to do it. I am a noisy Bugger and have to let it out . Tell your boy if he fancies it to go for it, I am sure there will be support for soloists in his choir or chorus if he shows the inclination.

You already are according to Bruce (who's the poster child for boring fuckers).......so I defer to his judgement on the matter!

The worlds gone mental people have too much money spare to spend and these prices prove it. If i paid that for one i'd be too scared to use it for what i wanted it for

Yours is unique , and it's not a Dominator anymore. It's a Doginator

I was thinking the same about that XR650L you sold when i seen this he says it's sold as well

Snow is melting but still to cold to ride....hovering around 8 c during the day..

Compare the CB500 to a Brit replica and it will fail miserably because its nothing like one and it was never designed to be like one, same as the BSA is not meant to be a cheap everyday bike for commuting or compete with any other bike, it stands alone so you cannot compare the BSA to anything else, it's something to ride and enjoy for the bike it is, it either floats your boat or it doesn't,

Are you a bass or a baritone then Saul ?

Just the same here.